Plan B is to play his biggest arena show to date when he takes to the stage at London’s 02 Arena.

The gig which takes place on 9th February 2013 is part of the rapper-come-filmmakers newly announced 11 date UK tour which will also see him playing dates in Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham and several other big cities.

The announcement marks the end of a rather busy summer for Ben Drew, as his mother calls him. In the last year alone he’s not only written and directed his first film iLL Manors and released an accompanying album but has also starred in The Sweeney a remake of the 70′s TV show which was released this week.

The shows also mark the rappers rise in fame and popularity. Not just anyone can put on a show at a venue as big as the 02 Arena and sell enough tickets to make it a success.

If you fancy being there then you’ll be able to get tickets when they’re released on Friday (14th September).