UNTOLD, a festival ranked 3rd globally in the Top 100 Festivals ranking, announces one of the most important names confirmed for the 2026 edition: Sting. The British artist is one of the most influential and respected figures in the history of modern music.
With a career spanning more than four decades, Sting has constantly redefined the boundaries between genres, building a repertoire that crosses rock, pop, jazz, and symphonic music. He gained international recognition as the leader of The Police, one of the most iconic bands of the 1980s. Following the band’s global success, the artist built a strong and consistent solo career, consolidating his status as a reference point in the music industry. Throughout his career, Sting has sold over 100 million albums worldwide and has won 17 Grammy Awards, one of the highest forms of recognition in the music industry.
His repertoire includes some of the most well-known and frequently broadcast songs in music history, such as Every Breath You Take, Englishman in New York, Fields of Gold, and Shape of My Heart. Every Breath You Take holds a distinct place in international music history, being the most-played song in the BMI catalog, with over 15 million radio plays globally, and one of the most listened-to compositions of all time. The success of this song played a decisive role in strengthening Sting’s position as a songwriter and composer with global impact.
His solo career includes albums appreciated by both audiences and critics, such as The Dream of the Blue Turtles, Ten Summoner’s Tales, and Brand New Day, releases that demonstrated the artist’s ability to constantly evolve and remain relevant in an ever-changing industry.
Beyond commercial success, Sting has received recognition at the highest cultural level. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame alongside The Police and received the Kennedy Center Honors, one of the most prestigious distinctions awarded for contributions to contemporary culture. He has also been awarded the Polar Music Prize, considered one of the most important international recognitions in the field of music.
Throughout his career, Sting has won three Brit Awards, including Best British Male Artist, and a Golden Globe for the song Until…, composed for the film Kate & Leopold. The artist has also received four Academy Award nominations in the Best Original Song category.
In 2026, Sting continues the global “STING 3.0 World Tour”, an international project in which he reinterprets some of the most well-known songs from his repertoire, as well as compositions less frequently performed live, in a stripped-down musical format based on the energy of a trio. Alongside guitarist Dominic Miller and drummer Chris Maas, Sting presents a unique show that brings back to the forefront songs such as Roxanne, Fields of Gold, and Englishman in New York, as well as new material, including his latest single, I Wrote Your Name (Upon My Heart).
In parallel with his artistic activity, Sting is actively involved in supporting international organizations dedicated to human rights and environmental protection, such as the Rainforest Fund, Amnesty International, and Live Aid. His artistic activity and cultural contribution have shaped a career that goes beyond commercial success and confirm his long-term influence on contemporary music.
The British artist continues to perform sold-out tours worldwide and appears live on the stages of the most important arenas and international festivals, in front of a multi-generational audience, confirming his continued relevance in the music industry.
The first wave of artists confirmed for UNTOLD ONE 2026 is completed by names that have defined pop and electronic culture over the past decade: Lewis Capaldi, one of the strongest pop phenomena of the last decade, comes to Romania for the first time, alongside Flo Rida, Swae Lee, Martin Garrix, Kygo, The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Lost Frequencies, Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Aoki, Mestiza, Tash Sultana, Afrojack, and R3hab.
