Wild Beasts have announced details of a UK tour set to take place in May.

The band, who are finishing off the follow-up to their 2009 album 'Two Dancers', will play a total of six shows across the UK.

The tour will kick off at Newcastle's at Gateshead Old Town Hall on May 5 and will concluded at Gloucester Guildhall on May 13.

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Wild Beast's UK tour dates are:

• Newcastle, Gateshead Old Town Hall - May 5
• Glasgow, Oran Mor - 6
• Leeds, Brudenell Social Club - 8
• Leicester, The Y Theatre - 9
• London, Wilton's Music Hall - 11
• Gloucester, Guildhall - 13

(by Holly Frith)