Ian Brown arrives in next month for an extensive tour which takes him to the Olympia, Dublin (December 8); Nerve Centre, Derry (11); Ulster Hall, Belfast (12); Opera House, Cork (14); and Dolan's, Limerick (15).

It's been a good year for Brown with his Solarized album going top 10, assorted collaborations with Noel Gallagher and a new US record deal.