Written by S. Monteban    Tuesday, 11 May 2010 10:17   
Gorillaz Announce UK Tour

The infamous Gorillaz are slated for first-ever arena UK tour with five gigs scheduled across the country in September. The 'Escape To Plastic Beach' Tour will pop into Birmingham, Newcastle and Manchester before wrapping up with two nights in London at the O2 Arena. Performed by Damon Albarn, Mick Jones, Paul Simonon and the Gorillaz band the live show will feature songs from all 3 albums (Gorillaz, Demon Days and Plastic Beach) and feature animation, artwork and film as designed by Jamie Hewlett.

Featured Artists are yet to be announced but recent live Gorillaz shows have included performances by De La Soul, Roses Gabor, Bobby Womack, Little Dragon, Mos Def, Kano, Bashy and the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.

Gorillaz 'Escape To Plastic Beach' Tour:

Friday, September 10th, Birmingham NIA
Saturday, September 11th, Newcastle Metro Arena
Sunday, September 12th, Manchester Evening News Arena
Monday, September 14th, O2 Arena London
Tuesday, September 15th, O2 Arena London

Gorillaz third album Plastic Beach topped charts around the world when released in March of this year.

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