Jacko: Ticket Or Refund?
Posted Tue 30 Jun 2009 11:47AM BST by Dave Rumour in Snap, Crackle and Pop
As millions continue to mourn the death of Michael Jackson across the globe, many fans who bought tickets for the pop superstar's ill-fated "This Is It" dates have also been wondering when or if they will get their money back. Around 800,000 reportedly paid considerable sums to see his much-anticipated but unlikely comeback, which was scheduled to stretch across 50 dates at London's O2 Arena. Today news emerged that the promoters have come up with a novel idea to commemorate his passing.All fans will be eligible to a refund or can instead sacrifice the money to receive their exclusive ticket, which features a holographic, 3D image of Jackson in one of his iconic, dancing poses. Eight different versions are understood to have been printed and AEG Live say they have been inundated with requests from fans who are eager to keep what are sure to become collector's items and a highly-sought after piece of music memorabilia.
Company president Randy Phillips explained they were keen to make sure people were treated fairly after missing out on the chance to see Michael. "The world lost a kind soul who just happened to be the greatest entertainer the world has ever known", he explained. "Since he loved his fans in life, it is incumbent upon us to treat them with the same reverence and respect after his death." For more information on the refund policy and to view what are said to be the final live shots of Jackson, taken just two days before his death, view the video clip below:
What do you think of AEG's plan? Is it a cheap gimmick or a fitting tribute to Jackson? Will you be seeking a refund or a commemorative ticket? Have your say here...
But one thing that the organizer could also do is to get bunch of top artists to perform some sort of tribute concerts for Michael Jackson where the fans who have bought the tickets could still enjoy their favourite Michael Jackson's songs.
The money earned during the concerts will go to the trust funds of Michael Jackson's children.
Fans should be offered a refund and given the tickets to keep as a memento. This would be the most respectful option and it's probably what he would have wanted.
Organisers keeping the money for a concert that will never happen is in bad taste. Often there are insurances in place against things like this and the companies are likely to be well covered.
Rest In Peace Michael
But then how much of the money is actually going to Jackson's estate to pay his debts and prevent loss of all his belongings and care for his children? In that sense, well...
I would hope that the money goes to a charity or to the jackson family
all this talk of 800 000 tickets becomng memoribilias and being worth more is bull.
it's all a scam there are just too many of them to around to for that.
it's a simple con to stop people from getting their refun coz the co wants yo money,
question? y dont they but back the tickets and make that money themselves if their going to be vaulable:s?????
ryt now they are not worth the paper they are printed on and it will stay that way.
Im plenty sure folk would go for that - AND as a thank you, STILL give the bits of holographic paper to those who said "donate" - so for all the folk who want a bit of paper, fair enough its your cash, but why not get refund and donate? Jacko funded a lot of charitable trusts by the sounds of it, so one would think this would have been preferable...
Ah well - each to their own...