Sting shares 'regret' as he postpones gigs and appearances on 'doctor's advice'

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The former Police frontman Sting has had to postpone two of his concerts and cancel an upcoming awards ceremony after a doctor advised him due to ill health.

At 73 years old he was scheduled to perform at the Bass Magazine Awards in California this Thursday (23rd January) and collect his lifetime achievement award, however, he has now announced he won't be attending just 24 hours before the event is due to take place.

Other concerts this month have also been postponed, meaning shows in Phoenix, Arizona, and Wheatland, California will no longer be happening on the original dates promised.

A statement posted on the musician's Instagram page reads: "On advisement from his doctor, due to illness, it is with sincere regret that Sting must cancel his appearance at the Bass Magazine Awards this Thursday and postpone his STING 3.0 concerts in Phoenix, AZ (originally scheduled for January 24) to June 1 and Wheatland, CA (originally scheduled for January 26) to May 28 as well as his performance at the Cherrytree Music Company's 20th anniversary, now taking place May 29." "Fans should retain their tickets for the postponed shows, as they will be honoured on the new dates.