They will return to stages along the east coast of Australia during October and November, with headline shows and festivals.

British India has welcomed a new guitarist Jack Tosi; an old school friend of the group ready to rock for the upcoming shows.

Drummer Matt O'Gorman was on the hunt for a guitarist when he had a chance meeting with Tosi.

British India vocalist and guitarist Declan Melia said it was simply meant to be.

"We've known Jack since high school, in fact, his band beat British India in Battle of the Bands back in the early days!" he said.

"So, I don't think it was a surprise that Matt asked him.

"It's no exaggeration to say that Nic (Wilson) was the only guitarist we had ever played with, so that's why we were surprised when it all gelled so easily with Jack.

"I'm so excited for these shows, it's going to be a really strange and vibrant feeling.

"It's going to be amazing actually. Where will it lead? Who knows, but you know us, we love this music and this band too much to stop."

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Tosi said he was thrilled to be heading out on the tour.

"I've known the guys since they started and it's been great watching their success over the years," he said.

"I'm looking forward to getting on the road, playing these great songs and being part of the next chapter."

British India has earned four Top 10 ARIA albums, eight entries into the Hottest 100 and its classic single I Can Make You Love Me is accredited Gold in Australia.

Its latest album, Forgetting The Future, was met with widespread praise for its innovative direction and palpable energy, with singles My Love and Precious both getting high rotation on Triple M and triple j radio.

On the upcoming tour, British India will be armed with tracks from its entire discography, boasting those from a bulging back catalogue of Australian live favourites - think Hottest 100 dominating tracks like Vanilla, I Can Make You Love Me and Suddenly.

British India comprises Declan Melia (vocals and guitar), Jack Tosi (lead guitar), Will Drummond (bass) and Matt O'Gorman (drums).

The band will kick off its tour at Beer Deluxe in Albury on October 18, moving through Canberra, Adelaide, Geelong, Brisbane, Sydney, Narrabeen, Currumbin, Belgrave, St Kilda and Hobart, wrapping up at the Bridge Hotel in Forth, Tasmania, on November 24.

Tickets to the national tour are on sale now.