November 1st 2024.
Next year, Ricky Wilson and his band Kaiser Chiefs will be celebrating a major milestone. It will mark 20 years since the release of their debut album, Employment. To commemorate this achievement, the 00s indie rockers have announced a series of huge gigs that will surely bring back some nostalgic memories for their fans.
Back in 2005, Kaiser Chiefs burst onto the music scene with their first LP, which debuted at number 3 on the charts. The following year, they climbed even higher to the number 2 spot after winning multiple awards at the Brit Awards, including Rock Act, Live Act, and Group prizes. With anthemic hits like "Oh My God" and "I Predict A Riot," the album has stood the test of time and remained a fan favorite over the past two decades.
To celebrate their 20th anniversary, Kaiser Chiefs, led by frontman Ricky Wilson, will be playing some massive outdoor shows. They recently announced a homecoming gig at Leeds' Temple Newsam Park and have now added several other outdoor venues to their lineup, including London's Alexandra Palace Park, Brighton Beach, and Edinburgh Castle. The tour will kick off on May 23rd in Port Talbot at the In It Together festival and will include appearances at Bristol Sounds, Kendal Calling, and Boardmasters Festival in Cornwall.
The band is excited to be celebrating the 20th anniversary of their classic debut album. "Employment" was released in 2005 and gave us big tunes like "I Predict A Riot" and "Oh My God." Ricky Wilson and his bandmates said, "20 years ago, a brand new song by a brand new band was released. 'I Predict A Riot' was the start of something really special for some musicians from Leeds. And the album that followed, 'Employment,' changed our lives and has soundtracked the lives of millions of others since 2005. In 2025, we are saluting 20 years of that album and everyone is invited. Come celebrate the 2000s, loving everything less and less and stripey blazers taking over the world. See you all next year."
Their tour dates include a stacked lineup with bands like Razorlight, The Cribs, The Coral, We Are Scientists, Hot Wax, and Ellur also taking part. Other bands on the bill will also be celebrating their own 20th anniversaries for special albums. "Oh My God," Kaiser's first single, reached number 8 on the UK singles chart, while "I Predict A Riot" became an indie classic, reaching number 22 on the main charts and second place in the indie rankings. "Everyday I Love You Less And Less" and "Modern Way" also charted in the top 20.
The album as a whole went seven-times platinum, and although the band is usually focused on the future, they wanted to take a moment to celebrate their past. "We are a band that historically always looked forwards, but after 20 years of people telling us how important 'Employment' is to them and how it soundtracked their lives, we felt we had to organize a celebration."
Kaiser Chiefs are ready to take their fans back in time with their tour dates. They said, "We are very excited to announce our biggest Leeds gig ever. Twenty years since 'Employment' and 23 years since we last played at Temple Newsam, we are delighted to be back. Last time we played there, we joked that we were on after Guns N' Roses, who had performed the night before, so it's been a long wait to finally headline the Park." Tickets for the tour will go on sale on November 8th, and the band can't wait to see everyone there.
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