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'''Kingvention''' is a convention about American entertainer [[Michael Jackson]] held in London, England. It is produced by British author [[Pez Jax]] <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjvibe.com/behind-the-scenes-of-kingvention-interview-with-pez-jax/|title=Behind the scenes of Kingvention – Interview with Pez Jax|last=says|first=Kerry Hennigan|date=2019-08-14|website=MJVibe|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> under [[Sixteen11 Media Group Limited]] and fully named "Kingvention: The First European Michael Jackson Convention". |
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{{AFC comment|1=Please do not resubmit unless the issues are fixed. The vast majority of this is all unsourced. [[user:Notcharizard|<span style="color:#70A67A">-- NotC</span><span style="color:#396340">hariza</span><span style="color:#0D2311">rd</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Notcharizard|<span style="color:#0D2311">🗨</span>]]</sup> 10:28, 21 September 2023 (UTC)}} |
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== History and Organisation == |
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The idea for the convention was founded in 2013 by [[Pez Jax]] and Mayah Thomas following attendance to various [[Michael Jackson]] events across Europe and the idea to create a Michael Jackson UK Convention where the name Kingvention was created in 2014. |
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The First Kingvention was held on September 12, 2015 and due to its success, [[Sixteen11 Media Group Limited]] continued to organise the event in 2016, 2017 and 2019. |
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The format of the event is as follows: Special guests who worked with the Pop Star [[Michael Jackson]] speaks in a live Interview on Stage with [[Pez Jax]]; Various Exhibitions, Merchandise stands and an after-party for one day only. |
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The convention is non-profit and rely on ticket sales, sponsorship and donations. All the staff are volunteers. |
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In 2019, after three years at the Park Plaza Victoria, the convention moved to the Pullman London Hotel to accommodate increasing demand for tickets. |
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{{Short description|The European Michael Jackson Convention}} |
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== Kingvention 2015 == |
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Kingvention 2015 was held at the [[Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts|Park Plaza]] Victoria in Central London, UK on September 12, 2015 in front of over 250 [[Michael Jackson]] fans. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mjfrance.com/kingvention-du-12-septembre-2015-a-londres-les-details/|title=Kingvention du 12 septembre 2015 à Londres, les détails...|last=Cpteo|date=2015-04-14|website=MJFrance|language=fr-FR|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjvibe.com/what-to-expect-at-kingvention-in-september/|title=What to expect at Kingvention in September?|date=2015-07-09|website=MJVibe|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://inuellen.blogspot.com/2015/10/kingvention.html|title=Someone in the dark: 英國邁克爾傑克遜歌迷大會(KINGVENTION)|last=Ellen|date=2015-10-07|website=Someone in the dark|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://fanitus.blogspot.com/2015/09/lontoo-kingvention-ja-elvis-nayttely.html|title=Elämäntapana fanitus: Lontoo: Kingvention ja Elvis-näyttely|last=Piia|date=2015-09-27|website=Elämäntapana fanitus|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mjpassion.ro/wordpress/kingvention-2015/|title=MJ Passion » Blog Archive » KINGVENTION 2015|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mjjsource.eu/?article=6290#6290|title=MJJSource.eu - Zdroj aktuálnych informácií o Kráľovi popu|website=www.mjjsource.eu|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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'''Guest Speakers:''' |
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- '''Rob Hoffman''', Engineer on the [[Michael Jackson]] [[HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I|HIStory Album]]. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjvibe.com/rob-hoffmans-s-kingvention-announcement/|title=Rob Hoffman’s Kingvention Announcement.|date=2015-06-19|website=MJVibe|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=Rob Hoffman message for KINGVENTION 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi_KXrPlBns|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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'''Kingvention''' is a convention about American entertainer [[Michael Jackson]] held in London, England. It is produced by British author Pez Jax under Sixteen11 Media Group Limited and fully named "Kingvention: The First European Michael Jackson Convention". |
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- [[Diana Walczak|'''Diana Walczak''']], Sculptor of the Statue from the [[Michael Jackson]] [[HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I|HIStory Album]] cover. <ref>{{Citation|title=Diana Walczak message for KINGVENTION 2015|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHv-TIbyM_w|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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== History and organisation == |
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- '''Jonathan Morrish''', Former VP of Comms at [[Sony Music]] Europe. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mjfrance.com/jonathan-morrish-invite-special-de-la-kingvention-de-londres-le-10-septembre-prochain/|title=Jonathan Morrish, invité spécial de la Kingvention de Londres le 10 Septembre prochain...|last=Cpteo|date=2016-06-16|website=MJFrance|language=fr-FR|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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The idea for the convention was formed in 2013 by Pez Jax and Mayah Thomas after attending various [[Michael Jackson]] events across Europe and seeing an opportunity to bring together all the elements they had experienced to create a Michael Jackson UK fan convention. The name Kingvention was established the following year. |
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- '''Eddie Wolfl''', Photographer.[[File:Kingvention 2015.jpg|thumb|Kingvention 2015 entrance at the Park Plaza Victoria, London]]''<u>The 2015 edition included:</u>'' |
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The first Kingvention was held on September 12, 2015, in London and due to its success, Sixteen11 Media Group Limited has continued to organise the event. |
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- "Diana Walczak Collection" where for the first time in Europe, the bust of [[Michael Jackson]] used to create the History Album Cover was displayed, and documents and pictures of Walczak creating the statue; |
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The event typically consists of special guests who worked with Jackson participating in a Live Interview on stage with Pez Jax, Various exhibitions, A Screening, Merchandise stands, a Meet and Greet, and an after-party. |
