Kasabian star recalls first T In The Park

Sergio Pizzorno has been describing Kasabian's first appearance at Scottish festival T In The Park in 2005.

The guitarist said that this year will be "nicer" because although the gig conflicts with the World Cup final, Pizzorno's Italy are not involved.

He told NME: "The first time we played it we were first on and it was so early that the gates hadn't even opened. Then as we started playing people started coming down the hill charging towards us. Even then you felt something was going on. So it's great to be back headlining the whole festival this year."

He added: "In 2006 it was almost horrible because Italy were in the World Cup final, and your mind is all over the place, five minutes before you go on you're watching penalties in the World Cup final.

"So in a way it will be nicer this year just to go on and play. I remember last time there were loads of people backstage watching the match and there were a few French bands milling around. It was a strange one!"