Will They Play Together? Sting and Shaggy Arrive at Colours of Ostrava

The Colours of Ostrava festival has announced more exciting names for next year’s edition.

Sting will be performing at the festival, and he will be joined by his long-time collaborator Shaggy, who will also make his Czech solo debut. The festival will also welcome Snow Patrol to the Czech Republic for the first time.

The diverse lineup for the 22nd edition of the festival will feature a range of genres, from reggae to indie rock and electro-pop. Sting is no stranger to Czech fans, having performed here many times before.

However, what makes his upcoming performance truly special is the opportunity to see him share the stage with Shaggy, his close friend and musical partner.

The two musicians have a rich history together. In 2018, they released the joint album 44/876, which brought Sting back to his reggae roots. In 2024, Shaggy will also celebrate the 30th anniversary of his breakthrough album Boombastic, and the 15th anniversary of his hugely successful Hot Shot, featuring hits like “Angel” and “It Wasn’t Me”.

Given that Shaggy will be performing on the same day as Sting, there is a possibility of a surprise guest appearance during Sting’s set.

“We’re thrilled to finally welcome Sting to Colours of Ostrava. Personally, he’s a fascinating figure in modern music, constantly experimenting with new genres. I’m even more excited that we’ve been able to arrange for Shaggy to perform on the same day as part of the program. He’ll perform his greatest hits, accompanied by a powerful band, adding a unique rhythm to the festival,” says Zlata Holušová, artistic director of Colours of Ostrava.

There’s also a special connection to the Czech scene. J.A.R., a popular Czech band, is also part of the lineup. J.A.R.’s frontman, Dan Bárta, previously performed with Sting’s guitarist, Dominic Miller.

Another highly anticipated act is Snow Patrol, the British band known for their iconic hits such as “Run”, “Chocolate”, and “Chasing Cars”—the latter still holds the title as the most-played song of the 21st century on British radio. The band will be making their first appearance in the Czech Republic at the festival.

Noga Erez, an artist celebrated for blending African and Latin American influences with Middle Eastern sounds, will also perform at the festival. Her latest album, The Vandalist, showcases her most original work yet.

Colours of Ostrava will take place from July 16 to 19, 2025. In addition to the traditional and VIP four-day tickets, the festival now offers new VIP+ and Fresh categories.

One-day tickets will also be available at a discounted price starting Thursday, December 5.

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