Billy Bragg has announced a solo tour of Welsh venues next summer to remember the miners’ strike of 1984 and 1985.

The singer-songwriter will play nine dates in June 2009, kicking off with a special show at Blaenafon Workmen’s Hall where he’ll perform and discuss the strike and its impact on him.

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Tickets for the gigs are on sale now.

Billy Bragg plays:

Blaenafon Workmen’s Hall (June 5)

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Porthcawl Grand Pavillion (6)

Cardigan Theatr Mwldan (7)

Pontardawe Arts Centre (9)

Brecon Theatr Brycheiniog (10)

Caernarfon Galeri (11)

Wrexham William Aston Hall (12)

Aberystwyth Arts Centre (14)

Blackwood Miners Institute (15)

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