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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> |
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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== Kingvention 2019 == |
Revision as of 15:18, 15 January 2020
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 [1] under Sixteen11 Media Group Limited and fully named "Kingvention: The First European Michael Jackson Convention".
History and Organisation
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.
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.
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.
The convention is non-profit and rely on ticket sales, sponsorship and donations. All the staff are volunteers.
In 2019, after three years at the Park Plaza Victoria, the convention moved to the Pullman London Hotel to accommodate increasing demand for tickets.
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. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]
Guest Speakers:
- Rob Hoffman, Engineer on the Michael Jackson HIStory Album. [8] [9]
- Diana Walczak, Sculptor of the Statue from the Michael Jackson HIStory Album cover. [10]
- Jonathan Morrish, Former VP of Comms at Sony Music Europe. [11]
- Eddie Wolfl, Photographer.
The 2015 edition included:
- "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;
- "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. [12]
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. [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]
Guest Speakers:
- Dan Beck, former SVP Marketing & Sales Manager at EPIC/SONY. [18]
- Thom Russo, Technical Engineer: Dangerous Album. [19]
- Yuko Sumida Jackson, Dangerous World Tour Dancer. [20]
- 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 from the Michael Jackson Movie "Moonwalker" [21];
- "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 [22]
The convention opened with a live performance from the London International Gospel Choir (LIGC) interpreting some of Michael Jackson's songs. [23]
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. [24] [25] [26] [27] [28]
Guest Speakers:
- Dorian Holley, Vocalist: Bad, Dangerous, HIStory Tour, Vocal Director: This Is It. [29]
- Eddie Garcia, Bad World Tour, Dangerous World Tour Dancer The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Speed Demon: Short Film Dancer. [30]
- Steven Paul Whitsitt, Personal Photographer: HIStory Era. [31] [32]
The 2017 Edition included:
- "The Making of Moonwalker": An Exhibition of story boards from the Michael Jackson Movie "Moonwalker";
- "The Live Gallery": An exhibition of photography of Michael Jackson Live on Stage.
The convention opened with a live performance from SupaFresh Dance Movement. [33]
Holley also performed live few of Michael Jackson's song on Stage [34]. On September 29, Garcia taught the choreography of "Thriller" to around 25 fans [35] [36]
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. [37] [38] [39]
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". [40] [41]
- Darryl Phinnessee, Vocal Director / Vocalist - Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, This Is It. [42] [43]
- Siedah Garett, Singer/Songwriter - I Just Can't Stop Loving You, Man In The Mirror, Keep The Faith, Dangerous World Tour. [44] [45]
The 2019 Edition included:
- "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. [46]
- "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 have also pre-recorded a message for all attendees. [47]
The convention opened with a live performance from Otis Phoenix aka "The kid of Pop" [48] [49] & 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 [50]
Kingvention 2020
There is currently no information on a 2020 edition of the event.
Exhibitors
A number of Exhibitors related to the pop star are presented every year at Kingvention.
Exhibitors have been from the arts with home made Michael Jackson Dolls by Mary van der Heijden and Elke Diehm [51], English painter Daniel Brooks [52], Canadian artist Renee Paul.
Also present, authors such as French author Brice Najar [53] who has released numerous books on Michael Jackson, French author Isabelle Stegner-Petitjean, The Ultimate Collector Book Series [54] from Sixteen11 Media Group Limited, British author Mike Smallcombe [55] and British author and publisher Pez Jax.
Music magazines are also present such as Echoes Magazine [56] and Iconic Magazine, a Michael Jackson Fan Magazine.
Merchandise stands are mostly represented by King of Shop [57] which offer thousands of Official Michael Jackson merchandise. Secret Dreamers Society [58] offers original pins in the effigy of the pop star. Some of the guest speakers has/had stand like Siedah Garrett [59].
Social Media Influencers within the Michael Jackson Fandom are also present such as French Youtuber Fabrice Ancellet aka Hector Barjot [60] and British author Pez Jax.
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 [61]; 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 and donated for The Mayhew Animal Home, a charity for domestic animals in London.
