Big Audio Dynamite have reformed in their original line-up for the first time in 25 years for a UK tour, it's been announced.

The rock-hiphop-reggae group, started by Mick Jones following his time in the Clash, will play nine dates in March and April.

The tour kicks off in Liverpool on March 28 and includes two nights at London's Shepherd’s Bush Empire on April 2 and 3.

It is due to conclude at Bristol's Academy on April 6. The group are also due to perform at the Coachella festival in Los Angeles later in the month.

Tickets go on sale on Friday (January 28) at 9am.

Big Audio Dynamite's UK tour dates are:

• Liverpool, Academy March 29
• Glasgow, ABC – 30
• Newcastle, Academy – 31
• London, Shepherd’s Bush Empire – April 2/3
• Nottingham, Rock City – 6
• Leeds, Academy – 7
• Manchester, Academy – 8
• Bristol, Academy – 9

(by Jason Gregory)