Erasure's Andy Bell and Vince Clarke have today announced details of a world tour to coincide with the release of their brand new record (their sixteenth!) The Violet Flame, which will hit the shelves on 22nd September via Mute Records.

This isn't the only news that Erasure fans should be excited today by though, as they have announced details of an Irish gig at the Olympia Theatre as part of the world tour - so keep the 9th of November free in your planner.

Tix to the show will cost you just €39.50 and will go on sale from this Friday at 9am.