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- "Behind The Scream" Gallery: An exhibition of Eddie Wolfl's pictures of [[Michael Jackson]] and [[Janet Jackson]] during the filming of the music video of "Scream" released in 1995; |
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The convention operates on a not-for-profit basis and relies on ticket sales, sponsorship and donations. All the staff are volunteers. |
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- "The Making of [[Moonwalker]]": An Exhibition of story boards from the [[Michael Jackson]] Movie "[[Moonwalker]]"; |
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Kingvention also showcases UK talent, providing the opportunity for artists to perform on stage during the opening of each event. ''Batala London'', a Brazilian Samba Drumming band opened the 2015 edition. ''London International Gospel Choir (LIGC)'' opened the 2016 edition. ''SupaFresh'' Street Dance Movement based in London opened the 2017 edition. ''Otis Phoenix "The Kid of Pop"'', a ten years old Michael Jackson impersonator and ''Funk of the Future'', a London-based Dance Group opened the 2019 edition. |
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The convention opened with a live performance of Michael Jackson's "[[They Don't Care About Us]]" by Batala London, a Brazilian Samba drumming band. <ref>{{Citation|title=Batala London at the Kingvention|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x0FZLvrRiAs|language=en|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref> |
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In 2019, after three years at the Park Plaza Victoria, the convention moved to the Pullman London Hotel to accommodate the increasing demand for tickets. |
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A planned 2020 edition marking the 25th Anniversary of HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book I and celebrating Jackson's five decades in entertainment was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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== Kingvention 2016 == |
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Kingvention 2016 was held at the Park Plaza Victoria in Central London, UK on September 10, 2016 in front of over 300 [[Michael Jackson]] fans. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-15/|title=Episode 15 – MJAS Exclusive: Live from Kingvention 2016|last=Merx|first=Karin|date=2016-09-13|website=The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies {{!}} ISSN: 2452-0497|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=Kingvention 2016 - Highlights|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PmNyrVNXgc|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=S2-EP2-Kingvention 2016 in London- with english and french subtittles|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dp4tSxRRwA8|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjvibe.com/kingvention-2016-celebrated-25-years-of-dangerous-in-style/|title=KINGVENTION 2016 celebrated 25 years of Dangerous in style!|date=2016-09-18|website=MJVibe|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mjpassion.ro/wordpress/kingvention-2016-3/|title=MJ Passion » Blog Archive » KINGVENTION 2016|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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== Kingvention 2015 == |
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Kingvention 2015 was held at the [[Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts|Park Plaza]] Victoria in Central London, UK on September 12, 2015, in front of over 250 [[Michael Jackson]] fans. |
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'''Theme: HIStory 20 – ''' Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I |
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- '''Dan Beck''', former SVP Marketing & Sales Manager at [[Epic/Sony Records|EPIC/SONY]]. <ref>{{Citation|title=Dan Beck message for KINGVENTION 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Ss-F6uNZQ8|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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'''Guest Speakers:''' |
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- '''Thom Russo''', Technical Engineer: Dangerous Album. <ref>{{Citation|title=Thom Russo Kingvention Announcement|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuKVv-olTm0|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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* '''Rob Hoffman''', Engineer on the [[Michael Jackson]] [[HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I|HIStory Album]]. |
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* '''[[Diana Walczak]]''', Sculptor of the Statue from the [[Michael Jackson]] [[HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I|HIStory Album]] cover. |
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* '''Jonathan Morrish''', Former VP of Comms at [[Sony Music]] Europe. |
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* '''Eddie Wolfl''', Photographer. [[File:Kingvention 2015.jpg|thumb|Kingvention 2015 entrance at the Park Plaza Victoria, London]] |
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'''The 2015 edition included:''' |
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- '''Yuko Sumida Jackson''', Dangerous World Tour Dancer. <ref>{{Citation|title=Yuko Jackson message for KINGVENTION 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS9GH4gLamk|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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* Diana Walczak Collection: For the first time in Europe, the bust of [[Michael Jackson]] used to create the HIStory Album Cover was displayed, alongside documents and photographs of Walczak creating the statue. |
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* Behind The Scream Gallery: An exhibition of Eddie Wolfl's pictures of [[Michael Jackson]] and [[Janet Jackson]] during the filming of the music video of "Scream" released in 1995; |
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* The Making of [[Moonwalker]]: An Exhibition of story boards from the [[Michael Jackson]] Movie "[[Moonwalker]]"; |
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The convention opened with a live performance of Michael Jackson's "[[They Don't Care About Us]]" by Batala London, a Brazilian Samba drumming band. |
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- '''Jonathan Morrish''' only appeared on the Q&A panel. |
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[[File:Kinvention 2016.jpg|thumb|Thom Russo, Dan Beck, Yuko Sumida Jackson, Pez Jax and the volunteers at Kingvention 2016]] |
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== Kingvention 2016 == |
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''<u>The 2016 Edition included:</u>'' |
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Kingvention 2016 was held at the Park Plaza Victoria in Central London, UK on September 10, 2016 in front of over 300 [[Michael Jackson]] fans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://michaeljacksonstudies.org/episode-15/|title=Episode 15 – MJAS Exclusive: Live from Kingvention 2016|last=Merx|first=Karin|date=2016-09-13|website=The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies {{!}} ISSN: 2452-0497|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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'''Theme: Dangerous 25 – ''' Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of [[Dangerous (Michael Jackson album)|Dangerous]] |
