The Quietus is proud, pleased and letting forth a brass voluntary as we announce that next year legendary Netherlands punk group The Ex are to take to the road in collaboration with a superb brass section, and ably supported by one of our favourite new groups, deranged Bristolians Zun Zun Egui.

The Ex, who marked their 30th anniversary this year, are performing as The Ex & Brass Unbound, featuring Mats Gustafsson, Roy Paci, Ken Vandermark and Wolter Wierbos. Expect sparks to fly, say the good people of Qu Junktions, who are promoting the tour. Sparks we look forward to, say the Quietus, who will be running features in the run-up to the event.

Those tourdates, then:

January 29th - Bristol, Fleece (tickets here or call 0870 4444 400)

January 30th - Glasgow, CCA (tickets here or call 0191 443 4661)

February 1st - Birmingham, Hare and Hounds (tickets here

February 2nd - Brighton, Audio (tickets here or call 01273 325440)

February 3rd - London, Tufnell Park Dome (tickets here)

February 4th - Manchester, The Deaf Institute (tickets here or call 0871 424 4444)

February 5th - Liverpool, The Kazimer

February 6th - Belfast, Black Box (tickets here