April 29th, 2009 by Peter Bevan

Elbow will be performing their last headline show of the year in their home town at the MEN Arena, Manchester on Friday September 18 before heading back to the studio to record a fifth album.

Elbow have already had a sell-out UK tour following the release of the album The Seldom Seen Kid in March 2008.

It has arguably been Elbow’s most successful year to date after forming nearly two decades ago.

Elbow won the Mercury Music Prize for 2008 for album The Seldom Seen Kid and the Brit Award for Best British Group in early 2009.

Tickets to see Elbow in this homecoming gig go on general sale on Friday May 1 at 9am.

Before playing the Manchester MEN Arena in September, Elbow will be playing live in various festivals this summer.

Elbow are set to play at T In The Park which takes place at Balado Airfield, Kinross from Thursday July 9 until Sunday July 12.

Elbow will be supporting U2 for the 360º tour at Wembley Stadium, London on Friday August 14.

Elbow will also play the V Festival over the weekend of August 22-23 at Hylands Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Shifnal.

Lastly, Elbow will play at Bestival 2009 taking place in Robin Hill Park, Isle of Wight from September 11-12.

Tickets for T In The Park, U2, V Festival and Bestival 2009 are available at tixdaq.com