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- "[[Captain EO|Captain Eo]]: From page to Screen", an Exhibition of the [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]'s 4D movie's story boards; |
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- "The Making of Moonwalker": An Exhibition of story boards from the Michael Jackson Movie "[[Moonwalker]]" <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjvibe.com/exclusive-an-artefact-from-moonwalker-presents-at-kingvention/|title=EXCLUSIVE: An Artefact from ‘Moonwalker’ presents at KINGVENTION|date=2016-08-07|website=MJVibe|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref>; |
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* '''Dan Beck''', former SVP Marketing & Sales Manager at [[Epic/Sony Records|EPIC/SONY]]. |
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* '''Thom Russo''', Technical Engineer: Dangerous Album. |
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* '''Yuko Sumida Jackson''', Dangerous World Tour Dancer. |
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* '''Jonathan Morrish''' only appeared on the Q&A panel. |
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[[File:Kinvention 2016.jpg|thumb|Thom Russo, Dan Beck, Yuko Sumida Jackson, Pez Jax and the volunteers at Kingvention 2016]] |
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'''The 2016 Edition included:''' |
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- "Steven Paul Whitsitt Gallery" showcasing images of Jackson on the set of You Are Not Alone, Childhood, Scream and the HIStory Teaser taken by Photographer [[Steven Paul Whitsitt]] <ref>{{Citation|title=Steven Paul Whitsitt Kingvention Announcement|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltE2LGrJrJU|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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* [[Captain EO|Captain Eo]]: From page to Screen", an Exhibition of the [[The Walt Disney Company|Disney]]'s 4D movie's story boards; |
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The convention opened with a live performance from the [[London International Gospel Choir]] (LIGC) interpreting some of [[Michael Jackson]]'s songs. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://echoesmagazine.co.uk/2016/06/13/kingvention-2016-dangerous-times/|title=Echoes Magazine {{!}} Kingvention 2016: Dangerous Times|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref> |
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* The Making of Moonwalker: An Exhibition of story boards and props from the Michael Jackson Movie "[[Moonwalker]]". |
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* Steven Paul Whitsitt Gallery showcasing images of Jackson on the set of You Are Not Alone, Childhood, Scream and the HIStory Teaser taken by Photographer [[Steven Paul Whitsitt]]. |
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* The convention opened with a live performance from the London International Gospel Choir (LIGC) interpreting some of [[Michael Jackson]]'s songs.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://echoesmagazine.co.uk/2016/06/13/kingvention-2016-dangerous-times/|title=Echoes Magazine {{!}} Kingvention 2016: Dangerous Times|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-06}}</ref> |
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== Kingvention 2017 == |
== Kingvention 2017 == |
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Kingvention 2017 was held at the Park Plaza Victoria in Central London, UK on September 30, 2017 in front of over 320 [[Michael Jackson]] Fans. |
Kingvention 2017 was held at the Park Plaza Victoria in Central London, UK on September 30, 2017 in front of over 320 [[Michael Jackson]] Fans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://jaydeesays.com/kingvention-the-first-michael-jackson-european-convention/|title=Kingvention - the first Michael Jackson European convention|date=2018-06-18|website=Jaydee Says|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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'''Theme: Access All Areas – ''' A Celebration of Jackson's concerts and greatest live performances |
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* '''[[Dorian Holley]]''', Vocalist: Bad, Dangerous, HIStory Tour, Vocal Director: This Is It. |
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* '''Eddie Garcia''', Bad World Tour, Dangerous World Tour Dancer The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Speed Demon: Short Film Dancer. |
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* '''[[Steven Paul Whitsitt]]''', Personal Photographer: HIStory Era.[[File:Kingvention 2017.jpg|thumb|Eddie Garcia, Dorian Holley, Pez Jax and Steven Paul Whitsitt at Kingvention 2017.]] |
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'''The 2017 Edition included:''' |
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- [[Dorian Holley|'''Dorian Holley''']], Vocalist: Bad, Dangerous, HIStory Tour, Vocal Director: This Is It. <ref>{{Citation|title=Dorian Holley Message For Kingvention 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa0JYauhG2E|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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* The Making of Moonwalker: An Exhibition of story boards and props from the Michael Jackson Movie "[[Moonwalker]]", including the Moonwalker Robot Bust. |
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* The Live Gallery: An exhibition of photography of Michael Jackson Live on Stage. |
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The convention opened with a live performance from SupaFresh Dance Movement. |
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- '''Eddie Garcia''', Bad World Tour, Dangerous World Tour Dancer The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Speed Demon: Short Film Dancer. <ref>{{Citation|title=Eddie Garcia Message For Kingvention 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlIB_WwS7Vc|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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Holley also performed a selection of Michael Jackson's songs live on Stage. On September 29, Garcia held a masterclass, teaching the [[Thriller (song)|Thriller]] choreography to around 40 fans at the Rambert dance school in South London. |
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- [[Steven Paul Whitsitt|'''Steven Paul Whitsitt''']], Personal Photographer: HIStory Era. <ref>{{Citation|title=Steven Paul Whitsitt message for Kingvention 2017|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO0onxFXhBc|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.spwhitsittphoto.com/single-post/2018/05/27/If-you-happen-to-be-in-Shanghai|title=If you happen to be in Shanghai...|website=whitsittphoto|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref>[[File:Kingvention 2017.jpg|thumb|Eddie Garcia, Dorian Holley, Pez Jax and Steven Paul Whitsitt at Kingvention 2017.]]''<u>The 2017 Edition included:</u>'' |
