Simple Minds are to play a UK arena tour, beginning in Newcastle on November 30.

The band will also perform at venues in Birmingham, Manchester and Sheffield during the seven date tour.

The jaunt will conclude with a performance at the SECC in Glasgow on December 11.

Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark will provide support at each show.

Simple Minds UK tour dates are:

• Newcastle, Metro Radio Arena - November 30
• Birmingham, LG Arena - December 2
• Manchester, Evening News Arena - 3
• Sheffield, Arena - 5
• Cardiff, International Arena - 6
• London, Wembley Arena - 7
• Glasgow, SECC - 11

(by Jason Gregory)