Due to a temporary throat infection, renowned British rock artist Sting, aged 73, has been forced to reschedule several of his concerts and withdraw from an awards ceremony. The health issue has caused significant changes to his schedule, affecting numerous high-profile events in both California and Arizona and impacting thousands of ticket holders.
A message was shared on Sting’s social media, stating, “On advisement from his doctor, due to illness, it is with sincere regret that Sting must cancel his appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards and postpone his STING 3.0 concerts.”
Among the rescheduled performances are the concert in Phoenix, Arizona at the Footprint Center, originally set for January 24, 2025, and now moved to June 1, and the show in Wheatland, California at Hard Rock Live, initially planned for January 26, now moved to May 28. His performance at the Cherrytree Music Company’s 20th anniversary celebration has also been rescheduled for May 29.
Fans are encouraged to hold onto their tickets for the rescheduled shows, as they will still be valid for the new dates. Sting has extended his sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused and has expressed his gratitude to fans for their understanding.
Sting, whose real name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, provided an update via Instagram, reassuring fans that he is “steadily improving” from the temporary throat infection that has restricted him from performing.
This represents a rare disruption to Sting’s usually busy performance routine. His last significant health-related postponement took place in October 2018, when he had to delay a concert with Jamaican artist Shaggy due to similar vocal issues.
The current health challenge has also impacted his participation in the FireAid concert in Inglewood, California, slated for January 30. This benefit event, aimed at supporting wildfire relief efforts, boasts a star-studded lineup, including Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga.
Sting’s next scheduled performance is on February 8 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, followed by a month-long break until April 11, when he is slated to return to the stage at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. He is set to headline major events during the summer festival season, including the Latitude Festival, the Isle of Wight Festival, and the On the Waterfront Festival in Liverpool, England.
Prior to his successful solo career, Sting co-founded The Police in 1977 with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers. The band enjoyed global success with five studio albums, including their final album “Synchronicity” in 1983, which reached the top of the UK Albums Chart and Billboard 200.
Sting co-wrote many of The Police’s most famous songs during his time with the band, including “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” and “Message in a Bottle.” Throughout their active years, the band’s accomplishments included six Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. Their final tour in 2007-2008, which celebrated their 30th anniversary, became one of the highest-earning tours of all time, grossing $358 million.
Sting, a 17-time Grammy Award recipient, known for solo hits such as “Englishman in New York,” “Fields of Gold,” and “Shape of My Heart,” maintains a strict health regime that has contributed to his enduring career in the music industry. His wellness routine includes regular Ashtanga yoga practice and adherence to a macrobiotic diet, which emphasizes vegetables and grains while limiting processed foods, preservatives, meat, dairy, and sugar intake.
The current health setback occurs during Sting’s ongoing STING 3.0 tour, which has garnered critical acclaim across several continents. Fans who hold tickets for the affected shows have shown broad support on social media, prioritizing the artist’s health over their entertainment plans.