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== Kingvention 2019 == |
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- "The Making of Moonwalker": An Exhibition of story boards from the Michael Jackson Movie "[[Moonwalker]]"; |
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Kingvention 2019 moved to the [[Pullman London St Pancras|Pullman London]] Hotel & [[Shaw Theatre]] in Central London, UK on September 21, 2019 in front of over 400 [[Michael Jackson]] fans.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/335245/michael-jackson-docu-series-in-the-works|title=Michael Jackson docu series in the works|last=Carvajal|first=Dolly Anne|website=entertainment.inquirer.net|date=25 June 2019|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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'''Theme: Michael - The Man, The Music, The Legend''' |
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- "The Live Gallery": An exhibition of photography of Michael Jackson Live on Stage. |
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[[File:Kingvention 2019.jpg|thumb|Attendees at Kingvention 2019; Shaw Theatre, London]] |
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'''Guest Speakers:''' |
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The convention opened with a live performance from SupaFresh Dance Movement. <ref>{{Citation|title=Supa Fresh at Kingvention - The European Michael Jackson Convention|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbasUygOI_o|language=en|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> |
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* '''Larry Stessel'''; Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing for Epic Records and responsible for the worldwide marketing of Michael Jackson's albums and singles including for "Off The Wall", "Thriller" and "BAD". |
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* '''Darryl Phinnessee''', Vocal Director / Vocalist – Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, This Is It. |
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* ''[[Siedah Garrett]]''', Singer/Songwriter – I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Man In The Mirror, Keep The Faith, Dangerous World Tour. |
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'''The 2019 Edition included:''' |
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Holley also performed live few of Michael Jackson's song on Stage <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjvibe.com/dorian-holley-will-perform-live-at-kingvention/|title=DORIAN HOLLEY WILL PERFORM LIVE AT KINGVENTION|last=says|first=Gill Hills|date=2017-07-07|website=MJVibe|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref>. On September 29, Garcia taught the choreography of "[[Thriller (song)|Thriller]]" to around 25 fans <ref>{{Citation|title=S3-EP4 Masterclass with Eddie Garcia, London|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3mfjDoqXZI|language=en|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=Kingvention Events [PART 1]- Eddie Garcia 'THRILLER' Masterclass [29/09/17]|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-iMI61UaK8|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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* Forever Neverland: An informative exhibit on [[Neverland Ranch]]. First-hand interviews, fact displays, a timeline and stunning images getting guests who walked through the re-created gates of Neverland. |
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* Behind The Mask: When Michael Jackson turned into his Moonwalker robot, the design team were set the challenge to make Michael a living movie robotic superhuman. Through never before seen Polaroids and images and the return of Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker Robot Bust, Behind The Mask looks at the creative process, direct from the studio images. |
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* Former colleagues and guest speakers also pre-recorded messages for all attendees. |
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The convention opened with a live performance from Otis Phoenix aka "The kid of Pop"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theisleofthanetnews.com/2019/09/17/margates-kid-of-pop-to-open-huge-michael-jackson-convention-and-audition-on-americas-got-talent/|title=Margate's 'Kid of Pop' to open huge Michael Jackson convention and audition on America's Got Talent|last=Bailes|first=Kathy|date=2019-09-17|website=The Isle Of Thanet News|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> & Funk of the Future, a London base Dance group. The Event also featured the premiere of Extended Mix Video of "[[Man in the Mirror|Man In The Mirror]]" from YouTuber S.W.G. |
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== Kingvention |
== Kingvention 2020: KV:GLOBAL == |
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Due to the [[Coronavirus]] [[COVID-19]], the plans for an event which celebrated the 25th anniversary of Jackson's HIStory album were scrapped. Instead, the event took place digitally under the name KV:Global |
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Kingvention 2019 moved to the [[Pullman London St Pancras|Pullman London]] Hotel & [[Shaw Theatre]] in Central London, UK on September 21, 2019 in front of over 400 [[Michael Jackson]] fans. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://entertainment.inquirer.net/335245/michael-jackson-docu-series-in-the-works|title=Michael Jackson docu series in the works|last=Carvajal|first=Dolly Anne|website=entertainment.inquirer.net|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=Highlights from Kingvention 2019 - Michael Jackson Fan Convention|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEeE87O7IMs|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=S5-EP3 Michael Jackson Kingvention London 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fy2U4kstis|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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[[File:Kingvention 2019.jpg|thumb|Attendees at Kingvention 2019; Shaw Theatre, London]] |
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- '''Larry Stessel'''; Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing for Epic Records and responsible for the worldwide marketing of Michael Jackson's albums and singles including for "Off The Wall", "Thriller" and "BAD". <ref>{{Citation|title=Kingvention 2019 Special Guest - Larry Stessel|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8AJ1myE_bU|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=Larry Stessel Mini Interview-Kingvention 2019 London|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBwxNZnY1lQ|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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The special 3 hour program featured: |
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- '''Darryl Phinnessee''', Vocal Director / Vocalist - Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, This Is It. <ref>{{Citation|title=Kingvention 2019 Special Guest - Darryl Phinnessee|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt1Trl9xbrI|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=Darryl Phinnessee Mini Interview-Kingvention 2019 London|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYe7jpyhiTk|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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* A live performance of Liberian Girl by Eddi Goma |
