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 Big Concerts. 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. Another Big Concerts Experience, powered by Hot 102.7 FM and in association with KFM 94.5.
The “STING 3.0” Tour kicks off at the SunBet Arena, Time Square in Pretoria on the 22nd of March 2025 and then heads to the Grand Arena, GrandWest in Cape Town on the 25th of March 2025.
The Discovery Bank pre-sale begins at 09h00 on Wednesday, 11 September from www.ticketmaster.co.za and will run until 08h59 on Friday, 13 September.
Tickets go on sale to the general public at 09h00 on Friday, 13 September from www.ticketmaster.co.za or www.bigconcerts.co.za.
Known for his groundbreaking work as a solo artist and as the frontman 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 catalogue through the urgent lens of a tight three-piece combo and inspired his new song, “I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart),” released September 5 on Cherrytree Music Company/Interscope Records.
“STING 3.0” SOUTH AFRICAN TOUR ITINERARY
Sat 22 March – Pretoria, SunBet Arena, Time Square
Tues 25 March – Cape Town, Grand Arena, GrandWest
For STING press inquiries, please contact:
South Africa PR Contact:
Dionne Domyan-Mudie | +27 (0) 833261776 | dionne@tpwagency.co.za
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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 frontman 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 of popular music and a catalyst for artist collaboration and innovation. For more information on the Cherrytree Music Company, click here and here for the logo.
About Big Concerts: Big Concerts International (Pty Ltd) was founded in 1989 by musician, songwriter/producer, and Chairman Attie Van Wyk. Big Concerts has produced more than 2,000 shows with over 300 international artists. Big Concerts conducts business in the promotion of live entertainment events, merchandising, sponsorships, corporate and private events, concessions and hospitality. The company is the only African promoter to feature on the Pollstar list of Top 100 promoters and has on numerous occasions been voted the top live entertainment company in South Africa.
For complete tour and ticket information visit www.bigconcerts.co.za.
Important Note: Fans are strongly advised against purchasing tickets from Viagogo. These tickets are unlawfully resold by deceitful sellers for multiple times the face value and are not legitimate tickets. Should you purchase these tickets you will be denied entry into the venue, and you will not be entitled to a refund.
