FOLLOWING the release of her new studio album I Am, Leona Lewis will embark on her first UK tour in three years with a visit to the south coast.

Leona, who shot to fame winning The X Factor and went on to conquer the charts, will play the Bournemouth International Centre on Saturday, February 27, 2016.

Born in Islington, north London the singer knew from an early age that performance was her dream. The success of Bleeding Love was matched by its parent album.

Lewis’s eight-million selling debut, Spirit, saw her break America and become the first British female solo artist to top the US Billboard 200 album chart in more than two decades.

Since her meteoric rise to global fame, Leona’s voice has captivated millions of people across the world.

Her 2010 Labyrinth Tour won her critical acclaim as well as reinforcing her position as one of the most successful British female artists to date.

The new album, I Am, has been described as an upbeat and powerful assertion of Leona’s individuality, with a new found confidence and strength that has not been heard before by the singer.

She released Thunder, the first song to be taken off the album in June.

Discussing her excitement and anticipation of the upcoming shows, Leona said: “I’m so so excited to announce a 2016 UK Tour. I cannot wait to get out and perform all the new songs for you and some old favourites too.”

The tour will see Leona performing tracks taken from I Am, as well as some her biggest hits including; Bleeding Love, Run, Better In Time and Happy.

For more information please contact BH Live Tickets on 0844 576 3000, book online at bic.co.uk or visit the BIC box office in person.