Sting revisits Police classics and solo career in memorable show in São Paulo...

Legendary British singer-songwriter showcases his greatest hits on the Ibirapuera Park stage.

Legendary British singer-songwriter Sting took the stage outside the Ibirapuera Auditorium in São Paulo on Sunday night (16), receiving a standing ovation as soon as he emerged from the thousands of fans present. Despite the sweltering heat in São Paulo, the night was perfect for what was to come at the former Police member's show.

Sting, who formed his power trio alongside his longtime musician, Dominic Miller, on guitar and Chris Maas on drums, kicked off with "Message in a Bottle," the first Police classic of the night. From then on, the 73-year-old musician interspersed hits from his former band with those from his solo career, including "If I Ever Lose My Faith In You" and "Fields of Gold"—the latter from the 1993 album "Ten Summoner's Tales"—the jazzy "Englishman in New York" and "Never Coming Home."

The singer interacted with the audience at Ibirapuera Park a few times, speaking in Portuguese: "We're very happy to be here in São Paulo," said Sting.

Sting, Dominic Miller, and Chris Maas did a fantastic job arranging the songs. The sound was purely organic: guitar, bass, and drums. For those who appreciate music in its essence, the show was satisfying. In songs like "Synchronicity II" (performed by the artist for the first time in 2025), "Fields of Gold," "Wrapped Around Your Finger," and "Driven to Tears," which featured significant technological advancements in their conceptions, the musical value of each song was blatantly apparent. Project 3.0 is Sting at his most visceral.

The show benefited from the romantic "Shape of My Heart," a hidden gem released almost 32 years ago on the album "Ten Summoner's Tales," to "Walking on the Moon," "So Lonely," and "King of Pain," three other Police classics. But without first touching on "Desert Rose," which Sting originally recorded in 2000 with Cheb Mami and which was a huge hit in Brazil at the time.

The audience sang along several times during the concert, with Sting interacting most of the time. The musician's connection with Brazil is not new: he has been coming to the country for many years, and although this was his first time in eight years in São Paulo, what was evident in the audience was a renewal of his fan base, with parents and grandparents bringing their children and grandchildren to get closer to their idol.

Sting concluded his show in São Paulo with the eternal romantic ballad Every Breathe You Take and the hit Roxanne, but without first delving into the Bossa Nova of Fragile, which he recorded in 1987 for his second solo album Nothing Like the Sun and which to this day sounds like a great tribute to Brazil.

(c) Terra by Marcelo de Assis 

Sting enchants São Paulo on a night of pure nostalgia...

A show held at Ibirapuera Park featured hits from his solo career and his time with The Police.

On a warm Sunday night (16) in São Paulo, fans of the legendary British singer Sting were able to experience the energy of a show packed with classics, in a breathtaking performance.

Revisiting all phases of his career with the Sting 3.0 tour, the artist opened the show with his greatest hit, "Message in a Bottle," displaying elegance and a seemingly untouched vocal power.

The band's power trio format – formed by guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas – delivered hits like "Englishman in New York," "Shape of My Heart," and "Desert Rose," true pillars of Sting's solo career, to a packed Ibirapuera Park. The charismatic Sting received a standing ovation when he uttered a resounding "I'm so happy to be here with you."

For the most devoted fans, it was a unique experience to hear songs like "Roxanne" and "Walking on the Moon" straight from the source. The nostalgic atmosphere was palpable. The musicians' versatility was surprising, with so many different dynamics, from the most romantic ballads to the most captivating and energetic songs, like "Driven to Tears."

The climax came with "Every Breathe You Take," where emotion took over and a sea of voices sang The Police's biggest hit in unison. No one wanted the show to end; these were moments that will surely remain in the audience's memory for many years to come. A performance that did justice to one of the greatest artists of his generation.

(c) Wikimetal by Lexi Souza e Adi Stoker