Citizen announce Dublin headliner

Citizen underline their next big thing credentials on Thursday December 9 when they play a showcase gig in Whelan's, Dublin.

Prior to that they play dates in Dolan's, Limerick (November 26), De Barras, Cork (27) and Galway's Roisin Dubh on December 2.

The Limerick-based band have a bit of previous with several members having played with Polydor act The Driven, and new drummer Ashley Keating on secondment from The Frank & Walters.

Four UK labels are jetting in for the Whelan's date so look out for Phil Collins tour jackets.