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* An exclusive interview with Engineer Jean-Marie Horvat |
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* A Special taping of 'The Hector Barjot Show' |
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* Clips from Kingvention 2019, 2017 and 2016 |
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* An exclusive interview with [[Bill Bottrell]] |
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* [[Michael Jackson's Moonwalker|Moonwalker]]: Origin Story |
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* A live performance of Billie Jean by [[Dorian Holley]] |
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KV:Global originally streamed on YouTube on Sunday 6th December 2020 at 8pm |
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- [[Siedah Garrett|'''Siedah Garett''']], Singer/Songwriter - I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Man In The Mirror, Keep The Faith, Dangerous World Tour. <ref>{{Citation|title=Kingvention 2019 Special Guest - Siedah Garrett|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZFiY4E-tuw|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> <ref>{{Citation|title=Siedah Garrett Mini Interview-Kingvention 2019 London|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QxFQHoEqKU|language=en|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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== Kingvention Presents: Burn This Disco Out (2021) == |
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''<u>The 2019 Edition included:</u>'' |
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With the ease of COVID restrictions in the UK, Kingvention organised a celebration of Michael Jackson Birth Day on August 28, 2021. Named "Kingvention presents Burn This Disco Out", the event played 100% of Jackson, The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons' music for over 6 hours by DJ Wiz and took place at ''Patch East'', a bar/club situated in central London. Over 100 fans attended the event. |
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- "Forever Neverland": This mini informative exhibit is a celebration of [[Neverland Ranch]]. Through first-hand interviews and stunning images, walk through the gates of Neverland and learn about a place like no other. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjvibe.com/forever-neverland-an-exhibition-at-kingvention/|title=“Forever Neverland”, an exhibition at Kingvention!|date=2019-05-28|website=MJVibe|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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[[File:Bill Bottrell.jpg|thumb|Bill Bottrell on stage with Pez Jax]] |
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== Kingvention 2022 == |
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- "Behind The Mask": When Michael Jackson turned into his Moonwalker robot, the design team were set the challenge to make Michael a living movie robotic superhuman. Through never before seen Polaroids and images and the return of Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker Robot Bust, Behind The Mask looks at the creative process, direct from the studio images. |
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Kingvention 2022 edition took place at the Pullman St Pancras London and Shaw Theatre on September 16, 17 & 18, 2022 with special guests [[Lavelle Smith Jr]]., Kevin Dorsey, [[Bill Bottrell]] and Allan Scanlan. |
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The Event included a Dance Masterclass by Lavelle Smith Jr, Live interviews on stage, exhibitions and merchandise stands. |
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- Former colleagues and guest speakers have also pre-recorded a message for all attendees. <ref>{{Citation|title=Messages from Michael Jackson's former colleagues for Kingvention 2019|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkJHUH_8oJk|language=en|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> |
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== Kingvention 2023 == |
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The convention opened with a live performance from Otis Phoenix aka "The kid of Pop" <ref>{{Citation|title=THE KID OF POP - Otis Phoenix KINGVENTION 2019 Michael Jackson Tribute JAM #thekidofpop|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRRmGE7Efs8|language=en|access-date=2020-01-07}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theisleofthanetnews.com/2019/09/17/margates-kid-of-pop-to-open-huge-michael-jackson-convention-and-audition-on-americas-got-talent/|title=Margate’s ‘Kid of Pop’ to open huge Michael Jackson convention and audition on America’s Got Talent|last=Bailes|first=Kathy|date=2019-09-17|website=The Isle Of Thanet News|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> & Funk of the Future, a London base Dance group. The Event also featured the premiere of Extended Mix Video of "[[Man in the Mirror|Man In The Mirror]]" from Youtuber S.W.G <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.mjvibe.com/man-in-the-mirror-extended-video-version-by-s-w-g/|title=“MAN IN THE MIRROR” Extended Video Version by S.W.G|date=2019-09-25|website=MJVibe|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-09}}</ref> |
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Kingvention 2023 took place on October 28 & 29, 2023 at The [[Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass|Glaziers]] Hall, London. Special guest announced were [[Nicholas Pike]], music composer who worked on Michael Jackson's GHOSTS, [[Rupert Wainwright]], who directed Michael Jackson's HIStory Album Teaser, Cindera Che, dancer on "Smooth Criminal" music video and Craig Lamont Parks who was Michael Jackson body double. The event celebrated Halloween with [[Michael Jackson's Ghosts|Michael Jackson's GHOSTS]] and the 35th Anniversary of [[Moonwalkers (film)|MOONWALKER]]. The event had over 400 attendees. |
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== Kingvention |
== Kingvention 2024 == |
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Kingvention 2024 edition might take place in the US. |
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There is currently no information on a 2020 edition of the event. |
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== Exhibitors == |
== Exhibitors == |
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A number of Exhibitors related to the pop star are |
A number of Exhibitors related to the pop star are present every year at Kingvention. |
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Exhibitors have been from the arts with home made Michael Jackson Dolls by Mary van der Heijden and Elke Diehm |
Exhibitors have been from the arts with home made Michael Jackson Dolls by Mary van der Heijden and Elke Diehm, English painter Daniel Brooks, Canadian artist Renee Paul. |
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Also present, authors such as French author Brice Najar |
