Joe Sumner to support his dad Sting at Scarborough Open Air Theatre show

Singer, songwriter and bassist Joe Sumner will join his music icon father Sting as the special guest for his acclaimed My Songs World Tour.
By Louise Hollingsworth
Published 30th May 2023, 17:00 BST
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The former frontman of rock outfit Fiction Plane, who has carved a 20-year career, will open the show as Sting brings his My Songs World Tour for a series of special dates across England and Wales – including Scarborough’s Open Air Theatre.

Sumner formed Fiction Plane more than 20 years ago releasing debut album Everything Will Never Be Ok in 2003. After three further albums and supporting The Police on their 2007 reunion tour the band parted ways in 2015.

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Since then, Sumner has enjoyed a successful solo career creating indie folk pop masterpieces. His first solo album, Sunshine In The Night, is slated for release this autumn and earlier this year he released live EP, ‘Feelin’ The Love, Tastin’ The Fear’.

Joe Sumner will be joing his dad Gordon Sumner - better known as Sting - at his Open Air Theatre show in Scarborough.Joe Sumner will be joing his dad Gordon Sumner - better known as Sting - at his Open Air Theatre show in Scarborough.
Joe Sumner will be joing his dad Gordon Sumner - better known as Sting - at his Open Air Theatre show in Scarborough.

Speaking about joining the My Songs UK dates, Sumner said: “It is always an honour to perform on my dad’s shows. I’m in a very fortunate position to be given this opportunity and I have had a great time touring with him over the years.

“I’m now really looking forward to getting to the UK for what will be a brilliant series of outdoor shows.”

Sting’s My Songs concert is an exuberant and dynamic show featuring his most beloved songs, written throughout the 17-time Grammy Award winner’s illustrious career both with The Police and as a solo artist.

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Following a sold out six-night residency at the London Palladium, Sting’s My Songs concert was hailed “a masterclass” by The Times who said “Sting remains an undeniably skilled performer with a gold-plated back catalogue.”

A musical journey taking in hits like “Fields of Gold,” “Shape of my Heart,” “Roxanne” and “Demolition Man,” the concert was described as "a rare treat" by The Telegraph and saw Sting praised as "near peerless" by The Guardian with "sublime pop alchemy". Fans can also expect to hear “Englishman In New York”,” Every Breath You Take,” “Message In A Bottle” and many more.

Sting, and Joe Sumner, will be playing at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on Sunday June 25.

Sting joins Pulp, Hollywood Vampires and the week-long run of the international touring production of Mamma Mia! at Scarborough OAT next summer – as well as Paul Heaton, The Cult, Blondie, N-Dubz, Olly Murs, Tom Grennan, Rag N Bone Man, Dermot Kennedy and Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics.

Final tickets to all shows are on sale now from www.cuffeandtaylor.com

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