Blondie will play a series of UK gigs this summer in between their festival appearances, it’s been announced.

The group will embark on a three-date jaunt in Newcastle on June 15, followed by shows in Sheffield (17) and Bournemouth (19).

As previously reported, Blondie are also set to appear at the Rockness festival in Scotland and the Isle of Wight festival in June.

The group are currently putting the finishing touches to their first new studio album in six years, which is due this spring.

Tickets for their headline shows go on sale on Friday (April 16) at 9am.

Blondie’s UK tour dates are:

• Newcastle, Academy - June 15
• Sheffield, Academy - 17
• Bournemouth, Academy - 19

(by Jason Gregory)