Keane have announced details of a huge UK Arena tour to kick-start 2009.

The trio will play a total of 13 shows, starting at the Belfast Odyssey on January 23 and culminating at the O2 Arena in London on February 12.

The tour is support of the the release of the band's third studio album 'Perfect Symmetry' on October 13.

They play:

• Belfast Odyssey – January 23
• Dublin The O2 - 25
• Newcastle Arena - 27
• Glasgow SECC - 29
• Manchester MEN Arena – 31
• Nottingham Arena – February 1
• Bournemouth BIC - 3
• Cardiff Arena - 4
• Sheffield Arena - 6
• Liverpool Echo Arena - 7
• Plymouth Pavilions - 9
• Brighton Centre - 10
• London 02 Arena - 12

(by Scott Colothan)