ONE of the most outrageous, controversial and era-defining bands of all time has reformed.

Culture Club have relaunched as Culture Club Reborn without Boy George and they're going out on the road with a stop in Southampton.

Jon Moss and Mikey Craig, joined by original keyboard player co-writer of Karma Chameleon Phil Pickett, recently found a new lead singer in the angelic and willowy form of Sam Butcher, a 29-year-old academic with a voice of pure gold.

Due to the unprecedented success of their showcase debut in London recently attended by fans, TV press and media, the iconic group are now planning a brand new stage show and worldwide tour to introduce Sam to the masses.

The group are also presently in the studio recording new songs.

Culture Club Reborn kicks off with an extensive UK tour in December.

They play Southampton Guildhall on December 21.

Tickets, priced £20, from the box office on 023 8063 2601.