COMEBACK King Craig David returned to the South Coast to announce his biggest UK arena tour in 15 years.

The Southampton singing sensation, who has wowed crowds at Common People, Bestival and Glastonbury this summer, visited the Wave 105 Studios to chat to his old school friend, presenter Gary Parker, ahead of the release of his new album Following My Intuition, out on September 30, and a 2017 tour which takes in Bournemouth International Centre.

The R&B star talked about his homecoming gigs, his love for the South Coast and memories of life at Bellemoor School, now Upper Shirley High.

Demand for Craig’s live shows are higher than ever following the incredible success of his world famous, critically acclaimed TS5 shows. Starting out as the most exclusive pre-party in Miami, hosted in his penthouse home, Tower Suite 5, TS5 has gone on to become the must-see live event of the summer with Craig playing sets at the biggest festivals and clubs around the world. Having previously sold-out London’s KOKO, Brixton Academy and the Manchester Academy in a matter of seconds, he also took over Glastonbury’s Sonic Stage, bringing over 25000 people to the tent and achieving the record for the biggest crowd at the stage in Glastonbury history. Craig has also spent his is summer in Ibiza with his residency at Ibiza Rocks Hotel.

He will bring it to Bournemouth on Sunday March 19, 2017.

Craig told the Daily Echo: “I’m beyond excited to announce this tour! It’s been 15 years since I did an arena tour here in the UK and I want to enjoy every single second this time around. I don’t take anything for granted and this tour honestly means the world to me. I feel so lucky to be able to travel the UK and perform tracks off my new album as well as some of my classics and to invite everyone to enjoy the TS5 experience too. I have no words for how amazing this year has been for me and I want to thank you all for the incredible love and support you have shown me. I can’t wait to see you on tour!”

Tickets go on sale on Friday from 0844 576 3000 or bhlivetickets.co.uk.