Tickets to see pop star Olly Murs' tour in Kent next summer go on sale today.

The singer and TV presenter will bring his 2021 tour to the Hop Farm Family Park at Beltring, Paddock Wood, on Saturday, July 3, 2021.

He announced the news on kmfm Breakfast last week and here he talks about getting back on the road, lockdown and new music.

How excited are you to get back on the road again and play to fans?

So excited. It’s been a tough year for everyone, so it’s nice to have something to look forward to for next summer. I’m very aware that not only am I looking forward to it as playing live is the best part of my job, but also for all the people I employ to put on the shows – from my band, crew – sound, lighting, producers, riggers – so many people that rely on live music to make a living. To go around the UK playing at loads of amazing outdoor venues is going to be pretty special.

What have you missed the most about performing live?

Seeing my fans and having that connection with them when I’m on stage. There’s nothing better than being on the road and actually being able to see your fans singing and dancing to your music. Also playing live with my band, and having them all on stage with me bringing my music to life is the best feeling.

In three words, what can fans expect from your show this time round?

Fun, upbeat and cheeky.

Tell us about captaining England in this year's Soccer Aid.

It was an honour...we raised a record amount of money (over £9m) in the midst of a global pandemic. I played shocking to be fair, probably my worst personal performance, but it will still be one of my most memorable Soccer Aid’s because of the circumstances in which we still managed to put it on.

You underwent an impressive body transformation during lockdown with personal trainer Rob Solly - what was that like?

To see the results of your hard work is obviously the rewarding part, but for me it was more important in how it made me feel. At the start of lockdown, while still recovering from knee surgery, I was eating anything and everything out of boredom – but that made me feel less productive and more sluggish, so having Soccer Aid as a focus to get me fit again was a real drive.

Can we expect new music from you soon?

Yes, it’s been a while since I released my own music – so that’s the plan for next year. I’m starting to work on writing now.

Tickets go on sale at 9am today. To get yours, click here.

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