Kelis has announced details of UK tour, which gets under way in London on October 1.

The US singer will play four dates, including gigs in Manchester (October 2) and Glasgow (4).

The jaunt, in support of recent album 'Flesh Tone', is set to conclude at the Institute in Birmingham on October 5.

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Kelis' UK tour dates are:

• London, Shepherds Bush Empire - October 1
• Manchester, Warehouse Project - 2
• Glasgow, ABC - 4
• Birmingham, Institute - 5

(by Jason Gregory)