British Sea Power are set to embark on a UK tour next year in support of their new album.

The band will play 12 dates, starting at Clwb Ilor Bach in Cardiff on February 7.

Other gigs are scheduled for Bristol (February 8), Manchester (15) and London (25).

British Sea Power release their new album ‘Valhalla Dancehall’ on January 10.

Tickets for the tour go on sale on Tuesday (November 30) at 9am.

British Sea Power’s 2011 UK tour dates are:

• Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach - February 7
• Bristol, Thekla - 8
• Birmingham, Institute - 9
• Nottingham, Rescue Rooms - 10
• Leeds, Metropolitan University - 12
• Manchester, Ritz - 15
• Liverpool, Stanley Theatre - 19
• Cambridge, Junction 1 - 20
• Norwich, Waterfront - 21
• Brighton, Komedia - 23
• Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms - 25
• London, Forum - 27

(by Jason Gregory)