Jamie T has cancelled the first six dates of his UK tour due to ongoing illness.

The singer caught laryngitis while on tour in Australia last month, forcing him to axe the final two shows of the stint down under.

Despite being on the road to recovery, Jamie's voice has not improved sufficiently enough for the opening shows of his UK tour which will now start in Glasgow on October 9.

The axed shows will be rescheduled at the earliest opportunity and original tickets will be valid. Refunds will be available from the point of purchase.

The dates postponed are as follows:

• Bristol, O2 Academy – October 1
• Southampton, Guildhall – 2
• Birmingham, Academy – 3
• Newcastle, Northumbria University – 5
• Nottingham, Rocky City – 6
• Norwich, UEA – 7

(by Scott Colothan)