Basement Jaxx have rearranged their 2009 UK tour, which had been due to begin next February.

Due to “unforeseen circumstances”, the dance group will now kick off their dates in Newcastle on April 20th.

Original tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled dates.

As previously reported, Basement Jaxx will headline the Rockness festival in Scotland next June.

Basement Jaxx's tour dates are:

• Newcastle, Academy - April 20
• Nottingham, Rock City - 21
• Birmingham ,Academy - 23
• Sheffield, Academy - 24
• Glasgow, Academy - 25
• Leeds, Academy - 26
• London, Roundhouse - 28/29
• Manchester, Apollo - 30
• Bristol, Colston Hall - May 1
• Edinburgh, Corn Exchange - 2

(by Jason Gregory)