Yes it's true, PLANET JEDWARD is heading this way!

8/9/2010 8:49 AM EST

With two Irish tours and a debut album ‘Planet Jedward’ under their belts, the Jedward phenomenon shows no sign of abating. They will be playing the Grand Opera House York on Monday 15 November and St George's Hall, Bradford the following week.

Now, the duo that caused a national sensation with their gravity defying quiffs and lively performances are embarking on their first UK tour, performing high-octane favourites from their hugely successful sell out Irish tour, all reinterpreted in the boys’ inimitable style.

Seven months after finishing fifth on the UK’s biggest TV show The X Factor; Jedward, the duo who caused a national sensation with their gravity defying quiffs and lively performances release their debut album ‘Planet Jedward’

Following on from their Number Two smash hit single Under Pressure (Ice Ice Baby) the dynamic duo, now signed to Universal Music Ireland, are set to follow up their previous chart success with their debut album Planet Jedward. The album will feature the high-octane favourites from their hugely successful sell out Irish tour, all reinterpreted in the boys’ inimitable style. Tracks on the album include their fantastic first single ‘All The Small Things’ which will be released in Ireland on July 16th and on July 19th in the UK.
The Jedward phenomenon shows no sign of abating in 2010, with even the Labour and Conservative parties each releasing posters parodying the twins during their general election campaigns. With celebrity fans from Pixie Geldof to Roger Taylor and a sell-out 27 date Irish tour, the quiffed-wonders are the undisputed winners of X Factor 2010, despite not making the finals.

Planet Jedward has been produced by Nigel Wright, famed for his work with Take That, Boyzone and his long association with Andrew Lloyd Webber, as well as his role as Musical Director of The X Factor since 2004.

Jedward are managed by Louis Walsh and signed to Universal Music Ireland. The album is being released in Ireland via Universal Ireland and the UK album is being released through Absolute Records.

Jedward will embark on a second Irish tour in August and their first UK tour will be announced shortly. For details go to www.planetjedward.net

Planet Jedward comes to the following venues:

NOVEMBER 2010

Mon 8th GLASGOW PAVILION THEATRE
Tues 9th ABERDEEN MUSIC HALL
Thurs 11th NEWCASTLE CITY HALL
Fri 12th DUNDEE CAIRD HALL
Sun 14th KILMARNOCK GRAND HALL
Mon 15th YORK GRAND OPERA HOUSE
Wed 17th MARGATE WINTER GARDENS
Thu 18th AYLESBURY WATERSIDE THEATRE
Sat 20th MANCHESTER BRIDGEWATER HALL
Sun 21st BRADFORD ST GEORGES HALL
Mon 22nd DERBY ASSEMBLY ROOMS
Tues 23rd SOUTHEND CLIFFS PAVILION
Thu 25th SOUTHAMPTON GUILDHALL
Fri 26th BRISTOL COLSTON HALL
Sat 27th BIRMINGHAM SYMPHONY HALL
Sun 28th LLANDUDNO VENUE CYMRU
Mon 29th LONDON INDIGO2

TICKETS: £23.50 from box office on 0844 847 2322 or online at www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk
Jedpack: £76 - including a merchandise discount

SHOWTIME: 7.30pm

Tickets will be available from Saturday 14th August via venue box offices and the 24 hr Ticket Hotline 0870 735 5000 and online : www.bookingsdirect.com (subject to booking fee)

For further information please contact:
Celestine Dubruel, Press Officer, on 01904 678711 or email  

Official Jedward website - www.planetjedward.net
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