A forthcoming tribute show to Michael Jackson in Wembley stadium has been cancelled.
The death of Michael Jackson was one of 2009’s most iconic events. With news breaking across the internet fans went into shock as one of pop’s greatest performers passed away on the brink of a comeback.
Since then fans have mourned the passing of the one time King Of Pop with a series of impromptu events. In Mexico city fans danced and sing his greatest hits while a flash mob event in New York saw hundreds dance the ‘Thriller’ routine.
Michael Jackson’s family held their own tributes. The singer’s funeral was a lavish event, with many star guests and performers. Motown greats mourned the one time child prodigy, amid emotional scenes outside the ceremony.
Broadcast to millions around the world the Los Angeles ceremony is already part of pop folklore. Since then the singer’s brother Jermaine Jackson has made repeated attempts to organise a European tribute concert.
Due to take place in September a proposed concert in Austria was cancelled after a number of high profile acts pulled out.
Citing lack of time as a factor, Jermaine Jackson then attempted to organise a concert for Wembley Stadium next summer. Working with promoters World Awards Media the show has now been shelved after the company was put into liquidation.
It is not yet known if the Jackson family will seek to re-schedule the show with a different promoter.
