Richard Ashcroft Announce UK Gigs, New Album Details

Richard Ashcroft is set to premiere his new project United Nations Of Sound live this summer, it's been announced.

The former Verve frontman will play the Academy in Manchester on June 15 and London's Shepherd's Bush Empire on June 16.

The gigs will follow the release of United Nations Of Sound's as-yet-untitled debut album on June 7.

Along with Ashcroft, the collaboration also features US producer No I.D, who has previously worked with Jay-Z.

Tickets for the two UK gigs go on sale on Friday (April 16).

United Nation Of Sound's UK dates are:

• Manchester, Academy – June 15
• London, Shepherd's Bush Empire - 16

(by Jason Gregory)

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