Shannon Noll: Aussie singer performs mid-flight to hundreds of ‘Nollsie’ lookalikes

One Shannon Noll is already iconic — but an entire plane-full of Nollsies singing the performer’s tunes back to him at 30,000 feet is an experience those aboard would struggle to describe.

Jetstar invited Noll for a return trip to 2004 on Monday in a tribute to its launch that tied in with the Australian Idol runner-up’s break out year on the music charts.

Performing such classics as What About Me? and Drive, passengers aboard the airline’s nostalgic Sydney to Townsville joyride rocked 2000s outfits and hairstyles to relive the pop culture moment.

At several points, Noll had the whole carriage singing along as he gazed back at faces that resembled his to varying degrees.

The sold-out flight followed a nationwide search launched in April for the best “Nollsie”, with Aussies submitting their best impersonation of the star for a chance to ride with him.

More than 50 lookalikes were selected for the one-off flight.

The singer shared his own footage of the celebration, which he described as “fun in the sky with a plane full of Nollsy’s”.

“I’ve played some pretty wild gigs in my time but performing at 30,000 feet to a cabin full of passengers who look exactly like me is definitely a first,” he said.

The Aussie has continued to release music and tour since his Idol days, famously placing second behind 2003 winner Guy Sebastian in the Australian series’ inaugural contest.

Fans responded to Noll’s latest gig with their memories of the early 2000s and the singer’s impact on the era.

“Biggest robbery of the century so far was still in 2003 Australian Idol final,” one person said.

“You Shannon are definitely my favourite Australian 😍 singer,” another said.