Gorillaz have rescheduled their UK and Ireland arena tour, which was due to take place in September.

The band's gigs will now begin at the O2 in Dublin on November 11 and form part of a world tour.

Meanwhile, a new date has also been added at Brighton Centre on November 18.

Ticket holders unable to make the rescheduled UK dates should go to point of purchase for further information.

The world tour will also see the band perform in the US, Australia and Hong Kong through until December.

Tickets are on sale now.

Gorillaz recheduled UK and Ireland dates are:

• Dublin, O2 - November 11
• Manchester, Evening News Arena - 12
• London, O2 Arena - 14
• London, O2 Arena - 16
• Birmingham, NIA - 17
• Brighton, Centre - 18

(by Jason Gregory)