The Police announce final concert

The Police will play their last show ever this summer in New York. Details about the fundraising event will be announced soon, but according to Billboard, the show will likely be held at an indoor venue with proceeds going to production of arts programming for public television stations Thirteen/WNET and WLIW New York. Tickets will be available online via the Thirteen/WNET and WLIW Web sites.

The Police will also donate $1 million to New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's MillionTreesNYC initiative, which plants trees all over New York City. Sting said, "Some people may be surprised to know that the greatest single contribution to greenhouse gases is deforestation. We all want cleaner and cooler air, and planting trees is the best way to achieve that." He added, "We have a long history in New York. We came here first in 1978. We want to leave a gift that will last for decades."

During a press conference on Tuesday (May 6th), Mayor Bloomberg gave each member of the Police a key to New York City, while Sting gave the mayor an all-access backstage pass that he said could be used at "any Police concert."

The Police are on tour this summer, playing amphitheaters, arenas and stadiums located mainly in North America and Europe.

Elvis Costello & the Imposters will open for the shows.
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