Chumbawamba purveyors of harmony voices, guitars, brass & accordian have announced a new set of dates. A mix of traditional English folk, a-cappella song and skewed pop; from great tales of history rebellion to cutting contemporary satire.

August

6 New Vic Theatre, Etruria Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, 01782 717962. www.newvictheatre.org.uk

8 The Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool, Lancs, 02476 601678. www.rebellionfestival.com

15 Farmer Phil’s Festival, near Gatton Farm, Ratlinghope, Shrewsbury, 01588 650459. www.farmerphilsfestival.co.uk

September

6 Swindon Bowl, Old Town, Swindon, 01793 614837. www.swindon.gov.uk

12 Liverpool Carling Academy, 11-13 Hotham Street, Liverpool, 0151 707 3200, www.liverpool-academy.co.uk

13 The Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, West Midlands, 0121 558 9643. www.bclm.co.uk

19 Knockengorroch Hairth Festival, Castle Douglas, Scotland, 01644 460662. www.knockengorroch.org.uk

October

15 The Maltings Arts Theatre, The Maltings, St Albans, Herts, 01727 844222, www.stalbans.gov.uk/mat

17 Alnwick Playhouse, Bondgate Without, Alnwick, Northumberland, 01665 510785, www.alnwickplayhouse.co.uk

18 Kirkgate Centre, Kirkgate, Cockermouth, Cumbria, 01900 826708, www.thekirkgate.com

20 Otley Festival, Otley, West Yorkshire, 01943 467189. www.otleyfolkfestival.co.uk

More details form their website.