FOLLOWING on the heels of his universally praised and successful album 24 Hours, Tom Jones has announced a full UK Tour this October, returning to the MetroRadio Arena, Newcastle, on Tuesday, October 13.

Tom is a living legend who has befriended, collaborated and hung out with practically every key character in the music and showbiz worlds.

One of the great performers of both the 20th and 21st centuries, he’s widely recognised as one of the godfathers of modern soul, a man without whom the likes of Amy Winehouse and Mark Ronson, Joss Stone and Duffy would never have existed.

Incredibly, after making music for 45 years, it has been suggested by critics on both sides of the Atlantic that his latest album might be his best yet.

Recently registering sales of Gold level, it is a collection of largely original songs that Tom has co-written, containing some of the most personal and revealing work in his five-decade career.

Tickets: £45-£50 are available from Credit Card Booking and Information Line 0844 493 6666 (24-hour 7days).