Michael Jackson’s brother Jermaine claimed that, due to scheduling problems, too many top acts had been unable to take part in the event.

Jermaine Jackson said that numerous stars were unable to modify their schedules to make a live performance at the Vienna tribute show possible.

The Jackson tribute concert was scheduled to take place in Vienna on 26 September at the Schoenbrunn castle.

Earlier last week, Mary J Blige, Chris Brown and Natalie Cole all previously confirmed for the event, claimed scheduling problems and pulled out of the Austrian event.

Jermaine added that many performers who he had spoken to told him that to be part of this memorial concert would be a great honour for them. But due to the small time-frame, scheduling changes had proven impossible for them.

After careful consideration, the group behind the tribute show has therefore decided to change the date of the concert to June 2010.

Now the group has eight months to get this monumental event ready and not just eight weeks.

World Tribute Productions, the promoters for the event, said all ticket holders for the Vienna concert would get a full refund.

As previously announced, the event scheduled to take place on September 26, is organised to showcase a duet of sorts with Michael Jackson appearing on a gigantic screen to sing with his brother Jermaine.

Planned for Vienna’s Schönbrunn castle and with an predicted audience of 65,000 fans on site plus a TV agreement being worked on which would attract 1 billion spectators worldwide. The organisers now have the responsibility to replace the performers who have pulled out of the event.

Talking about the line up, Georg Kindel, the show’s producer, recently told a press conference that the of the star of the event is Michael Jackson and that other participant play a secondary role.

With ‘The Tribute’ tickets prices ranging from £55 to £453 ($92 to $755), fans will surely be expecting a few more high profile acts to bolster the line-up which presently boasts the likes of Sister Sledge and Akon.

The concert is being organised by producer Gest – who maintained a close friendship with Jackson – and has dubbed Doherty’s participation as “the icing on the cake”.

While the ‘David Gest… My Life’ musical act is set to tour the UK throughout the month of October, it is rumoured Pete will only play at the London date.

Other acts taking part include Little People of Davidland, Tess Tickle Dancers and Chinese Girls With Herpes, alongside renown musicians such as The Stylistics.

As well as being close to Michael Jackson, Gest has also developed a good friendship with the troubled Amy Winehouse since her UK return earlier this year. As of now, it is not believed she will be part of the show.

Meanwhile, father of Michael Joe Jackson has demanded “justice” for his son, after LA police authorities have ruled his death a homicide.

The pop icon’s demise has recently been ruled a homicide caused by acute Propofol intoxication – increasing the chances of arrests made in regards to his death.

Joe said: “I’m not angry. I’m mad, because I didn’t know all this was going on. Someone should pay. Not just someone but all of them should pay that’s involved.”

The Australian born singer is set to participate at the ‘Thank You For The Music: A Celebration of the Music of ABBA’ gig on September 13.

Minogue will be accompanied by ABBA’s Benny Andersson to sing a version of ‘When All Is Said And Done’. She dubbed the opportunity to perform with a member from ABBA as a “dream come true”.

“Their music has played such a great part in my life from a very early age and I’m thrilled I’ll be able to share that with them personally,” she said.

Other acts confirmed for one-off performance include Chaka Khan, Jamie Cullum, Lulu, The Feeling, and Elaine Paige.

ABBA’s Bjorn Ulvaeus is also set to perform, as well as the now well known cast of the West End, from the ABBA musical ‘Mamma Mia!’.

The event is scheduled for a live broadcast on BBC Radio 2.

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Tito, formerly of The Jackson 5 with Michael and their brothers Jackie, Jermaine, and Marlon, will team up with Gladys Knight on a farewell British tour dubbed “Midnight Train to Love.”

According to organisers, Tito will perform with his 14-piece band The Funk Brothers, playing hits written by his brother Michael and The Jackson 5 as well as material from his forthcoming album due later in the year.

“The UK was a very special place to my brother Michael and I’m so excited to be able to pay my respects to his fans there,” Tito said. “To be able to do this whilst supporting our dear friend Gladys is a complete blessing.”

He also said that Knight, set to tour the UK with her Las Vegas act, introduced the famous brothers to Berry Gordy, Motown founder, a match which helped the group achieve pop stardom in the 1970s.

Knight’s tour debuts in Manchester on October 6 and is set to visit seven cities including Liverpool, London and Cardiff.

Tito’s tribute concerts will help compensate British fans who were expecting at least a O2 tribute gig.

