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Returning to the shores of Lake Geneva this July, the Swiss festival marks its 60th edition.
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READ MORE ABOUT STINGREAD MORE ABOUT STINGREAD MORE ABOUT STINGREAD MORE ABOUT STINGREAD MORE ABOUT STINGREAD MORE ABOUT STINGReturning to the shores of Lake Geneva this July, the Swiss festival marks its 60th edition.
The three acts will perform at Henham Park in Suffolk from 24th-27th July next year.
The performances are part of his 'STING 3.0' World Tour.