Kaiser Chiefs announced for MTV Crashes gig in Plymouth

Kaiser Chiefs are the first act to be announced to play this year's MTV Crashes music event in Plymouth.

The one-off gig on 15 July will also feature other artists who are yet to be confirmed.

Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson said: "We're looking forward to this gig. Plymouth Hoe looks a great spot to play."

Tickets went on sale earlier this month before any acts were confirmed. 10,000 sold out within minutes.

Organisers say another 5,000 have been added due to popular demand.

MTV Crashes Plymouth will be one of the highlights of the city's Three Towns' centenary celebrations, marking 100 years since Devonport, Plymouth and Stonehouse joined to form Plymouth as it is known today.

The event will be broadcast on MTV's UK music TV channels and follows on from the network's Crashes gig in Manchester, which featured performances by Alicia Keyes and Lianne La Havas in 2012.

Further acts will be added to the line-up.

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