Scissor Sisters have extended their upcoming UK tour, which will now get under way in Brighton December 2.

The US band have also added an additional date in Bournemouth on December 16.

The ten-date tour also includes gigs in Cardiff (December 6), Nottingham (13) and London (15).

The group recently released album their third studio album, 'Night Work'.

Tickets are on sale now.

Scissor Sisters UK tour dates are:

• Brighton, Centre – December 2
• Birmingham, LG Arena – 3
• Cardiff, Arena – 6
• Glasgow, SECC – 8
• Newcastle, Arena – 10
• Manchester, MEN Arena – 11
• Brighton, Centre – 12
• Nottingham, Arena – 14
• London, 02 Arena - 15
• Bournemouth, International Centre - 16

(by Jason Gregory)