Kaiser Chiefs Employment Tour Review (25.11.2025)
Festival Hall was shaken awake last night by a nostalgia-drenched celebration of Employment, the Kaiser Chiefs’ iconic debut album. What unfolded was less a routine festival set and more a time machine—catapulting the crowd straight back to the mid-2000s with an album stuffed to the brim with anti-establishment, hook-heavy rock.
From the moment the Chiefs hit the stage, the energy was exuberant. The band wasted no time diving into the favourites, each track triggering a louder surge of recognition than the last. The audience eager to fire back responses. “I Predict a Riot” became a deafening call-and-response, while “Oh My God” reached a peak as they belted the chorus in unison. It was the kind of participation bands dream of and fans remember for years.
Before the Chiefs took over, The Delta Riggs delivered a riotous support set that proved the perfect primer. Their psych-tinged rock—equal parts groove, grit, and playful chaos—felt like a well-timed warm-up lap. With a tight sound and infectious stage presence, they effortlessly charmed the crowd. By the time they wrapped, the audience was buzzing and primed for the main event.
The Kaiser Chiefs’ performance served as a reminder of why Employment holds an important place in modern British rock history. It wasn’t just a gig—it was a jubilant reunion between a band and their longtime Australian fans, proof that some albums don’t just age well… they get better with time.
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