Rapper Plan B, born Ben Drew, has announced details of a new tour - his biggest to date.

In March 2011, the singer will perform in support of his recently released album 'The Defamation of Strickland Banks.'

The eight-night tour will begin with a performance at Manchester Apollo on March 2nd and will end with a final show at London's O2 Arena on the 10th.

Tickets go on sale at 9:00 am this Friday ( July 9).