Dizzee Rascal announces ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’ 15th anniversary UK tour

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Dizzee Rascal has shared details of a new UK and Ireland tour, celebrating 15 years of ‘Tongue N’ Cheek’. Find ticket details below.Announced today (August 14), the upcoming shows will take place later this year, and see the grime pioneer play in various cities around the country in support of his huge fourth album.Arriving back in September 2009, the record contained the chart-topping singles ‘Dance wiv Me’, ‘Bonkers’, ‘Holiday’ and ‘Dirtee Disco’, was certified platinum, and remains his best-selling LP to date.Now, to celebrate the 15-year milestone, Dizzee has announced a series of special headline gigs which will see him perform the tracklist in full.These kick off later this year, and begin with an opening night at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton on October 17.

The tour continues throughout the month, with a follow-up show at London’s Eventim Apollo the next day (18), and gigs lined up for Glasgow, Dublin and Manchester on October 20, 22 and 23, respectively.The dates round off with a final night at the O2 Academy in Leeds on October 24.Tickets go on general sale on Wednesday August 28 at 10am BST.

Visit here to buy yours and check out a full list of shows below.OCTOBER17 – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton18 – Eventim Apollo, London20 – O2 Academy, Glasgow22 – 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin23 – Victoria Warehouse, Manchester24 – O2 Academy, LeedsTo mark the occasion, the artist – real name Dylan Kwabena Mills – will also be sharing some never-before-released content.