<p>After a sold‑out capital city theatre tour, Australia’s legendary band Mental As Anything are taking their 50th Anniversary celebration on the road to regional towns across the country — giving fans outside the capitals a rare chance to see original founding members Peter O’Doherty and Reg Mombassa reunite and lead an exciting new lineup under the iconic Mental As Anything banner.</p><p>The 2026 Regional Run extends the milestone year for the ARIA Hall of Fame inductees, marking fifty years of musical achievement with a mixture of intimate theatre‑style shows and festival appearances tailored for regional audiences. Known for their infectious melodies, sharp wit and unmistakable sound, Mental As Anything return to the stage to perform the hits and deep cuts that have made them one of Australia’s most beloved acts.</p><p>Across a career that began with their debut album Get Wet in 1979, Mental As Anything have notched up 25 Top 40 hits in Australia and achieved international chart success — including a No. 4 in the UK, No. 3 in Germany and a No. 1 in Scandinavia. Their catalogue includes enduring favourites such as The Nips Are Getting Bigger, If You Leave Me, Can I Come Too?, Too Many Times, Come Around, Berserk Warriors, Spirit Got Lost, You’re So Strong and the worldwide smash Live It Up — a track that continues to enjoy regular airplay across the UK and Europe more than three decades after its release.</p><p>What began as a Sydney pub band formed by five art students has, over five decades, become an institution of Australian pop culture. Beyond their music, Mental As Anything’s film clips, poster art, album covers and T‑shirt designs are celebrated as iconic examples of Australian pop art, and their influence can be seen across music and visual culture.</p><p>This Regional Run follows the sell‑out capital city theatre dates and exclusive festival slots, and has been programmed to bring the band’s celebrate