For the first time since the creation of Kingvention, the organizers 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 was not met, the mural was created with an image of Michael Jackson during the Thriller short film. The mural got the attention of passerby and media. [62]
Trademark
The term "Kingvention" was trademarked [63] 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; Exhibitions (organization of-) for cultural or educational purposes; Arranging and conducting seminars; Arranging and conducting workshops; Arranging conferences; Arranging of seminars; Art exhibitions; Art gallery services; Audio and video recording services; Audio entertainment services; Audio production;Audio-visual display presentation services for entertainment purposes; Books (Publication of -); Concert booking; Concert services; Conference services; Conferences (Arranging and conducting of -); Congresses (Arranging and conducting of -); Cultural activities; Cultural services; Education services related to the arts; Education services relating to music; Education services relating to photographic developing; Education services relating to photographic printing; Education services relating to photography; Educational services relating to dancing; Entertainment booking services; Entertainment services; Entertainment services in the form of concert performances; Entertainment services in the form of motion pictures; Entertainment services provided by a musical group; Entertainment services provided by a musical vocal group; Fan club organisation; Fan club services; Fan club services (entertainment); Fan clubs; Fan clubs (organisation of-); Fashion shows for entertainment purposes (Organization of -); Film exhibition services;Gallery services (art -); Information and advisory services relating to entertainment; Information (education-); Information (entertainment-); Information (Entertainment -); Interactive entertainment; Interactive entertainment services; Interviewing of contemporary figures for educational purposes; Interviewing of contemporary figures for entertainment purposes; Live band performance services; Live band performances; Live entertainment; Live entertainment production services; Live entertainment services; Live music concerts; Live music performances; Live music services; Live music shows; Live musical concerts; Live musical performances; Live performances by a musical band; Live performances by a musical bands; Live performances by rock groups; Live performances (Presentation of); Live performances (presentation of-); Live performances (Presentation of -); Live show production services; Management of education services; Management of entertainment services; Museum exhibitions; Museum facilities (providing-) presentation, exhibitions); Museum facilities (provision of-) for exhibitions; Museum services; Music entertainment services; Music performance services; Musical entertainment services; On-line entertainment; Organisation of dancing competitions; Organisation of dancing displays; Organisation of entertainment and cultural events; Organisation of entertainment competitions; Organisation of entertainment events; Organisation of entertainment services; Organisation of events for cultural, entertainment and sporting purposes; Organisation of examinations [educational]; Organisation of exhibitions for cultural and educational purposes; Organisation of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; Organisation of exhibitions for educational purposes; Organisation of fashion shows for entertainment purposes; Organisation of musical concerts; Organisation of musical entertainment; Organisation of outings for entertainment; Organisation of parties; Organisation of quizzes, games and competitions; Organisation of seminars; Organisation of seminars and conferences; Organisation of shows; Organising dancing events; Organising events for cultural purposes; Organising events for entertainment purposes; Organising of dancing competitions; Organising of education conferences; Organising of education conventions; Organising of education exhibitions; Organising of education seminars; Organising of educational conferences; Organising of educational congresses; Organising of educational exhibitions; Organising of educational lectures; Organising of educational seminars; Organising of entertainment; Organising of entertainment competitions; Organising of exhibitions for entertainment purposes; Organising of festivals; Organising of meetings in the field of entertainment; Organization of entertainment competitions; Organization of events for cultural purposes; Organization of exhibitions for cultural and educational purposes; Organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; Organization of shows; Organization of shows for cultural purposes; Organizing and arranging exhibitions for entertainment purposes; Organizing cultural and arts events; Party planning consultation; Party planning [entertainment]; Party planning services; Performance of music; Performance of music and singing; Performance of musical programmes; Performance of videos; Planning of conferences for educational purposes; Planning of lectures for educational purposes; Planning of shows;Planning (Party -) [entertainment];Planning (party-) [entertainment]; Plant exhibitions; Play schemes [entertainment/education]; Pop music concerts (organisation of-); Popular entertainment services; Portrait painting; Portrait photography; Presentation of live performances; Production of audio entertainment; Production of audio tapes for entertainment purposes; Production of audio/visual presentations; Production of audiovisual recordings; Production of entertainment shows featuring dancers and singers; Production of entertainment shows featuring instrumentalists; Production of entertainment shows featuring singers; Production of films for educational purposes; Production of live entertainment;Production of live entertainment features;Production of live performances; Production of live shows; Production of shows; Production of stage performances; Production of videos; Providing digital music [not downloadable] for the internet; Providing kara-oke facilities; Providing on-line publications; Provision of dance classes; Provision of entertainment via podcast; Recording services; Reservation services for concert and theatre tickets; Reservation services for concert tickets; Reservation services for show tickets; Seminars; Seminars (arranging and conducting of-); Seminars (Arranging and conducting of -); Special event planning; Special event planning consultation; Staging of light entertainment productions; Ticket information services for entertainment events; Ticket information services for shows; Ticket reservation and booking services for entertainment, sporting and cultural events; Ticketing and event booking services; Video editing; Workshops (Arranging and conducting of -) [training]; Workshops (arranging and conducting of-) [training]; Workshops for cultural purposes; Workshops for educational purposes.
Trademark number: UK00003128061.
The original logo of the convention had to be changed due to legal reasons suggested by the Michael Jackson Estate. The current logo has now been copyrighted.
External links
See also
- Batala London Official Website
- LIGC Official Website
- SupaFresh Dance Movement Official Website
- The Kid of Pop Official Website
- The Michael Jackson Dolls Website
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