Athlete are to embark on a massive UK tour this summer, beginning in Crewe on June 5.

The tour also includes shows in Norwich, Cardiff, Dundee and Bristol.

The band are expected to preview material from their as-yet-untitled fourth album at the gigs.

Athlete’s UK tour dates are:

• Crewe, M Club - June 5
• Norwich, Waterfront - 8
• Northampton, Picturedrome - 9
• Gloucester, Guildhall - 11
• Birmingham, Academy 2 - 12
• Nottingham, Rescue Rooms - 13
• Brighton, Concorde 2 - 16
• Southampton, University - 17
• Cardiff, University - 19
• Newcastle, Academy 2 - 23
• Edinburgh, Cabaret Voltaire - 24
• Inverness, Ironworks - 25
• Fort, William BA Club - 26
• Dundee, Fat Sam's - 28
• Aberdeen, Lemon Tree - 29
• Glasgow, Oran Mor - 30
• Liverpool, Academy 2 - July 1
• Wrexham, Central Station - 3
• York, Duchess - 4
• Manchester, Ruby Lounge - 5
• Leeds, Cockpit - 6
• Bristol, Fleece - 8
• Exeter, Phoenix Rooms - 9
• Portsmouth, Wedgewood Rooms - 10
• Cambridge, Junction - 13
• Sheffield, Academy 2 - 14
• Derby, Rockhouse - 15
• Oxford, Academy 2 - 16
• London, Somerset House - 17

(by Jason Gregory)