Kasabian has announced their biggest headline show to date, set to take place at London's Finsbury Park on July 4, 2026. The event will feature support acts including Louis Dunford, Razorlight, The K's, Miles Kane, and SOFY, marking a significant milestone for the indie veterans. Tickets are scheduled for general sale on September 26 at 9:30 AM BST, following an artist pre-sale that begins 24 hours earlier.

Coinciding with the concert announcement, Kasabian released the new single 'Hippie Sunshine,' which serves as the lead track from their forthcoming album, 'Act III.' Serge Pizzorno, the band's frontman, described the song as capturing "the restless energy of hyper individuals who struggle to slow down and face reality, searching instead for the illusion of escape." He noted that the track embodies a fleeting moment of lightness and limitlessness, underpinned by a sense of disconnection that is both beautiful and tragic.

'Act III' will be Kasabian's ninth studio album and their third with Pizzorno as lead vocalist, following 'The Alchemist's Euphoria' in 2022 and 'Happenings' in 2024. Both previous albums topped the UK charts, continuing the band's streak of commercial success. While further details about the album, such as release date, cover art, and tracklist, remain undisclosed, it is expected to arrive before the Finsbury Park show.

The band's recent activities include headlining festivals like Truck Festival in Oxfordshire and Tramlines in Sheffield this summer, as well as collaborating with artist Cristale on a remix of their song 'G.O.A.T' for Sky Sports' Premier League coverage. Pizzorno has expressed excitement about the energy from recent gigs, highlighting the combination of new and longtime fans. Kasabian aims for their eighth consecutive number-one album in the UK with 'Act III,' building on a legacy that began with their debut album reaching number four and all subsequent releases topping the charts.

Kilcoo secured their place in Down football history on Sunday, capturing an unprecedented seventh consecutive Senior Football Championship title with a 1-17 to 1-11 victory over Carryduff at Pairc Esler. The Magpies delivered their strongest performance of the championship when it mattered most, with Paul Devlin's first-half penalty goal providing crucial separation in a hard-fought contest that saw the throw-in time pushed back to 5pm following a pitch inspection.

The match, originally scheduled for 3:30pm, saw Kilcoo demonstrate the championship experience that has defined their remarkable 12-title run over 13 seasons. Devlin's 22nd-minute penalty strike down the middle proved decisive, with the player explaining his calculated approach: "It was a big moment in the game and it needed to go in, so I didn't want to put it in the corner and the keeper has a chance if diving. I just thought I wanted to hit it hard."

Carryduff, making their first final appearance since losing to Kilcoo in the 2020 decider, mounted a second-half rally but ultimately fell short of claiming what would have been their inaugural Frank O'Hare Cup. The South Belfast club had powered past Burren in the semi-final with their full contingent available, but couldn't overcome Kilcoo's championship pedigree despite showing improved form from their previous final appearance five years earlier.

Devlin expressed satisfaction with the victory amid external skepticism, noting "it's nice to see that people want Kilcoo to fall" while emphasizing the team's resilience. "This one is sweet with how the game played out and the build-up where we were doubted in this year's championship," he told BBC Sport NI. "It just shows the character of this team. Big teams play well in big games and we have that experience to put in those big performances." The win solidifies Kilcoo's status as the dominant force in Down football, achieving a landmark that had eluded them when Burren denied their seventh consecutive title bid in 2018.