MUSIC fans can bid a fond farewell to the James Last Orchestra this year.

The orchestra has announced a farewell tour of the UK this year which will get underway at the BIC on September 10.

James Last's success is unique. He has had more hit albums than any other living artist - an achievement reflected in an impressive haul of 17 platinum and 206 gold awards.

James Last is looking forward to a spectacular send-off with a stunning show featuring a 15-piece band, 16-piece string section and five vocalists, not to mention 30 technicians and four truckloads of staging, pyrotechnics and effects.

Tickets: from £27.50. Box office: 0870 1113000.