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Dec 11, 2012
Englishman in Manila - reports Business World Online...
With a bass guitar slung over his shoulder, his fingers plucking, his hips rocking and his kicks languidly ''moon-walking'' (his own version), Sting (real name Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner) can still teach a thing or two about dominating a stage and leaving a stadium filled to the rafters with fans screaming for more. At 61, the man who cheekily convinced the world that Tantric yoga leads to smoking in bed is possibly the most charismatic, and the sexiest, sexagenarian alive. It must be the powerful voice and the wicked, clever hands. As he took the stage at Smart Araneta Coliseum a little past 9 p.m. on Sunday, a sea of humanity rose to their feet and/or raised their own hands (cameras in tow) and voices in greeting, belting out the lyrics to the opener 'If I Ever Lose My Faith in You', followed quickly by 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic', both well-known and well-loved, the latter dating back to his years with The Police...
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Dec 11, 2012
A coliseum full of castaways for Sting's Back to Bass Tour reports GMA News of Sting's Manila concert...

"The high point of the evening was 'Message In A Bottle'. Many a juvenile moment was this song screamed in private, volume cranked all the way up, in retrospect a silly moment of existential anguish - just a castaway, an island lost at sea-oh. Here it is again decades later, except that when the lights illuminate the audience and we can see each other, we scream for the very life of us, "seems I'm not alone in being alone." We knew things were building to a climax, the much maligned but anthemic 'Roxanne.' Given the energy that was bouncing off the walls, an encore was inevitable. 'King of Pain' had everybody's soul up there. But this was trumped by the near mad hysteria that greeted that stalker anthem 'Every Breath You Take'...
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Dec 10, 2012
For third time, Sting wows Manila reports ABS-CBNnews...
Life is fleeting, and humans are but a speck in the vastness of time and space. This reality again struck Filipinos when floods caused by typhoon "Pablo" swept away precious lives merely a few days before the Manila leg of Sting's "Back to Bass" tour. Thus Sting's last song was a fitting way to pay tribute to the victims. "Tomorrow's rain will wash the stains away, but something in our minds will always stay," Sting sang, compelling the Araneta Coliseum to at least subdued excitement out of respect for the dead. The solemn lyrics of 'Fragile', which speak of mortality, violence and war, capped a memorable concert punctuated by the performances of musical greats such as drummer Vinnie Colaiuta, who Sting candidly referred to as "possibly the greatest drummer in the world," Sting's longtime guitarist Dominic Miller, violinist Peter Tickell (who also played the mandolin), vocalist Jo Lawry, and keyboardist David Sancious...
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Dec 03, 2012
Time Out review Sting's recent Hong Kong concert...
The man’s still got it. That is, that intangible factor that separates regular musicians from living legends. Long ago, the man born Gordon Sumner cemented his superstar status by amassing one hit after another in a career that has spanned decades. And even after taking a long sabbatical from his rock persona - choosing to pursue symphonic and new-age projects in his time - at the HKCEC in his return to Hong Kong with his Back to Bass tour, Sting showed that, after all this time, yes... he's still got it. Pulling the expected double duty of singer and bassist, he performed a host of his classic monstrous hits permanently etched in our brains both from his early days with The Police and as a solo artist. Backed by a five-piece band, including a rocking violinist, he kicked off the night with 'If I Ever Lose My Faith In You' and 'Every Little Thing She Does is Magic', followed by an all-hit roster stuffed with tunes that have stood the test of time...
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Nov 29, 2012
"Legendary Singer Stings Beirut Audience" reports the Lebanon's Daily Star...


(Photo courtesy of Mix FM). Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner - better known as Sting - performed an exceptional show Wednesday night at BIEL. The musician, songwriter and singer took over the Beirut stage with his band for more than two hours. For one night only and for the second time in Beirut, Sting performed some of his greatest tunes. The venue echoed with 'Message in a Bottle', 'Roxanne', 'End of the Game', and 'Hounds of Winter'. With the first notes of 'Englishman in New York', the audience hailed and began singing along with the chorus - which appeared to make the star emotional. Like a human wave, the spectators sang and danced to the song as though in a trance...
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Nov 26, 2012
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Nov 21, 2012
The 2013 Hear the World calendar: a unique photo collection in aid of a good cause...
Stars support the Hear the World Foundation with a series of striking black and white portraits. Monica Bellucci, Harry Belafonte, Sting, Georgia May Jagger: these are just a few of the many stars who have had their photos taken for the 2013 Hear the World calendar. Pictured with one hand behind the ear – the distinctive Hear the World pose synonymous with conscious hearing – they help raise awareness of a much-neglected issue: the vital importance of good hearing and the serious consequences of hearing loss. All proceeds from the sale of the calendars will go to projects supported by the charitable Hear the World Foundation, which runs a global campaign to help people in need as a result of hearing loss. The calendar is now available to buy in a limited edition from http://www.hear-the-world.com at a price of EUR 29.90/CHF 34.90 – the perfect holiday present for people who want to give an aesthetic gift and help a good cause in the process.
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Nov 21, 2012
Sting and The Roots: Walking on the Moon (Video)
Before a recent show, Sting stopped by Studio 6B and performed "Walking on the Moon."
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Nov 20, 2012
Amnesty International and world famous musicians to honour Václav Havel with a Petr Sís designed Aubusson tapestry...
On Sunday, 9th December at 3 PM, a large original Aubusson tapestry, designed by Czech artist Petr Sís, and woven by master weavers in Aubusson, France, will be unveiled at a special ceremony at Václav Havel Airport Prague. This art work is devoted to the memory and legacy of Václav Havel. It was conceived by Art for Amnesty founder Bill Shipsey on behalf of Amnesty International and supported by five world famous musicians– Bono, The Edge, Peter Gabriel, Sting and Yoko Ono Lennon. The tapestry, measuring 5 x 4.25 meters, has been donated to the Dagmar and Václav Havel Foundation and will be displayed in Terminal 2 at the recently renamed Václav Havel Airport Prague...
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Nov 18, 2012
Virtual Ticket Video - Roxanne Live in Lyon
Sting.com member exclusive: The Back to Bass tour is off to a rocking start! Have you attended any shows yet? If not, here's a taste of what you can look forward to! Check out this video of Sting and the band performing "Roxanne" live in Lyon, France.
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