STEPS ANNOUNCE 1ST TOUR IN 10 YEARS

Monday 10^th October: After a break of 10 years, the multimillion selling, BRIT winning pop band STEPS are back. Claire, ‘H’, Faye, Lisa and Lee have reunited for an explosive TV documentary series on SKY Living, a new album and now a huge return to the live circuit with ‘The Ultimate Tour’ set for April 2012. The album and the tour will celebrate their biggest, chart topping hits.

The Ultimate Collection and Tour marks the return of one of Britain’s best loved bands. From their first hit, ‘5, 6, 7, 8,’ STEPS went on to have an amazing 14 consecutive Top 5 hits. Memorable chart toppers included ‘Tragedy’, ‘One For Sorrow’ and ‘Heartbeat’. Their first album, ‘STEP ONE’ was certified five times platinum, cementing their position as the UK’s biggest pop sensations. Their next album, ‘STEPTACULAR’, featuring smash hits ‘Love’s Got A Hold Of My Heart’ and ‘After The Love Has Gone’, helped the album go four times platinum. In total, across 4 albums, STEPS sold an astonishing 15 million records.

When fans buy Steps ‘The Ultimate Collection’ album through Ticketmaster they will be given exclusive access to a ticket presale. By purchasing the album fans will be able to purchase tickets 4 days before they are made available to the general public. Simply visit Ticketmaster.co.uk from October 10^th to order the album and get access to tickets before everyone else, from http://www.ticketmaster.co.uk/promo/5nw86z

STEPS’ return to the live arena will undoubtedly be a highlight of 2012.

April 2012

April 2^nd Odyssey Arena Belfast

April 3^rd 02 Arena Dublin

April 4^th Liverpool Echo Arena

April 6^th Glasgow SECC

April 7^th Aberdeen AECC Press and Journal Arena

April 8^th Newcastle Metro Radio Arena

April 10^th Manchester Evening News Arena

April 11^th Nottingham Capital FM Arena

April 12^th Birmingham LG Arena

April 13^th Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

April 15^th Sheffield Motorpoint Arena

April 16^th Bournemouth BIC

April 17^th Brighton Centre

April 19^th London The O2 Arena

Tickets go on sale at 9am on Friday 14^th October at 9am from www.livenation.co.uk and are priced at £35.00 Regionally and £40 & £37.50 in London (subject to booking fee).

For meet & greet & VIP packages visit livenationexperience.co.uk

or phone 0207 009 3484 for further information.

The Ultimate Collection is Out Now on Sony Music.