Also present, authors such as French author Brice Najar who has released numerous books on [[Michael Jackson]], French author Isabelle Stegner-Petitjean, The Ultimate Collector Book Series from Sixteen11 Media Group Limited, British author Mike Smallcombe and British author and publisher Pez Jax. |
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Music magazines are also present such as [[Echoes (magazine)|Echoes Magazine]] |
Music magazines are also present such as [[Echoes (magazine)|Echoes Magazine]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://echoesmagazine.co.uk/|title=Echoes Magazine {{!}} Music Mag|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> and Iconic Magazine, a Michael Jackson Fan Magazine. |
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[[File:Kingvention Exhibitor 19.jpg|thumb|Fans at the Exhibitors stand during Kingvention 2019]] |
[[File:Kingvention Exhibitor 19.jpg|thumb|Fans at the Exhibitors stand during Kingvention 2019]] |
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Merchandise stands are mostly represented by |
Merchandise stands are mostly represented by King of Shop which offer thousands of Official Michael Jackson merchandise. Secret Dreamers Society offers original pins in the effigy of the pop star. Some of the guest speakers has/had stand like [[Siedah Garrett]]. |
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Since 2016, Danilo Calendar UK premiered the Official Michael Jackson Calendar at the convention through King of Shop. |
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Social Media Influencers within the [[Michael Jackson fandom|Michael Jackson Fandom]] are also present such as French Youtuber Fabrice Ancellet aka Hector Barjot <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVFEZTLMoB9ZMYCSh7hvz6w|title=Hector Barjot|website=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> and British author [[Pez Jax]]. |
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Social Media Influencers within the [[Michael Jackson fandom|Michael Jackson Fandom]] are also present such as French YouTuber Fabrice Ancellet known as Hector Barjot. |
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== Sponsors == |
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Since the creation of '''Kingvention''' in 2015, sponsorship is playing a huge part in the process and success of the event and throughout the years, the sponsors have been: |
Since the creation of '''Kingvention''' in 2015, sponsorship is playing a huge part in the process and success of the event and throughout the years, the sponsors have been: |
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London Audio Visual; Park Plaza London Victoria; [[HMV]] |
London Audio Visual; Park Plaza London Victoria; [[HMV]]; Pyramid International; Rapidity; GB Posters; Helms Briscoe; King of Shop; Danilo Calendars; Tech AV; [[Ripley's Believe It or Not!|Ripley's Believe it or not]]; [[Madame Tussauds|Madame Tussaud London]]; [[Thriller – Live|Thriller Live]]; The [[Pullman London St Pancras|Pullman London]]. |
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== Donation == |
== Donation == |
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During Kingvention 2015, 2016 and 2017, Kingvention collected and donated |
During Kingvention 2015, 2016 and 2017, Kingvention collected for and donated to [[The Mayhew Animal Home]], a charity for domestic animals in London. |
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[[File:Kingvention Mural 2019.jpg|thumb|The Michael Jackson 3-storey-high mural at Kingvention 2019 outside the Shaw Theatre]] |
[[File:Kingvention Mural 2019.jpg|thumb|The Michael Jackson 3-storey-high mural at Kingvention 2019 outside the Shaw Theatre]] |
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For the first time since the creation of '''Kingvention''', the |
For the first time since the creation of '''Kingvention''', the organisers asked for some help in 2019 to create a 3 storey-high Michael Jackson mural in front of the [[Shaw Theatre]]. Despite the target of donation not being met, the mural was created with an image of [[Michael Jackson]] during the [[Thriller (song)|Thriller]] short film. |
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== Trademark == |
== Trademark == |
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The term and name "Kingvention" was trademarked<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00003128061|title=Search for a trade mark - Intellectual Property Office|website=trademarks.ipo.gov.uk|language=en|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> in 2015 securing the idea and name across Europe. |
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The term and name "Kingvention" was trademarked <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://trademarks.ipo.gov.uk/ipo-tmcase/page/Results/1/UK00003128061|title=Search for a trade mark - Intellectual Property Office|website=trademarks.ipo.gov.uk|language=en|access-date=2020-01-15}}</ref> in 2015 securing the idea and name across Europe as for Arranging and conducting conferences and seminars; Arranging of conferences relating to entertainment; Arranging of conventions for entertainment purposes; Arranging of exhibitions for cultural purposes; Arranging of exhibitions for entertainment purposes; Education services relating to music; Entertainment; Entertainment in the nature of dance performances; Entertainment information; Entertainment (information relating to -); Entertainment services in the form of concert performances; Exhibition of video film sound tracks; Exhibition of video films; Exhibition services for entertainment purposes; Exhibitions (conducting-) for cultural purposes; Exhibitions (Organization of -) for cultural or educational purposes; 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Trademark number: UK00003128061. |
Trademark number: UK00003128061. |
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The original logo |
The original logo, an artistic redrawing of Jackson's eyes, was changed in 2017 at the request of the Michael Jackson Estate. The current logo uses a gold crown, symbolising Jackson's status as [[The King Of Pop]]. |
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*[http://www.batalalondon.com/ Batala London Official Website] |
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*[https://internationalgospelchoir.uk/ LIGC Official Website] |
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*[https://www.supafreshdancemovement.com/ SupaFresh Dance Movement Official Website] |
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*[https://www.kidofpop.co.uk/ The Kid of Pop Official Website] |
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*[https://michaeljackson-dolls.com/ The Michael Jackson Dolls Website] |
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Kingvention | |
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Status | Active |
Location(s) | London |
Country | United Kingdom |
Inaugurated | September 12, 2015 |
Organized by | Sixteen11 Media Group Limited |
Filing status | Non-profit |
Website | www |
Kingvention is a convention about American entertainer Michael Jackson held in London, England. It is produced by British author Pez Jax under Sixteen11 Media Group Limited and fully named "Kingvention: The First European Michael Jackson Convention".
