MONSTR – The Best of MTV Unplugged | National Tour 2026
Following a standout debut performance in 2025, Australia’s newest supergroup MONSTR hits the road in 2026 with The Best of MTV Unplugged — a powerful live tribute to one of music’s most iconic formats.
The MONSTR’s are already starting the year with serious momentum, kicking off 2026 with a full house at the Ocean Grove Hotel on 16 January, setting the tone for what’s shaping up as a massive national run.
“It was one of those nights where you feel everyone singing with you,” says Jason Singh. “You don’t take that for granted – it reminds you why this music matters.”
Featuring Jason Singh (Taxiride), Stu Rudd (The Superjesus), Pete Drummond (Dragon) and Jimi Hocking (The Screaming Jets), the tour reimagines legendary Unplugged moments from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alanis Morissette, Eagles, Paul McCartney, Rod Stewart and more.
Spanning festival tents and iconic Australian venues, the tour celebrates the legendary MTV Unplugged catalogue = bringing timeless songs to life with raw performances, dynamic musicianship and the kind of electric chemistry only four seasoned icons can deliver.
“We’re not trying to copy anyone – we’re honouring the moment,” says Stu Rudd.
“Unplugged was always about truth. The song, the feel, the connection. That’s what we’re chasing every night,” says Jimi Hocking.
With MONSTR heading out on the road for a national tour, audiences can expect an immersive live experience that captures the soul of the originals, while injecting the songs with the band’s own passion, personality and power.
“This tour is about stripping it back and letting the songs speak,” says Pete Drummond. “When it’s done right, you can feel every lyric. Every note lands.”
ABOUT MONSTR
Jason Singh (Taxiride)
Renowned for his powerhouse vocals and emotional depth, Jason brings commanding stage
presence and guitar mastery, anchoring MONSTR with soul and authenticity.
Stu Rudd (The Superjesus)
A founding member of The Superjesus, Stu’s legendary grooves, dynamic musicianship and
genre-crossing instincts form the rhythmic backbone of the band.
Pete Drummond (Dragon)
Among Australia’s most elite drummers, Pete’s work with Dragon and countless artists
showcases his seamless fusion of rock, pop and soul, delivered with effortless authority.
Jimi Hocking (The Screaming Jets)
A staple on every list of Australia’s greatest guitarists, Jimi’s electrifying style, gritty tone and
raw energy bring a razor-sharp edge to MONSTR’s sound.
Together, these four icons form MONSTR = celebrating the unforgettable moments of MTV
Unplugged while injecting them with their own passion, personality and power. Fans can
expect to be transported back to a time when an “unplugged” performance proved an artist
was the real deal = a window into an artist’s inner sanctum, heart and soul.
MTV UNPLUGGED: THE MOMENTS THAT MADE HISTORY
• Nirvana (1993): Redefined live music without playing a single “hit” the usual way
• Eric Clapton (1992): Reimagined Layla and won six Grammy Awards
• Paul McCartney (1991): Performed Beatles songs live for the first time since the bands break-up
• Pearl Jam (1992): A defining moment of the grunge era
2026 TOUR DATES – www.monstrband.com/tour | https://linktr.ee/monstr_the_band
Thursday 6 February – The Bridge Hotel – Rozelle, NSW
Friday 7 February – Tallagandra Winery – Gundaroo NSW (near Canberra)
Thursday 13 February Adelaide Fringe Festival
The Spiegeltent, The Garden of Unearthly Delights – Adelaide, SA
Sunday 12 April – The Tote – Melbourne, VIC
Friday 1 May – Wallaby Hotel – Gold Coast, QLD
Saturday 2 May – The Royal Hotel – Nundah, QLD
Sunday 3 May – Kings Beach Tavern – Caloundra, QLD
