Radio 2 celebrated one of the UK's greatest new bands, returning to Leeds as hometown heroes after two massive albums and hit singles. Kaiser Chiefs played Elland Road on Saturday 24 May. It was the band's big homecoming gig and as they support Leeds United, Elland Road maked perfect sense as a venue.
Programmes:
*Friday 23 May at 0800
Radio 1: Kaisers and Chris - Chris Moyles presented his breakfast show live from Leeds.
*Monday 26 May: 2000-2100
Radio 2 Live: Kaiser Chiefs Coming Home - Radio 2 broadcast highlights of the Elland Road concert.
Kaiser Chiefs have invited The Enemy, Kate Nash, Young Knives and Friendly Fires to be on the bill. Kaiser Chiefs have recently been working on new tracks with producer Mark Ronson for their third album which follows the multi-platinum albums 'Employment' (2005) and 'Yours Truly, Angry Mob' (2007). Kaiser Chiefs have been invited to play with Sir Paul McCartney at Anfield stadium on 1June as part of 'The Liverpool Sound' event.
As well as a number of European festivals this summer, the band play the following UK festivals:
13 June - Isle of Wight festival
12 July - T in the Park
15 July - Eden Sessions, St Austell, Cornwall
16 August - V Festival (Stafford)
17 August - V Festival (Chelmsford)
Kaiser Chiefs have been nominated for an Ivor Novello award: 'Ruby' is up for most performed title of 2007-2008.
