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Sting first act to perform at Bataclan since Paris attacks

The singer reopens the venue that was attacked last year

Sting is the first act to perform at the Bataclan since the Paris attacks.

On November 13th 2015, 89 people were killed at the venue when Eagles Of Death Metal performed.

The musician reopened the venue for survivors of the attacks and their families along with about a thousand other guests.

Sting leaving The Merrion on his 2nd day

Reopened: Sting performed an emotional concert at the Bataclan on the anniversary of Paris attacks | VIPIRELAND.COM

Sting played songs from his latest album, 57th & 9th, for an emotional and meaningful concert.

Proceeds from the event are expected to go to two charities, Life For Paris and the 13 Novembre Fraternité Verité.

According to RTE Entertainment, the 65-year-old paused during his set to remind the crowd that, “We will not forget them.”

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