HAPPY Mondays are bringing their 'greatest hits' tour to Boscombe.

Shaun Ryder and the band will visit O2 Academy on December 19 to play some of their best-known hits.

The band – frontman Shaun Ryder, percussionist Bez, singer Rowetta, drummer Gary Whelan, bassist Paul Ryder, guitarist Mark Day and everyman Dan Broad – will perform songs including Step On, Kinky Afro, Hallelujah, W.F.I, Loose Fit and more.

Ryder said: “It will be great to be back out on the road with Happy Mondays for some pre-Christmas partying.

"Looking forward to playing all the hits and more at these shows.”

Bez added: “Really excited and looking forward to the Happy Mondays tour – can’t wait to do some freaky dancing.”

For more information, or to book tickets, visit alttickets.com.