Meydan today announced that internationally renowned artiste Sting will perform 'live' at the Dubai International Racing Carnival's Super Thursday on March 4.

A composer, singer, actor and activist, Sting has evolved into one of the world's most distinctive and highly respected performers, collecting as a solo performer 11 Grammys, 2 Brits, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, three Oscar nominations, Billboard Magazine's Century Award, and MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year.

Speaking of the upcoming performance by Sting, Mohammad A.Nasser Al Khayat, Commercial Director of Meydan said: "Sting is not only one of the best in his field, a perennial performer who has seen not only international success but also longevity in his career span. He appeals to both young and old and is a true citizen of the world who cares about the people and the environment around him. Sting represents many of the values Meydan upholds for itself, as we hope to set the same benchmarks when it comes to international racing, the same way Sting has achieved worldwide acclaim over the course of his career."

Frank Gabriel Jr, CEO of the Dubai Racing Club added: "Sting is an excellent addition to our Super Thursday programme as his music transcends all. It is important to us that performances at the Dubai International Racing Carnival are appreciated by general audiences, as our race meetings see participants from various geographies, and Sting's music is a universal example of how it can bring people together regardless of nationality or language. The concert is the perfect complement to end an exciting evening at the races."

Sting is booked by Live Nation, the largest producer of all live concerts in the world. Producing over 22,000 concerts annually for 1,600 artists in 33 countries, they will be working together with award-winning event company M-is from the United Kingdom, to deliver a stunning and unforgettable night with Sting at Super Thursday at Meydan.

The concert is in conjunction with Dubai International Racing Carnival's Super Thursday racemeeting and is expected to commence after the last race at 11 pm. Gates to Meydan will open from 6 pm for ticket holders who are interested to also view the races.

Ticket prices start from 150 AED for free standing admissions, and 735 AED for premium seats.

Download the concert seating plan from this link.

Tickets are on sale now from Virgin, Box Office and Time Out.

For Virgin, please visit www.ticketingboxoffice.com.

For Box Office, please visit www.boxofficeme.com or call +971 4 367 6699.

For Time Out, please visit www.timeouttickets.com or call 800 4669.

For further information on the Dubai International Racing Carnival, please visit www.dubairacingclub.com.

Meydan - The world's racing capital.

Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse is the brainchild of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. It is the culmination of his vision to create not just the ultimate venue for horseracing, but also an integrated city that is sustainable, environmentally responsible and also one that positions Dubai at the centre of the competitive global business stage.

Meydan City will feature the Meydan Free Zone and four distinct sub-districts - the Meydan Racecourse; where the Meydan Grandstand will take centre stage and be home to the 2010 Dubai World Cup, Meydan Metropolis; a series of state-of-the-art business parks, Meydan Horizons; where business towers intermingle with luxury waterfront developments and Meydan Godolphin Parks; with its distinctive Godolphin Tower created in the image of a thoroughbred and also where the shopping destination Signature Mall is located.

www.meydan.ae.

Composer, singer, actor, author and environmentalist, Sting, will be the musical guest at the Everglades Foundation's Fifth Annual ForEverglades Benefit on Friday, February 12, at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. Tennis superstar John McEnroe will serve as master of ceremonies for this year's star-studded benefit, which will include cocktails, dinner and a live auction.

Jack Nicklaus will serve as Honorary Chair. Cindi and Nick Bollettieri, Sonia and Paul Tudor Jones II, Elaine and Ken Langone, Polly and David Ober and Lia Reed serve as event co-chairs.

"Advocates of Everglades restoration understand how important it is to sustain the momentum we experienced over the last year," said Kirk Fordham, CEO, Everglades Foundation. "How can we top this year's benefit? We can convince those who love this environment to come and enjoy great entertainment in support of a cause that has generated significant success over the last year with key Everglades restoration projects breaking ground. We now have a showcase event that really raises the bar in support of the science, advocacy and outreach needed to save America's Everglades. The annual ForEverglades Benefit brings together supporters from all across the country who understand the importance of restoring this one-of-a-kind ecosystem. It has become one of the hottest tickets of the season."

Sting rose to universal acclaim as the lead singer and bassist for the rock band The Police in the late 1970s and early 1980s, scoring several No. 1 hits, including 'Roxanne', 'Every Breath You Take', and 'Message in a Bottle'. The group earned five Grammy Awards, two Brits and an induction into the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Sting's successful solo career produced an additional 11 Grammys; two Brits; a Golden Globe; an Emmy; three Oscar nominations; Billboard Magazine's Century Award; and MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year. His latest album, 'If On a Winter's Night...' features a collection of carols, lullabies and hymns spanning five centuries and was released in October 2009 on Deutsche Grammaphon.

