'Bonfire', the follow-up to 2024's 'Undone Vol.1' and 2022's '10 Year Plan', is due for release on July 3 through Big Machine. Introducing it, the English duo's Ben Earle said:
“This is easily the most instinctive album we’ve ever made. Out went overthinking, multiple takes and layers of production. If it was fun, we went with it.”
They will will support the new record with a full band UK tour this November, calling in Glasgow, Gateshead, York, Manchester, Birmingham, London, Brighton, Ipswich, Poole, Swansea, Liverpool, Bedford and Bristol. Support will come from Kaylee Bell.
Meanwhile, head below to check out the heartfelt earworm single Getaway Car, the first track to be shared from 'Bonfire'. The duo's other half, Crissie Rhodes commented:
““Getaway Car” is about that one person who can take the wheel when life gets hard to navigate. It’s a foot stompin’, hand clappin’ festival sing-along song and a fresh new sound of The Shires!”
Prior to their headline tour, The Shires will appear on the supporting line-up for Garth Brooks' BST Hyde Park London show on June 27. Check out the full bill here.
The Shires Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Sat August 08 2026 - HEREFORD Courtyard
Sat August 15 2026 - LAVENHAM Historic Theatre
Sun August 16 2026 - KINGS LYNN St Nicholas Chapel
Tue November 03 2026 - GLASGOW Royal Concert Hall
Thu November 05 2026 - GATESHEAD Glasshouse
Fri November 06 2026 - YORK Barbican
Sun November 08 2026 - MANCHESTER Bridgewater Hall
Mon November 09 2026 - BIRMINGHAM Symphony Hall
Wed November 11 2026 - LONDON Palladium
Thu November 12 2026 - BRIGHTON Dome
Sat November 14 2026 - IPSWICH Regent Theatre
Sun November 15 2026 - POOLE Lighthouse
Mon November 16 2026 - SWANSEA Building Society Arena
Wed November 18 2026 - LIVERPOOL Philharmonic Hall
Thu November 19 2026 - BEDFORD Corn Exchange
Fri November 20 2026 - BRISTOL Beacon
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