Jackson memorial details announced (From Haringey Independent)

Jackson memorial details announced

7:38pm Friday 3rd July 2009

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Ticket details of the public memorial for Michael Jackson have been released by the owners of the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

The venue's boss Tim Leiweke said 17,500 tickets free tickets will be provided for the memorial next Tuesday, while there also will be a free worldwide video feed.

Applications will be accepted on the Staplescenter.com website and after 1am on Sunday 8,750 names will be randomly selected to each receive two tickets.

Notifications will go out on Sunday and those selected can obtain their tickets via Ticketmaster on Monday.

Mr Leiweke said 11,000 tickets will be for seats inside Staples Centre, while 6,500 will be for seats in the adjacent Nokia Theatre, where fans will watch a simulcast.

Jackson rehearsed at the venue on June 23 - two days before he died from a suspected cardiac arrest.

On Thursday night, footage of Jackson performing some of his most famous hits for the final time was released.

The star appeared in full flow as he danced around the stage in typical fashion during rehearsals at the Staples Centre.

He was preparing for his 50-night residency at London's O2 arena, which had been due to begin later this month.

No details of the memorial service itself have yet been released.

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