Michael Jackson: Brother announces tribute concert acts

Michael Jackson: Brother announces tribute concert acts

Michael Jackson's brother has spoken in a press conference regarding the late singer's tribute concert to be held in Vienna.

Jeramine Jackson has mentioned that about twenty five artists had been lined up to perform at the concert on September 26. He  has also confirmed that Mary J Blige , Chris Brown , Sister Sledge and Natalie Cole are among the artists performing that day.
 
The artists will play some of Jackson's greatest hits at the concert, including Thriller and Billie Jean.

Jackson said that more acts will be revealed later this week.

Akon, Angela Bassett, and the Germany-based boy band US5 will also perform at the gig.

Jermaine said that the  concert will take place in front of Vienna's former imperial Schoenbrunn Palace as his brother was fond of "castles."

He also revealed that he planned to sing a virtual duet with his late brother.

Accrding to the Organisers of the event, 65,000 fans are expected to attend the gig. Tickets went on sale last month for the same.

Chris Brown, who was recently sentenced to 80 days' community labour and five years' probation for assaulting his pop star ex-girlfriend Rihanna, previously stood in Jackson's shoes to perform a tribute to Thriller at the 2006 World Music Awards in London.

Jackson was expected to perform at the ceremony, but disappointed fans by only singing a few lines of We Are The World.