Last Friday at the Marble Factory in Bristol, Jet took to the stage to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their landmark debut album *Get Born*. The atmosphere was electric. The iconic venue was packed with fans of all ages—some reliving the memories of Jet’s rise to fame in the early 2000s, others experiencing the magic of *Get Born* live for the first time. As the lights dimmed and the first notes of “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is” hit, the crowd ignited, ready for an unforgettable night of rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia.
Jet, now reunited with their original lineup—Nic Cester (vocals/guitar), Chris Cester (drums), Cameron Muncey (guitar), and Mark Wilson (bass)—with assistance on keyboards from Louis Macklin, looked as if they hadn’t missed a beat since their heyday. Despite the years and the breaks, they were as tight as ever—effortlessly cool and full of the raw energy that has always defined their sound. No frills, no gimmicks—just straight-up rock ‘n’ roll, the way it’s meant to be.
Kicking off with a mix of fan favorites like “She’s a Genius” and “Black Hearts (On Fire),” the band set the stage for what was to come: a full performance of *Get Born*. As they tore through tracks like “Last Chance,” “Rollover D.J.,” and “Look What You’ve Done,” it became clear that Jet’s music still resonates just as strongly as it did two decades ago. Each song was a reminder of why *Get Born* became such a defining album of the early 2000s, catapulting the band into global stardom.
The highlight of the night—unsurprisingly—came when Nic Cester smiled knowingly at the crowd, just before launching into that unmistakable opening riff of “Are You Gonna Be My Girl.” The reaction was immediate: the crowd exploded, and Nic, in a moment of pure joy, stood atop a front speaker, letting the audience belt out the opening verse in full. He didn’t need to sing—the fans were more than happy to do it for him, and they nailed it—every word, every note. For a song that’s been used in everything from adverts to film scores over the past 20 years, hearing it live again felt like stepping into a time machine. The energy in the room was palpable, with the crowd and band feeding off each other in perfect harmony.
Following that peak, the band powered through the rest of *Get Born*, including a personal favourite, with a thundering rendition of “Cold Hard Bitch,” and the fan-favorite “Come Around Again.” When they returned for an encore, Jet showed they still had a few surprises up their sleeves, delivering a gorgeous solo acoustic rendition of “Shine On” from Nic, before wrapping up with “Rip It Up.”
In a time when rock ‘n’ roll reunions can sometimes feel forced, Jet’s performance at the Marble Factory was anything but. It was a celebration—of an album, of a band, and of the enduring power of rock music. As they continue working on their much-anticipated fourth album, due in 2025, one thing is clear: Jet isn’t just riding the wave of nostalgia—they’re still very much alive, kicking, and ready for more.
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First attended gig: Republica, circa 1996.
First gig shot: Hands Off Gretel, at The Louisiana!
Dream gig: Huge metalhead and my ultimate dream gig would be shooting my heroes Slipknot at a huge stadium gig, or as festival headliners. And to experience shooting a headline tour outside the UK
