Get Born is the debut studio album by the Australian rock band Jet. It was released on September 14, 2003, and has sold millions of copies worldwide, making its mark on international music history. Propelled by the single “Are You Gonna Be My Girl,” the album quickly climbed the global charts, surpassing 6 million sales and earning Platinum status in the UK.
Exactly 21 years later, on September 14, 2024, the Estádio Municipal in Leiria, Portugal, will host the Rockin’1000 concert with the special participation of Nic Cester from JET, featuring a significant tribute to celebrate the anniversary of this landmark album.
Nic Cester, whose real name is Nicholas John Cester (Melbourne, July 6, 1979), is an Australian singer-songwriter and guitarist, and the frontman of the rock band Jet alongside his brother Chris. He will perform the iconic track “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” with the 1000 musicians of Rockin’1000 in front of 20,000 spectators!
“We’ve already collaborated with Nic to compose our single ‘How We Roll,’ and we immediately clicked beyond the music. Having him perform with us is a huge gift; I’m sure the rendition of ‘Are You Gonna Be My Girl’ with a thousand musicians will be explosive” said Fabio Zaffagnini, Founder of Rockin’1000.
With over 80% of the tickets already sold, the stadium is set to be packed with fans, creating an electrifying atmosphere. Following the confirmation of Pedro Abrunhosa, a famous Portuguese singer and songwriter, as a special guest, the project now announces an international star: Nic Cester, lead singer of the iconic Australian band JET.
The setlist is now complete, featuring 20 iconic titles that will shake the stadium, including Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana, Enter Sandman by Metallica, Killing In The Name by Rage Against the Machine, and Highway To Hell by AC/DC. There will also be many songs that will have the crowd singing at the top of their lungs, like Seven Nation Army by The White Stripes, Numb by Linkin’ Park, Song 2 by Blur, and Yellow by Coldplay. In addition to a tribute to Portuguese rock with Fazer o Que Ainda Não Foi Feito by Pedro Abrunhosa and the homage to Get Born with Are You Gonna Be My Girl by Jet, Learn To Fly by the Foo Fighters, the song that started it all, will not be missing.
(see the full list at the end of the press release)
This show represents a historic moment for rock ‘n’ roll fans in Portugal: a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness a unique concert with an energy different from a traditional concert, with 1000 musicians simultaneously playing the most iconic covers in rock history. Tickets for Rockin’1000 Portugal are selling out fast. Prices start at 45 € and can be purchased at https://rockin1000portugal.pt/, Blueticket, FNAC, Worten, and many other online retailers.
SONG LIST (not in order of playing)
Nirvana – Smells Like Teen Spirit
Metallica – Enter Sandman
Rage Against the Machine – Killing In The Name
AC/DC – Highway To Hell
Foo Fighters – Learn To Fly
The White Stripes – Seven Nation Army
Linkin’ Park – Numb
Blur – Song 2
Muse – Knights Of Cydonia
Greenday – Medley
Coldplay – Yellow
Pink Floyd – Another Brick In The Wall (part 2)
Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Oasis – Don’t Look Back in Anger
The Beach Boys – Good Vibrations
Black Sabbath – Medley
The Beatles – Hey Jude
The Chemical Brothers – Hey Boy Hey Girl
Pedro Abrunhosa – Fazer o Que Ainda Não Foi Feito
Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now
INFORMATION – Rockin’1000 in Portugal
- Location: EstádioMunicipal in Leiria, Portugal
- Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024
- Time: Gates open at 7 pm
- Rehearsals for musicians: Thursday, September 12, and Friday, September 13
- Ticket Price: starting from 45€
- Tickets Available at: https://rockin1000portugal.pt/
- Musician Applications: www.rockin1000.com
ROCKIN’1000 in Portugal is an event promoted by ROCKIN’1000 in collaboration with MOT – Memories of Tomorrow. Media Partners: RFM and SIC.
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