Gary Barlow has confirmed that he will be embarking on a solo tour in April 2014 and will be coming to the MetroRadio Arena, Newcastle, on Saturday, April 12. Barlow’s new album Since I Saw you Last will be released through Polydor Records on November 25 with the first single Let Me Go being released the week before, on November 17. With Take That, Barlow has released eight number one albums that have collectively sold more than 30 million copies. He has also been party to 15 No.1 singles, sold seven million concert tickets as well as being the proud recipient of six Ivor Novello Awards. He was awarded an OBE for his contribution to British music last year.

TV’s X Factor judge, for the third year running, will also be taking part in the BBC Children In Need Rocks 2013, where he will be bringing some of the biggest names from the music industry together in two concerts next month. The two concerts, at London’s Eventim Apollo, will feature the likes of Robbie Williams, Dizzee Rascal, Ellie Goulding, Little Mix and Rizzle Kicks.

MetroRadio Arena tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9.30am.

They cost £35 to £55. Box Office: 0844-493-6666 or metroradioarena.co.uk or eventim.co.uk