Olly Murs continued pop success looks set to last another year as the X Factor runner up announces a string of arena tour dates for 2013.

The Essex singer will tour the UK in support of his as-yet unreleased third album, which is due for release in late 2012.

Murs has recently been confirmed as One Direction's US tour support as the unstoppable X Factor boyband continue their stateside rise. Murs will begin his 2013 tour in Sheffield and conclude in London. Full dates are below. Tickets go on sale on 20 April, 2012. For more information visit Gigwise Gig Tickets.

March 2 - Sheffield, Motorpoint Arena
March 3 - Nottingham, Capital FM Arena
March 5 - Brighton, Centre
March 8 - Bournemouth, International Centre
March 10 - London, Wembley Arena
March 12 - Birmingham, LG Arena
March 13 - Liverpool, Echo Arena
March 15 - Glasgow, SECC
March 18 - Aberdeen, ECC
March 21 - Manchester, MEN Arena
March 23 - Newcastle, Arena
March 25 - Cardiff, Motorpoint Arena
March 29 - London, The O2 Arena