So then. June 21, 2014. Got any plans?
How about a nice day out at Leicester's Vicky Park? With 35,000 others; Leaping up and down, surging back and forward, sweating, singing, chanting nd steaming in the night air like a kettle with faulty off-switch.
Tickets have gone on sale for Kasabian's humongous homecoming gig on Leicester's Victoria Park.
It's fair to say that the city will have never seen anything quite like it, even including the One Big Sunday shows at the turn of the century.
At the time of writing, the support acts for the day-long Chisit shindig have yet to be announced, although it's possible Mark Morrison has been staring intently at the phone.
But if the realitysphere ripped and you suddenly found yourself recast as a singular mix of Harvey Goldsmith, Michael Eavis and Andy from The Charlotte, who would you book for your fantasy festival? Muzzy IzzetFormer Leicester City player.
1. Rolling Stones.
"The best rock and roll band in the world. I'd go for the classic Mick Taylor era, from the late 60s/early 70s. That's when they were at their best. There's not another band that can touch 'em."
2. The Beatles.
"You can't argue with The Beatles can you? They were only around for eight years - but look at all the music, brilliant music, they left behind."
3. Oasis.
"I've seen them a few times. Great live band. Their first two albums - Definitely Maybe and What's the Story? - are classics."
4. Radiohead.
"I love Radiohead. I like The Bends., Ok Computer, Pablo Honey - but I even like their way-out weird stuff."
5. Jimi Hendrix.
"I've only recently got into Hendrix – I knew his stuff but I never really listened to it, you know? What a brilliant guitar player – and the songs still sound good today."Roger ChapmanLead singer in reformed Leicester rock band, Family.
"I heard about this gig - great thing for Leicester, so good on you, Kasabian.
"What would I pick? Off the top of my head I'd have:
1. Traffic.
2. Jimi Hendrix.
3. Frank Zappa.
4. Family - am I allowed to put my own band in there? I am aren't I?
5. Cream.
"Pick the bones out of that lot. That'd be a good day out."Jordan BirtlesDrummer in Leicester's furiously-tipped reggae act, By The Rivers.
1. Joe Strummer
"One of the coolest men that lived. He is without doubt one of my idols. He helped write amazing and passionate music which touched a lot of people because of the situation he lived in."
2. Bob Marley
"The King of Reggae, he is the reason I'm so influenced by Reggae music and really why I started to appreciate space, melody and grooves within a song."
3. James Brown
"The Godfather of Soul. What more can I say!"
4. Stevie Wonder
"A musical genius! He is still going strong after all these years and hasn't given in to some of the harsh realities of the musical lifestyle. Quite an inspirational man!"
5. By The Rivers
"Just so I can say I played on the same line up as them! Ha ha."John ButlerSinger/guitarist for Diesel Park West.
"I'd say that with Kasabian being on it's already like five bands playing because of all the samples they use.
"My five? I'd go with these:
1. The Seekers
2. Pearl Carr and Teddy Johnson
3. Paper Lace
4. Brotherhood Of Man
5. The Psychedelic Filberts."Gary SilkeEditor of the Fox fanzine, and co-author of The Lost World of Football (Pitch Publishing).
1. The Beatles
"You'd just have to really."
2. Pink Floyd
"If they were as good as tribute band Aussie Pink Floyd that I saw last year then I'd be very impressed."
3. The Jam
"Our favourites at school - they split up before I got the chance to see them live and I always regretted it."
4. Dexy's Midnight Runners
"A fantastically energetic and raw live act round about the time of the Too-Rye-Aye album in 1982."
5. Super Furry Animals
"One of the few bands I like from this century!"Dave BartramFormer Showaddywaddy singer.
1. The Rolling Stones
"An obvious choice I know, but probably the most iconic rock and roll band ever.
2. Pink Floyd
"I saw them donkey's years ago as a snotty-nosed teenager in London's Hyde Park. They had
a peculiar effect on me which has lasted to this day."
3. The Flaming Lips
"Quite simply one of the best live bands I've ever seen. Unbelievably quirky!"
4. Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
"They blew me away at Wembley Arena in the late '70s
with an electrifying performance. So tight and an incredible chemistry between them."
5. Rush
"Many people rate them as the best live band on the planet. I'd like to see for myself!"Jersey BuddLeicester singer-songwriter and official Kasabian-pal.
1. The Beatles
"The best band ever. To see the Fab Four headline a festival would be magical."
2. The Rolling Stones
"Has to be original line up though."
3. The Small Faces
"Steve Marriot would bring the soul to the day's proceedings."
4. Elvis Presley
"To bring the original rock and roll and the white suit. He's the King."
5. Jimi Hendrix and The Experience.
"No dream festival would be complete without Jimi."Sir Peter SoulsbyLeicester's Mayor.
1. Meatloaf
2. The Staves
3. David Bowie
4. The Eagles
5. Carole King • Let us know your five acts below. Y'know. If you want. No-one's twisting your arm.
