MJ Night on August 29

In a fitting tribute to�king of pop Michael Jackson, who passed away last month, scores of musicians and dancers across South India will come together in Kochi and perform at the Durbar Hall Ground on his birthday, which falls on August 29, popular Indian pop singer Usha Uthup�revealed while addressing mediapersons at the Ernakulam Press Club on Thursday.

Titled 'MJ Night', the event will be led by Usha Uthup and music director Jassi Gift, and supported by young singers Franco, Sayanaro, Jyotsna, George Peter, Deepak Dev, Shaan and Rimi Tomi.

“We are very proud to host the event, since we need to join hands and say ‘thank you’ to the consummate performer who inspired so many musicians across the world,” Usha Uthup said. The musical evening is organized by the Dancers' and Choreographers’ Association in Kerala (DACA) and the D-360 Event Group.

Popular personalities from the film, television and cultural arenas will participate in the function for which�admission is free. As part of the programme, a 'moonwalk' competition will also be held from August 25 to 29.