BACK TO BASS TOUR - NEW SUMMER 2013 DATES ANNOUNCED!

January 22, 2013

The critically-acclaimed Back to Bass tour will continue this summer in North America and Europe, with Sting performing many of his greatest hits joined by a 5-piece band including Dominic Miller (guitar), David Sancious (keyboards), Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Peter Tickell (electric fiddle), and Jo Lawry (vocals)!

Beginning May 30 in Kelowna, British Columbia, the tour will extend across North America in June, followed by a return to Europe through July. Additional dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

Please read on or check out www.sting.com/tour/index/ for details on the upcoming Fan Club presales and ticket information. We are also excited to announce that VIP Nation is offering a variety of exclusive packages in select cities along the Back to Bass tour that include premium seats, access to soundcheck, a meet & greet with Sting, specially designed merchandise, and more. For details on VIP packages, please visit vipnation.com/programs/sting---back-to-bass-tour/ .

Fan Club presales for the performances in Oswiecim, Poland and Stavern, Norway begin at 12PM (local time) TODAY, January 22. Tickets for both Festivals will go on sale to the public beginning at 9AM (local time) on Thursday, January 24.

Fan Club presales for the concerts in Santa Barbara, CA and Baltimore, MD begin at 10AM (local time) tomorrow, January 23. Legacy Fan Club members will be given a one hour advance window at the start of the presale followed by a presale to all members beginning at 11AM (local time). Tickets for the concert in Baltimore will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM (local time) on Friday, January 25, with tickets available to the public for the Santa Barbara concert beginning at 11AM (local time) on Saturday, January 26.

Fan Club presales for the concert in Mainz, Germany begin at 9AM (local time) tomorrow, January 23. Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 9AM (local time) on Friday, January 25.

Fan Club presales for single-day tickets to the Main Square Festival in Arras, France begin at 12PM (local time) tomorrow, January 23. Single-day tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM (local time) on Friday, January 25.

Fan Club presales for the concerts in Kelowna, BC, Victoria, BC, Denver, CO, Kitchener, ON, Kingston, ON, Boston, MA, Summerside, PEI and St. John's NFLD begin at 10AM (local time) on Thursday, January 24. Legacy Fan Club members will be given a one hour advance window at the start of the presale followed by a presale to all members beginning at 11AM (local time). Tickets for the concerts in Kelowna, Victoria, Denver, Kingston, Boston and Summerside will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM (local time) on Monday, January 28, with tickets for the concerts in Kitchener and St. John's available to the public beginning at 12PM (local time) on Monday, January 28.

Fan Club presales for the performance in Cork, Ireland begin at 9AM (local time) on Tuesday, January 29. Tickets will go on sale to the public beginning at 9AM (local time) on Thursday, January 31.

Fan Club presales for the concerts in Bangor, ME and Uncasville, CT begin at 10AM (local time) on Wednesday, January 30. Legacy Fan Club members will be given a one hour advance window at the start of the presale followed by a presale to all members beginning at 11AM (local time). Tickets for the concert in Uncasville will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM (local time) on Friday, February 1, with tickets available to the public for the concert in Bangor beginning at 12PM (local time) on Friday, February 1.

Fan Club presales for the concerts in Atlantic City, NJ begin at 10AM (local time) on Wednesday, February 13. Legacy Fan Club members will be given a one hour advance window at the start of the presale followed by a presale to all members beginning at 11AM (local time). Tickets for both concerts will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM (local time) on Saturday, February 16.

Tickets for the concert in San Francisco, CA will go on sale to the public beginning at 10AM (local time) on Friday, February 22, with tickets for the concerts in Chicago, IL available to the public beginning at 5AM (local time) on Thursday, April 25. Fan Club presales for these performances will take place over the coming weeks. Please stay tuned to Sting.com for details.