History and organisation
The idea for the convention was formed in 2013 by Pez Jax and Mayah Thomas after attending various Michael Jackson events across Europe and seeing an opportunity to bring together all the elements they had experienced to create a Michael Jackson UK fan convention. The name Kingvention was established the following year.
The first Kingvention was held on September 12, 2015, in London and due to its success, Sixteen11 Media Group Limited has continued to organise the event.
The event typically consists of special guests who worked with Jackson participating in a Live Interview on stage with Pez Jax, Various exhibitions, A Screening, Merchandise stands, a Meet and Greet, and an after-party.
The convention operates on a not-for-profit basis and relies on ticket sales, sponsorship and donations. All the staff are volunteers.
Kingvention also showcases UK talent, providing the opportunity for artists to perform on stage during the opening of each event. Batala London, a Brazilian Samba Drumming band opened the 2015 edition. London International Gospel Choir (LIGC) opened the 2016 edition. SupaFresh Street Dance Movement based in London opened the 2017 edition. Otis Phoenix "The Kid of Pop", a ten years old Michael Jackson impersonator and Funk of the Future, a London-based Dance Group opened the 2019 edition.
In 2019, after three years at the Park Plaza Victoria, the convention moved to the Pullman London Hotel to accommodate the increasing demand for tickets.
A planned 2020 edition marking the 25th Anniversary of HIStory: Past, Present, and Future, Book I and celebrating Jackson's five decades in entertainment was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kingvention 2015
Kingvention 2015 was held at the Park Plaza Victoria in Central London, UK on September 12, 2015, in front of over 250 Michael Jackson fans.
Theme: HIStory 20 – Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I
Guest Speakers:
- Rob Hoffman, Engineer on the Michael Jackson HIStory Album.
- Diana Walczak, Sculptor of the Statue from the Michael Jackson HIStory Album cover.
- Jonathan Morrish, Former VP of Comms at Sony Music Europe.
- Eddie Wolfl, Photographer.
The 2015 edition included:
- Diana Walczak Collection: For the first time in Europe, the bust of Michael Jackson used to create the HIStory Album Cover was displayed, alongside documents and photographs of Walczak creating the statue.
- Behind The Scream Gallery: An exhibition of Eddie Wolfl's pictures of Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson during the filming of the music video of "Scream" released in 1995;
- The Making of Moonwalker: An Exhibition of story boards from the Michael Jackson Movie "Moonwalker";
The convention opened with a live performance of Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us" by Batala London, a Brazilian Samba drumming band.
Kingvention 2016
Kingvention 2016 was held at the Park Plaza Victoria in Central London, UK on September 10, 2016 in front of over 300 Michael Jackson fans.[1]
Theme: Dangerous 25 – Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Dangerous
Guest Speakers:
- Dan Beck, former SVP Marketing & Sales Manager at EPIC/SONY.
- Thom Russo, Technical Engineer: Dangerous Album.
- Yuko Sumida Jackson, Dangerous World Tour Dancer.
- Jonathan Morrish only appeared on the Q&A panel.
The 2016 Edition included:
- Captain Eo: From page to Screen", an Exhibition of the Disney's 4D movie's story boards;
- The Making of Moonwalker: An Exhibition of story boards and props from the Michael Jackson Movie "Moonwalker".
- Steven Paul Whitsitt Gallery showcasing images of Jackson on the set of You Are Not Alone, Childhood, Scream and the HIStory Teaser taken by Photographer Steven Paul Whitsitt.
- The convention opened with a live performance from the London International Gospel Choir (LIGC) interpreting some of Michael Jackson's songs.[2]
Kingvention 2017
Kingvention 2017 was held at the Park Plaza Victoria in Central London, UK on September 30, 2017 in front of over 320 Michael Jackson Fans.[3]
Theme: Access All Areas – A Celebration of Jackson's concerts and greatest live performances
Guest Speakers:
- Dorian Holley, Vocalist: Bad, Dangerous, HIStory Tour, Vocal Director: This Is It.
- Eddie Garcia, Bad World Tour, Dangerous World Tour Dancer The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Speed Demon: Short Film Dancer.
- Steven Paul Whitsitt, Personal Photographer: HIStory Era.
The 2017 Edition included:
- The Making of Moonwalker: An Exhibition of story boards and props from the Michael Jackson Movie "Moonwalker", including the Moonwalker Robot Bust.
- The Live Gallery: An exhibition of photography of Michael Jackson Live on Stage.
The convention opened with a live performance from SupaFresh Dance Movement.
Holley also performed a selection of Michael Jackson's songs live on Stage. On September 29, Garcia held a masterclass, teaching the Thriller choreography to around 40 fans at the Rambert dance school in South London.
Kingvention 2019
Kingvention 2019 moved to the Pullman London Hotel & Shaw Theatre in Central London, UK on September 21, 2019 in front of over 400 Michael Jackson fans.[4]
Theme: Michael - The Man, The Music, The Legend
Guest Speakers:
- Larry Stessel; Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing for Epic Records and responsible for the worldwide marketing of Michael Jackson's albums and singles including for "Off The Wall", "Thriller" and "BAD".
- Darryl Phinnessee, Vocal Director / Vocalist – Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, This Is It.
- Siedah Garrett', Singer/Songwriter – I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Man In The Mirror, Keep The Faith, Dangerous World Tour.
