Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour By Cirque Du Soleil A Star Attraction Of Dubai Shopping Festival 2014

Recently named the ninth top-grossing tour of all time and the Number 2 tour on international music publication, Billboard’s s Top 25 World Tours of 2013, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour by Cirque du Soleil is one of the star attractions of Dubai Shopping Festival 2014.

Brought to Dubai by Duvent, a subsidiary of Meraas Leisure and Entertainment, the spectacle is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre with the shows running from 1 – 14 January 2014. One of the biggest live shows to be staged in Dubai, Duvent has maximised the scope of the venue to accommodate 6,000 people at a single show as part of its priority to offer visitors and residents an unforgettable experience of fantasy, music and fanfare that brings to life the best of the one of the world’s most adored pop music icons.

A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in Michael’s creative world, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations. The underpinnings of the show are Michael Jackson’s powerful, inspirational music and lyrics, brought to life with extraordinary power and intensity. Written and directed by Jamie King, the number one writer and director of live events globally, Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour underscores Michael’s global messages of love, peace and unity.

The show has earned a worldwide following since its premiere in Montreal on October 2, 2011, earning USD325.1 million from 406 shows in 117 cities in 26 countries that have drawn over 3 million concert-goers till date. The international cast features 49 world-class acrobats, musicians, singers and dancers (nine musicians, two singers, 18 acrobats, 20 dancers). Four of the eleven band members previously worked with the King of Pop himself, including Drummer Jonathan ‘Sugarfoot’ Moffett who played with Michael Jackson and his brothers for over 35 years.

Omar Saab, Director - Commercial, Duvent Events Management, said: “Our focus with this show is to give our local and international audience visiting Dubai a chance to experience world-class entertainment at a scale beyond their expectations. The hybrid of two greats - Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil - is what makes this a fantastic show that surpasses anything the city has ever seen. This is the closest most people will ever come to experiencing a Michael Jackson concert, with the elements and artistic attributes of Cirque du Soleil. Moreover, we have partnered with DSF, which is also a much-awaited highlight in Dubai’s event calendar, to optimise the chances for the millions of tourists in Dubai to get a glimpse of this ultimate expression of entertainment. There is a lot of excitement building up among fans and we expect to see this translated into full-house shows.”

Tickets to Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL by Cirque du Soleil are available on www.ticketmaster.ae, DNATA and Jacky’s starting at AED295. For more information visit: http://www.duvent.com/ or contact: 800 86823 or on the International Number: +971 4 366 2289.

Emirate:  Dubai

Date: Jan 1, 2014

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