Jackson Tribute company folds

The company behind the Michael Jackson Tribute concert at Cardiff's Millenniun Stadium, Michael Forever, has gone into administration. Not much of a result for what was meant to be a charity event, and even worse for those owed money. Global Events LLP, founded by Michael Henry and Chris Hunt, has now gone into administration. A spokesman for London-based insolvency practitioners RSM Tenon confirmed it was handling the administration, told reporters: "We are currently conducting our initial review of the business".

Jackson tribute concert hits new problems with fans

Michael Jackson fans are lambasting the organisers of the October 8th Michael Forever tribute concert in Cardiff, Wales, after organisers Global Live Events heavily discounted tickets after struggling to sell out. Many early bird purchasers had pledged substantial amounts for charity in order to secure what they thought would be a hot ticket, only to now see Global offering ‘two for the price of one’ packages. Concert organisers had stated on the application that the higher the donation pledge, the greater likelihood that application would be selected to purchase tickets when they eventually went on sale. A refund in the difference paid has now been promised but fans are sceptical Confirmed talent includes Leona Lewis, Cee-Lo Green, Christina Aguilera and Smokey Robinson with video contribution from Beyonce. Jamie Foxx hosts.

Now Michael Forever ticketing plan hits the news

Hot on the feels of the Jackson family spat over the planned Michael Jackson tribute concert in Cardiff, comes news of a new row over ticketing. Fans will be asked to not only to register to buy tickets between £55 ($90) and £289 ($475) but must also agree to pledge money to charity - and it seems the more you pledge the more the chance you have of getting a ticket with the event's website saying "Remember, the more you pledge to charity, the more chance you have of getting a ticket. Tickets will range from £55 to £289 plus shipping. The amount of your pledge is up to you. Fans have complained on two fronts - firstly that it seems none of the ticket face value is going to go to charity, and secondly that the system will favour the wealthy, not the fan The Registration period for Michael Forever will last 76 hours from 8pm British Summer Time on Thursday 4 August 2011 until midnight British Summer Time on Sunday 7 August 2011.

Jackson Tribute splits family

The proposed tribute to Michael Jackson, 'Michael Forever: The Tribute Concert' which seems to have the support of some but not all of the Jackson clan, including Michael's mum, Katharine, sister LaToya, and brothers Tito, Jackie and Marlon, now seems to have fallen foul of the late King of Pop's estate. The co-executors of the Michael Jackson estate, John Branca and John McClain, have released a statement confirming that they have no involvement in the Michael Jackson tribute event and nor did they authorise the use of Michael's name for it. Two of Michael's brothers, Jermaine and Randy, had already issued a statement saying they felt it was inappropriate to stage a big charity tribute show when Conrad Murray's manslaughter trial in relation to their brother's death was likely to still be going through the motions in court. The proposed October 8th event in Cardiff, announced at a press conference by Chris Hunt of Global Live Events, has no confirmed performers as yet. A previous tribute concert in Europe planned by Jermaine Jackson in the months after his brother's death was scuttled after promoters ran into problems and some of the singers listed as performers said they had scheduling conflicts.