Kaiser Chiefs to play Olympia Theatre

English pop collective set for return to Irish shores

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 23 May 2011

After a long hiatus, Kaiser Chiefs are back in business and are returning to Ireland for an intimate date at the Olympia Theatre on Tuesday August 23 as part of their forthcoming European tour.

The last time an Irish audience was treated to an audience with the Chiefs was at Oxegen 2008 when the band's famous hit 'I Predict A Riot' proved eerily prophetic as impatient Rage Against The Machine fans duly obliged and formed a succession of mosh pits. It remains to be seen whether or not the Leeds-based five-piece can whip up the same frenzy in the cosy surroundings of the Olympia but they're sure to give it their all.

Tickets priced €30 including booking fee go on sale Friday morning at 9am from Ticketmaster and all usual outlets.

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