Sting Cancels Concerts on Doctor’s Orders

Sting is pulling out of his next few public engagements as he recovers from a temporary throat infection, the rock star announced Tuesday.

In a post on his Instagram, the Police frontman’s team wrote that he would be canceling his scheduled appearance at the Jan. 23 Bass Magazine Awards, as well as his Jan. 24 and Jan. 26 concerts in Phoenix and Wheatland, Calif., based on “advisement from his doctor.” The message also confirmed that Sting can no longer perform at Cherrytree Music Company’s 20th-anniversary concert in Los Angeles, which was slated for Jan. 25 but will now take place May 29. Shaggy, Mike Einziger of Incubus and more guests were also expected to perform.

The “Every Breath You Take” singer’s Phoenix show has been rescheduled to June 1, while his Wheatland performance has been postponed to May 28. “Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honored on the new dates,” the post on his Instagram reads. “Sting sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience and extends his gratitude to the fans for their understanding.”

One day after the announcement, Sting personally addressed fans with a follow-up message on his account. “I am steadily improving from a temporary throat infection which has prevented me from singing,” he revealed, thanking fans for “all of the well wishes.” “I’m looking forward to resuming my performances and rescheduled shows soon.”

As of now, the musician is still expected to appear alongside Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Lady Gaga and more major stars at the FireAid benefit concert supporting wildfire relief in L.A. on Jan. 30.

Sting is currently in the midst of his Sting 3.0 tour. After a special joint performance with Billy Joel at Indianapolis’ Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 8, the “Fortress Around Your Heart” artist will embark on a run of Latin American shows starting Feb. 14 in Rio de Janeiro.

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