A 9-piece band are set to perform songs spanning an 18-year career.

The South will perform at Cheese & Grain in Frome on Friday, September 6.

Featuring former members of The Beautiful South, the band counts singer Alison Wheeler and lifelong saxophone player Gaz Birtles among its members.

Since Dave Hemingway, the original vocalist, departed at the end of 2016, Mr Birtles has taken the centre stage alongside Ms Wheeler.

New for 2024, Gareth John joins Ms Wheeler and Mr Birtles on vocals, while also playing trumpet.

Since The Beautiful South dissolved in 2007, The South have toured theatres and festivals throughout the UK.

Songs on their setlists include A Little Time (which reached number one on the UK Singles Chart), Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Song For Whoever, Old Red Eyes Is Back, Good as Gold, and Don't Marry Her.

The South's members also include Phil Barton (guitars), Steve Nutter (bass), Dave Anderson (drums), Karl Brown (percussion), Su Robinson (sax), and Andy Price (keyboards).

Tickets are available at http://thesouth.co.uk/tour-dates/.