Band get up to give intimate pub gig – then people realise who it is

A legendary band, known for their numerous hits and having opened for Liam Gallagher in the past, were spotted playing a surprise gig in a London pub on the same day they announced a massive Finsbury Park show. The band, who are set to play a huge concert of their own next year, also revealed a new single and an album due for release.

The band confirmed not just the colossal Finsbury Park gig, but also a new single and an album, Act III, set to hit the shelves next year. To promote it, Kasabian made a surprise appearance in a local pub. Their impromptu pub performance has since gone viral, with footage showing the crowd bouncing along to a stripped-back set from the Serge Pizzorno-led group.

Fans have been quick to commend the band for their intimate gig, held on the same day as their Finsbury Park announcement.

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A post on X reads: "Kasabian celebrating their massive Finsbury Park show announcement with a gig in a local London pub tonight." The band were seen performing a pared-down version of their hit song, Fire.

One fan lauded the performance, writing: "Serge becoming the frontman is the best thing that happened to Kasabian. His energy is just something else."

Another added: "Few bands could rock a pub like that." While a third shared: "Acoustic Fire" followed by a face with hearts for eyes emoji.

Alongside the announcement of their show next year, the band also unveiled their new album, Act III. A new track, Hippie Sunshine, has also been released to promote Act III.

Pizzorono, the frontman who stepped into Tom Meighan's shoes in 2020, has opened up about the inspiration behind their new track.

He said: "The track is about the restless energy of hyper individuals who struggle to slow down and face reality, searching instead for the illusion of escape."

He continued: "It captures the fleeting moment where everything feels light and limitless, yet beneath it lies a deep sense of disconnection, something both beautiful and tragic."

In an interview with Rolling Stone, Pizzorono revealed that being part of Kasabian and creating music now is more thrilling than ever before.

He shared: "Everything at this point is on pure instinct, but I'm picking up the guitar every day and it's making magic. The guitar is a huge part of where I am at the moment.

"The world just excites me, you know? I get up and I'm excited by what is possible, and I think that keeps things fresh when we're nine albums in.

"Every morning, it's like music is fuel for me. It's scientifically proven that it makes you feel better; it touches a part of your brain and that gets ignited when you listen to a bit of music that you love.

"It really does something to you. So I'm in the business of making that with my bare hands, and that, I think, is another reason for me to just keep making music."