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Sting concert to reopen Bataclan on eve of Paris attacks anniversary Sting concert to reopen Bataclan on eve of Paris attacks anniversary
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Sting has announced he will reopen Paris’ Bataclan concert hall on 12 November, the day before the first anniversary of the jihadi attack there that killed 90 people. Sting has announced he will reopen Paris’s Bataclan concert hall on 12 November, the day before the first anniversary of the jihadi attack there that killed 90 people.
The former frontman of the Police said he had agreed to the highly charged gig “first, to remember and honour those who lost their lives in the attack a year ago, and second to celebrate the life and the music that this historic theatre represents. In doing so we hope to respect the memory as well as the life-affirming spirit of those who fell. We shall not forget them.” The former frontman of the Police said he had agreed to appear “first, to remember and honour those who lost their lives in the attack a year ago, and second to celebrate the life and the music that this historic theatre represents. In doing so we hope to respect the memory as well as the life-affirming spirit of those who fell. We shall not forget them.”
The announcement on his website was a major boost for the venue, which had reportedly been struggling to attract big names back to perform there. All revenues from the show would be donated to two charities working with victims of the Paris attacks. The announcement on his website was a major boost for the venue, which had reportedly been struggling to attract big names back to perform there. All revenues from the show will be donated to two charities working with victims of the Paris attacks.
On the day of the anniversary itself, survivors of the attack and the US rock group Eagles of Death Metal – who were on stage when the massacre began – will attend the unveiling of a plaque in front of the concert hall, according to the French news channel BFMTV. The owners of the Bataclan have yet to confirm that the ceremony will take place.On the day of the anniversary itself, survivors of the attack and the US rock group Eagles of Death Metal – who were on stage when the massacre began – will attend the unveiling of a plaque in front of the concert hall, according to the French news channel BFMTV. The owners of the Bataclan have yet to confirm that the ceremony will take place.
The Libertines frontman Peter Doherty will play the refurbished venue for two nights starting on 16 November, followed by the Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour and the singer Marianne Faithfull.The Libertines frontman Peter Doherty will play the refurbished venue for two nights starting on 16 November, followed by the Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour and the singer Marianne Faithfull.
The British-born 60s legend, who lives in the French capital, said she had written a song inspired by the attacks which she would perform for the first time there. The British-born 60s legend, who lives in the French capital, said she had written a song inspired by the attacks that she would perform for the first time there.
“I understand that it’s frightening,” Faithfull said of bands who were reluctant to play the venue in eastern Paris. “I don’t blame them. But there is no point in being afraid. I don’t think it will happen again.”“I understand that it’s frightening,” Faithfull said of bands who were reluctant to play the venue in eastern Paris. “I don’t blame them. But there is no point in being afraid. I don’t think it will happen again.”
The Bataclan was one of several targets in a wave of attacks across the French capital by Islamic State gunmen and suicide bombers. Bars, restaurants and the national stadium were also hit, leaving a total of 130 people dead. The Bataclan was one of several targets in a wave of attacks across the French capital by Islamic State gunmen and suicide bombers. Bars, restaurants and the national stadium were also hit, leaving 130 people dead.
Eagles of Death Metal made an emotional return to the city in February, playing in front of hundreds of survivors of the attacks. One of the band’s crew was among those killed.Eagles of Death Metal made an emotional return to the city in February, playing in front of hundreds of survivors of the attacks. One of the band’s crew was among those killed.
However, allegations by the band’s frontman, Jesse Hughes, that the venue’s Arab-origin employees were complicit in the attack have tarnished its image in France.However, allegations by the band’s frontman, Jesse Hughes, that the venue’s Arab-origin employees were complicit in the attack have tarnished its image in France.
The venue strongly rejected the claims and invitations for the band to play at French summer music festivals were cancelled.The venue strongly rejected the claims and invitations for the band to play at French summer music festivals were cancelled.