[News] Bloc Party Announce UK Tour Dates

Rejoice Bloc Party fans in the UK! The band have just announced a string of UK dates set for June on which it will give fans a chance to marinate in some new tracks from their forthcoming album which they are working on in the studio now after announcing they'd signed to Frenchkiss Records. The news broke today when Kele posted a lovely little message to fans"

Hello internet, I know it’s been a long two and half years since bloc party last performed in the UK. Well it seems that wait is over, we are happy to announce a short run of intimate shows for our friends in the UK and our friends in the US. We will be playing choice cuts from our new record as well as some more familiar jams. We hope to see you soon.

 Eager to see them?! Me too! Dates can be seen after the jump including the band's busy Summer schedule and dates across the pond. Tickets are on sale now so what are you waiting for? Go grab them here. 

Bloc Party Tour Dates 2012:

June

19 – Garage - Glasgow

20 – The Ritz - Manchester

21 – Koko - London

July

04 – Heineken Opener Festival, Gdynia PO

08 – Ruisrock Festival, Turku FI

12 – BBK Live, Bilbao ES

13-15 – Melt Festival, Ferropolis DE

30 – The Republik, Honolulu HI USA

August 

03 – Hard Festival, LA USA

03-05 – Osheaga Festival, Montreal CA

08 – Terminal 5, New York NY USA

11– The Pool @ The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas NV USA 

16-18–Frequency, St Polten AT

September

04 – Mallorca Rocks, Mallorca ES

05 – Ibiza Rocks, Ibiza ES