Groove Armada are to retire as a live act following the conclusion of their upcoming UK and Australian tours.

The dance duo of Tom Findlay and Andy Cato said the gigs would be their last ever as a full band.

“We’ve crossed and re-crossed the world with this band and crew,” they said in a statement. “There’s no other team like it. With their help, GA live became the sound of legendary nights from Mount Fuji to Moscow.”

They added: “A massive thanks to all of them, for staying with us on a journey from Richie Havens to Saint Saviour.”

Groove Armada's UK tour kicks off in Leeds on October 7. They are also set to play two gigs in London on October 15 and 15.

Tickets are on sale now.

Groove Armada’s UK tour dates are:

• Leeds, Academy - October 7
• Glasgow, Academy - 8
• Manchester, Academy 9
• Norwich, UEA - 11
• Bristol, Academy 12
• Birmignahm, Academy 14
• London, Brixton Academy - 15/16

(by Jason Gregory)