Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL World Tour European Dates Begin October 2012

Michael Jackson The IMMORTAL World Tour European Dates Begin October 2012

MONTREAL, January 30, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

Premiere performance at London's O2 Arena on October 12

The Estate of Michael Jackson and Cirque du Soleil announced today that the European
tour of Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour(TM) will begin in October 2012 following
its highly successful North American tour, which has thrilled more than 600,000 people
since the October 2011 World Premiere in Montreal. This once-in-a-lifetime electrifying
production combines the excitement and innovation of Michael Jackson's music and
choreography with Cirque du Soleil's unparalleled creativity to give fans worldwide a
unique view into the spirit, passion and heart of the artistic genius who forever
transformed global pop culture. Written and directed by Jamie King, the show includes more
than 60 international dancers, musicians and acrobats.

The European tour of Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour will premiere in London
at the O2 Arena on October 12, 2012 with a charity benefit as part of the opening night
festivities.

The tour will then travel to select cities in Germany, Austria, Denmark, Finland,
Sweden and Spain. Additional cities and dates will be announced in the coming months.

A riveting fusion of visuals, dance, music and fantasy that immerses audiences in
Michael's creative world and literally turns his signature moves upside down, Michael
Jackson The Immortal World Tour unfolds Michael Jackson's artistry before the eyes of the
audience. Aimed at lifelong fans as well as those experiencing Michael's creative genius
for the first time, the show captures the essence, soul and inspiration of the King of
Pop, celebrating a legacy that continues to transcend generations.

The Immortal World Tour takes place in a fantastical realm where we discover Michael's
inspirational wellspring of creativity. The secrets of Michael's inner world are
unlocked-his love of music and dance, fairy tale and magic, and the fragile beauty of
nature.

The underpinnings of The Immortal World Tour are Michael Jackson's powerful,
inspirational music and lyrics-the driving force behind the show-brought to life in
Michael's own voice backed by some of the very musicians who accompanied him in concert
with extraordinary power and breathless intensity. Through unforgettable performances
Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour underscores Michael's global messages of love,
peace and unity. This innovative reimagining of Michael's music, overseen by musical
designer Kevin Antunes, can be found on the Epic Records release Immortal both in single
disc and deluxe double disc.

Writer and Director Jamie King is a multiple Emmy Award(R) and MTV Video Music
Award(R) nominee and has choreographed some of the most popular music videos and directed
some of the highest-grossing concert tours of all time. For the past 12 years, he has
served as Madonna's creative director, and most recently directed world tours for Rihanna,
Celine Dion, Spice Girls and Britney Spears. King has worked with an array of superstars
including Ricky Martin, Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, Shakira, George Michael, Elton
John, Diana Ross and Jennifer Lopez. This is Jamie's first show with Cirque du Soleil.

For tour schedule and ticket information, please visit
http://www.cirquedusoleil.com/michaeljackson.

FALL 2012 EUROPEAN TOUR SCHEDULE
October 12 London, UK - O2 Arena
October 24 - 25 Herding, DK - Jyske Bank Boxen
October 27 - 28 Copenhagen, DK - Parken
November 2 - 3 Stockholm, SWE - Ericsson Globe Arena
November 6 Helsinki, FIN - Hartwall Areena
November 16 - 17 Frankfurt, DE - Festhalle
November 20 - 21 Oberhausen, DE - Koenig-Pilsener
November 24 - 25 Munich, DE - Olympichalle
November 28 Hannover, DE - TUI Arena
December 1 -2 Vienna, AT - Stadhalle
December 5 -6 Manheim, DE - SAP Arena
December 8- 9 Leipzig, DE - Leipzig Arena
December 11 - 12 Hamburg, DE - O2 World-Hamburg Arena
December 15 - 16 Cologne, DE - Lanxess Arena
December 19 - 20 Berlin, DE - O2 World Arena
December 27 - 30 Madrid, ES - Palacio Deportes

About Cirque du Soleil

From a group of 20 street performers at its beginnings in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a
major Québec-based organization providing high-quality artistic entertainment. The
company has 5,000 employees, including more than 1,300 artists from more than 50 different
countries. Cirque du Soleil has brought wonder and delight to more than 100 million
spectators in more than 300 cities in over 40 countries on six continents. In 2012, Cirque
du Soleil will present simultaneously 22 different shows around the world.

For more information about Cirque du Soleil, visit http://www.cirquedusoleil.com

For information about ONE DROP, please visit http://www.onedrop.org.

DOWNLOADABLE VIDEOS AND PHOTOS

Promo Roll (PAL):
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Photos:

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Photo Credit: Photos: OSA Images / Costumes: Zaldy Goco / (c)2011
Cirque-Jackson I.P., LLC

Media Contact:
Maxime Charbonneau
Maxime.charbonneau@cirquedusoleil.com

Source: Cirque Du Soleil

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