A committed global activist, Sting's support for human rights organizations including Amnesty International and Live Aid, mirrors his art in its universal outreach. He founded the Rainforest Foundation in 1989 with his wife, Trudie Styler, to support protection of the world's rain forests.

John McEnroe has won seven Grand Slam tennis singles titles, nine Grand Slam men's doubles titles, one Grand Slam mixed-doubles title and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1999. After a 12-year absence from the professional tour, McEnroe returned to top-level doubles competition in 2006 and became the oldest male player to win an ATP title in 30 years when he won the SAP Open at San Jose. As well as being a distinguished athlete, McEnroe's commitment to and passion for the environment and conservation has been unwavering, evidenced by his tenure as a Riverkeeper board member.

The Everglades Foundation Benefit has attracted many prominent supporters since its inception. Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine performed last year, and South Florida writer and journalist Carl Hiaasen was honored. Past ForEverglades performers and attendees have included Jimmy Buffett; Thalia and Tommy Mottola; Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross; Daryl Hall and John Oates; Diana Ross; John Mellencamp; Chris Evert; Christine and Steve Schwarzman; Audrey and Martin Gruss; and Lydia and Robert Forbes.

"This has been an extremely positive year for America's Everglades restoration," added Fordham. "A string of key projects are breaking ground, renewing hope for the millions of Floridians who enjoy the recreational opportunities and economic benefits of the Everglades."

Individual event tickets are available from $1,000 and include preferred seating and donor recognition in the event program. Table sponsorships are from $10,000 to $100,000. The Foundation's board funds all of the organization's fundraising and administrative expenses - ensuring that 100 percent of each donation goes directly to Everglades restoration science and outreach programs.

For more information, contact Melissa Ray at (305) 251-0001, ext. 222; Debbie Fife at (212) 245-6570, ext. 20; or send an e-mail to everglades@eventassociatesinc.com or visit www.evergladesbenefit.org.

About Florida's Relationship with the Everglades

More than seven million people live in the Everglades watershed and depend on its natural systems for their livelihood, food and drinking water. Florida's boating, tourism, real estate, recreational and commercial fishing industries all depend on a healthy Everglades ecosystem, supporting tens of thousands of jobs and contributing billions to our economy. Its waters flow through the Everglades National Park, Big Cypress National Preserve, Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge, Biscayne National Park and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. Together, these parks draw several million visitors each year contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to Florida's tourism economy.

About the Everglades Foundation Mission

The Everglades Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to protecting and restoring one of the world's unique natural ecosystems that provides economic, recreational and life-sustaining benefits to the millions of people who depend on its future health. Since 1993, the Everglades Foundation has played a leadership role in advancing Everglades restoration through the advancement of scientifically sound and achievable solutions. The Foundation seeks to reverse the damage inflicted on the ecosystem and provide policymakers and the public with an honest and credible resource to help guide decision-making on complex restoration issues. For more information, please visit www.evergladesfoundation.org.

"Having been able to attract Sting to the Movimentos Festwochen fills me with great anticipation", says Dr. Maria Schneider, Artistic Director of Movimentos Festwochen and Autostadt's Creative Director. "Not only is he one of the best musicians of our time, but a great supporter of human rights and environmental protection for which he both devotes a lot of time and energy. Nowadays, that kind of commitment is no longer a matter of course - there aren't many role models like him around. Our festival topic for next year is courage and humility and I cannot think of an artist, who embodies this attitude more authentically than him."

Composer, singer, actor, author, activist - Sting has won universal acclaim in all these roles, but he defies easy labeling. He's best described as an adventurer, a risk-taker. As he himself said, "I love to put myself in new situations. I'm not afraid to be a beginner." Husband and father of six, masterful guitarist and bassist, and also a devoted Yoga practitioner, he's made a career, in fact, of new beginnings.

A milkman's son from Newcastle, England, Sting was a teacher, soccer coach and ditchdigger before turning to music. Inspired equally by jazz and the Beatles (eclectic tastes that would prove prophetic), he met Stewart Copeland and they, along with guitarist Andy Summers, formed the Police in 1977. The band quickly became a success both in the UK and U.S. scoring several No. 1 hits including "Roxanne," "Every Breath You Take," "King of Pain," and "Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic." They earned five Grammy Awards and two Brits, and in 2003 the band was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The trio's live work forecast the astonishing inventiveness and range of influences that Sting would realize fully in his solo career.

