Kasabian anger fans as they pull out of Belfast gig just minutes before show

Kasabian fans were left disappointed after the band pulled out of their Belfast gig moments before they were due to perform.

Organisers at Customs House Belfast were forced to tell the audience to go home just 10 minutes ahead of the band’s show on Tuesday night, due to “illness.”

While the band didn’t go into detail about their reasons for cancelling, they posted a tweet on their official account, which read: “It is with great regret, due to illness, we cannot perform at Customs House Belfast tonight. Kasabian.”

According to audience members, the stage had already been set up for the band and support act Blossoms had already performed.

“About 10 minutes before the band were due on stage there was an announcement to say that due to last-minute illness the band would be unable to perform, tickets would be valid for a re-scheduled show,” said audience member Kathryn McKeown.

“At first, I think everyone thought it was a joke. After about the third announcement it started to sink in and everyone started booing, some people were even chucking pints and plastic cups at the stage.”

Organisers have urged concert-goers to hold on to their tickets as they are working on finding an alternative date for the show.

In a statement, they said: "Due to a last-minute illness we regret that the band have had to cancel tonight's show.

“We are working at this minute on scheduling a new date for Belfast. We will communicate with all ticket buyers via Ticketmaster and on the Custom House Square social media.

“Tickets will remain valid for the new date. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”