X-Mentals

X-Mentals is the powerhouse resurgence of Mental as Anything, not a tribute act, but the real deal: five former touring members of Australia’s legendary pop-rock band, joined once again to “keep the legend alive.” lighthousetheatre.com.au+2Liverpool Catholic Club+2

Formed in the wake of Mental as Anything’s retirement following the passing of frontman Greedy Smith in 2019, X-Mentals was born from a shared desire to celebrate the legacy of one of Australia’s most iconic musical acts. visitballarat.com.au+2artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au+2 Drawing on decades of experience, the group brings together seasoned musicians who once crisscrossed the country under the Mental as Anything banner, now revisiting the band’s celebrated catalogue and more with authenticity, soul, and stories. artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

In every performance, X-Mentals delivers a curated set of Mental as Anything’s greatest hits, from sing-along favourites like The Nips Are Getting Bigger, If You Leave Me Can I Come Too? and Too Many Times, to global smash Live It Up. Humanitix+1 But they don’t stop there: the band also weaves in material from other legendary Australian and Kiwi rock acts that each member has collaborated with over their careers, names like Dragon, Crowded House, Boom Crash Opera, The Models, and more. Liverpool Catholic Club+2amplify.sydney+2

X-Mentals’ journey began more casually than you might expect: former Mentals reflecting on “the old days” sparked a wave of demand. What started as reminiscing turned into bookings at festivals like Rock the Boat and Mundi Mundi Bash, where audiences responded with overwhelming enthusiasm. lighthousetheatre.com.au

Motivated by that energy, the band formalised and hit the road, not simply to perform, but to share stories, memories, humour, and the very soul of Australian rock history, told by people who lived it. artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au

At its heart, X-Mentals is a celebration: of big choruses, of pub stages and festival lights, of decades on the road, and of the friendships that made it all possible. This isn’t nostalgia for its own sake, it’s a living tribute, led by those who shaped the sound and spirit of Mental as Anything. Whether you came of age with their music or are discovering it for the first time, X-Mentals offers a genuine, heartfelt journey back to some of the most beloved tunes in Australian rock, delivered with the warmth and energy that only the original musicians can bring. visitballarat.com.au+1

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