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1st Family of Pop
THE year 2019 was an important one for the world and was a time before lockdown when musicians were able to tour and entertain.
One such group, celebrating their 50th Anniversary, the iconic Jacksons took Marbella by storm and now four years later, they are back and still rocking and thrilling audiences with their distinctive sound that grew as they did with Tamla Motown.
One of their biggest hits, ‘I
Want You Back’, resonates with audiences in Marbella and they will be welcomed back to the Marbella Arena on Thursday July 27 with their band and some of the best sounds in the history of music.
Providing the launch pad for Michael Jackson’s legendary solo career, when the brothers united for The Victory Tour in 1984, it became the highestgrossing concert series ever staged in the United States.
The concert will see their high energy take on not just their original songs recorded with the legendary Michael but will also feature a number of his greatest solo hits.
Although this is a time for nostalgia and memory of what has passed, it is also a completely up to date showcase for three inspirational brothers, Jackie, Marlon and Tito and their exceptional team of musicians.
The event is organised by Rock Lounge in collaboration with Hard Rock Hotel Marbella, two famous names in the entertainment world who will guarantee an unforgettable experience for an excited audience at the multidisciplinary Marbella Arena.
Iconic hits such as ‘ABC’, ‘Blame It On The Boogie’ and ‘Can You Feel It?’ will resonate on stage as the Jackson brothers relive the most glorious moments of their musical career.
As an added bonus, the support act will be Ray Lewis, former lead singer of legendary soul pioneers The Drifters, who will perform memorable hits such as ‘Under the Boardwalk’ and ‘Up on the Roof’.
Imagine the opportunity to relax in the old Marbella Bullring, under the stars on a balmy night as you luxuriate in some of the most exciting and memorable music from the past half century.
Doors open at 8pm so arrive early to enjoy a drink and a snack or make your plans to visit one of the many top restaurants and bars that abound in the Puerto Banus area.
Tickets for the unforgettable concert are now available for purchase on the
Marbella Arena website: https://marbellaarena.com/ eventosma/thejacksonsendirecto/.
This is a large and impressive venue with a significant seating capacity, so there may well be seats and a small number of private boxes available and if you decide to stay overnight at the Hard Rock Hotel, there may even be some rooms available with a Jacksons discount.
For info and boxes call: +34 711 033 800.
BOX OFFICE SCHEDULE
July 27: 11am to 2pm / 5pm to 10pm
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Paws united
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Birthday wish
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Ground work
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