Multiple BRIT award winning indie-rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headliners for Splendour Festival 2017.
The Yorkshire band are one of over 40 acts that will be announced at the city’s biggest festival which takes place at Wollaton Park on Saturday July 22.
The band has a back catalogue of six albums, including the BRIT-award winning album Employment, which includes hit singles I Predict a Riot, Oh My God and Every Day I Love You Less and Less.
Video: The music video for Kaiser Chiefs’ I Predict a Riot
Kaiser Chiefs said: “We’re really looking forward to performing at Splendour.
“We know the crowd and the setting will make for an unforgettable atmosphere.”
Kaiser Chiefs are made up of lead vocalist, and two-times winning coach on the fourth and fifth series of The Voice, Ricky Wilson, guitarist Andrew White, bassist Simon Rix, keyboardist Nick Baines and as of 2013, drummer Vijay Mistry, replacing founding drummer Nick Hodgson.
The success of their debut album Employment, released in 2005, sold over three million copies and won the band three Brit Awards including the award for Best British Group, Best British Rock Act and Best British Live Act.
It also won an NME Award for Best Album and was shortlisted for the Mercury Prize.
Since then, Kaiser Chiefs have gone on to release five more studio albums.
Kaiser Chiefs’ discography
- Employment – 2005
- Yours Truly, Angry Mob – 2007
- Off With Their Heads – 2008
- The Future Is Medieval – 2011
- Education, Education, Education & War – 2014
- Stay Together – 2016
George Akins, owner of DHP Family who run the festival, said: “Following the biggest ever Splendour last year, we’re delighted to announce Kaiser Chiefs as 2017 headliners.
“The award-winning band has an amazing back catalogue as well as a great new album out.
“I can’t wait to see over 20,000 people at Splendour singing along to what is sure to be a real belter of a set.”
The festival won the overall winner of Best Festival (15,000-39,000) at the 2016 Live Music Business Awards and was recognised as Nottingham’s favourite family festival
Last year’s instalment saw a sold-out 21,000 strong crowd see headliners Jess Glynne, The Human League and UB40.
Portfolio Holder for Leisure and Culture Councillor Dave Trimble said: “Last year’s amazing Splendour festival was a sell-out and we expect Kaiser Chiefs to attract just as many people, so I would encourage residents to get their tickets early.
“Nottingham City Council will be working hard to make sure that this year’s event is not only a fantastic concert but also a great day out for the whole family, with fairground rides, circus skills workshops, crazy inflatables, giant bubbles and Big Bear’s Big Balloon Disco.”
Children under 11 will once again be admitted free and discounts are also in place for Nottingham residents.
A standard ticket is £46, coming down to £36 when the discount is applied.
Tickets for young people aged 11-17 living in Nottingham are £20; VIP packages are also available starting from £80.
Tickets can be purchased online or in person from the Nottingham Tourism Centre.
