MARC Almond has announced a UK tour performing songs from his solo career, as well as his time in Soft Cell, ahead of a new album Hits and Pieces, which will also be released in March 2017.

His Perth Concert Hall gig on Saturday, March 25 will be the only chance for Scottish fans to see one of Britain’s most gifted and unique vocal talents on this tour which will also travel to London, York, Buxton and Warrington.

The tour is a celebration of Marc Almond’s 60th birthday year, and will feature him with full band performing Number 1 singles Tainted Love (which spent a record 43 consecutive weeks in the US singles charts), Something’s Gotten Hold Of My Heart, which Marc recorded with Gene Pitney, plus more of his biggest and best-loved hits.

The songs performed on the tour will also feature on the new album Hits and Pieces.

For tickets and info, call Horsecross Arts Box Office on 01738 621031 or visit horsecross.co.uk