The Bees have announced details of a UK tour, which is due to get under way in Canterbury on November 25.

The band will play six dates in support of their new album 'Every Step's A Yes', which is released next week.

Other gigs are scheduled for Manchester (December 9), Bristol (14), Oxford (15) and London (17).

Tickets go on sale on Friday (October 8) at 9am.

The Bees UK tour dates are:

• Canterbury, The Farmhouse – November 25
• Manchester, Academy 3 – December 9
• Bristol, Thekla - 14
• Oxford, Academy 2 - 15
• Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms - 16
• London, Koko - 17

(by Jason Gregory)