Mental as Anything Concert History

Mental As Anything is an Australian New Wave/rock music band who, since the late 70s have released numerous albums & singles and have produced many innovative music videos. Although they have worked in a much broader musical idiom, Mental As Anything are in many respects comparable to British band Madness, in that their music is typically delivered with a quirky, ironic sense of humour and a strong visual identity. Founding members Martin Plaza and...

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Mental as Anything Tours & Concerts (Updated for 2026)

3 Anniversaries for September 23rd
Date Concert Venue Location
Dec 05, 2026
Upcoming
Air Supply / Dragon / Mental as Anything / The Black Sorrows / toni childs / Ross Wilson

Sounds of Rock - Wollongong 2026

Bulli Showground Bulli, New South Wales, Australia
Oct 10, 2026
Upcoming
Savannah In The Round
Bondi Cigars / Julian James / Riff Raff - AC/DC Tribute / The Pleasures / Hussy Hicks / james blundell / Lontano / Kyla Belle / Mental as Anything / 19-Twenty / Dan Davidson / Billy Vincent / Robbie Mortimer / Slim Dusty / Jarrad Wrigley / the road hammers / Icehouse / Ian Moss / Troy Cassar-Daley / Don McLean / Adam Eckersley & Brooke McClymont Show all bands
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Kerribee Park Mareeba, South Australia, Australia
Aug 30, 2026
Mental as Anything Longley International Hotel Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Aug 29, 2026
Mental as Anything Island State Brewing: The Pier Ulverstone, Tasmania, Australia
Jun 27, 2026
Mental as Anything

50th Anniversary Tour

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Princess Theatre, Woolloongabba Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Show Duplicate for Jun 27, 2026
Jun 26, 2026
Mental as Anything / Lisa Miller
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Northcote Theatre Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jun 20, 2026
Mental as Anything Anita's Theatre Thirroul, New South Wales, Australia
Jun 19, 2026
Mental as Anything / Melody Pool
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Enmore Theatre Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Jun 13, 2026
Mental as Anything

50th Anniversary

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Astor Theatre Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Jun 12, 2026
Mental as Anything

50th Anniversary

The Governor Hindmarsh Hotel Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Apr 04, 2026
Cancelled
Bluesfest Byron Bay (Day 3 of 4)
Split Enz / Counting Crows / Marcus King / Mental as Anything / Mark Seymour / Kenny Wayne Shepherd / Robert Randolph / The Southern River Band / the backsliders / Pierce Brothers / Ray Beadle / Steve Poltz / Roshani Priddis / Jovin Webb
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Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, New South Wales, Australia
Feb 15, 2026
Mental as Anything

St Kilda Festival

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St Kilda foreshore Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Feb 14, 2026
Mental as Anything
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The Punter’s Club Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Jun 16, 2021
Men At Work / Mental as Anything Tampa Jai Alai Tampa, Florida, United States
Dec 14, 2019
Mental as Anything Kings Beach Tavern Caloundra, Queensland, Australia
Dec 12, 2019
Mental as Anything Doo-bop Jazz Bar Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Dec 05, 2019
Mental as Anything Sooki Lounge Belgrave, Victoria, Australia
Oct 26, 2019
Mental as Anything / The Vanns / Kingswood

Gold Coast 600

Gold Coast 600: Hill Stage Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Oct 25, 2019
Mental as Anything Brass Monkey Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Sep 27, 2019
Mental as Anything Central Hotel Shellharbour, Australia

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Narara Music Festival
Jan 28 - 31, 1983
 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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Jan 28 - 31, 1983
 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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Jan 28 - 31, 1983
 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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Jan 28 - 31, 1983
 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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Jan 28 - 31, 1983
 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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Jan 28 - 31, 1983
 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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Jan 28 - 31, 1983
 Somersby, New South Wales, Australia
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Genres:

Rock
Pop
New Wave
Male Vocalists
Mellow Gold
Australian
Australian Pop
Australian Rock
Australian Alternative Rock
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Latest Setlist (06/27/2026):

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  1. Run Like the River
  2. One Step Beyond
  3. Simmer Down
  4. Rockfort Rock
  5. Monkey Man
  6. Message to Rudy
  7. Come Around
  8. Too Many Times
  9. Egypt
  10. (Just Like) Romeo and Juliet
  11. Troop Movements in the Ukraine
  12. If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too?
  13. Surf & Mull & Sex & Fun
  14. Working for the Man
  15. Psychedelic Peace Lamp
  16. He's Just No Good for You
  17. Brain, Brain
  18. Berserk Warriors
  19. The World Seems Difficult
  20. Looking for Bird
  21. Apocalypso (Wiping the Smile Off Santa's Face)
  22. Nigel
  23. Mr Natural
  24. Live It Up
  25. The Nips Are Getting Bigger
  26. Business & Pleasure
  27. I Didn't Mean to Be Mean
  28. Rock and Roll Music

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Concerts Per Year:

2026 12 concerts
2021 1 concert
2019 27 concerts
2018 14 concerts
2017 11 concerts
2016 14 concerts
2015 25 concerts
2014 15 concerts
2013 12 concerts
2012 4 concerts
2011 6 concerts
2010 2 concerts
2009 14 concerts
2008 3 concerts
2004 1 concert
2003 2 concerts
2001 5 concerts
2000 3 concerts
1999 10 concerts
1998 14 concerts
1997 8 concerts
1996 2 concerts
1995 1 concert
1994 2 concerts
1993 1 concert
1992 2 concerts
1990 1 concert
1989 1 concert
1988 2 concerts
1987 15 concerts
1986 8 concerts
1985 7 concerts
1984 4 concerts
1983 19 concerts
1982 19 concerts
1981 2 concerts
1980 3 concerts
1979 10 concerts
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