Billy Ocean has just announced gigs in Dublin and Belfast for 2017.

The 'When the Going Gets Tough' singer will play both Irish cities next summer as he tours his latest album 'Here You Are: The Best of Billy Ocean’.

He'll play Vicar Street, Dublin on Friday, May 12th and Belfast's Waterfront Hall on Saturday, May 13th.

Tickets for the Dublin gig are €48, while Belfast will set you back £27.50 - £38. Both are on sale this Friday, November 18th at 9am from usual outlets.