Kaiser Chiefs bring a riot of nostalgia and fun as 20th anniversary tour comes to resounding end in Wolverhampton

It was a night of celebration and nostalgia for those in attendance as one of the most popular indie bands of the noughties hit the stage of an iconic city venue.

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The floor and seats of the Wolverhampton Civic Hall were full to bursting point on Saturday night as Kaiser Chiefs brought their More Employment tour to a close with a resounding night of entertainment.

The tour was the last leg of the 20th anniversary of the band's debut album "Employment" and there were plenty of songs played from that album, as well as hits from albums such as "Yours Truly, Angry Mob", "Off with their heads" and "Stay Together".

The first part of the show saw Ricky Wilson, Andrew White, Simon Rix, Peanut and Vijay Mistry play the album in its entirety, with plenty of opportunities for those in attendance to sing along with their favourites, while the encore allowed for a cover of the Ramones "Blitzkreig Bop" and a final romp of "The Angry Mob" to finish the show.

It was a night for reflection and celebration as those who first heard "I predict a riot", "Oh my god" and "Born to be a dancer" revelled in the chance to sing along and have a dance.

For their part, the band were in good form, with Ricky Wilson in particular dancing and running about like a man half his 48 years and getting the crowd amped up.

These photos from Andy Cox Photography show the spectacle of the show and how much Employment the Chiefs still have 20 years later:

The Kaiser Chiefs put on a big show on Saturday night. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
The Kaiser Chiefs put on a big show on Saturday night. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
The Civic Hall was sold out for the arrival of Kaiser Chiefs. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
The Civic Hall was sold out for the arrival of Kaiser Chiefs. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
It was a night to roar out the classics. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
It was a night to roar out the classics. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
The set reflected the album from 2005. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
The set reflected the album from 2005. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
Ricky Wilson showed his stage presence throughout. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
Ricky Wilson showed his stage presence throughout. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
It was a high energy show, with Ricky Wilson bouncing around like a man half his age. Photo: Dave Cox Photography
It was a high energy show, with Ricky Wilson bouncing around like a man half his age. Photo: Dave Cox Photography

Setlist:

Theme From Jurassic Park (John Williams song)

Walk the Dinosaur (Was (Not Was) song)

Everyday I Love You Less and Less

I Predict a Riot

Modern Way

Na Na Na Na Naa

You Can Have It All

Oh My God

Born to Be a Dancer

Saturday Night

What Did I Ever Give You?

Time Honoured Tradition

Caroline, Yes

Team Mate

Take My Temperature

Encore:

Theme From Jurassic Park (John Williams song)

Blitzkrieg Bop (Ramones cover)

Never Miss a Beat

Sink That Ship

Hole in My Soul

Ruby

Reasons to Stay Alive

The Angry Mob