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.

A man in his 50s remains in life-threatening condition after sustaining a serious head injury during an altercation with door staff outside licensed premises in Lurgan, County Armagh. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning around 12:55am in the William Street area of the town, according to police statements from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI).

Detective Inspector Handley confirmed that the man had been attempting to re-enter the licensed premises when he became aggressive toward two members of the door staff. Police reports indicate that the door staff pushed the man backward, causing him to fall and strike his head on the ground, resulting in the serious head injury that now threatens his life.

The door staff provided immediate medical treatment to the injured man before he was transported to hospital, where he remains in critical condition. Police have not released additional details about the man's identity or current medical status, focusing instead on their ongoing investigation into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

PSNI detectives are continuing their enquiries and have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information, CCTV footage, or mobile phone recordings of the incident to come forward. The police reference number for the investigation is 75 of 19/10/25, and information can be provided through multiple channels including the PSNI website or anonymously via Crimestoppers.