Antony may have declined to tour with Hercules and Love Affair, but he’s planning a live comeback of his own later this year. The British born singer is releasing a new single in mid October, and will be supporting it with a grandiose tour. The shows will see Antony performing alongside conductor Nico Muhly, who will wave a baton around in front of a local symphony orchestra on each night.

The tour begins in Portland, Oregon, on September 5 and winds up at the Barbican in London on Halloween. Antony also has some of his art on display in a couple of galleries. Belgian fans can catch his piece at the Palais Des Beaux Arts in Brussels between June 20 and September 14, while Londoners can view his work at the Isis Gallery towards the end of 2008. [Pitchfork]

09.05 Portland, OR: Arlene Schnitzer Concert
09.10 Milan, Italy: Teatro degli Arcimboldi
09.12 Zaragoza, Spain: Expo Zaragoza
10.30 London, England: The Barbican
10.31 London, England: The Barbican