The Blue Aeroplanes will kick off 2017 with a huge UK tour in January

The alternative rock icons hit the road in support of their latest release, "Welcome, Stranger!".

Last updated: 4th Jan 2017

Originally published: 29th Dec 2016

Bristolian cult heroes The Blue Aeroplanes will take flight in January for a UK traversing tour. It coincides with the release of the alternative rockers' forthcoming record Welcome, Stranger!, which comes out on Friday 6th January.

From it comes an eerily melodic powerhouse in 'Here Is The Heart Of All Wild Things' (below), which spells good news for the rip roaring live shows upon which the band thrive.

The lengthy run of dates sees the collective visit Manchester's Ruby Lounge on Thursday 12th January, as well as stopping off at Nottingham's Rescue Rooms on Wednesday 18th January and London's O2 Academy in Islington on Saturday 21st January.

The band also have a double date in Scotland, coming to Edinburgh's Voodoo Rooms on Saturday 14th January and Glasgow's Stereo on Sunday 15th January, and an Independent Venue Week show at Norwich's Arts Centre on Friday 27th January.

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Find The Blue Aeroplanes tickets below.

Manchester - The Ruby Lounge, Thursday 12th January

Newcastle - O2 Academy Newcastle, Friday 13th January

Edinburgh - The Voodoo Rooms, Saturday 14th January

Glasgow - Stereo, Sunday 15th January

Nottingham - Rescue Rooms, Wednesday 18th January

Birmingham - Hare & Hounds, Thursday 19th January

Harlow - The Square, Friday 20th January

London - The O2 Academy Islington, Saturday 21st January

Oxford - The Cellar, Wednesday 25th January

Norwich - Norwich Arts Centre, Friday 27th January (as part of Independent Venue Week 2017)

Brighton - Patterns, Saturday 28th January

Exeter - The Phoenix, Sunday 29th January 2017