BACK TO BASS SUMMER 2013 TOUR ITINERARY

May 30 – Kelowna, BC (Prospera Place)
May 31 – Victoria, BC (Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre)

June 02 – San Francisco, CA (America's Cup Pavilion)
June 03 – Santa Barbara, CA (Santa Barbara Bowl)
June 05 – Denver, CO (Red Rocks Amphitheatre)
June 07 – Chicago, IL (Ravinia)
June 08 – Chicago, IL (Ravinia)
June 12 – Baltimore, MD (Pier 6)
June 14 – Atlantic City, NJ (Borgata Event Center)
June 15 – Atlantic City, NJ (Borgata Event Center)
June 17 – Kitchener, ON (Memorial Auditorium)
June 18 – Kingston, ON (K-Rock Centre)
June 20 – Bangor, ME (Waterfront Pavilion)
June 21 – Boston, MA (Bank of America Pavilion)
June 22 – Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun)
June 24 – Summerside, PEI (Credit Union Place)
June 26 – St. John's NFLD (Mile One Centre)
June 29 – Oswiecim, PL (Life Festival Oswiecim, Stadion Mosir)

July 01 – Cork, IE (Live at the Marquee)
July 06 – Arras, FR (Main Square Festival)
July 10 – Mainz, DE (Zollhafen-Nordmole)
July 12 – Stavern, NO (Stavern Festivalen)

To participate in this week's pre-sales as a member of the Sting.com you will need to log in and instructions will be displayed on the Tour page.

If you are not a member of Sting.com but would like to join and participate in the pre-sales and other Sting.com membership benefits, here are the membership details .

Anyone considering taking part in the upcoming ticket presales is advised to read the Ticket Presale Guidance.

Comments
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posted by philbock
Sting at Ravinia/Chicago
When will the presale occur for the 2 shows at Ravinia?
posted by Lima
worth it
I will travel from Lima to see him and the band in Baltimore and Atlantic City, 8 hours of driving round trip in unknown roads and streets...but it worth it!!!! I am counting the days I hope really really from the heart, to meet him and bring back home some pictures with the two of us. To dream costs nothing!!!
posted by skippy
PUSSY RIOT PROTEST SONG
This is our protest song for Pussy Riot. Please give it a listen although we know we can't sing! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSebsDyzPIw Copyright Ian Bowerman and Yasmin Bowerman.
posted by nancystebbins
Sting SF
Will the Meet & Greet package be available for San Francisco?

>>>>>

Yes, there will.
posted by chickpea
tickets?
if i get a payed membership now, can i still buy tickets or is that only available as a presale?

>>>>>

We do not currently have any presales. They have all finished for now. Which show were you particularly interested in?
posted by c_o_c_o
Brokenhearted
Sting will be in Summerside the day after my birthday, and the show was sold out within hours, while I was at work. I can't begin to express how sad it makes me that I wasn't able to get tickets. Is there any chance additional concert dates will be possible in that region?
posted by Marybryanbrooks
NOLA JAZZ FEST
Dear Sting, Please consider playing the final day Sunday May 5th in New Orleans. Bruce Springsteen held this spot last year and it would be outstanding if you came. With much love and respect, Mary Brooks Member of Shambhala of International
posted by debs99
debs99
Is there any chance of a second show in St. John's?

>>>>>

No, there is no second show.
posted by CMKelly
SOLD OUT!
You sold out within hours in both St. John's and Summerside, can you add another concert in Moncton or Halifax? Please? Pretty, pretty please?? with sugar on top??
posted by shari_underwood
2 good 2btrue
Can't waite, it's gonna be awesome.
posted by thumper99
Canada
Nothing in the middle? Winnipeg? Ever Winnipeg?? Ever Ever Winnipeg???.........good on you for Newfoundland date though...
posted by songbird1
Excited!
Can't wait to see Sting!
posted by RickMel
Meet and Greet
It's a shame that only select cities merit the meet and greet. Fans throughout the tour regions would jump at the chance and gladly pay to meet you, Sting. I wish you'd reconsider and have a meet & greet at all your Canadian dates. R
posted by roxannev
roxannev
Can't believe you are coming to Kitchener, will be my 35th show but why no Meet & Greets in Canada?
posted by debs99
debs99
went online as soon as tickets were available. best available was section 123. Friend went on 8 hrs later and got 4 sections closer. What's with that?
posted by paddynd
Sting in SF
Hello,

Is there a fan club presale for the concert in San Francisco on 6/2/13?

