It may be seven months before the big day, but excitement is already building ahead of Kasabian's homecoming gig at Victoria Park.
As the Mercury announced exclusively yesterday, a crowd of 35,000 will descend on the Leicester park on June 21 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the band releasing their first album.
The rock gods, who hail from Countesthorpe and Blaby, were at De Montfort Hall and Victoria Park for photoshoots yesterday to promote the event.
Their fans have been sharing their excitement over the gig with the Mercury, both in person and via our website.
Phil Ollerenshaw, 45, a civil servant from Mountsorrel, said: "I'm a huge Kasabian fan. I will be buying tickets to see them, or rather my partner will be as I will be at work in a meeting when they go on sale! Either way, I am determined to get some."
Finance manager Gareth Smart, 39, from Countesthorpe, said: "I am really excited to get my tickets for Kasabian and I will definitely be going to see them.
"I live near where one of the band members is from and I think it is only right that we support our local talent."
University of Leicester medical student Zac Tyler, 22, who lives in Clarendon Park, said: "I'm so glad to hear they're doing this in their hometown.
"Also, Victoria Park is a great venue to host it.
"After the very intimate gig that was held last year in the Leicester O2, this is going to be huge in comparison.
"Also, it's something for everyone."
It will be the biggest gig the band have ever performed in Leicestershire.
In recent years, they have put on shows at De Montfort Hall and the O2 Academy at the University of Leicester student union.
Kevin Sheperdson, owner of The Old Horse pub next to Victoria Park, is also looking forward to the gig.
He said: "I think this gig will be a great thing.
"A lot of the carnivals that used to be held on the park have dwindled because of costs and cut backs.
"After losing the City of Culture bid, it's great to have this come about."
Jason Spencer, who works at Sheehans music store further down London Road, said: "To have something as huge as this will be brilliant for the city.
"This is pretty much the biggest musical thing in Leicester since I can remember.
"It's usually Nottingham or Birmingham which get the big gigs like this, so to see them do this in their home town is fantastic.
"And if the whole thing goes down well, well, who knows who else will come?"
Fans also commented on the Leicester Mercury website.
SuperJack13 wrote: "It is nice to see the boys haven't forgotten their roots and I am sure the event will be marvellous", while Lindaloo1 said: "Best news I've heard in ages. Welcome back boys, you never disappoint."
Tickets for the gig are priced at £39.50 and go on sale on Friday at 9am. Visit:
www.livenation.co.uk
For a look back at pictures of previous big gigs at Victoria Park click here