R.E.M To Play The Royal Albert Hall

R.E.M have announced plans to play the Royal Albert Hall as part of the 60th Birthday celebrations of the ICA.

The Athens, Georgia trio will play the London show on March 24 with all profits from the gig going to the ICA.

Support on the night will come from Foals, Robyn Hitchcock and The Duke Spirit.

Tickets for the show go on sale at 9am this Friday (February 15) and will cost at £55/£45/£40/£25 plus booking fee.

R.E.M release their new album ‘Accelerate’ on March 31 while the first single from it 'Supernatural Superserious' arrives on February 11.

The band are expected to announce more UK shows in the coming weeks.