23.12.12 Merry Christmas Here comes the time for a family gathering. Hope your christmas tree will have ton of intersting presents for you. 22.12.12 Sting to perform in Jodhpur in march Sting is sheduled to perform in march (8, 9 or 10) for Jodhpur One World Retreat. It will be a private show for head injury victims. Only 250 couples will attend the party, with 30,000$ to 60,000$ donations. More information on jodhpuroneworld.org. 22.12.12 The last ship I made some updates to the "what we know about the play" on the forum. Please, check them to know all the informations about "The Last Ship", that could be released in 2013-2014. 16.12.12 Back to bass tour : the end The Back to bass tour has ended yesterday (well, that's what some fans hope) in Jakarta. You'll find all the tour history on the forum, and all informations about the "25 years" best of, that pointed the start of this world tour on this special page. What will follow ? We know that Sting's musical "The last ship" could be released in 2013/2014. We also know that he will perform in France and Marocco this summer. 10.12.12 Back to Bass last dates reports Follow the recent reports from the past shows from Back to Bass tour in Eastern Europe and Asia. Sting and his band met warm audiences (yesterday one in Manilla seems to have been the best from the tour according to Peter and Dominic's tweets and according to various Youtube crazy videos) You'll find pictures and videos on the forum. There are three shows left untill the end (well, the official one) of this tour : Bangkock, Singapore and Jakarta. (Photo : Nora) 10.12.12 Sting in Arras next summer Main Square Festival, which takes place each year in Arras (France) has unveiled some artists performing next summer. From July 5 to 7, you'll see the french band Indochine, Green Day and Sting. The 3-days-Pass can be ordered online on december 12 for 115€. www.mainsquarefestival.fr 04.12.12 Sting and Don Diablo - M1 Stinger The single "M1 Stinger" which was co-written with Sting and features Swedish singer Noonie Bao has been released. Many remixes are in the making. You can already find some over the web. You'll hear some tunes borrowed to "Message in a bottle". The video can be watched on Youtube. You can comment on the forum. 04.12.12 A review from Hog Kong in TimeOut magazine 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. Peppered in were some ditties that may have been a bit more unfamiliar to the captivated audience, but lacking the ability to sing along verbatim didn't stop the crowd from swaying in their seats and hanging on every word. Strong as ever were his vocals – something that hasn’t waned over the years – which underpinned the entire stellar set and multiple encores. Very few achieve the longevous musical career Sting has managed and, with his command of the stage and perfect pitch, it is easy to understand why. So Sting, your fans we'll be watching you. Every stage you grace, in every single place, they’ll be watching you. Ilene Frankel - TimeOut 27.11.12 Sting in Istanbul Sting was in Istanbul yesterday. He was joined on stage by Serkan Çağrı. Translated by Google from Stargazete.com : Before the Sting concert in Istanbul met with Serkan Cagri, clarinet and a mini-recital presented Cagri snatched. European tour, the world famous British singer Sting arriving in Turkey within the scope of, Ataköy Athletics Arena last night, met with fans. The famous singer, pre-concert talks with the world-famous clarinetist Serkan Cagri. Serkan Cagri listening to Turkish music and style of the clarinet, who admired Sting, taking a break to play the clarinet in hand tried. '80s Important group of talented bassist and lead singer of The Police, Sting Back to Bass Istanbul Ataköy Athletics Hall last part of the tour at 21.00 appeared on the scene. Recently in 2006 more than 15 thousand people who came to Istanbul and Kurucesme Arena Sting concert, this time with instruments, sang popular songs only 5. Sting concert in Istanbul, October 21, 2011 started in Boston in 'Back to Bass' tour 79 pillar was formed. Istanbul to Beirut after the famous musician, and after the concert series will be 87 percent by Jakarta to end the tour. Serkan Çağrı's facebook. Watch the video and other pictures on the forum. 24.11.12 Nice Sting in Krasnodar Yesterday, Sting performed in Krasnodar (Russia). A special event haapened during the song "Desert rose". A girl climbed on stage to dance. The security guys tried to get her out. Sting saved her from them and let her dance during the entire song. Nice, Sting ! Watch the video on the forum. photo : F. Obmaykin 22.11.12 2013 Hear the World calendar 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 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. The Hear the World Foundation is campaigning for a world where everyone has a chance to experience good hearing. It focuses particularly on providing aid for children with hearing loss, to enable them to develop at an appropriate rate for their age. Since 2006, Hear the World has supported more than 45 projects across five continents and has already given hundreds of people with hearing loss the chance to enjoy a better quality of life. Anyone can now get involved in the foundation’s mission by buying the 2013 Hear the World calendar. This unique collection of striking photo portraits is both a work of art and an appeal for support, with the monthly images of stars drawing attention to the importance of good hearing. Among the notable personalities pictured are Monica Bellucci, Harry Belafonte, Sting, Georgia May Jagger, Mini Anden, Corinne Bailey Rae, Billy Idol, John Legend, Léa Seydoux, Mimi Müller- Westernhagen and German singer “Der Graf” from the band Unheilig. All the photographs are by Bryan Adams. All of the stars have volunteered their time to be photographed for the cause. Hearing loss – a neglected issue Hearing loss is an issue that is still largely overlooked, even though the figures convey a clear message: over 630 million people across the world are affected by hearing loss, and around half of these cases could have been avoided if preventive measures had been taken. Some 665,000 children are born with significant hearing loss every year, with serious consequences: children whose hearing loss goes untreated have difficulty learning to speak, which severely restricts their chances of obtaining a school education and developing at an age-appropriate rate – especially in developing countries. The focus of the foundation’s work The work of the Hear the World Foundation focuses on a number of key areas, such as the provision of audiological care for children in need as a result of hearing loss. Other areas in which the foundation is involved include prevention and education, science and research, and providing training for hearing care professionals and for parental self-help groups. Visit : www.hear-the-world.com 22.11.12 Sting and The Roots on NBC On November 2, NBC's star-studded Hurricane Sandy relief telethon taped across the hall from us in studio 6A. You know, no big deal, just Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, Jon Bon Jovi and members of Aerosmith hanging out and rehearsing songs. Obviously Questlove seized the moment and, moments before "Late Night" started taping, asked Sting if he'd join the Roots for their daily warmup song, exclusively for the viewing pleasure of our studio audience.