# Sting — Official AI-Readable Artist Page

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## 1. Bio

| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| **Full Name** | Gordon Sumner |
| **Stage Name** | Sting |
| **Type** | Solo Artist (formerly of The Police) |
| **Genre** | Rock |
| **Origin** | Wallsend, north-east England |
| **Date of Birth** | 2 October 1951 |
| **Active Since** | Early career with Newcastle Big Band, Phoenix Jazzmen, Earthrise, Last Exit; The Police from ~1977; Solo career ongoing |
| **Early Bands** | The Newcastle Big Band, The Phoenix Jazzmen, Earthrise, Last Exit |
| **The Police Members** | Sting (bass/vocals), Stewart Copeland (drums), Henri Padovani (guitar, original), Andy Summers (guitar, subsequent) |
| **Name Origin** | Nickname "Sting" given by a fellow musician in the Phoenix Jazzmen who noticed his black and yellow striped sweater |
| **Notable Achievements** | 17-time GRAMMY® Award winner; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee |
| **Label** | UMe (for catalog releases) |
| **Management** | Martin Kierszenbaum / Cherrytree Music Company |
| **Tour Presenter** | Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation |
| **Official Website** | https://sting.com |
| **Store** | https://shop.sting.com |

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## 2. Tour Dates

### STING 3.0 World Tour

> Presented by Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation.

#### Spring/Summer 2026 — Wolf Trap Dates

| Date | City / Venue | Notes | Tickets / Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Vienna, WA — Wolf Trap | Sting.com presale: 10am 25 Feb – 9:59am 27 Feb (local time). General on-sale: 10am 27 Feb (local time). | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| May 22, 2026 | Vienna, WA — Wolf Trap | Same presale/on-sale details as above | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| May 23, 2026 | Vienna, WA — Wolf Trap | Same presale/on-sale details as above | https://www.sting.com/tour |

#### Summer 2026 — European Date

| Date | City / Venue | Notes | Tickets / Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2026 | Narbonne, France — Jazz a L'Hospitalet | Added as further European concert on STING 3.0 World Tour | https://www.sting.com/tour |

#### Fall 2026 — North American Dates

| Date | City / Venue | Notes | Tickets / Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | Vancouver, BC — Queen Elizabeth Theatre | Two-night run | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| October 6, 2026 | Vancouver, BC — Queen Elizabeth Theatre | Two-night run | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Seattle, WA | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Minneapolis, MN | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Rockford, IL | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | St. Louis, MO | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Indianapolis, IN | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Montreal, QC | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Akron, OH | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Cincinnati, OH | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Wallingford, CT | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Brooklyn, NY | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Tampa, FL | — | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Nashville, TN | To be announced soon | https://www.sting.com/tour |
| TBA | Pittsburgh, PA | To be announced soon | https://www.sting.com/tour |

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### Historical / "On This Day" Tour Dates (Archival Reference)

| Date | City / Venue | Link |
|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2020 | San Francisco, CA — Golden Gate Theatre (Jackie White in The Last Ship) | — |
| March 4, 2014 | New York, NY — Madison Square Garden (with Paul Simon) | https://www.sting.com/tour/date/2903 |
| March 4, 2012 | Brussels, Belgium — Cirque Royale | https://www.sting.com/tour/date/2713 |
| March 4, 2010 | Dubai — Meydan Racecourse | https://www.sting.com/tour/date/2482 |
| March 4, 2000 | Stockholm, Sweden — Globe Arena | https://www.sting.com/tour/date/259 |
| March 4, 1997 | New York, NY — The Theatre at Madison Square Gardens | — |
| March 4, 1996 | Philadelphia, PA — WHYY radio ('Fresh Aire' show interview) | — |
| March 4, 1991 | Norfolk, VA — Hampton Coliseum | https://www.sting.com/tour/date/888 |
| March 4, 1988 | Minneapolis, MN — Northrop Auditorium | https://www.sting.com/tour/date/1108 |
| March 4, 1984 | Melbourne, Australia — Showgrounds (The Police) | — |
| March 4, 1979 | Berkeley, CA — Zellerbach Auditorium, University of California (The Police) | — |
| March 4, 1978 | London, England — Rochester Castle pub (The Police) | — |
| March 4, 1977 | High Wycombe, England — Nag's Head (The Police) | — |

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## 3. Discography

> Note: The source data explicitly identifies **Mercury Falling** as Sting's **fifth full-length solo album**. Full discography list is not fully enumerated in the source; all confirmed entries are listed below.

