PlanetShakers

Planetshakers is a contemporary Christian worship band associated with Planetshakers Church in Melbourne, Australia. The group originated as a youth conference initiative in 1997 in Adelaide, Australia. The band is the musical ministry of Planetshakers Church, which was founded by Pastors Russell and Sam Evans in 2004. The group is known for a contemporary worship style that incorporates rock and electronic elements. Their mandate is described as "Empowering Generations to Win Generations." Planetshakers has produced over 30 albums, including *Endless Praise*, *#LETSGO*, *When the Planet Rocked*, and *Open Up the Gates*. Songs in their catalog include "This Is The Day," "Nothing Is Impossible," "The Anthem," and "Leave Me Astounded." Guy Sebastian was a member of the band and a worship leader from 2002 to 2005. The band tours annually across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, UK, Europe, South Africa, Asia, and South America. Their album *Limitless* (2011) reached number eight on Billboard's U.S. Top Heatseekers Chart, and *Endless Praise: Live* (2014) reached number three on the same chart. The group has been nominated for Dove Awards, including for Long Form Video of the Year for *#LETSGO* and for Worship Album of the Year for *Open up the Gates*.