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STING: BACK TO BASS European Tour 2012 Performing His Greatest Hits, Stripped Down To Celebrate the 25 th Anniversary of His Solo Career (November 15, 2011) Following the success of his North American tour this fall, Live Nation is pleased to announce that Sting’s Back to Bass Tour will extend to Europe early next year as he celebrates the 25 th anniversary of his solo career by taking it back to bass…all of the hits, stripped down, as they haven't been played in years. Currently garnering stellar reviews throughout North America, the European tour will begin February 5 th , 2012 at the Sage Gateshead with additional performances in Amsterdam, Brussels, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Prague, Stockholm, Warsaw, and Vienna as well as multiple dates in France, Germany and the UK (itinerary below). Tickets will go on sale beginning Friday, November 18 th . “…an exquisite performance…” The Boston Globe, Oct. 24, 2011 “Every Little Thing He Does is Magic – Sting Captivated DC.” The Washington Examiner, Oct. 31, 2011 “...A sonic adventure that revisits past triumphs and explores some lesser-known gems…” The Toronto Star, Nov. 2, 2011 In support of Sting: 25 Years , the recently released box set collection, Back to Bass finds Sting performing songs spanning his dynamic and enduring solo career, from his 1985 debut The Dream Of The Blue Turtles to his latest release, Live in Berlin , plus a selection of The Police’s greatest hits. Highlights include fan favourites such as “Desert Rose,” “Every Breath You Take,” and “Fields of Gold.” Sting will be joined by a band including his longtime guitarist Dominic Miller, Rufus Miller (guitarist), Vinnie Colaiuta (drummer), Peter Tickell (electric fiddle), and Jo Lawry(vocalist). Sting: 25 Years , was released on September 26, 2011. This collection captures for the first time both the highlights and rarities of Sting’s enduring solo career and contains three CDs, all re-mastered exclusively for this set and personally curated by Sting, as well as a previously unreleased live DVD, Rough, Raw & Unreleased , filmed at New York City’s Irving Plaza. The discs are housed in a hardcover book featuring rare photos, complete lyrics, and newly written commentary by Sting. Sting: The Best of 25 Years is also available as both a single and double disc. Members of the Sting fan club will have the opportunity to purchase tickets in advance with complete tour and ticket information at www.sting.com . VIP Packages are also available through VIP Nation, including premium seats, exclusive merchandise and more. For more information please visit: www.sting.com . The tour is promoted by Live Nation and produced by RZO Entertainment, Inc. Sting: Back To Bass Tour – 2012 European Itinerary: February 5 Gateshead, UK The Sage Gateshead On sale Nov 18 February 7 Amsterdam, The Netherlands Heinekin Music Hall On sale Nov 19 February 9 Gothenburg, Sweden Lisebergshallen On sale Nov 18 February 12 Stockholm, Sweden Waterfront On sale Nov 18 February 13 Copenhagen, Denmark Falconer Theatre On sale Nov 21 February 15 Warsaw, Poland SalaKongresowa On sale Nov 25 February 18 Prague, Czech Republic Congress Center On sale Nov 25 February 19 Vienna, Austria Gasometer On sale Nov 18 February 21 Grenoble, France Summum On sale Nov. 25 February 22 Toulouse, France Zenith On sale Nov 25 February 24 Claremont-Ferrand, France Zenith On sale Nov 25 February 25 Marseille, France Le Dome de Marseille On sale Nov 25 February 29 Frankfurt, Germany Jahrhunderthalle On sale Nov 18 March 2 Koln, Germany E-Werk On sale Nov 18 March 4 Brussels, Belgium Cirque Royale On sale Nov 18 March 5 Brussels, Belgium Cirque Royal On sale Nov 18 March 7 Stuttgart, Germany Beethovensaal On sale Nov 18 March 8 Lille, France Zenith On sale Nov 25 March 10 Berlin, Germany Columbiahalle On sale Nov 18 March 13 Paris, France Zenith On sale Nov 18 March 16 Manchester, UK Apollo On sale Nov 18 March 17 Glasgow, UK Clyde Auditorium On sale Nov 18 March 19 London, UK Hammersmith Apollo On sale Nov 18 Itinerary subject to change. Additional cities and venues to be confirmed. For complete tour and ticket information, please visit www.sting.com . For high resolution photographs and press materials, please visit: http://www.sting.com/PR . About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com , Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world’s top five eCommerce sites, with over 26 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 20,000 shows annually for more than 2,000 artists globally. Front Line is the world’s top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling over 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors . ### Sting Press Inquiries, please contact: Nicole VanGiesen KSM, Inc. (212) 777-5110 [email protected] Live Nation Press Inquiries, please contact: Liz Morentin 310-975-6860 [email protected] .