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

PLANET JEDWARD TOUR NOVEMBER 2010 TICKETS ON SALE 14 AUGUST 'Do you want to suffer for art or join in on the fun?' Ian Sime, The Press (York)

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 celestinedubruel@theambassadors.com Official Jedward website - www.planetjedward.net Twitter @planetjedward Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/Planet-Jedward/260055404033?ref=ts Myspace http://www.myspace.com/planetjedward Grand Opera House Cumberland Street York YO1 9SW www.grandoperahouseyork.org.uk www.facebook.com/grandoperahouseyork www.twitter.com/yorkgrandoperahouse