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Shawn Mendes' Illuminate World Tour hits the UK this month

Not long to go now until Shawn Mendes hits the UK as part of his Illuminate World Tour.

The Canadian singer-songwriter is scheduled to play four shows in the country this year in support of his album, "Illuminate,which he released last September.

The record features his hit single, “Treat You Better, which shot straight to No. 1 in 36 countries.

It marked the star’s second Top 10 UK hit, following the release of “Stitches, which was No. 1 on the UK Official Charts for two weeks. Mendes previously said:

“I’m so excited for the Illuminate World Tour and to head to the UK for the shows there. The British fans have been so supportive and this will be my first time headlining in Scotland and Manchester, as well as The O2 in London. I can’t wait!”

April UK tour dates for Shawn Mendes' Illuminate Tour:
Thursday April 27: The SSE Hydro, Glasgow
Friday April 28: Manchester Arena 

Last month Mendes fought off stiff competition from Justin Bieber, Drake, Bruno Mars, The Weeknd and Justin Timberlake to win the Favourite Male Singer trophy at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

The 18-year-old singer is also set to make his first big acting debut in the upcoming film musical, Summer of Love.

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