RAPPER Plan B has been a busy boy of late. He's currently co-starring with Ray Winstone in the big-screen remake of The Sweeney and dominating the charts with Ill Manors, the soundtrack to the gritty film of the same name which he directed.

This week the 28-year-old has announced details of an 11-date UK tour in 2013 that comes to the BIC on February 7. Tickets are on sale now at £27.50.

Over the past few months, Plan B whose real name is Ben Drew has barely stopped. The fruits of his labour look to be rewarded as he is one of the favourites to win the Barclaycard Mercury Music Prize this year.

The nomination of Ill Manors makes him the first artist to make the list for a soundtrack album.