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Sting Cancels Bassano del Grappa Concert Over Severe Weather Warnings

Severe lightning and high wind alerts from the mayor of Bassano del Grappa prompted the cancellation.

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Overview

  • Sting called off his July 6 show at Parco Ragazzi del ’99 after the mayor advised it would be too dangerous with forecasts of thunderstorms, lightning and extremely high winds.
  • In a social media statement the singer emphasized that audience, band and crew safety is paramount and pledged to return as soon as conditions permit.
  • The cancellation follows earlier disruptions on the Sting 3.0 tour, including a Liverpool delay caused by a supporting act drummer’s on-stage cardiac arrest and January postponements in the U.S. due to Sting’s throat infection.
  • Meteorological forecasts predict heavy thunderstorms in the Bassano del Grappa area through early Tuesday before redeveloping later in the day.
  • Sting’s 3.0 tour is set to resume with upcoming dates in Udine, Germany, the Czech Republic, Finland and Sweden, with rescheduling details to be confirmed.