In 2008, Perth rock band Birds Of Tokyo have seen the release of their second album Universes, been nominated for Channel [V] Oz Artist of the Year and the J Award, and embarked on three sold out national tours.

They start off the new year with similar gusto, announcing a seven-show national tour in March with Melbourne rockers Trial Kennedy.

Tour dates are as follows:

Thursday, March 5th — The Arena, Brisbane (18+)
Friday, March 6th — Newcastle Panthers, Newcastle (18+)
Saturday, March 7th — Enmore Theatre, Sydney (Licensed All-Ages)
Sunday, March 8th — Rock-It Festival, Perth (Licensed All-Ages)
Thursday, March 12th — Palace Theatre, Melbourne (18+)
Friday, March 13th — Hobart Uni Bar, Hobart (18+)
Saturday, March 14th — Thebarton Theatre, Adelaide (Licensed All-Ages)

Birds Of Tokyo also appear at the Pyramid Rock and Southbound festivals over summer.