"Englishmen" in Zwickau: The global star enchants the audience with timeless hits...

Sting's concert at Platz der Völkerfreundschaft in Zwickau wasn't just heard by paying guests. The performance on stage reverberated far and wide, allowing numerous fans outside the barriers to experience the concert both acoustically and visually.

Many of the attendees traveled long distances to hear Sting. The organizers had 11,000 tickets available for the concert. But before the former frontman of the band "The Police" took the stage, Sophie Grey set the mood and got the audience pumped up.

One of Sting's songs is called "Englishman in New York," and now the global star has performed in Zwickau. Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, Sting's real name, leads a three-piece band with drummer Chris Maas and longtime guitarist Dominic Miller.

The trio plays hits from his Police days as well as the most popular tracks from his solo years. The "Sting 3.0" show has a lot to offer. The British musician, composer, and actor Sting is 73 years old and still has plenty of energy to bring to the stage.

Fans are thrilled. Ina Philipp traveled all the way from Berlin: "I've been a fan for many years, but this is the first time I'm seeing Sting live. The long journey was worth it. It's a fantastic concert, and being able to experience the musician up close is something special that you don't get to experience every day."

The evening in Zwickau will be remembered for a long time. Sting doesn't need an elaborate show – his performances focus on the music: handcrafted rock, honest and authentic. Fans appreciate this, and it's also what makes the global star and 17-time Grammy winner so likeable.

(c) Blick by Ralf Wendland