Alt-rock legends The Superjesus are set to bring their seminal sophomore album ‘Jet Age’ across the country for a special 25 year anniversary tour in June, playing the record in full as well as a selection of their greatest hits.
The band have been busy over the last year, releasing their self titled fourth studio album in March 2025 to widespread acclaim – finding themselves at #10 on the ARIA Australian Chart more than 20 years after the release of their third LP ‘Rock Music‘ (2002).
With the band in full-flight once again, they’ll be primed and ready to take their classic album ‘Jet Age’ on the road – hitting stages in Brisbane, Gold Coast, St Kilda, Castlemaine, Margaret River, Fremantle, Adelaide, Central Coast and Marrickville.
‘Jet Age’ came at a pivotal moment for the band in 2000; following the release of their breakthrough debut album ‘Sumo‘ in 1998, the band were shot into spotlight – playing packed out crowds at the Big Day Out, touring relentlessly at home and overseas, and even picking up a few ARIAs along the way. All the strain and pressure put on the band eventually led to some internal turmoil, with founding guitarist Chris Tennent leaving the band and Tim Henwood taking his place.
“We felt so much pressure going in to make Jet Age because of the success of Sumo and the departure of our founding member, guitarist Chris Tennent. We needed to prove to ourselves that we could stand on our own two feet without him. As he was my writing partner I was terrified the magic pathway to creativity would be broken, but it was not broken at all, it was actually strengthened by fresh collaborations with new guitarist Tim Henwood.” SARAH MCLEOD
“Back at the end of the ’90s, I was both excited and honoured to be asked to fill the guitar position in The Superjesus after Chris left the band.Playing guitar live in such an established and powerful rock outfit with Sarah, Paul, and Stu was a huge rush — but it was during the songwriting and preparation for Jet Age that I realised Sarah and I had a special connection as songwriters. Our very first co-writing session together became the album’s first single, “Gravity.” I’m incredibly proud of Jet Age and grateful for the opportunity to have been part of The Superjesus story.” TIM HENWOOD
The band worked with producer Ed Buller on the record (Suede, The Psychedelic Furs), writing their material on the road while touring in Los Angeles and laying it down in the studio in Sydney at Festival Studios. The eventual album debuted a new refined, mature sound for the band, and featured some of the biggest hits in their catalogue; including ‘Gravity‘, ‘Secret Agent Man‘, ‘Enough To Know‘ and ‘Second Sun‘.
“Gravity, to me at least, stood for everything we felt at the time, the hardships, the cold floors, the hope, the disappointment , but most of all, the accomplishment and joy we all felt when we finished recording the JET AGE album.” STUART RUDD
‘Jet Age’ went on to peak at #5 on the ARIA Albums chart in Australia, and was certified platinum in 2002 – with single ‘Gravity’ currently sitting on over 19 million streams alone.
Now, the band are taking the album on the road, celebrating its legacy with fans across the country. The tour will mark one of the first times playing through the full tracklist for recent band additions Cam Blockland (guitar) and Ben Todd (Drums) – both of whom are keen to dig into the albums deeper cuts.
“Playing for this tour feels like plugging straight into history-these songs still hit hard, and bringing Jet Age back to life night after night is going to be an absolute blast. We have the chanceB to honour a record that shaped so much of what the band is, while feeling how alive these songs still are after 25 years. See you on the road!” BEN TODD
“I actually grew up with Jet Age without even realising I’d one day be playing it. I used to listen to it on drives with my dad in his ute when I was in high school, so these songs are wired into my brain in a properly nostalgic way. Obviously everyone knows Gravity — that song’s a classic — but what’s been really exciting for me is digging into the rest of the album and playing some of my other favourites like Over To You and Everything Turns. I feel like I’m discovering the album all over again, and I’m excited to be involved in bringing it to life in a new way 25 years later.”
CAM BLOCKLAND
Joining The Superjesus on all dates will be Sydney’s The Art, and New Zealand’s The After.
“We have played many tours with The Art as they are good friends of TSJ and recently did a tour of New Zealand with The After and loved them so decided to bring them to Australia to play with us on this tour . Both bands are a must see!” SARAH MCLEOD
Tickets for the tour or on sale now, and available at thesuperjesus.com
THE SUPERJESUS ‘NEW AGE’ 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR DATES
With special guests The Art & The After
Friday 5 June The Triffid, Brisbane QLD TICKETS
Saturday 6 June Coolangatta Hotel, Gold Coast QLD TICKETS
Friday 12 June The Prince Bandroom, St Kilda VIC TICKETS
Saturday 13 June Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC TICKETS
Thursday 18 June The River, Margaret River WA TICKETS
Friday 19 June Freo Social, Fremantle WA TICKETS
Saturday 20 June The Gov, Adelaide SA TICKETS
Friday 26 June The Entrance Leagues Club, Central Coast NSW TICKETS
Saturday 27 June The Factory Theatre, Marrickville NSW TICKETS
PRAISE
” the charismatic Sarah McLeod, remains among the greatest front-people this country has produced.”
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
“With its dark mood and heavy rumble, Sumo sat comfortably in the pocket of the grunge era of the 90s, but Jet Age showed off a band still totally rocking but reinvigorated and in many ways, reborn.”
DOUBLE J
“The secret to The Superjesus is their amazing ability to write fantastic songs. It is their strong point. The band is powerful and dynamic; they sound tight and confident. The Superjesus are a band hitting their purple patch in songwriting and their sweet spot live. It really was a masterclass in delivering a rock gig.”
HEAVY MAG
“The new tracks hit live with serious weight – ‘Romance’, ‘Loneliness Is The New Black’ and ‘We Won’t Let Go Until It’s Over’ all landed like long-lost classics, while ‘Diamonds’ offered a rare and tender moment, McLeod switching gears with rich, emotive vocals that pinned the room.”
BLUNT MAG
“This was a powerful and electrifying performance from one of Australia’s finest rock bands. A night to remember, just like live music should be!”
THE ROCKPIT
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