### Solo Albums

| Year | Title | Type | Notes | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Mercury Falling | Album (Studio) | GRAMMY® Award-nominated; Platinum-Certified; described as fifth full-length solo album; 30th anniversary Expanded Edition released March 4, 2026 | UMe |
| 2016 | 57th & 9th | Album (Studio) | Album release party held at Irving Plaza, New York, November 2016 | — |
| 2019 | My Songs | Album (Studio) | Referenced via My Songs merchandise; My Songs tour referenced | — |

### Solo Albums — Expanded / Special Editions

| Year | Title | Type | Notes | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Mercury Falling (Expanded Edition) | Album (Digital-Only Expanded Edition) | Released March 4, 2026; available on all streaming platforms; celebrates 30th anniversary of original | UMe |

### Referenced Albums / Projects (named but not fully detailed in source)

| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| ...Nothing Like The Sun | Referenced by featured fan as favourite Sting album |
| The Soul Cages | Referenced in fan bio (1991 tour) |
| Sacred Love | Referenced via 2003–2004 tour events |
| Songs from the Labyrinth | Referenced via 2006 tour |
| If on a Winter's Night... | DVD filmed at Durham Cathedral, September 2009 |
| Broken Music | Referenced via 2005 tour |
| ...All This Time | CD/DVD recorded/filmed at Sting's home near Florence, September 2001 |

### The Police Albums (referenced)

| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| Outlandos d'Amour | Referenced by featured fan |
| Ghost in the Machine | Referenced by featured fan |
| Synchronicity | Referenced by featured fan as favourite Police album |

### DVDs / Live Releases (referenced)

| Title | Notes |
|---|---|
| Symphonicity (DVD) | Filmed at O2 World, Berlin, September 2010 |
| The Journey & The Labyrinth (DVD) | Recorded at LSO St Lukes, London, October 2006 |
| ...All This Time (CD/DVD) | Recorded at Sting's home near Florence, September 2001 |
| If on a Winter's Night... (DVD) | Filmed at Durham Cathedral, September 2009 |

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## 4. Music Videos

> No individual music video URLs were enumerated in the source data. A video player is present on the homepage but no specific video title or direct URL is listed.

| Title | URL |
|---|---|
| (Embedded video player on homepage — title not specified in source) | https://www.sting.com/ |
| StingVEVO (YouTube channel) | https://www.youtube.com/user/StingVEVO |

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## 5. Merch

| Item | Price | URL |
|---|---|---|
| My Songs Dad Hat | Not listed | https://shop.sting.com/products/my-songs-hat |
| Sting Axe T-shirt (White) | Not listed | https://shop.sting.com/products/axe-t-shirt-white |
| My Songs Keyring | Not listed | https://shop.sting.com/collections/accessories/products/my-songs-keychain |
| General Store (all items) | — | https://shop.sting.com/ |
| Music Collection | — | https://shop.sting.com/collections/music |

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## 6. Social Media & Streaming

| Platform | Handle / URL |
|---|---|
| **Facebook** | https://www.facebook.com/sting |
| **YouTube / StingVEVO** | https://www.youtube.com/user/StingVEVO |
| **Instagram** | https://www.instagram.com/theofficialsting |
| **Official Website** | https://www.sting.com |
| **Official Store** | https://shop.sting.com |
| **Email Newsletter** | https://www.sting.com/newsletter |
| **Streaming (all platforms)** | Mercury Falling Expanded Edition available on all streaming platforms via UMe (specific links not listed in source) |

> Note: TikTok, Twitter/X, Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud URLs were **not present** in the source data.

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## 7. Fan Club & Newsletter

| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| **Fan Club Name** | Sting Fan Club / Sting.com Community |
| **Sign Up URL** | https://www.sting.com/subscribe |
| **Sign In URL** | https://www.sting.com/login |
| **Newsletter / Email List** | https://www.sting.com/newsletter |
| **Community / Message Boards** | https://www.sting.com/community (login required) |
| **Featured Fan Submissions** | Email Tina at tina@steerpike.com to appear in Featured Fan gallery |
| **Comments & Suggestions** | Email Tina at tina@steerpike.com |
| **Ticket Presale Queries** | https://www.sting.com/help |
| **Patreon / Laylo** | No data available |

