The former leader of The Police gave a 90-minute concert in Plaza de España, featuring classics like 'Every Breath You Take' and 'Roxanne', as the grand finale of the Icónica Sevilla Fest.
Plaza de España in Seville became the stage for a time-travel experience this Thursday. At 10:30 PM, with the precision of a British clock, Sting took to the stage to kick off his performance with 'Message in a Bottle', the iconic song by The Police. The audience, mostly nostalgic for the 80s, packed the venue to bid farewell to the last edition of the Icónica Sevilla Fest.
The singer, whose real name is Gordon Matthew Sumner, was accompanied by his regular guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas. The concert format, dubbed 'Sting 3.0 World Tour', was presented as more dynamic and energetic than his previous visits to the city, where he opted for a more intimate style.
A Repertoire Spanning Four Decades of Music
After the opening, Sting performed 'Wrote Your Name', followed by the great anthems of The Police. Songs like 'Englishman in New York', 'Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic' and 'Never Coming Home' had the audience singing along, as they knew every word. The artist thanked the crowd in perfect Spanish:
"Thank you very much, Seville. We are very happy to be here".
The concert alternated moments of calm, with dim lights bathing the square, with more upbeat songs that filled the audience with energy. Among the songs performed were 'Fields of Gold', 'Mad About You' (1991), 'Wrapped Around Your Finger' (1983), 'Driven to Tears' and '1000 Years'. Dominic Miller joked before one of them: "He doesn't know what we're going to play now".
The Anthems That No One Wanted to Miss
At the hour mark, Chris Mass took the spotlight with 'Shape of My Heart', followed by 'Brand New Day', and just after came another classic: 'So Lonely'. The excitement grew with songs like 'Every Breath You Take', one of the most popular, which unleashed enthusiasm among the fans. 'Roxanne' was also played, where no one remained without singing or recording on their mobile phones. As several commented, these songs
"are part of the soundtrack of our lives".
The grand finale came with the performance of the hit that turned The Police into international stars in 1977, inspired by prostitutes and a theatrical work, and there was still time for 'Fragile'. Sting took the opportunity to cheer from the stage after England's resounding victory over France (4-0) in the World Cup: "And tomorrow, Spain", referring to the final with Argentina.
The performance, which lasted an hour and a half, combined nostalgia and energy, recalling the legacy of one of the most iconic British bands and their influence on an entire generation. For the people of Seville, the event marked a high-profile farewell to the Icónica Sevilla Fest, which this year has brought together top-tier artists in an incomparable setting.
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