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Scottish Sun
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge Brit rocker forced to cancel performance amid ‘dangerous' safety concerns
Fans are gutted over the cancellation, but understand why AN iconic British rocker has been forced to cancel a performance amid safety concerns. Sting, who crooned the hit Fields of Gold, 73, cancelled his performance in Italy amid "dangerous" weather conditions. 3 Sting was forced to cancel one of his recent European gigs Credit: Getty 3 The Fields of Gold singer left his fans devastated by the news Credit: Getty His cancelled show comes six months after he was forced to pull out of several upcoming shows after it was revealed he had fallen ill. Sting was due perform in Parco Ragazzi del '99, a park in Bassano del Grappa, a city in North East Italy, as part of his Sting 3.0 tour. The performance was due to take place on Sunday, but due to bad weather conditions, the Mayor advised that the event should be postponed. With weather proving to be an issue, a warning for a severe thunderstorm threw Sting's performance into chaos. Read More about Sting STING'S MESSAGE Sting reveals health update after cancelling 4 gigs and leaving fans gutted On Sunday, the temperature was 27 degrees but a severe thunderstorm had been predicted for the afternoon. There was a possibility of "lightning and extremely high winds", which made up the minds of the organisers. Organisers of the gig were concerned, with heavy thunderstorms still expected Monday through to Tuesday. Sting took to social media to share the sad news of his gig's cancellation with fans. "The mayor of Bassano del Grappa wisely said it would have been too dangerous for the performance to take place with the possibility of lightning and extremely high winds last night," he said. "The safety of my audience, band and crew is paramount. Sting's son joins the police and says he has landed his dream job "I promise we will return as soon as we can," Sting concluded. Though his fans were devastated, they understood and praised that he put "safety first". "Last night we were very sad but the weather was terrible and safety is the first thing.. we wait for you soon," commented one. Another said: "Safety for you, your band and for us. We're waiting for you next time!!!" "It was heartbreaking, but you're right, safety first. Can't wait to see you live someday," added a third. A fourth then wrote: "I was so looking forward to the concert, hopefully it can be re-organised soon!" And a fifth said: "Better safe than sorry. Always. Thank you for looking after everyone." Back in January, Sting was forced to pull out of a performance on doctor's orders. "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," a statement read at the start of the year. It went on to reveal that he would also "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". The statement went on to say: "Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honoured on the new dates. "Sting sincerely apologises for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding."
The Irish Sun
07-07-2025
- Climate
- The Irish Sun
Huge Brit rocker forced to cancel performance amid ‘dangerous' safety concerns
AN iconic British rocker has been forced to cancel a performance amid safety concerns. Sting, who crooned the hit Fields of Gold, 73, cancelled his performance in Italy amid "dangerous" weather conditions. 3 Sting was forced to cancel one of his recent European gigs Credit: Getty 3 The Fields of Gold singer left his fans devastated by the news Credit: Getty His cancelled show comes six months after he was The performance was due to take place on Sunday, but due to bad weather conditions, the Mayor advised that the event should be postponed. With weather proving to be an issue, a warning for a severe thunderstorm threw Sting's performance into chaos. Read More about Sting On Sunday, the temperature was 27 degrees but a severe thunderstorm had been predicted for the afternoon. There was a possibility of "lightning and extremely high winds", which made up the minds of the organisers. Organisers of the gig were concerned, with heavy thunderstorms still expected Monday through to Tuesday. Sting took to social media to share the sad news of his gig's cancellation with fans. Most read in Celebrity "The mayor of Bassano del Grappa wisely said it would have been too dangerous for the performance to take place with the possibility of lightning and extremely high winds last night," he said. "The safety of my audience, band and crew is paramount. Sting's son joins the police and says he has landed his dream job "I promise we will return as soon as we can," Sting concluded. Though his fans were devastated, they understood and praised that he put "safety first". "Last night we were very sad but the weather was terrible and safety is the first thing.. we wait for you soon," commented one. Another said: "Safety for you, your band and for us. We're waiting for you next time!!!" "It was heartbreaking, but you're right, safety first. Can't wait to see you live someday," added a third. A fourth then wrote: "I was so looking forward to the concert, hopefully it can be re-organised soon!" And a fifth said: "Better safe than sorry. Always. Thank you for looking after everyone." Back in January, Sting was forced to pull out of a performance on doctor's orders. "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," a statement read at the start of the year. It went on to reveal that he would also "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". The statement went on to say: "Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honoured on the new dates. "Sting sincerely apologises for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding." 3 Sting was forced to cancel shows earlier this year after he had fallen ill Credit: Getty
Wales Online
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Sting at Cardiff Castle: Rocker's touching tribute to father as he returns to land of song
Sting paid a touching tribute to his late father as he rolled back the years with a performance full of his career's biggest hits in front of a packed Cardiff Castle crowd. Walking onto the stage about 15 minutes ahead of schedule, wearing skinny black jeans, a printed t-shirt and sparkling bracelets, the former The Police frontman proved that, even at the age of 73, he had not slowed down at all, opening with a rousing rendition of Message In A Bottle that set the tone for the evening. Addressing the crowd, the Wallsend rocker, whose real name is Gordon Sumner, recalled how he had performed at the historic venue two years ago in 2023, describing Wales as the 'land of song'. This time, returning with his Sting 3.0 tour, he came armed with a set full of classics, including the much-loved Englishman In New York, Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic, Fields of Gold and Every Breath You Take. But it was his performance of his 1978 The Police hit Can't Stand Losing You which received the most passionate response by the rocker's Welsh following, which he acknowledged: 'You probably know this one better than me'. (Image: Getty Images) His engagement with the crowd was great throughout, at one point joking: 'We are in Cardiff. You guys can sing, I know that.' The most poignant moment of the evening was when Sting dedicated Why Should I Cry For You? to his late father, recalling how he would tell him 'son, go see the world'. 'This is a song for my daddy,' he told the crowd. (Image: Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images) The star also made sure to recognise the work of those behind him, stating 'a band is only as good as the drummer'. He described one drum solo from Chris Maas as his favourite part of the set as he just 'gets to listen to the drummer playing the songs.' Saving one of his best until last, he sent the crowd home happy by performing Roxanne during his encore, before finishing on Fragile. Sting's performance in Cardiff proved what a timeless performer he is, now four decades into his music career. He has a timeless classic voice which is undeniable, and the mix of young and old in the crowd shows that despite his advancing years, his performances and songs have transcended generations. Sting heads to Luxembourg on Tuesday and will then perform around Europe, but he will be back in the UK at Latitude Festival on Friday, July 25. You can see his full touring schedule by clicking here.
