Elbow have announced details of a huge 2009 UK tour, which will begin in Brighton on February 28th.

The Mercury Prize winner's tour, their biggest to date, will also include shows in Sheffield, Bristol and Newport.

The dates will conclude with their previously announced show at London's Wembley Arena on March 14th.

Elbow's tour dates are:

• Brighton, Dome – February 28
• Southend, Cliffs Pavilion - March 1
• Bournemouth, Solent Hall – 2
• Sheffield, Academy – 3
• Newcastle, Academy – 5
• Edinburgh, Corn Exchange - 6
• Blackpool, Empress Ballroom – 7
• Llandudno, Arena – 9
• Bristol, Colston Hall - 10
• Plymouth, Pavilions – 11
• Newport, Centre – 12
• London, Wembley Arena - 14

(by Jason Gregory)