Cardiff to host Jackson tribute gig
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Michael Jackson's mother has announced that a tribute concert will take place in Britain for the star who died two years ago.<br /><br />Katherine Jackson revealed details of the show, which will take place at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, during a press conference.<br /><br />She said: "Michael gave his entire life to the world through his love, his music and his devotion to healing the planet."<br /><br />The singer's mother added that "as many members of my family that are available" will be at the concert in Wales on October 8.<br /><br />However, in a statement, Michael's brothers Jermaine and Randy Jackson said they felt the timing of the concert was "inappropriate" and "ill-timed" as it falls two weeks into the criminal trial of Conrad Murray, the doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter in relation to the star's death.<br /><br />The brothers said: "Today's press conference in Los Angeles announced a tribute concert to Michael to be attended and supported by the Jackson family. However, we want to make clear that this does not reflect the position of the entire family.<br /><br />"While we wholeheartedly support the spirit of a tribute that honours our brother, we find it impossible to support an event that is due to take place during the criminal trial surrounding Michael's death.<br /><br />"As everyone knows, those proceedings commence September 20th, and this Michael Forever concert takes place in Cardiff, Wales, on October 8th.<br /><br />"In light of this, we feel it is inappropriate to be involved with such an ill-timed event and its promoter, Global Live.<br /><br />"Furthermore, the decision to proceed with this concert disrespects opinions and wishes expressed in the strongest terms to Global Live during conversations in April when this event was presented to the majority of the family as an idea already in its advanced stages<br />http://celebrity.uk.msn.com/news/cardiff-to-host-jackson-tribute-gig-1
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