With the release of Dream of the Blue Turtles in 1985, followed by Bring On The Night, Nothing Like The Sun, The Soul Cages, Ten Summoner's Tales, Mercury Falling, Brand New Day, All This Time and Sacred Love, Sting has evolved into one of the world's most distinctive and highly respected performers, collecting as a solo performer an additional 11 Grammys, two Brits, a Golden Globe, an Emmy, three Oscar nominations, Billboard Magazine's Century Award, and MusiCares 2004 Person of the Year. He has appeared in 15 films, Executive Produced the critically acclaimed, "A Guide To Recognizing Your Saints," and in 1989 starred in a Broadway play the "Threepenny Opera."

Also an accomplished author, Sting published a memoir entitled Broken Music in 2003, which spent 13 weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers list. Most recently, he released Lyrics - a comprehensive collection of lyrics and personal commentary, also featuring photographs from throughout his career.

Sting's support for human rights organizations such as Amnesty International and Live Aid mirrors his art in its universal outreach. Along with wife Trudie Styler, Sting co-founded the Rainforest Foundation in 1989 to protect both the world's rain forests and the indigenous peoples who live there. Together, they have raised more than million dollars with their 15 benefit concerts to raise funds and awareness of our planet's endangered resources. Since its inception, the Rainforest Foundation has expanded to a network of interconnected organizations working in 23 countries around the globe.

Sting has remained at the forefront of the public consciousness for four decades and has written some of the most enduring songs of our time, a talent perfectly showcased by his record Sacred Love, released to both critical and commercial success. Recently, Sting ventured into "new" musical territory with an album featuring the music of acclaimed Elizabethan songwriter, John Dowland (1563-1626) entitled Songs From the Labyrinth - which debuted at the top of the classical charts in the US, UK, France, Canada & Germany.

In 2007, The Police reformed and embarked on a world tour. This much heralded tour played to over 3.7 million people on five continents and ranked as the third highest grossing tour of all time. The Police world tour also garnered numerous accolades including 'Major Tour of the Year' (Pollstar), 'Top Selling' and 'Top Tour of the Year' (Billboard) as well as the People's Choice award for 'Favorite Reunion Tour of 2007.'

Sting's latest album, If On a Winter's Night... released on Deutsche Grammophon, debuted at No. 6 on Billboard's Top 200 and No. 1 on both the Classical and Seasonal charts. The album presents an arc of songs that conjure the season of spirits, featuring a collection of carols, lullabies and hymns spanning the centuries, resulting in a haunting, spiritual and reflective musical journey. Deutsche Grammophon also recently released a special, live concert performance on DVD entitled, "Sting: A Winter's Night...Live from Durham Cathedral." Filmed at the magnificent Durham Cathedral near Sting's hometown of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in Northern England, he was joined on stage by an ensemble of thirty-five musicians, including string and brass sections, conducted by producer Robert Sadin.

The ensemble performing with the National Youth Orchestra of Germany at the Autostadt in Wolfsburg will be a great opportunity for the young artists and Sting himself to showcase the inspirational effects when classical and contemporary works unite. For an average of two years, one hundred young artists aged 14 to 19 years get the chance to be a part of this extraordinary experience working with known conductors, instructors and playing live both at home and abroad. The joint performance with the Bundesjugendorchester (National Youth Orchestra of Germany) at the Movimentos Festwochen of Autostadt in Wolfsburg should be an outstanding evening for all fans.

Details in short:
Solo-artist: Sting
Accompanying Orchestra: National Youth Orchestra of Germany
Date: 26 & 27 May 2010
Location: KraftWerk
Occasion: Movimentos Festwochen of Autostadt in Wolfsburg 2010
Doors open: 7pm
Time: 8pm
Admission: 50 EUR (plus 5 Euro booking fee)

Personalized tickets are available only via www.tickets.de. Advance booking starts 22 December 2009.

Further information about the National Youth Orchestra of Germany at www.bundesjugendorchester.de (English version available).

Ticket Prices: $300, $150, $75

In celebration of his new, Deutsche Grammophon release, "If On a Winter's Night...," STING will be performing two exclusive concerts in New York City on December 8 and 9 at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine (1047 Amsterdam Avenue) at 8pm. Tickets will be available online at Ticketmaster beginning Monday, November 2 at 12PM/EST.

