FRESH from the success of his solo albums Sanctuary and Grace, Simon Webbe will embark on his first live tour of the UK in spring 2007, which includes a date at Bournemouth International Centre on June 1.

Simon will perform tracks from his critically acclaimed solo albums, which have so far spawned the hit singles No Worries, Lay Your Hands, After All This Time and Coming Around Again.

The last year has been huge for the ex-Blue singer, selling more than 700,000 copies of Sanctuary. He also achieved international solo success with sales across Europe and Asia, culminating in him picking up the Best Breakthrough Act award at the MTV Asia Awards.

Simon has just released his second solo album, Grace, to rave reviews. The album is a collection of 12 perfectly crafted pop songs moulded in the sound the singer calls "urban folk".

Simon says: "I'm really excited about my first tour as a solo artist - it seems like it's been a long time coming.

"I've been working on my live performance for the last year and now I'm ready to have some fun!"

Tickets cost £23.50. For more information call the box office on 0870 111 3000.