AFTER the sell-out success of The Bluetones return to the live forum in 2015, the Britpop legends have announced an extension to the tour into 2016 which takes in Southampton.

"We were overwhelmed with the response to our 20th anniversary comeback tour, which we also thoroughly enjoyed doing," said frontman Mark Morriss.

"So knowing there was more demand to see us we decided we'd extend what was originally supposed to be a brief reunion into April and May next year."

The band, which were a huge part of the Brit Pop era, were always an engaging and dynamic live outfit. Fronted by the enigmatic Mark Morriss, they had an impressive run of hit singles that included Bluetonic, Slight Return, Marblehead Johnson, Solomon Bites The Worm, If and Keep the Fires Burning. Their live shows brought the West London four-piece an army of devoted followers worldwide.

The band's members are Mark Morriss on vocals, Adam Devlin on guitar, Scott Morriss on bass guitar, and Eds Chesters on drums.

The band scored 13 Top 40 singles and three Top 10 albums in the UK charts.

They appeared at Glastonbury and on Top Of The Pops, as well as touring with everyone from Radiohead to Bruce Hornsby & The Range.

The Bluetones will play their most popular songs one last time at The Engine Rooms in Southampton on April 18.

Tickets are available from seetickets.