Sting is set to headline the first concert at the Bataclan theater in Paris since it was targeted in Islamic State attacks a year ago that killed 130 people. The British singer will perform Nov. 12, the night before the first anniversary of the attacks on the Bataclan, Paris cafes and the national stadium. In an emotional announcement Friday in Paris, Bataclan director Jerome Langlet said he hopes the theater can regain its role as one of Paris' leading music venues — and not remain forever a reminder of tragedy. Earlier the Bataclan had said the first concert would be by Pete Doherty on Nov. 16, but it decided to open before the attacks anniversary instead, with Sting as the headliner. The Bataclan, with a capacity of 1,400, has 24 concerts scheduled in the coming months.

Source: Fox News November 04, 2016 14:18 UTC