At the end of last year, Aussie rock icons Jet celebrated two decades of debut album Get Born with a string of shows. It wasn’t enough for fans and now the group is undertaking the extended edition tour, stopping in at the UC Refectory on Friday 7 June. The album scored an impressive six ARIA Awards and was certified nine times platinum here in Australia, securing it a spot in the top five highest-selling Australian rock albums. The band will play the Get Born album in full as the crowds relive their favourite moments and tunes. CD caught up with bassist Mark Wilson ahead of the show.
1. What can audiences expect from the 20th Anniversary of Get Born Extended Edition Tour?
A good, old-fashioned rock and roll show! Naturally, as the tour title suggests we play the Get Born album; this includes favourites like Are You Gonna Be My Girl, Rollover DJ, Look What You’ve Done. Plus, we are playing our new track, Hurry Hurry, which is getting a fantastic response. We’ll also have a very limited number of 7” vinyl of this new single for fans at the Canberra show.
2. When did you know you wanted to be a performer?
I’d say around 12 or 13 years old. At the start of high school in the early ‘90s all I wanted to do was play in a band.
3. Do you have any career highlights?
Yes, specifically, selling out the Nippon Budokan in Tokyo. Generally, having the opportunity to tour the world and to open for artists like Bruce Springsteen and the Rolling Stones.
4. Do you have a favourite song to perform?
Not really a constant favourite but right now it’s our new single Hurry Hurry.
5. What’s next for you?
More tours, writing new music and trying to get some sleep! We head overseas to the US in October, we have a bunch of sold-out shows in Nashville, Los Angeles and New York and we are playing some incredible venues.
Catch all your favourite hits in Jet’s 20th Anniversary of Get Born Extended Edition Tour at UC Refectory, University of Canberra on Friday 7 June 7:30pm; moshtix.com.au
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