The 2019 Edition included:
- Forever Neverland: An informative exhibit on Neverland Ranch. First-hand interviews, fact displays, a timeline and stunning images getting guests who walked through the re-created gates of Neverland.
- Behind The Mask: When Michael Jackson turned into his Moonwalker robot, the design team were set the challenge to make Michael a living movie robotic superhuman. Through never before seen Polaroids and images and the return of Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker Robot Bust, Behind The Mask looks at the creative process, direct from the studio images.
- Former colleagues and guest speakers also pre-recorded messages for all attendees.
The convention opened with a live performance from Otis Phoenix aka "The kid of Pop"[5] & Funk of the Future, a London base Dance group. The Event also featured the premiere of Extended Mix Video of "Man In The Mirror" from YouTuber S.W.G.
Kingvention 2020: KV:GLOBAL
Due to the Coronavirus COVID-19, the plans for an event which celebrated the 25th anniversary of Jackson's HIStory album were scrapped. Instead, the event took place digitally under the name KV:Global
The special 3 hour program featured:
- A live performance of Liberian Girl by Eddi Goma
- An exclusive interview with Engineer Jean-Marie Horvat
- A Special taping of 'The Hector Barjot Show'
- Clips from Kingvention 2019, 2017 and 2016
- An exclusive interview with Bill Bottrell
- Moonwalker: Origin Story
- A live performance of Billie Jean by Dorian Holley
KV:Global originally streamed on YouTube on Sunday 6th December 2020 at 8pm
Kingvention Presents: Burn This Disco Out (2021)
With the ease of COVID restrictions in the UK, Kingvention organised a celebration of Michael Jackson Birth Day on August 28, 2021. Named "Kingvention presents Burn This Disco Out", the event played 100% of Jackson, The Jackson 5 and The Jacksons' music for over 6 hours by DJ Wiz and took place at Patch East, a bar/club situated in central London. Over 100 fans attended the event.
Kingvention 2022
Kingvention 2022 edition took place at the Pullman St Pancras London and Shaw Theatre on September 16, 17 & 18, 2022 with special guests Lavelle Smith Jr., Kevin Dorsey, Bill Bottrell and Allan Scanlan.
The Event included a Dance Masterclass by Lavelle Smith Jr, Live interviews on stage, exhibitions and merchandise stands.
Kingvention 2023
Kingvention 2023 took place on October 28 & 29, 2023 at The Glaziers Hall, London. Special guest announced were Nicholas Pike, music composer who worked on Michael Jackson's GHOSTS, Rupert Wainwright, who directed Michael Jackson's HIStory Album Teaser, Cindera Che, dancer on "Smooth Criminal" music video and Craig Lamont Parks who was Michael Jackson body double. The event celebrated Halloween with Michael Jackson's GHOSTS and the 35th Anniversary of MOONWALKER. The event had over 400 attendees.
Kingvention 2024
Kingvention 2024 edition might take place in the US.
Exhibitors
A number of Exhibitors related to the pop star are present every year at Kingvention.
Exhibitors have been from the arts with home made Michael Jackson Dolls by Mary van der Heijden and Elke Diehm, English painter Daniel Brooks, Canadian artist Renee Paul.
Also present, authors such as French author Brice Najar who has released numerous books on Michael Jackson, French author Isabelle Stegner-Petitjean, The Ultimate Collector Book Series from Sixteen11 Media Group Limited, British author Mike Smallcombe and British author and publisher Pez Jax.
Music magazines are also present such as Echoes Magazine[6] and Iconic Magazine, a Michael Jackson Fan Magazine.
Merchandise stands are mostly represented by King of Shop which offer thousands of Official Michael Jackson merchandise. Secret Dreamers Society offers original pins in the effigy of the pop star. Some of the guest speakers has/had stand like Siedah Garrett.
Since 2016, Danilo Calendar UK premiered the Official Michael Jackson Calendar at the convention through King of Shop.
Social Media Influencers within the Michael Jackson Fandom are also present such as French YouTuber Fabrice Ancellet known as Hector Barjot.
Sponsors
Since the creation of Kingvention in 2015, sponsorship is playing a huge part in the process and success of the event and throughout the years, the sponsors have been:
London Audio Visual; Park Plaza London Victoria; HMV; Pyramid International; Rapidity; GB Posters; Helms Briscoe; King of Shop; Danilo Calendars; Tech AV; Ripley's Believe it or not; Madame Tussaud London; Thriller Live; The Pullman London.
Donation
During Kingvention 2015, 2016 and 2017, Kingvention collected for and donated to The Mayhew Animal Home, a charity for domestic animals in London.
For the first time since the creation of Kingvention, the organisers asked for some help in 2019 to create a 3 storey-high Michael Jackson mural in front of the Shaw Theatre. Despite the target of donation not being met, the mural was created with an image of Michael Jackson during the Thriller short film.
Trademark
The term and name "Kingvention" was trademarked[7] in 2015 securing the idea and name across Europe.
Trademark number: UK00003128061.
The original logo, an artistic redrawing of Jackson's eyes, was changed in 2017 at the request of the Michael Jackson Estate. The current logo uses a gold crown, symbolising Jackson's status as The King Of Pop.
References
- ^ Merx, Karin (September 13, 2016). "Episode 15 – MJAS Exclusive: Live from Kingvention 2016". The Journal of Michael Jackson Academic Studies | ISSN: 2452-0497. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Echoes Magazine | Kingvention 2016: Dangerous Times". Retrieved January 6, 2020.
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