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Sting to play concert in Singapore
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Sting formed The Police with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers in 1977, releasing five studio albums, and winning six Grammy Awards and two Brits. (www.sting.com/Kevin Mazur)
G
et ready to count every breath you take in every brand new day leading up to May 28, 2017, when Sting makes his long-awaited return to South-East Asia for a concert in Singapore.
To be held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, the show is part of Sting’s current 57th & 9th Tour to promote his latest album of the same name. He will be joined by a three-piece band, including his longtime guitarist, Dominic Miller, plus Josh Freese (drums), Rufus Miller (guitar), and a special guest in Singapore, singer/songwriter Joe Sumner.
Sting formed The Police with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers in 1977, releasing five studio albums, and winning six Grammy Awards and two Brits.
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He embarked on an equally successful solo career in 1984, which garnered him 10 Grammys, two Brit Awards, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, three Oscar nominations, and a Tony nomination.
Sting has released hit singles like Desert Rose, Englishman In New York and If I Ever Lose My Faith In You.
Ticket prices for his Singapore show start from S$108 (US$76) and will go on sale at 10 a.m. on Dec. 15 via all Sports Hub Tix channels.
This article appeared on The Star newspaper website, which is a member of Asia News Network and a media partner of The Jakarta Post
