17-time Grammy Award winning artist STING is once again shaking things up with the launch of his “STING 3.0″ Tour, presented by Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation. With virtuoso guitarist and longtime collaborator, Dominic Miller, and dynamic drummer Chris Maas (Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers), Sting will perform the most electrifying hits from his timeless discography for multiple-night stints in some of the most legendary theatres across North America
The “STING 3.0” Tour kicks off at the Fillmore in Detroit, MI on September 17th followed by a special series of shows scheduled across North America with the full itinerary listed below.
Known for his groundbreaking work as a solo artist and as the front man and songwriter in the seminal group The Police, Sting has consistently pushed the boundaries of musical innovation throughout his illustrious career. The “STING 3.0” Tour represents a new dynamic era showcasing selections from his vast catalog through the urgent lens of a tight three-piece combo.
Members of Sting’s Fan Club will have the opportunity to access a special pre-sale by visiting sting.com, starting Monday, March 11. Additional presales including Citi and American Express (details below) will run throughout the week. The general on sale will begin Friday, March 15 at 10am local time on sting.com.
Citi is the official card of the Sting 3.0 Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for U.S. dates beginning Tuesday, March 12 at 10AM local time until Thursday, March 14 at 5pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets for the Canadian date before the general public beginning Tuesday, March 12 at 10AM local time through Thursday, March 14 at 5pm local time.
The tour will also offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences. Packages vary but include premium tickets, specially designed VIP gift item, limited edition tour poster & more. VIP package contents vary based on offer selected. For additional information, visit vipnation.com.
“STING 3.0” TOUR ITINERARY
Tue. Sept. 17 Detroit, MI Fillmore Detroit
Wed. Sept. 18 Detroit, MI Fillmore Detroit
Fri. Sept. 20 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
Sat. Sept. 21 Toronto, ON Massey Hall
Mon. Sept. 30 Philadelphia, PA The Met
Tue. Oct. 01 Philadelphia, PA The Met
Fri. Oct. 04 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall @ Fenway Park
Mon. Oct. 07 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
Wed. Oct. 09 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
Thu. Oct. 10 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount
Sat. Oct. 12 Port Chester, NY The Capitol Theatre
Tue. Oct. 15 Washington, DC MGM National Harbor
Sun. Oct. 20 Miami, FL Fillmore Miami Beach
Tue. Oct. 22 Atlanta, GA Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (CEPAC)
Mon. Oct. 28 Chicago, IL Auditorium Theatre
Tue. Oct. 29 Chicago, IL Auditorium Theatre
Wed. Nov. 06 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
Thu. Nov. 07 San Francisco, CA The Masonic
Tue. Nov. 12 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
Wed. Nov. 13 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern
ABOUT STING: In Sting’s distinguished career, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has received 17 GRAMMY Awards® and sold 100 million albums worldwide from his combined work as one of the most distinctive solo artists in the world and former front man of The Police. A composer, singer-songwriter, actor, author and activist, Sting also has received a Golden Globe, four Oscar nominations, a Tony nomination, Billboard Magazine’s Century Award and Kennedy Center Honors.
Sting’s support for human rights organizations such as the Rainforest Fund, Amnesty International, and Live Aid mirrors his art in its universal outreach. Along with wife Trudie Styler, Sting founded the Rainforest Fund in 1989 to protect both the world’s rainforests and the indigenous people living there. Official Website
About the Cherrytree Music Company: Founded in 2005 by multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer Martin Kierszenbaum, the Cherrytree Music Company provides management, record label and publishing services to a boutique roster of artists, producers and mixers who push the creative envelope in popular music. In the 19 years since its inception and launch of its first-ever release, Feist’s “Let It Die” album, Cherrytree has had an indelible impact on the music landscape from managing celebrated musician and cultural icon Sting to launching Lady Gaga’s first two albums. The Cherrytree Music Company has also released culturally ground-breaking records and commercial successes by Ellie Goulding, LaRoux, Far East Movement and Robyn whose 2010 Cherrytree release “Body Talk” was named Album of the Decade by Rolling Stone. The Cherrytree Music Company, responsible for over 40-million-unit sales to-date, remains a vital source for popular music and catalyst for artist collaboration and innovation. For more information on the Cherrytree Music Company, click here and here for logo.
About Live Nation Entertainment: Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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