A major Jackson tribute is instead being scheduled for Vienna’s Schoenbrunn Palace on September 26 with brother Jermaine at the commands.

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‘Thank You For The Music: A Celebration Of The Music of ABBA’ is set to be presented by Chris Evans and broadcast live on Radio 2.

The first of glittering artists to be performing at the event have now been revealed.

‘Thank You For The Music: A Celebration Of The Music of ABBA’ will see participation from two former members of ABBA, Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson as well as a performance by the entire West End gang of the musical Mamma Mia.

Several other well-known artists have been invited to contribute for one of the numerous hit songs of the 80s Swedish pop band.

The show is schedule for a live broadcast on BBC Radio 2 starting at 18:30 until 21:30 British time on September 13.

This is the line-up the tribute concert:

Lulu with Gimme Gimme Gimme, The Feeling with Knowing Me, Chaka Khan with The Winner Takes It All, Knowing You, Texas front-woman Sharleen Spiteri with SOS, Beth Nielsen Chapman with Fernando, VV Brown with Ring Ring, The Benny Andersson Band & Kerry Ellis with You Have To Be There, Elaine Paige & Siobhan McCarthy with I Know Him So Well, Jodie Prenger with One Of Us, Nerina Pallot with The Name Of The Game, Christian Jon Billet with Anthem, Marti Pellow with One Night In Bangkok and Jason Donovan with I Have A Dream.

More artists and line-up information will be announced later.

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The 54-year-old singer has joined company with US Larry King’s wife Shawn to organise the concert, according to the New York Post.

The team initially had intended to have the memorial televised in Vienna on August 25 for a crowd of 250,000, but the pair apparently had insufficient time to organise the celebration.

“We wanted to make sure that everyone [who] wanted to be there could be there,” Shawn explained her husband’s CNN show.

Promoters have now officially confirmed that the event will take place on September 26 at Vienna’s Schoenbrunn Palace. According to Shawn’s publicist, Usher, Whitney Houston and Lionel Richie have all confirmed there presence at the tribute bash.

However, a Houston spokesperson has denied that the singer has committed to appear, while a source at the White House has refuted comments on the tribute’s promotional material qualifying President Barack Obama as ‘a confirmed talent’.

Other project participant, World Awards producer Georg Kindel, has hinted that Madonna will perform at the proceedings, but rep Liz Rosenberg said: “It’s not true. She’s still on tour.”

Jermaine has recently vowed to follow in his brother’s footsteps concerning his humanitarian efforts.

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A one-time musical event, celebrating the singer’s career in light of his recent demise, is set for Vienna, it’s been announced.

World Awards Media GmbH promoters have announced the news and confirmed that a “high-profile lineup of international stars”, in the company of Jackson’s family, are getting ready for the musical tribute.

According to reports, the show is set to happen on a stage shaped like a crown in front of Vienna’s Schoenbrunn Palace. 85,000 fans will be able to attend the concert.

Although there is still no final date, the concert is definitively scheduled for the month of September.

“For one incredible night Michael Jackson’s unforgettable music will be brought to life again,” said the promoter via its website.

“Some of the world’s leading artists will perform Michael’s greatest hits live in Vienna in front of one of the most fascinating historical sites in Europe and celebrate the life of the ‘King of Pop’.”

Jermaine Jackson recently said that Vienna was “a very dear place for Michael” and that “he loved castles”. Jackson visited the Austrian capital on numerous occasions.

August 20th is the set release date for tickets.

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The promoters World Awards Media GmbH have confirmed the news and have said that a “high-profile lineup of international stars”, along with members of the Jackson family, are set for a musical tribute in the Austrian capital.

According to reports, the concert is set to be presented on a crown shaped stage next to the Austrian capital’s Schoenbrunn Palace. The venue will be able to accommodate up to 85,000 fans.

The date is yet to be finalised, according to the Press Association, but the concert is definitively planned for the month of September.

“For one incredible night Michael Jackson’s unforgettable music will be brought to life again,” said a statement on the website of the promoter.

“Some of the world’s leading artists will perform Michael’s greatest hits live in Vienna in front of one of the most fascinating historical sites in Europe and celebrate the life of the ‘King of Pop’.”

Jermaine Jackson recently claimed that the Austrian capital was “a very dear place for Michael” and that “he loved castles”. Jackson apparently visited the city on numerous occasions.

Tickets will be available on August 20th.

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