Daily Mirror
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Royal Ascot drinks prices as punter's Peroni and Champagne costs revealed
Royal Ascot begins on Tuesday with punters needing to cough up hefty sums for a day on the drink with beer, cider, wine and champagne prices all catching the eye Those heading to Royal Ascot best prepare themselves for an expensive day with a bottle of Moet champagne costing up to £250 for a bottle. Even those wishing to knock back Guinness or Peroni for the day will be spending nearly £8 for a pint. Arguably the sport's most popular meeting gets underway on Tuesday at the world famous Berkshire venue. Prices have continued to rise in recent years with tickets costing just shy of £100 in the grandstand - and those price hikes are reflected when you head to the bar. A Peroni will set a punter back £7.80 - the same for a Guinness. A Meantime pale ale is only marginally cheaper at £7.50. Even those wishing to be sensible and have a day on the non-alcoholic beers will still have to fork out £5.50 for a 0% Peroni. A bottle of Cornish Orchards comes in at £7.80. Anybody eyeing up the wine or the champagne best prepare themselves. A bottle of the very popular rose wine Whispering Angel will be costing you a mammoth £75 for a bottle. Bottles of red and white wine are anything between £30 - £45. A large class comes in at £11 - but not for a Whispering Angel. That is only available by the bottle. Those in need of some fizz could spend up to £560. That will land you a bottle of Dom Perignon Blanc. Moet comes in at between £210 - £250 but those prices are for a 1500ml bottle - anything that's 750ml comes it generally at just under half the price. Those at Royal Ascot will be able to see some stunning race however with three Group 1s kicking off the meeting on Tuesday. It all begins with the Queen Anne Stakes at 2.30pm where Rosallion goes off as the favourite. The feature race is a 4.20pm and features a tantalising prospect of a 2,000 Guineas repeat. Ruling Court won on that May afternoon at Newmarket, edging out Fields of Gold, but goes into this afternoon's St James' Palace Stakes as the second favourite. Fields of Gold has since won the Irish 2,000 Guineas. Thady Gosden, who trains the favourite with dad John, said: "He's been in good order at home since his win in the Irish Two Thousand Guineas and the likely fast ground will play to his strengths. "It's a small but elite field and he goes there in good shape. His draw in stall five is a positive as it will give Colin Keane options rather than being drawn close to the rail, which can make things tricky." Henri Matisse represents the icon that is Aidan O'Brien, the race's most successful trainer. Fresh off the back of a French Guineas success at Longchamp, this horse is a third contender in the St James' Palace Stakes with Ryan Moore on board.
Otago Daily Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Otago Daily Times
Smooth act by veteran performers
The New Zealand Highwaymen, (from left) Frankie Stevens, Dennis Marsh, Gray Bartlett and Brendan Dugan. PHOTO: SUPPLIED The audience in the old Mayfair Theatre on a cold Sunday was warmed by classic country ballads performed by classic New Zealand band the New Zealand Highwaymen. The Mayfair concert was the close of a nationwide tour celebrating some 50 years since the 1980s New Zealand TV showhosted by Ray Columbus. Guitarist Gray Bartlett tells us he is 82, vocalists Dennis Marsh and Frankie Stevens, who has slipped into Eddie Low's shoes, and bass guitarist Brendan Dugan have attained their mid-70s in fine fettle. These best of friends are completely at home on the stage and have each had successful solo careers. None of them have lost the shine on their performance technique. While steel guitarist Bill Bassett and the unnamed band keyboardist remained coy about their venerability, all are sturdy reminders that age alone does not limit a musician. The act is as smooth as ever, voices remain steady and rich, instrumental work retains all its slick cohesion. Delivery is delightfully understated. Their repertoire covers from Johnny Cash and Sting (the ovation-winning) Fields of Gold, to such golden oldies as Sleepwalk, Cavatina, Whakaaria Mai, Apache, Good Hearted Woman, Guitar Boogie, My Elusive Dream, Funny, Familiar Peculiar Feeling, and Country Road, to the perennially appropriate We'll have a Māori Hangi Tonight and Try a Little Kindness. Their joy of performing is catching. Stevens' smile and voice beam out. Dugan's asides hit their mark. The jokes are good and well timed. True to their grounding in country hall gigs, they delivered a good, refreshingly wholesome show devoid of warm-up band, any significant hype to control the audience and any distracting light show but had the audience swaying in their seats and happily singing along. A shout-out to Scotty on the lights and manager Ellie Cook.
