The Parlotones have been confirmed to be supporting Ash, the Northern Irish alternative rock band on their April UK tour towards the end of April and early May.

Says Parlotones lead singer, Kahn,  "We are delighted to be able to tour with Ash in the UK and to host them as our guests in South Africa too... I've been a fan since 1977!"

Ash's Tim Wheeler says "I'm really looking forward to touring with The Parlotones, they're a very intriguing and exciting band. We'll be a sure-fire killer combination on the road."

The dates are as follows:

23/04/10 Birmingham

24/04/10 Leeds

25/04/10 Newcastle

28/04/10 Manchester

30/04/10 Bristol

01/05/10 Brighton

02/05/10 Oxford

04/05/10 London

05/05/10 Northampton

Tickets priced £15 regionally and £16.50 in London.