Michael Jackson Tribute Concert: Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and JLS Confirmed Line-up

Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green and Motown veteran Smokey Robinson are set to perform at a tribute concert in honour of Michael Jackson, reports BBC News

British acts Leona Lewis, Craig David and JLS have also been lined up to perform at the October 8 Millennium Stadium gig.

More acts will be added to the bill nearer the time, organisers of the Michael Forever concert said.

The concert will raise awareness and funds for Aids Project Los Angeles and two other charities, which have yet to be announced.

Despite its positive nature, the concert has raised the doubts of Randy and Jermaine Jackson, Jackson's brothers have protested to the timing of the event which coincides with the trial of the Dr Conrad Murray, charged over the singer's death.

Nevertheless it has the full support of the star's mother and other siblings Several of Jackson's brothers will also perform, along with 3T, which consists of Tito Jackson's three sons.

Rock band Alien Ant Farm, who had a hit with a cover version of Jackson's Smooth Criminal, will also appear at the concert.

"We're delighted that such exciting and globally recognised acts have joined the line-up to pay tribute to a music legend," said Chris Hunt, president of concert promoter Global Live Events, reports Wales Online.

Jackson died in June 2009 at the age of 50 while rehearsing for his This Is It tour.

Although tickets are not yet on sale, prices according to Wales Online are:

Standard middle and upper-tier tickets are £175 and £137 respectively and the more restricted standing tickets are £97. Standard seats are £87 - and even seats with a restricted view are £55. Purchase tickets Here:Tickets

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