The concert, "A Winter's Night..." will feature Sting performing songs from his newest release, already being hailed as "one of the most magnificent and adventurous albums of the year." He will be joined on stage by an ensemble of thirty-five musicians, including string and brass sections, conducted by producer Robert Sadin. In addition, acclaimed trumpeter, Chris Botti will be making a guest appearance at both concerts, rounding out what is sure to be a very special evening.

"If On a Winter's Night..." conjures the mood and spirit of the season with a diverse collection of songs, carols and lullabies spanning the centuries. Featuring traditional music of the British Isles as its starting point, Sting and guest musicians interpret stirring, folk-based melodies including "The Snow it Melts the Soonest" (traditional Newcastle ballad), "Soul Cake" (traditional English "begging" song), "Christmas at Sea" (traditional Scottish song) "Gabriel's Message" (14th century carol), "Balulalow" (lullaby by Peter Warlock) and "Now Winter Comes Slowly" (Henry Purcell). Two of Sting's own compositions are also featured: "Lullaby for an Anxious Child" and "The Hounds of Winter," which originally appeared on his previous release Mercury Falling.

There will also be a Sting.com fan club exclusive ticket pre-sale for these concerts, beginning Friday, October 30 at 10am EST. The sale will be open to Legacy members for the first two hours and then opened up to all members (subject to ticket availability) at 12pm EST.

On the occasion of the release of his new album on Deutsche Grammophon, "If On A Winter's Night...", the songwriter and singer Sting will give an exceptional concert and perform on stage of Salle Pleyel (Paris), Wednesday December 15th. The program encompasses winter songs - Sting's favourite season - and will be arranged as a musical and enchanting "winter journey" with traditional music of the British Isles as a starting point.

For the purpose of this unique concert in France Sting returns to his roots and revisits his native region of Newcastle. He will be joined by his friend and long time colleague, guitarist Dominic Miller. Additional guests include an ensemble of remarkable musicians (strings, brass, percussion, Northumbrian pipes, melodeon, a metal string Scottish harp and of course vocals (soloist and ensemble).

In collaboration with esteemed producer and arranger, Robert Sadin, Sting and his guest musicians will perform a vibrant collection of songs, inspired by traditional themes of Scotland and the North of England: Christmas songs, lullabies, including "The Snow it Melts the Soonest" (traditional Newcastle ballad), "Soul Cake" (traditional English "begging"-song), "Gabriel's Message" (14th century carol), "Balulalow" (lullaby written by Peter Warlock) and "Now Winter Comes Slowly" (Henry Purcell). Several of STINGs own original compositions - two of which are featured on the album ("Lullaby for an Anxious Child" and "The Hounds of Winter") will be performed, as well as a musical reworking and English translation (by StingG ) of "Der Leiermann (Hurdy Gurdy Man)", part of Schubert's famous winter-song-cycle "Die Winterreise".

Inspired by the rich winter theme - a season which has enthused countless musicians over the centuries - Sting and his guest musicians will present an arc of new songs, conjuring the season of ghosts and spirits, and will drag the public into a reflective musical journey full of mystery, penetrating beauty and poignancy.

Bookings: 01 42 56 13 13
www.sallepleyel.fr
Booking begins on October 26th 2009
Prices: 25-55-75-95-120-145€

On December 17, Sting will perform an exclusive concert in Germany at the FSH Baden-Baden. The programme will feature songs from his new CD, "If on a Winter's Night...," released 23 October 2009 on Deutsche Grammophon. Worldwide, only four concerts, on behalf of the new album, are being planned.

Sting's new album conjures the mood and spirit of the season with a diverse collection of songs, carols and lullabies spanning the centuries. Featuring traditional music of the British Isles as its starting point, Sting and guest musicians interpret stirring, folk-based melodies including "The Snow it Melts the Soonest" (traditional Newcastle ballad), "Soul Cake" (traditional English "begging" song), "Christmas at Sea" (traditional Scottish song) "Gabriel's Message" (14th century carol), "Balulalow" (lullaby by Peter Warlock) and "Now Winter Comes Slowly" (Henry Purcell). Two of Sting's own compositions are also featured: "Lullaby for an Anxious Child" and "The Hounds of Winter," which originally appeared on his previous release Mercury Falling.

"A Winter's Night..." features an ensemble of 35 internationally esteemed musicians, including Sting's long-time guitarist, Dominic Miller.

For Tickets and information: www.festspielhaus.de/ Tel. 07221-3013-101