Sting is in a reflective mood. The Grammy-Award-winning singer-songwriter grew up in Wallsend near Newcastle-upon-Tyne and tells me he is "very proud" of his Tyneside roots. But the musician is less complimentary about the way the North East of England has been, as he puts it, "wilfully neglected by successive governments for decades". As he announces a significant donation to an arts institution in Gateshead, he also told the BBC: "The statistics for child poverty in the area are discouraging"...

Sting begins his summer 3.0 European tour today in Hannover and will be performing across the continent before the final date at the Latitude Festival in Suffolk on 25 July. With virtuoso guitarist and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers), fans have an opportunity to see Sting perform the most electrifying hits and rarities from his timeless discography...

Royal Theatre Carré is proud to announce that it will present in January 2026 the world premiere of the renewed version of The Last Ship, the acclaimed musical by music icon Sting. The global superstar will play a leading role in this special production, which will be performed in the Netherlands exclusively at Carré for a limited run. The Last Ship is part of Broadway in Carré, Carré’s successful series of original English-language top musicals ...

The musical show written, composed, and performed by the legendary Sting will be presented for the first time in France at LA SEINE MUSICALE starting February 18, 2026. Following the resounding success of the 2013 album, which went platinum in France, this iconic work will be brought to life on stage at La Seine Musicale with a spectacular full production featuring a company of 28 artists, musicians, and choristers...
 

Best Friends, Grammy Award Winners, and Collaborators Sting & Shaggy will again reunite to host, curate and co-headline the 'One Fine Day' music festival. From “Roxanne” to “It Wasn’t Me” to “Every Breath You Take” to “Angel” and more. At the Mann Center, Fairmount Park Phildalphia PA on Sep 6. Tickets on presale from 12pm local today...

Billy Joel has announced that he will be cancelling all scheduled concerts following a recent diagnosis of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH). The condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision, and balance. Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during his recovery period. Read the rest of the statement by clicking here.