Stagecoach Announce Split

have unfortunately announced that they’re calling it a day.

A message on their tumblr confirmed the end of their time as a band, following a 10 year spell together.

Their most recent album ‘Say Hi To The Band’ album came out via Alcopop! in May 2013. Our very own DIY Records also released the ‘Jonah Lomu’ / ‘Tony Hawk’ single back in May 2011.

The band’s message states (also in hand-written form):

‘After 10 incredible years we have decided to close the book on what has been an amazing adventure. From small beginnings at a Dorking open mic to jamming with Phoenix and opening for Jimmy Eat World, it really has been a wonderful journey which we’ve all cherished. We got to realise some of our teenage dreams such as recording at Maida Vale and playing the Reading festival, things we didn’t even think were possible. We’d like to thank everybody who came to a gig, bought a record, voted for us, wore a t-shirt, recommended us to a friend, blogged about us and also all the fantastic bands we have met along the way who we now call friends. Although it is sad we feel it is the right time to stop and look back proudly on what became bigger than we ever hoped or planned. As The Hold Steady sung, we had some massive nights. Hopefully some of which we shared with you!’

Stagecoach are set to announce one final gig - they also play Southsea Festival this weekend.