Thank you,

Pat Reynolds
>>>>>

There will be, yes.
posted by Breather
Promo code
Really ticked... my promo code 7 characters long... does not work... said to be invaild... I just spent $45 on a membership so I could get an early grab at tickets! What am I doing wrong?!
posted by arsnewf
st johns here i is !!!
mile one section 111 yahoo!!! play another show once this one sells out in about 10 minutes on monday thank you thank you thank you !!!
posted by syling
:(
Alberta skipped yet again... :( I'll try to make it to one of the BC shows but I wish you'd come here.
posted by Kimberly1967
Meet and Greet?
I was crestfallen, to say the least, when I realized that the Meet and Greet VIP option only applies to certain shows. Alas, you are touring and coming to a location near me. I have no complaints. Thank you for making another sweep on the East Coast. I've been a fan throughout your career, following every twist and turn. Looking forward to your next project! Always a delight! May you continue to do what you do for many years to come.
posted by cbs
DREAM COME TRUE
There are no words to describe the euphoria ....the simple joy of knowing that Sting is coming to Newfoundland. This will be the greatest musical experience to hit our beautiful province in many many years. I will be there...front row...if prayers can be answered twice! I have loved your music since I was 9 years old...your music was the music everything else had to measure up to, needless to say, I have been a faithful fan for the past 32 years! Thank you...thank you...thank you!
posted by beautifulmess
Conert Dates & Places
So far away... None listed for the Southeast :'( Guess we can't always get what we want!
posted by Jaxster62
Rockin the Rock
The chance of a lifetime - to see you Rockin the Rock in St. Johns, Newfoundland. This will absolutely rate as one of the best musical experiences of my life - cannot imagine anything surpassing this one! Oh my God....the anticipation begins!!!
posted by satoko
Please
Please do not skip Japan this time!! We love you sooo much, Sting.
posted by Shawnagrandjean
Yeah for PEI
Sooooooo excited for Sting to come to our gentle Island! We are truly blessed and even more blessed if we can get tickets! We have loved Sting since Outlandos D'Amour!!!!!
posted by meaka
SAW 20 YEARS AGO..now maybe again!
I was fortunate to see Sting over 20 years ago at the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto with Sarah McLachlan openiig & he played all his hits then & appears he will be doing the same now. May see him again here in Kitchener but would prefer to go back to Mile One..smaller venue..better sound. Amazing artist!!!
posted by anavirtuoso
new songs?
i would love to hear new songs!
posted by humpies
Santa Barbara
Super Stoked Sting! Thanks for playing here again, June can't get here fast enough. Hope I get great seats!
posted by Kelsey61
For Sure!
I will be going for sure! Thanks for coming to little Prince Edward Island, Canada!
posted by SueCarlin
Baltimore!!!!
I am so used to traveling for this tour, but very happy to stay home this time!!! Awesome news!
posted by bigchinasean
ho-hum
I guess this might be exciting for some people, like those on Prince Edward Island. Another Sting tour is hardly big news though, it's all he does.
posted by rjlgillis
A DREAM COME TRUE
Can't wait to see your live show- we've been fans forever! I always listen to the Brand New Day Live CD while snowblowing my driveway- really cheers me up. That's how we roll in Canada!
posted by janmayes7
Don't forget about Kansas City, MO!
PLEASE come to Kansas City, MO while you are in the midwest United States!!! PLEASE!!!!
posted by anniegirl
anniegirl
Yay...thank you for coming to Newfoundland!! We love you!
posted by elaine050756
OVER THE MOON!!
Dear Sting... ;) I cannot thank you enough for including us folk here... in little ol' St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, in your 2013 B2B Tour!!!!!!! This is truly amazing, and I know you're going to love our little city, as it is "very much like" your own English homeland!! :) Thank you so much again, good luck with your tour, and we can't wait to see you here in five months!!! Cheers, and God bless!
posted by peanuts
THRILLED !!!!!!!!
Brilliant......coming to Cork.....thank you so much Sting.....
posted by Stratford
AWESOME
Awesome News for Prince Edward Island Canada! Wahooo.. STING is coming to our humble little island.. WOW!
posted by t_treetops
TRE
This is good news for UK fans as B2B will be coming to Ireland ,lets hope it will be sunny so it will.Top of the mornin' to ya.
posted by wernerheel
I see...
So, this is exciting announcement?
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