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We already knew that this year had a lot in store for us when it came to live shows, with some huge names having announced tours before Christmas.
The prospect of The Rolling Stones continuing to tour, along with planned road trips from Muse, The Killers and Bruce Springsteen, made it clear that 2013 is going to be an action-packed year.
But recent weeks have proved that 2013 is the year that just keeps giving.
The Postal Service are going to tour the world to celebrate ten years since they released their only album to date, Fleetwood Mac have confirmed that they'll be visiting the UK later in the year, and Beyonce's The Mrs. Carter Show world tour will see the pop goddess arrive in the UK as well.
Gigwise takes a look at some of the huge recent announcements that make 2013 a year to get excited about...
