Where Are They Now? - The Headliners Of Download 2003

Something of a one-hit wonder outside their familiar surroundings of ska punk thanks their cover of a-ha's "Take On Me", the cult outfit Reel Big Fish came to Download on the back of their fourth studio album, 2002's 'Cheer Up!'. Ironically enough, 'Cheer Up!' saw the group turn towards a more straight-forward sound but inevitably, it's bright, boppy punk rock in the sun, was no better way to warm a crowd up.

Reel Big Fish have gone on to make just two more appearances at Download in the years since their 2003 debut, typically preferring Slam Dunk and Warped Tour on the festival scene. In 2007, they headlined the Tuborg Stage on the Sunday, ahead of the likes of LostAlone, In This Moment, Kids in Glass Houses and sub-headliners Fastway, before returning in 2019 subbing to fellow ska icons Me First and the Gimme Gimmes on Friday's The Avalanche Stage.

Adapting a more dower side to their classic ska sound on the 2005 follow-up 'We're Not Happy 'til You're Not Happy', Reel Big Fish have continued on over the years, releasing their ninth studio album in 2018, after more than their fair share of line-up changes.