Michael Jackson
& Friends

Two historic charity concerts. One global call for humanity.

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In 1999, Michael Jackson launched Adventure of Humanity through the iconic MJ & Friends concerts. Supported by Nelson Mandela, he gathered artists from around the world to unite music and philanthropy in a historic call for children and world peace.

The Global Assembly

Michael Jackson

Slash

The Scorpions

Boyz II Men

Luther Vandross

Mariah Carey

A. R. Rahman

Prabhu Deva Sundaram

Shobana

Andrea Bocelli

Luciano Pavarotti

Michael Jackson

Slash

The Scorpions

Boyz II Men

Luther Vandross

Mariah Carey

A. R. Rahman

Prabhu Deva Sundaram

Shobana

Andrea Bocelli

Luciano Pavarotti

The Concerts

Two Nights. Global Impact.

25 JUNE 1999

Seoul

The first concert took place at Seoul Olympic Stadium in South Korea. It opened the two-concert humanitarian project and introduced the message of Michael Jackson & Friends to a global audience.

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27 JUNE 1999

Munich

The second concert took place at the Olympiastadion in Munich, Germany. It continued the mission in Europe and became especially remembered for Michael Jackson’s performance of “Earth Song.”

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THE HUMANITARIAN PURPOSE

A Call For
Humanity.

The concerts were created to support humanitarian causes connected to children, peace, and people affected by crisis. For Michael Jackson, the project belonged to a wider humanitarian tradition that included We Are the World, Heal the World, Earth Song, and What More Can I Give.

BENEFICIARIES

A LIVING LEGACY

The concerts were two nights.
The mission continues.

Today, Adventure of Humanity is continuing the spirit behind Michael Jackson & Friends — carrying forward a message of peace, human dignity, sustainability, and unity across cultures.

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Michael Jackson& Friends