Sting in Ajaccio: a successful concert for the audience, "It's magical to have been able to see him so close, he's a legend"...

A two-hour concert just for Ajaccio. This Thursday, August 1, 2024, Sting set the Casone Theatre ablaze, performing his greatest hits. The crowd left captivated by this show, presented by the Aiò Festival.

"Extraordinary," "magical," "brilliant." There was no shortage of praise after Sting's concert. Around 11:15 p.m., the audience left delighted to have been able to see the British star at the Casone in Ajaccio. One of them said "he doesn't regret coming. It's magical to have been able to see him so close. He's a legend. We won't see him again anytime soon."

On the program for this closing performance of the Aiò Festival: a two-hour show in front of 7,000 people who came to hear his greatest hits. "He sang Roxane and Englishman in New York, my favorite songs," enthused one spectator.

Other songs were performed, such as "Shape of My Heart," as well as more recent releases. A true distillation of his repertoire, the crowd cheered on the former member of The Police.

Jean-François Bernardini, of the Corsican band I Muvrini, was also part of the show. Sting invited him to sing "Fields of Gold." Not to mention Henry Padovani, guitarist of The Police. "It was worth the heat. Everything went perfectly," explained a long-time fan.

This concert event was eagerly awaited by the organizers. An exceptional set-up was put in place for the occasion. Around a hundred people were mobilized to ensure the evening ran smoothly.

This organization was praised by Michel Marti, who was pleased to have "managed to have an international star of this stature for the first time. Having such fame also requires sacrifices."

Michel Marti espère maintenant dénicher d’autres célébrités. Mais pour lui, comme pour le public, Sting sur l’île de beauté créera un précédent.

(c) France 3 by Vincent Le Goff

Sting, imperial on stage at the Casone in Ajaccio...

The British star performed tonight in Ajaccio in front of 6,000 people. A timeless evening, during which Sting performed the greatest hits of the band The Police as well as more recent compositions.

Under the fixed gaze of the First Consul, the air of the Casone hung with the scent of a grand evening. Sting electrified the 6,000 people who attended this exceptional concert this Thursday evening, designed as a best-of of the British singer's greatest hits. Arriving on stage at 9:15 p.m., the former lead singer of The Police performed a string of hits from the cult band (Message in a Bottle, Walking on the Moon).

Acclaimed by a large, compact crowd, he also performed the key singles from his solo career, such as "Englishman in New York" and "Shape of My Heart." During this timeless concert, Sting welcomed Jean-François Bernardini, with whom he sang Fields of Gold, and Henry Padovani, the long-time guitarist of The Police, onto the stage. Without a doubt, the British rock legend will have left a lasting impression on the many lucky spectators present this Thursday evening at the Casone.

(c) Corse Matin by Enzo Caillaud-Coz