Michael Jackson & Friends consisted of two benefit concerts held only two days apart: Seoul on 25 June 1999 and Munich on 27 June 1999.
Michael Jackson announces the project with Nelson Mandela.
The first concert opens the humanitarian project.
The mission continues in Europe with a historic performance.
The first Michael Jackson & Friends concert opened the two-concert humanitarian project. Held at Seoul Olympic Stadium, it brought together Michael Jackson and international performers from both Western and Asian music scenes.
Two days after Seoul, the second concert continued the humanitarian message in Europe. The Munich concert became especially remembered for a dramatic moment during Earth Song when a bridge structure malfunctioned. Jackson continued the performance, finishing the show and the mission.
The spirit of the 1999 concerts lives on through Adventure of Humanity—the humanitarian mission initiated by Michael Jackson in favor of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. Within this broader vision, the musical legacy endures through “Friends of MJ.”
Serving as the musical heart of the organization, Friends of MJ continues to host concerts and events for the mission. By bringing together dedicated celebrities and artists who share the founders' values, the project ensures that the call for peace, equality, and human dignity remains a living legacy.
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