Courteeners have announced that they’ll be hitting the road for a UK arena tour celebrating the band’s incredible 20-year career.

The group will also release a best-of record, God Bless The Band, and have shared a brand-new single, The Luckiest Man Alive.

Courteeners will come to Birmingham’s Utilita Arena on Sat 21 Nov, following dates at London’s Alexandra Palace, Cardiff Utilita Arena, Leeds First Direct Arena, Liverpool M&S Bank Arena and Glasgow OVO Hydro.

£1 + VAT from every ticket sold on the upcoming tour will be donated to the newly launched LIVE Trust, a new funding initiative from LIVE that will offer much-needed financial support to those working across live music. The LIVE Trust will initially support the grassroots music sector that is such a vital part of the music ecosystem – from venues and artists to festivals and promoters.

“It’s fantastic to see Courteeners supporting the LIVE Trust with a £1 per ticket contribution on their upcoming tour, building on their commitment for the Wythenshawe Park show in August,” said Jon Collins, CEO of the LIVE Trust. “This donation will directly benefit the full grassroots ecosystem – from venues and artists to promoters and festivals – helping to protect, expand and support grassroots music across the UK.”

God Bless The Band is released on Ignition Music on Fri 28 Aug, coinciding with the band’s huge sold-out homecoming show at Manchester’s Wythenshawe Park that weekend.

Speaking about the release, Liam Fray says: “In October it’s 20 years since our first gig, so with a couple of new songs fresh from the studio, the timing just seemed right for a Best Of. If we mean half as much to people as they have done to us over the years, then we’ve not done too bad. We look forward to seeing you down the front… God Bless The Fans x”

Pre-sale tickets will be available Wed 15 Apr. General sale tickets will follow on Fri 17 Apr.

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