R.E.M.‘s forthcoming Royal Albert Hall show is to be broadcast live in it’s entirety by BBC Radio 2 on March 24.

The one-off show at the prestigious London venue is a special show to launch the Institute of Contemporary Arts 60th anniversary celebrations.

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The band release their new album ‘Accelerate’ on March 31 and embark on a European tour starting in Amsterdam on July 2.

The UK stadium dates, as announced earlier this week are:

Manchester Lancashire County Cricket Club (August 24)

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Cardiff Millennium Stadium (25)

Southampton Rose Bowl (27)

London Twickenham Stadium (30)

Tickets go on sale this Friday (February 29) at 9am.

Click here to see the full list of European tour dates.