POETIC indie band Maupa are on the verge of completing their debut album and have announced a details of their first tour of the New Year.

Based at the Albion pub, in Clayton-le-Moors, the group have chosen to stay close to home for the recording of their album.

And having built up a successful relationship over the years at Oswaldtwistle's MJM Strudios, the lads hope to have the recording finished before the start of the tour.

Hitting the road next month, Maupa visit Northwich on the 14th, Manchester's Night and Day Cafe on the 15th and then finish the short jaunt at the Joseph Wells on the 19th.