AUSTRALIAN three-piece rock band DMA's are to open their eagerly-awaited upcoming UK and Ireland tour in Greenock.

The band will begin it by playing the Town Hall on October 17, it's been announced, after the venue was added as a new date.

During their tour the band, who enjoy a strong UK following, will also star at large city venues in Liverpool, Leeds, Dublin, Manchester and London.

Tickets go on sale this Friday.