So, the announcement most of us have been waiting for… with unexpectedly not-entirely-satisfying information.

The National have announced some Australasian tour dates, but all that’s on offer right now are the following dates:

• 15 JAN 2008: AUCKLAND, New Zealand – Studio
• 17 JAN 2008: BRISBANE, Australia – The Zoo
• 18 JAN 2008: MELBOURNE, Australia – The Corner

Not exactly comprehensive! I can only hope they’re looking to add some more dates. I know Sydneysiders are considered to be the overpriveleged citizens as far as giggage goes, but this isn’t the sort of thing I want to be left out of!