As he glides gracefully into his seventh decade, the Geordie says he has struggled with writer's block for much of the past ten years. Perhaps that's why the ex school teacher, born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, has rarely been off the road recently. Throughout 2007-2008 he reunited The Police, a band he walked out on at the height of their powers in 1984. The 14-month trek visited five continents and was seen by over 3.7million people. Last June he hit the road again - with an orchestra in tow - for his Symphonicity tour. Winding that up at the end of July this year, three months later he was back in front of a live audience. His Back To Bass Tour began in Boston a week ago. It sees the rocker playing uncharacteristically tiny venues in North America - focusing on songs from his solo career...

We are pleased to announce the winners of the Sting.com 25 Days Countdown! The grand prize winner, George Rapitis, will receive a unique, one of a kind Sting Signature Series Precision Fender Bass customized with artwork inspired by the Sting: 25 Years box set, plus an autographed copy of the box set, a Sting.com fan club one-year membership and a Back to Bass tour merchandise pack. The three runners up, Jen Ashlin, Sheila Barnes and Denise Holder will each receive a signed copy of the Sting: 25 Years box set, a Sting.com fan club one-year membership and a Back to Bass tour merchandise pack. Congratulations to all of our winners and thank you again to everyone who participated in the 25 Days Countdown!