Swindon set to get the Bugg (From Swindon Advertiser)

Swindon set to get the Jake Bugg

11:37am Tuesday 19th February 2013 in News

RISING star Jake Bugg has announced that he will be heading to Swindon as part of his UK tour this year.

The 18-year-old will be kicking off his nine-show tour at the Bournemouth BIC and will be appearing at the Oasis Leisure Centre on Sunday, October 27.

Jake, of Nottingham, has been nominated for Best Breakthrough Act at the Brits 2013, and has picked up another two nods at the NME Awards for Best Solo Act and the prestigious Best Album.

His self-named album has been certified platinum in the UK and he is currently coming to the end of his present UK dates, which culminate in two headline shows at London’s Shepherds Bush Empire.

He recently announced he’ll be appearing at the Reading/Leeds Festival this summer, and will be supporting The Stone Roses.

Jake’s tickets go on sale 9am on Thursday at www.livenation.co.uk, www.ticketmaster.co.uk or www.gigsandtours.com