A top rock band has announced they will be performing a one-off intimate show in Manchester to coincide with the MTV European Music Awards coming to town - and tickets will cost just £15 each. The awards ceremony, which will be hosted by Rita Ora, will take place at Co-op Live on November 10 and will feature performances from the likes of Raye, Benson Boone and Shawn Mendes. Alongside the big EMAs event itself, which will be streamed globally, MTV will also be hosting a series of gigs and events as part of its takeover of the city - including an exclusive gig from legendary rock band Bush the night before the show.
On November 9, the band, fronted by Gavin Rossdale, will take to the stage at New Century for an intimate show. Known for hits including Swallowed, Glycerine and Comedown, Bush have released nine albums since forming in the early 90s. Billed as a show featuring their greatest hits, the gig will serve as the first preview for fans ahead of a big European tour set to take place next year. Tickets for the Manchester show will go on sale on Wednesday (October 30).
But fans will have to keep an eye out on Bush's social media on the day to find out how to get tickets - as they will be strictly limited and only available via a link shared with Bush fans at 12PM. Tickets will be priced at £15, including fees.
Gavin said of the special gig: "We are so excited to bring the greatest hits tour to Manchester first ahead of a European run later next year. New Century Hall is a legendary venue. We can’t wait to celebrate with MTV."
The show is taking place as part of the MTV World Stage series of gigs, which sees some of the world’s biggest acts take to exclusive settings for unique performances. In the past, the series has showcased the likes of Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry and Maroon 5.
MTV World Stage Series
MTV World Stage is a global series that showcases the hottest performers from around the world. Recorded live at the most exclusive gigs, world-renowned music festivals and unique concert locations, MTV World Stage is the front-row seat for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas.
Bush’s Intimate Gig
The intimate MTV World Stage event will take place in the city on Saturday 9 November. Held at Manchester’s iconic New Century Hall, the exclusive one-off concert will take place ahead of the 2024 MTV EMAs, which will be held at Co-op Live on Sunday, November 10. And now it's been revealed that fans of the band can get exclusive access to a select number of bargain-priced tickets to the event too. The tickets, which will be priced at £15 including fees, will be available via a link shared with Bush fans at 12 PM GMT on October 30.
How To Get Tickets For Bush’s Gig
To be in with a chance of bagging a Bush bargain follow @bush on Instagram and @bushofficial on X, formerly Twitter, to be in the know. The multi-platinum band, which rose to fame in the Nineties, is headed up by 58-year-old Gavin Rossdale (who was married to Gwen Stefani from 2002 to 2015).
Over the past three decades the band has sold in excess of 20 million records, has received a GRAMMY Award nomination, has been streamed more than 1 billion times and has a procession of number 1 hits. The “Glycerine” and “Machinehead” hitmakers show no signs of stopping any time soon either, as they continue to excite and delight fans globally with music from a storied catalogue. Their most recent ninth full-length studio album, The Art of Survival, generated the number 1 rock hit “More Than Machines.”
Gavin said of the reunion: “We are so excited to bring the greatest hits tour to Manchester first, ahead of a European run later next year.” “New Century Hall is a legendary venue. We can’t wait to celebrate with MTV.”
Gavin Rossdale’s Other Appearances
Frontman Gavin Rossdale will also take to the stage at the 2024 MTV EMAs as a presenter. The 2024 MTV EMAs will broadcast at 9 pm GMT Sunday 10 November on MTV UK, Channel 5 and Pluto TV, and will be available on demand on Paramount+ from 12 November. Hosted by Rita Ora, the show will feature performances from Benson Boone, RAYE, Shawn Mendes, Teddy Swims and The Warning.
A Look Back At Bush’s Career
Bush spent the summer traveling the U.S. on a greatest hits tour. They put out a best-of compilation, Loaded, in 2023. Bush is taping an installment of the MTV World Stage performance series. The concert takes place Nov. 9 in Manchester, England, and will feature a greatest hits set. You can sign up for a chance at tickets now. On Nov. 10, Manchester will host the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards, which will feature Bush frontman Gavin Rossdale as a presenter. Fans can vote for their favourites across categories including “Best Song”, “Best Artist”, and “Best Collaboration” at mtvema.com until midnight on November 6.
Bush will perform an intimate gig at the MTV World Stage Manchester with tickets priced at just £15. The British rock band, known for hits such as Glycerine and Machinehead, will play an 'exclusive, intimate gig' on November 9 at New Century Hall. The event will take place the day before the 2024 MTV EMAs at Co-op Live on November 10.
A Final Note
Gavin Rossdale, of Bush, said: “We are so excited to bring the greatest hits tour to Manchester first ahead of a European run later next year.” “New Century Hall is a legendary venue.” “We can’t wait to celebrate with MTV.” For the past 30 years, Bush has sold more than 20 million records, received a Grammy Award nomination, and been streamed more than one billion times. They have had several number-one hits, with their most recent ninth full-length studio album, The Art of Survival, generating the 'number-one rock hit More Than Machines.' A select amount of tickets to this 'exclusive event' will be available via a link shared via Instagram and Twitter/X with Bush fans at 12pm on October 30. Tickets will be priced at £15, including fees.
