Noel Gallagher announces solo shows

Noel Gallagher has confirmed his first post-Oasis solo performances.

The guitarist and songwriter will play the Royal Albert Hall on March 25 and 26, The Sun reports.

Other acts confirmed the the series of concerts include Depeche Mode, Suede, The Who, JLS and Arctic Monkeys, with tickets going on sale this Friday.

Who frontman and Teenage Cancer Charity patron Roger Daltrey said: "It's a blinder. I'm over the moon. It will be Noel's only gigs this year, so those nights will be special.

Gallagher added: "Ten years ago I got a call from Roger asking me to join him for the first ever concert for the charity.

"Since then I've been honoured to support this amazing charity. I've had some of the best nights I've ever had on a UK stage."

The full lineup for the shows is as follows:

• February 17 - Depeche Mode
• March 22 - The Crooked Vultures
• March 23 - Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding and Rhod Gilbert
• March 24 - Suede
• March 25, 26 - Noel Gallagher
• March 27 - Arctic Monkeys
• March 28 - JLS
• March 29 - The Specials
• March 30 - The Who