Due to a temporary throat infection, British rock legend Sting, aged 73, has had to defer multiple concerts and withdraw from an award ceremony. These modifications in the former frontman of The Police’s schedule have affected numerous high-profile events in California and Arizona, impacting thousands of ticket holders.

Sting’s social media account shared a post stating, “On advisement from his doctor, due to illness, it is with sincere regret that Sting must cancel his appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards and postpone his STING 3.0 concerts.”

A number of performances have been affected, including the Footprint Center concert in Phoenix, Arizona, originally scheduled for January 24, 2025, but now postponed to June 1. The show at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, California, initially set for January 26, has been rescheduled to May 28. His appearance at Cherrytree Music Company’s 20th anniversary celebration has also been moved to May 29.

Sting has advised his fans to retain their tickets for the postponed shows as they will be valid for the rescheduled dates. He also expressed his sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused and thanked his fans for their understanding.

Sting, whose real name is Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, shared a personal update via Instagram, reassuring fans that he is “steadily improving” from the throat infection that has temporarily hindered his ability to perform.

This incident marks an unusual break in Sting’s typically packed performance schedule. His last notable health-related postponement was in October 2018, when a joint concert with Jamaican singer Shaggy was deferred due to similar vocal challenges.

His current illness has also affected his participation in the FireAid concert in Inglewood, California, set for January 30. This benefit event is aimed at supporting wildfire relief efforts and features a star-studded lineup, which includes Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga.

His next performance is scheduled for February 8 at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. After that, he has a month-long break until April 11, when he is set to return to the stage at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. The summer festival season will see him headlining high-profile events, including the Latitude Festival, the Isle of Wight Festival, and the On the Waterfront Festival in Liverpool, England.

Before embarking on his successful solo career, Sting co-founded The Police in 1977 with Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers. The band achieved global success with five studio albums, including their final album “Synchronicity” in 1983, which topped the UK Albums Chart and Billboard 200.

While with The Police, Sting co-penned many of their iconic hits, including “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” and “Message in a Bottle.” The band was awarded six Grammy Awards during its active years and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003. The Police’s final tour in 2007-2008, marking its 30th anniversary, became one of the highest-earning tours of all time, grossing $358 million.

The 17-time Grammy Award winner, known for solo hits such as “Englishman in New York,” “Fields of Gold,” and “Shape of My Heart,” follows a strict wellness routine that includes regular Ashtanga yoga practice and a macrobiotic diet, which emphasizes vegetables and grains while limiting processed foods, preservatives, meat, dairy, and sugar intake. This routine has contributed to his longevity in the music industry.

Sting’s ongoing STING 3.0 tour, which has been critically acclaimed across various continents, has been temporarily disrupted by this health setback. However, ticket holders for the affected shows have shown wide-ranging support on social media, prioritizing the artist’s health over their entertainment arrangements.