Rudy Nikkerud


Michael Rudy Nikkerud, known professionally as Rudy Nikkerud, is an Australian Pentecostal worship leader and former singer in the Planetshakers band.

Biography

Rudy Nikkerud studied music and earned a BA from the University of Tasmania, Australia. At 16, Rudy dedicated his life to serving Jesus after a life-changing encounter with God at a Planetshakers conference. Later he moved to Melbourne, where he became part of Planetshakers Church at its inception. Rudy served as a pastor in the Planetshakers Church and was also a worship leader of the Planetshakers band until 2024.

Personal life

Rudy Nikkerud married Chelsi Hardcastle on 1 November 2010, and together they have a daughter named Aria Lorraine.

Discography

As featured artist