Soul singer Michael Kiwanuka has confirmed he is to return to Ireland for a one-off show in Dublin's Academy on May 19.

The BBC 'Sound of 2012' winner played three shows here over the weekend - in Belfast, Dublin and Cork. (Check out next week's issue of Hot Press for Maeve Heslin's review of his Sugar Club performance.)

Tickets, priced €16 including booking fee are on sale this Friday, 17 February 17. [link]www.ticketmaster.ie[/link]