- Music
- 12 Sep 24
The fraternal trio performed all the greatest hits from their 5 studio albums
The 3Arena was packed with adoring female fans (and their reluctant boyfriends), as The Jonas Brothers filled the Dublin venue with an atmosphere straight out of a Disney Channel original movie rock concert.
Dressed in sparkly attire, much to the adoration of the crowd, the brothers were joined by a band consisting of a trombone, cello, and JinJoo Lee, who plays in guitar in Joe Jonas' DNCE.
The screaming intensified as the three brothers skipped on stage. Nick Jonas's voice flooded the auditorium as they kicked into 'Celebrate!' - a happy, danceable introduction which set the energetic mood for the evening.
Phones shot up to record and the crowd turned into a sea of lights as the three brothers all met at centre stage, Nick and Joe swapping vocals while Kevin strummed nonchalantly on his guitar.
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The gig went in chronological order of the brother's 5 albums, depicting the band's 20-year journey. First up was their 2007 self-titled debut. "Cheer if you were born in 2007", Nick instructed onlookers, as a significant portion of the audience offered deafening screams in response.
Other memorable tunes included the instantly recognisable 'S.O.S', which I distinctly recall listening to on my sister's iTunes account alongside Paramores' Riot! and Fall Out Boy's Infinity High, which were both released in the same year. Their cover of Busted's 'Year 3000' proved to be a lighthearted and upbeat fan-favourite, with the stage lighting turning royal blue - no doubt a reference to the lyrics depicting a future world where everyone lives underwater.
'Burnin' Up' from the band's 3rd album A Little Bit Longer also went down a treat, with funky guitar and bass and lyrics which made a few female members of the audience swoon.
Each brother had their time to shine individually too. Nick Jonas performed his hit 'Jealous', and his steady, measured vocals seemed like a natural evolution from his Disney-Channel tunes.
Joe Jonas performed 'Cake By the Ocean', a radio smash from his band DNCE. The bass could be heard reverberating through the stadium, as the whole crowd shouted every lyrics and jumped in sync with the beat. JinJoo Lee stole the show on this track with her delectable guitar playing during the tune, taking stage for with for her guitar solo in true rockstar fashion.
The Jonas clan paid homage to Ireland by playing a cover of U2's 'I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For' draping themselves in tricolours towards the end of their set.
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While the lack of choreography and showmanship might have left casual fans wanting more, the diehard audience was clearly delighted throughout the set, hanging onto every word and lyric.
Overall, the event's charm was in its nostalgic quality and broad appeal. Any avid Jonas Brother devotee would be delighted with the performance.
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