SOUTHAMPTON musician Joe Newman and his band Alt-J have announced a five date UK tour for September.

It will follow the release of third album Relaxer, a headline date at London’s O2 Arena for the venue’s tenth birthday celebrations; and a huge summer of UK and international shows, including Glastonbury.

Former Cantell School pupil Joe, from Highfield, is pictured on the right. The band’s closest show is 02 Academy Bournemouth on September 6.