RITA Ora, the most successful British female artist of all time on the UK singles chart, will play Leeds First Direct Arena on May 28 on her global 2019 tour.

Ora turns 28 on November 26, three days after her new album, Phoenix, rises on the Atlantic Records label in the wake of her latest hit, Let You Love Me.

"I’m so happy to be on tour again!" says Ora. "Nothing makes me happier than performing and travelling to see all my fans. It will be first time performing news songs from Phoenix and I can’t wait for you to hear them! I’m looking forward to this tour so much.”

She broke a British record held for 30 years when Let You Love Me became her 13th top ten hit on the Official Singles Chart, overtaking such icons as Shirley Bassey and Petula Clark, who each lay claim to 12 top tenners.

Ora had a global smash in August with Lonely Together, a collaboration with the late musician, DJ and producer, Avicii. Singles Anywhere, For You and Girls followed and all will feature on Phoenix, only her second studio album.

"One of the most liberating feelings for me is performing and creating music," she says. "This album is a true labour of love, and it was important for me to do it my way. I’m so appreciative of the love and support from those who worked with me on the record and allowed me create something I’m really proud of.

"They gave me the space and freedom to create something from my heart. Both challenging and euphoric at times. I am really proud of and grateful for the journey that the making of Phoenix has taken me on. To my fans, thank you for your patience and thank you always for listening.”

Phoenix will be available in standard and deluxe editions, the latter adding four extra tracks.

Tickets are on sale at gigst.rs/RitaOra.