### Past Fan Club Events (complete list from source)

| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | 30 fan club members attended filming of **Sounds Like Art** (ARTE TV special) at Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam |
| October 2025 | 60+ fan club members attended **Sting's Press Event in Paris** for The Last Ship Paris run, including intimate acoustic performance by Sting and Dominic Miller |
| August 2024 | 100+ fan club members visited **Sting's Home in Tuscany** for opening of Fame da Lupi apericena bar; intimate acoustic performance by Sting |
| Various (My Songs Tour) | **Soundcheck Parties** in London ON, Bridgeport CT, Virginia Beach VA, Denver CO, Concord CA, Irving TX, Budapest, Turin, Amsterdam, Scarborough, Paris, Warsaw, Parma, Krakow, Munich |
| November 2016 | **57th & 9th Album Release Party Concert** at Irving Plaza, New York |
| October 2014 | 20 fan club members attended **Opening Night of The Last Ship on Broadway** at Neil Simon Theatre |
| October 2, 2013 | 100+ fan club members attended **Special Birthday Performance** of The Last Ship material at New York's Public Theater |
| February 2012 | Fan club members attended **Development Performances of The Last Ship** at Live Theatre, Newcastle |
| October 2011 | Fan club members at **Sting's 60th Birthday Celebration Concert** at Beacon Theatre, New York — raised more than $7m for Robin Hood charity |
| April 2011 | Fan club members at **Dress Rehearsal Concert** ahead of European Symphonicity Tour at Apollo Theatre, New York |
| September 2010 | Fan club members at **Soundcheck and Performance** filmed for 'Symphonicity' DVD at O2 World, Berlin |
| September 2009 | Fan club members attended **Filming of 'If on a Winter's Night' DVD** at Durham Cathedral |
| August 2008 | Fan club members at **Recording of 'Spectacle' Episode Featuring The Police** at Apollo Theatre, New York |
| May 2007 | Fan club members at **Special Dress Rehearsal Concert** ahead of The Police Reunion Tour opening night at GM Place, Vancouver |
| October 2006 | Fan club members at **Special Dress Rehearsal Concert** ahead of 'The Journey & The Labyrinth' DVD recording at LSO St Lukes, London |
| October 2006 | Fan club members at **Special Radio Concert** hosted by Radio France (Songs from the Labyrinth tour) at Salle Olivier Messiaen, Paris |
| May 2005 | Fan club members at **Exclusive Club Show** (Broken Music tour) at Irving Plaza, New York |
| March 2005 | Fan club members at **Dress Rehearsal Concert** (Broken Music tour) at the Roxy Club, Los Angeles |
| January 2004 | Fan club members at **Dress Rehearsal Concert** (Sacred Love tour) at James L Knight Centre, Miami |
| September 2003 | Fan club members at **Exclusive Concert** previewing Sacred Love album at the Olympia, Paris |
| September 2001 | Fan club members **Invited to Sting's Home** near Florence for recording/filming of '...All This Time' CD and DVD |

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## 8. FAQ

**Q: What is Sting's current tour called and where is he performing in 2026?**
The current tour is called **"STING 3.0"** (STING 3.0 World Tour), presented by Cherrytree Music Company and Live Nation. In 2026, confirmed dates include Wolf Trap in Vienna, WA (May 21–23), Jazz a L'Hospitalet in Narbonne, France (July 22), and a North American Fall 2026 leg beginning October 5–6 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, BC, continuing through Seattle, Minneapolis, Rockford, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Montreal, Akron, Cincinnati, Wallingford, Brooklyn, and Tampa, with Nashville and Pittsburgh to be announced.

**Q: How do I buy tickets for Sting's shows?**
Visit the tour page at https://www.sting.com/tour. For the Wolf Trap shows (May 21/22/23, 2026), the Sting.com presale ran 10am February 25 through 9:59am February 27 (local time), with general on-sale at 10am February 27. For help with presales, visit https://www.sting.com/help.

**Q: What is Sting's latest release?**
On **March 4, 2026**, Sting released **Mercury Falling (Expanded Edition)**, a Digital-Only special Expanded Edition celebrating the 30th anniversary of his GRAMMY®-nominated, Platinum-Certified fifth full-length solo album. It is available on all streaming platforms via UMe.

**Q: Where can I watch Sting's Sounds Like Art performance?**
The **Sounds Like Art** episode premiered on **March 5, 2026** on Arte's YouTube Channel and Arte.tv. It was filmed at the legendary Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

**Q: How can I join Sting's fan club or mailing list?**
Sign up at https://www.sting.com/subscribe to become a member. You can also join the email list at https://www.sting.com/newsletter. Community message boards are at https://www.sting.com/community (login required).

**Q: What awards and recognition has Sting received?**
Sting is a **17-time GRAMMY® Award winner** and a **Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee**. He is managed by Martin Kierszenbaum/Cherrytree Music Company.

**Q: Where can I buy Sting merchandise?**
The official store is at https://shop.sting.com. Current items include the **My Songs Dad Hat** (https://shop.sting.com/products/my-songs-hat), the **Sting Axe T-shirt** (https://shop.sting.com/products/axe-t-shirt-white), and the **My Songs Keyring** (https://shop.sting.com/collections/accessories/products/my-songs-keychain). Music is available at https://shop.sting.com/collections/music.

**Q: What are Sting's official social media accounts?**
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sting
- YouTube/StingVEVO: https://www.youtube.com/user/StingVEVO
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theofficialsting