Get your blazers out the wardrobe and turn up the volume — Kaiser Chiefs are celebrating two decades of Employment, and they’re throwing one hell of a party to mark the occasion.
Dropping July 18th, the China Anniversary Edition of the band’s iconic debut album comes in three seriously collectible formats, including a white vinyl LP, an expanded 2LP with B-sides and two unreleased tracks, and a mega 3CD version with 40 bonus tracks. We’re talking unreleased demos, remixes, live recordings and more — all handpicked by the band and freshly remastered at Abbey Road.
It’s hard to overstate the impact of Employment. Released back in March 2005, it launched a new era for British indie rock. With hits like “I Predict A Riot,” “Everyday I Love You Less and Less,” and “Oh My God,” the album defined a generation, soundtracked countless house parties, and earned 7x Platinum status. It’s one of those rare records that still feels electric 20 years later.
The band’s statement puts it perfectly: “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… and the album that followed changed our lives.” And now, in true Kaiser Chiefs fashion, they’re turning up the nostalgia with a nationwide summer tour to match.
⚡️ SUMMER 2025: STRIPEY BLAZERS AND FESTIVAL STAGES
Kicking off at Live at Argyle in Plymouth on May 22nd, the outdoor tour hits Port Talbot, Bristol, Edinburgh Castle, London’s Ally Pally Park, and of course, a massive hometown show at Leeds Temple Newsam on May 31st. That one’s looking like a serious indie dream with Razorlight, The Cribs, The Coral, We Are Scientists and more on support.
The band are also hitting huge festivals including Glastonbury, Latitude, Kendal Calling, and Boardmasters before wrapping up in Ireland at The National Museum of Ireland and Live at the Docklands in Limerick.
Here’s the full UK tour run:
📍 UK OUTDOOR DATES
- May 22 – Plymouth, Live at Argyle
- May 23 – In It Together Festival, Port Talbot
- May 31 – Leeds, Temple Newsam Park
- June 26 – Bristol Sounds, Bristol
- June 28 – Glastonbury Festival, Somerset
- July 4 – Edinburgh Castle
- July 19 – Alexandra Palace Park, London
- July 20 – Splendour Festival, Nottingham
- July 21 – Tall Ship Races, Aberdeen
- July 26 – Latitude Festival, Suffolk
- July 27 – Brighton Beach, Brighton
- July 31 – Kendal Calling, Cumbria
- August 8 – Boardmasters, Newquay
Plus a European run including Pinkpop, Mad Cool, Suikerrock, and more.
🎧 New Drop: Listen to the Big Nurse Remix of “I Predict A Riot” — a spaced-out, synthy rework that slaps a whole new flavour on the indie classic.
💿 Pre-order the China Anniversary Editions of Employment now from kaiserchiefs.com
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