Sting (born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, 1951, Wallsend, England) is a British singer, songwriter and bassist who first rose to fame as the frontman of The Police in the late 1970s. After the band's breakup he built a solo career spanning jazz, pop, rock and world music, earning 17 Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. His solo catalogue includes landmark albums such as The Dream of the Blue Turtles (1985) and Ten Summoner's Tales (1993), alongside enduring hits like "Fields of Gold" and "Englishman in New York".
Sting released the live album STING 3.0 LIVE on April 25, 2025, documenting his power-trio world tour; a Record Store Day deluxe 2-LP edition with 17 tracks preceded the wide release.
Sting announced an expanded edition of his 2013 album The Last Ship, featuring five new recordings, released December 5, 2025, ahead of international stage productions of the musical in Paris, Amsterdam and Brisbane in 2026.
Sting was announced to star in a newly adapted version of his musical The Last Ship at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York for nine performances in June 2026.
Sting extended his Sting 3.0 tour into spring 2026 with 12 new North American dates; the tour had already sold out venues across North America, Europe, Asia and South America.
Sting announced a new leg of the Sting 3.0 tour covering Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Luxembourg in summer 2025, alongside North American dates running through November.
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A candlelit concert celebrating the music of George Michael and Sting on the 28th floor of Sky Hall, with stunning views across Warsaw.
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Legendary British musician Sting returns with a new concert tour. One of the greatest names in the history of pop and rock music.
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Legendary musician Sting performs at Opera Leśna. The concert takes place on 24 June 2026 at 18:00.
A tribute band celebrates the iconic The Police and Sting's solo career.
Tribute show celebrating Sting and The Police with their greatest hits from decades past.
A tribute band celebrating the greatest hits of The Police and Sting from their extensive catalogue.