This blog post is all about my Kasabian concert review in Sydney, Australia.
There are few bands that can ignite a crowd quite like Kasabian, and their recent back-to-back shows in Sydney proved exactly why they remain one of the UK’s most electrifying live acts.
Performing at the iconic Enmore Theatre, the Leicester rockers brought their signature high-energy chaos, massive anthems, and the kind of crowd that was ready to go off from the first note.
With Stockport’s own Blossoms kicking things off, the night was a perfect mix of indie vibes and pure, unfiltered rock ‘n’ roll.
Here’s a full Kasabian concert review, diving into the setlist, the electric crowd, and the unforgettable moments that made this show one for the books!
This blog post is all about my Kasabian concert review at Enmore Theatre, Sydney.
Kasabian Concert Review: Who Are Kasabian?
Kasabian are one of the UK’s biggest rock bands, known for their explosive live shows and a back catalogue packed with indie-rock anthems.
Hailing from Leicester, the band formed in 1997 (the year I was born!) and quickly gained a reputation for their genre-blending sound, mixing rock, electronic beats, and psychedelic influences.
Albums like Empire, West Ryder Pauper Lunatic Asylum, and Velociraptor! cemented their status as festival headliners, with hits like Fire, Club Foot, and Underdog becoming iconic in the UK club scene.
However, the band went through a major shift in 2020 when longtime frontman Tom Meighan departed following serious personal legal issues.
Rather than bringing in a new vocalist, guitarist and co-songwriter Serge Pizzorno stepped up to take on lead vocals, ushering in a new era for Kasabian.
His high-energy stage presence and natural charisma have kept the band’s momentum going strong, and their latest albums, The Alchemist’s Euphoria and Happenings, prove they’re still evolving while staying true to their signature sound.
With Serge now front and centre, Kasabian’s live shows have taken on a fresh energy. One that was on full display at Enmore Theatre. To any first-timer at that Kasabian gig, they would have thought Serge was the frontman all along.
Kasabian Concert Review: Check out Kasabian on Spotify here.
The Venue: Enmore Theatre, Newtown
Right in the heart of Newtown, one of Sydney’s coolest and most eclectic neighbourhoods, Enmore Theatre was the perfect place to see Kasabian tear it up. It’s a great area for thrift stores, record collections and vintage shopping.
It’s got history, character, and is just the right size to make a gig feel massive yet intimate at the same time. Unlike a huge arena, where you’re miles away from the stage, Enmore keeps things up close and personal. You can feel every bassline, every riff, and every chant echoing through the crowd.
The vibe in this place is unreal. It’s Sydney’s oldest theatre, but it’s still got that gritty, no-nonsense energy that makes live music feel special.
For a band as full-on as Kasabian, this was the absolute perfect setting.
Support Act: Blossoms
Before Kasabian blew the roof off, Blossoms took to the stage. And honestly, they were the perfect opener.
The Stockport five-piece have this effortlessly cool, indie-pop-meets-80s-synth vibe, and they set the tone nicely with their top hits and Manchester vibe.
From the moment they kicked off, the crowd was into it. ‘Your Girlfriend’ had heads nodding and drinks in the air, while ‘There’s a Reason Why (I Never Returned Your Calls)’ got everyone fully singing along.
One of the standout moments was ‘Gary’, with Tom Ogden telling the crowd about the bizarre real-life inspiration behind the song: a fibreglass gorilla stolen from a garden in Scotland.
They wrapped up their set with ‘Charlemagne’, an absolute fan favourite, sending the energy through the roof and leaving the crowd more than ready for Kasabian.
Their sound is a bit more polished and laid-back compared to Kasabian’s full-throttle chaos, but that actually made for a solid contrast. Like a slow build-up before the madness kicked in.
Overall, a class support act that I hope will have their own headline show here in Sydney soon. And I will be first in line for tickets when they do.
You could say Blossoms brought the vibes, and Kasabian brought the mayhem.
Check out Blossoms on Spotify here.
The Main Act: Kasabian
From the second Kasabian hit the stage, Enmore Theatre just exploded. The energy was incredible. Mosh pits kicked off straight away and never let up, and if you weren’t in the pit, you were jumping like mad anyway. Standing still wasn’t an option.
Serge Pizzorno is an absolute showman. He wasn’t just up there playing a gig, he was everywhere. At one point, he jumped straight into the crowd, singing right in the middle of the madness.
Then, just when you thought he couldn’t top that, he popped up on the top balcony, arms out, soaking up the chaos below.
Between the flashing lights, the pounding bass that you could feel in your chest, and Serge’s non-stop energy, the whole gig felt like a massive, sweaty, euphoric rave.
No slow moments, no chance to breathe. Just pure, relentless, madness from start to finish.
Kasabian absolutely proved why they’re still one of the best live bands out there.
Kasabian Concert Review: The Set List
The setlist was everything you’d want from a Kasabian gig: packed with anthems, bangers, and plenty of surprises. They kicked off strong, straight into the big hits that the crowd was dying for, and from there it was a non-stop ride.
Every song had the crowd singing, jumping, or shouting along. There was no slowing down.
Of course, the classics like Fire, You’re In Love With A Psycho, and Club Foot made the cut, sending the crowd wild. But it wasn’t just about the old favourites, they brought some of their newer stuff into the mix, and it fit perfectly into the set.
The newer tracks were just as energetic, showing that they’ve still got it and can hold their own next to the timeless anthems.
The vibe was exactly what you’d expect from Kasabian: high-energy, full of surprises, and with enough crowd sing-alongs to last a lifetime.
Gigs Coming Up
Following this Kasabian concert review, I’ve got Misneach Festival at The Domain in Sydney, and it’s looking like it’s going to be a scorcher of a day.
I’ll be catching acts like Kneecap, Dermot Kennedy (for the 6th time), The Frames, and Amble. It’s going to be a solid day of live music, and I’m excited to see all these amazing Irish artists in one place for St. Patrick’s Day.
After that, I’ve got a bit of a break until August, when I’ll be heading to Los Angeles for the Oasis reunion tour.
I’ll be sharing all the details when it happens, so stay tuned!
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