They don’t come much bigger than this- a series of one off spontaneous gigs in a secret setting announced by text message just hours before the event. Each episode of Vodafone TBA features a different band in a unique location, using the host city as a backdrop for the show.The next spur of the moment gig features NME’s best live act of 2007, Kasabian. It is a welcome return to their home town for the lads as they give viewers an exclusive tour of their home town Leicester, including the spot where they played their first gig. An in depth interview will give a unique insight into what makes Britain’s coolest band tick.Fresh from headlining the biggest festivals in the UK including and appearance at Glastonbury’s pyramid stage, Live Earth and T in the Park- this is the best chance to see the band in up close and personal.The show also follows two die hard fans as they make their way to the intimate venue for the once in a lifetime concert. The pair know they will be seeing Kasabian, in Leicester but nothing more is revealed until just hours before. It’s not just the super fans that have to dash to the location…it’s also the hundreds of people who signed up to get a free ticket. The venue is announced just hours before via text and local radio.

Will the fans make it to the gig in time?

Produced by Initial, an Endemol company and in association with Vodafone, VODAFONE TBA is screened on Channel 4.

Vodafone TBA gigs are renowned for attracting the biggest artists who perform the very best live music on the ruby red stage. The series has included the likes of Amy Winehouse, Mika, Franz Ferdinand, The Pussycat Dolls, The Killers and Snow Patrol and will climax with the Vodafone Live Music Awards later this year.

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