Sting and Paul Simon Announce Co-Headline Show

The classic rock superduo of Sting and Paul Simon are bringing their co-headline show to the Antipodes for a seven-date jaunt next year. The two monumental musicians have been touring together off-and-on for the last few months in a venture they call their "little experiment". The shows so far have seen the veterans (with the support of an enormous backing band) weave their catalogues together to play a series of duets and solo songs including '50 Ways To Leave Your Lover' and 'Every Breathe You Take'. The pair will be gracing New Zealand with one show in Auckland, before heading to Australia for the rest of the tour. Here's the show details...

Paul Simon and Sting - On Stage Together Tour
Friday 30th January, Vector Arena, Auckland

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PRESS RELEASE:

PAUL SIMON & STING ON STAGE TOGETHER
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND 2015

June 30, 2014 - Live Nation Global Touring announced today that Sting & Paul Simon, two of music’s most renowned and enduring artists, will bring their critically-acclaimed On Stage Together tour to Australia and New Zealand in January and February 2015.

The tour kicks off Friday, January 30th at Vector Arena in Auckland and will continue on for a seven-date Australian tour.

Tickets go on sale 10am on Monday, July 7th

As long-time friends, the concept for the “On Stage Together” tour originated at the Robin Hood Foundation benefit in 2013 where they performed together for the first time. Both artists, who are known for exploring world rhythms, have pushed the boundaries of popular music and continue to speak to generations of fans.

As exemplified on their North American tour earlier this year, the concerts in Australia and New Zealand will feature two of music’s most iconic singer/songwriters blending their voices and their bands while performing their best-known songs both together and apart.

In what was one of the most highly-praised North American concert tours of 2014, media and fans alike were unanimous in their reviews.

“One of the most surprising, daring, and rewarding double bills...” - Hollywood Reporter

“A marvelous meeting of musical minds, the stuff of future legend.” - Orange County Register

“...great melding of music by two of the world’s finest songwriters and singers.” - American

“We are thrilled to be bringing the tour to Australia and New Zealand,” said Arthur Fogel, President - Global Touring and Chairman - Global Music, Live Nation. “The run in North America this year was an incredible success on all levels. These two legendary talents delivered an unforgettable night of music.”

Tickets for Paul Simon & Sting: On Stage Together will go on sale to the general public beginning Monday, July 7th at 10am. The artists’ fans will have access to a pre-sale through each artist’s official website starting Tuesday, July 1st at 10 am through Thursday, July 3rd at 3pm (all times American Express Card Members will have an opportunity to purchase tickets before the general public from Wednesday, July 2nd at 10am to Friday, July 4th at 5pm. Visit facebook.com/AmericanExpress for complete Card Member information.

My Live Nation members can also be amongst the first to secure tickets during the members’ pre-sale beginning Saturday, July 5th at 10am through Sunday, July 6th at 10am.

STING & PAUL SIMON: ON STAGE TOGETHER

New Zealand Tour Itinerary 2015

January 30 Auckland, NZ Vector Arena On Sale July 7