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Jun 9, 2010 Updated Jun 10, 2010

A concert to be headlined by Sting on New Year's Eve in Sydney has been cancelled by NSW's new Minister for Major Events.

The gig, which was to be held at White Bay, was being opposed by residents, local member Verity Firth and Sydney Council.

New minister Kevin Greene has reversed the decision by former minister Ian Macdonald, who has resigned from parliament.

It is believed the Sting concert may be relocated to Victoria.

"There's enough going on in Sydney on New Year's Eve for everyone. So if Melbourne wants some reflected glory on New Year's Eve by holding a Sting concert, then they can have it," Mr Greene said.

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Sting (born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner on 2 October 1951), CBE, is an English musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, activist, actor and philanthropist. Prior to starting his solo career, he was the principal songwriter, lead singer and bassist of the rock band The Police. Sting has varied his musical style throughout his career, incorporating distinct elements of jazz, reggae,...

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