THE Kooks continue their busy year with a 10-date UK tour, including the York Barbican on December 9.

2015 has been non-stop for The Kooks. Having sold-out their Listen tour in the UK in 2014, the band hit the road, taking the show to audiences in Australia, Europe, United States and South America.

Following on from last summer’s huge performances at Reading, Leeds, Bestival and Glastonbury, this summer was no different, playing festivals in the US, including Lollapalooza.

Listen was released last year to much critical acclaim, with four-star reviews from the Independent, Telegraph, Evening Standard and Q Magazine. With production from rising star Inflo, the album has rejuvenated the band’s sound and purpose and spawned the radio favourites Down, Around Town and See Me Now.

The Kooks include Luke Pritchard - vocals and guitar, guitarist Hugh Harris, bassist Pete Denton and drummer Alexis Nunez.

Tickets are available at yorkbarbican.co.uk, or by phoning 0844 8542757.