Morning Parade have unveiled details of their first ever headlining UK tour, which is set to take place next year.

The hotly tipped band will play a special London show at the Water Rats on January 18 before starting the tour proper at Brighton’s Audio on February 21.

Other gigs are scheduled for Bristol (February 11), Glasgow (26) and Liverpool (March 1).

Meanwhile, Morning Parade released their debut single ‘Under The Stars’ today (November 29). The band are currently finishing off their debut album.

Tickets are on sale now.

Morning Parade’s 2011 UK tour dates are:

• London, Water Rats - January 18
• Brighton, Audio - February 21
• Bristol, Cooler - 22
• Nottingham, Bodega Social - 23
• Manchester, Night and Day - 24
• Glasgow, King Tuts - 26
• Lancaster, Loud In Libaries - 27
• Leeds, Cockpit - 28
• Liverpool, Masque - March 1
• Southampton, Joiners - 4

(by Jason Gregory)