Sting cancels two concerts on doctor’s advice due to illness
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Former Police frontman sent ‘sincere apologies’ to fans over rescheduled dates. Sting has postponed two of his concerts and cancelled an upcoming appearance at an awards ceremony due to ill health. The former Police frontman, 73, has pulled out of performing at the Bass Magazine Awards this Thursday, which is where he was due to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award.
![[Sting and his wife Trudie Styler pictured in September 2024]](https://static.independent.co.uk/2025/01/22/13/sting2.jpg)
The singer, real name Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, has also pushed back US concerns in Phoenix, Arizona and Wheatland, California, until May and June. A post on the musician’s Instagram account said: “On advisement from his doctor, due to illness, it is with sincere regret that Sting must cancel his appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards this Thursday. And postpone his STING 3.0 concerts in Phoenix, AZ (originally scheduled for January 24) to June 1 and Wheatland, CA (originally scheduled for January 26) to May 28 as well as his performance at the Cherrytree Music Company’s 20th anniversary, now taking place May 29.”.
It was advised that fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will still be valid for the new dates. “Sting sincerely apologises for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding.”. While no further information has been shared about the nature of the musician’s illness, fans sent their well wishes online, with one writing: “Praying for you. Get well soon.”.
