The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) has announced that Melbourne rock band Jet will be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on Wednesday, 15 November at the 2023 ARIA Awards.
After a two-year hiatus, the award returns to recognise Jet’s contribution to the Australian music industry, their debut album Get Born, and their continued success throughout their career with albums including Shine On in 2006 and Shaka Rock in 2009.
Get Born scored six ARIA Awards in 2004 and was certified nine times platinum in Australia, making it one of the top five highest-selling Australian rock albums of all time. Jet also topped both the US Modern Rock and Mainstream Rock charts with total worldwide sales in excess of 5 million albums. The band has toured with the likes of the Rolling Stones, Oasis and Kings Of Leon.
ARIA CEO, Annabelle Herd, said “Throughout their career, Jet has achieved numerous accolades and milestones including seven ARIA Awards, chart-topping albums, and sold-out tours around the world. They changed the face of Australian rock music with a culture-shifting album and have been a huge influence for other musicians over their career and that truly deserves our highest honour. We couldn’t be happier to welcome them to the ARIA Hall of Fame as the first inductees since 2020.”
Upon hearing news of Jet’s ARIA Hall of Fame induction, Nic Cester, said “We’re all quite chuffed and honoured to be in such esteemed company. We are humbled to receive this recognition.”
Jet will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Get Born throughout September with a tour commencing on 22 September at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre, followed by Hindley Street Music Hall in Adelaide on 23 September, Brisbane’s Fortitude Music Hall on 29 September and concluding at Enmore Theatre Sydney on 30 September.
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