Shinedown and Bush Announce Co-Headlining Australia Tour

The two rock bands will hit the road together Down Under starting in September.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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Shinedown and Bush, known for hits like "Second Chance" and "Glycerine" respectively, have announced a co-headlining tour of Australia and New Zealand, kicking off in September. The two bands previously toured together in the U.S. in 2025.

Why it matters

This joint tour marks the continued partnership between two of rock music's biggest acts, giving fans in Australia and New Zealand a chance to see them perform together. It also comes as both bands are releasing new music, with Shinedown set to drop their album "EI8HT" in May and Bush supporting their latest record "I Beat Loneliness".

The details

Presales for the Australia/New Zealand tour begin on Friday, March 10 at 9 a.m. local time, with tickets going on sale to the general public on March 13 at 11 a.m. local time. Fans can find full tour details and ticket information on the official websites for Shinedown and Bush.

  • The co-headlining tour will kick off in September 2026.
  • Shinedown will release their new album "EI8HT" on May 29, 2026.
  • Bush will continue supporting their 2025 album "I Beat Loneliness" with a U.S. tour starting in April 2026.

The players

Shinedown

An American rock band known for hits like "Second Chance" and "45".

Bush

A British rock band led by Gavin Rossdale, known for songs like "Glycerine" and "Comedown".

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The takeaway

This co-headlining tour between two veteran rock acts demonstrates the continued demand for live music experiences, as fans in Australia and New Zealand will get to see Shinedown and Bush perform together for the first time in those markets.