Sting postponed a string of concerts, including Arizona Financial Theatre in Phoenix, and an award show appearance. Here are the rescheduled dates.
Here at Phoenix New Times, we were excited to see Sting (and his 3.0 project) come to Phoenix on Jan. 24. But then, just as we were finishing up this very piece, the former Police frontman announced an illness that postponed the Phoenix concert to June 1 (via ABC 15).
Sting has postponed multiple concerts due to a temporary throat infection. On Tuesday, the veteran musician’s team took to social media to announce the postponement, along with rescheduling information.
Sting is pulling out of his next few public engagements as he recovers from a temporary throat infection, the rock star announced Tuesday. In a post on his Instagram, the Police frontman's team wrote that he would be canceling his scheduled appearance at the Jan.
Sting has postponed three US concerts and canceled an awards appearance due to illness. In a statement published on Instagram on Wednesday, the British rock legend said that “with severe regret” he had canceled an appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards scheduled for Thursday following advice from his doctor.
"Sting sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding," the statement concluded, while also confirming that previously purchased tickets would be honored on the new dates.
Sting has been forced to postpone several upcoming performances after the British singer-songwriter contracted a throat infection.
The British singer was famously a member of The Police (alongside Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland) before departing the band during a concert in August 1983. His debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, was released in 1985 and he has dropped 14 solo records since.
Sting has shared a personal message regarding his health after worrying his fans by canceling a string of shows due to illness. Earlier this week, the former Police frontman shared a statement via his representatives announcing his rescheduled shows after receiving advice from his doctor to rest.
Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows," said a statement on the musician's official Instagram account on Tuesday, Jan. 21
For those of you unfamiliar with the group, they are is a trio that plays both original Sting music and some Police classics. Featuring the man himself, Dominic Miller, and Chris Maas, the band is currently on their world tour which is set to conclude on November 23, 2025, in Gary, Indiana.
The production of legendary British singer and songwriter Sting announced one of those pieces of news that the music world regrets, and at 73 years of age, the former member of The