Indie kings The Maccabees are to embark on a headlining autumn tour later this year, joining a plethora of artists announcing their post-summer slump gigs.

The shows will kick off on 30th September at Bristol Academy. The Maccabees will then take to Birmingham's Academy on 1st October before visiting Norwich, London, Nottingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow and finishing in Leeds on 10th October.

The band is set to release their next single 'Can You Give It' on 6th July, from their recent 'Wall of Arms' album, having come a long way since their first release in 2005. This year they will be playing the Isle Of Wight, Leeds and Reading, Glastonbury, and T In The Park festivals.

Tickets for the autumn shows are on sale now, at £13.50-15 each.