Keane have announced a new UK tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their debut album - and it's coming to Birmingham.

The band will release a special remastered version of Hopes and Fears on 10 May 2024, exactly 20 years after its initial release.

Hopes and Fears was a landmark album for Keane and has set all kinds of records in the process. It’s one of the best selling albums in UK chart history having sold over 2.5 million in the UK in its first year, and a million in the USA propelled by their absolutely classic song Somewhere Only We Know. Hopes and Fears is 9x platinum in the UK, a remarkable achievement. The album has sold over 10 million copies worldwide.

Keane emerged alongside a new vanguard of bands that would change the shape of music: Snow Patrol, Scissor sisters, the Killers and Coldplay. They were the first to create a sound solely revolving around keyboards which enhanced the emotional pull of their songs. Everybody’s Changing from Hopes and Fears became a fan favourite and a top five hit.

In 2004 Keane were the biggest selling British artist in the UK. The following year they won two BRIT Awards: Best British Album for ‘Hopes and Fears’ and British Breakthrough act award as voted for by Radio 1 listeners.

Keane play Utilita Arena Birmingham on Saturday 4 May 2024. Tickets go on sale at 10am on Friday 15 September here.