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Sam T: "My last name means Christmas Tree in German."

Behind the music - Sam T

London-based singer-songwriter Sam T has released his debut single, Empty Home. We asked him the BIG questions . . .

Sea Sessions announce first acts for 2023

Kasabian, Becky Hill and The Coronas are among the first acts to be announced for next year's Sea Sessions in Bundoran, Co Donegal.

Music • 06 Dec 22

Kasabian cancel Dublin show tonight due to illness

Kasabian have been forced to cancel their show in the Olympia in Dublin tonight after front man Serge Pizzorno was diagnosed with laryngitis.

Music • 21 Oct 22

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has left the band

It has been confirmed that Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan is leaving the band as he is struggling with "personal issues that have affected his behaviour for quite some time".

Music • 06 Jul 20

Kasabian has said they were 'buzzing' for the show

Kasabian upset fans after Belfast gig cancellation

UK band Kasabian announced a last-minute cancellation to their show in Belfast on Tuesday night due to "illness".

kasabian • 23 Aug 17

Kasabian, Jamie T win big at NME Awards

Kasabian and Jamie T, both picked up top gongs at the 2015 NME Awards last night, while Australia's 5 Seconds of Summer were named as the worst band in the world.

Entertainment • 20 Feb 15

Kasabian: One Direction "are like shampoo"

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has slammed One Direction, saying "they're five no-ones who won the lottery" and likening them to shampoo.

Entertainment • 19 Feb 15

Kasabian talk Brit Award "conspiracy"

Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno has said the reason they haven't garnered any Brit Award nominations is down to a "conspiracy".

Entertainment • 30 Jan 15

Kasabian glad success wasn't instant

English rock band Kasabian are pleased their career has panned out the way it has.

Entertainment • 11 Dec 14

Kasabian say they "deserve" their success

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has said the band "deserves everything we get" because they've worked so hard.

Entertainment • 02 Dec 14

Kasabian star wants bands to "cause some carnage"

Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno has said he finds it depressing when some bands go off stage and eat chicken and broccoli instead of raising hell.

Entertainment • 23 Oct 14

Kasabian are ompeting in four categories at this year's Q Awards

Kasabian and Kate Bush lead Q Awards nominations

Kasabian, Arctic Monkeys and Kate Bush are among the nominees for the 2014 Q Awards.

Entertainment • 10 Sep 14

Watch! Kasabian premiere new Bumblebee video

Kasabian have released a music video for their new track Bumblebee – check it out here.

Entertainment • 28 Jul 14

Serge Pizzorno is promising 'the very best type of chaos'

Kasabian say fans who miss tour will 'regret it'

Kasabian's Serge Pizzorno reckons that any fan who misses their upcoming tour will “regret it the rest of your life”.

Entertainment • 10 Jul 14

Win a pair of tickets to Kasabian gigs in Dublin or Belfast

Win tickets to Kasabian's Dublin and Belfast gigs

Tickets for Kasabian's November shows in Dublin and Belfast go on sale this Friday morning (July 4) and RTÉ Ten has got a pair to give away to each show. Enter here!

Entertainment • 01 Jul 14

Kasabian were inspired by Michael Jackson

Kasabian frontman Tom Meighan has credited his success to Michael Jackson saying he wouldn't be on stage or in a band if it wasn't for the late Thriller hitmaker.

Entertainment • 18 May 14