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    President of AEG Live, Randy Phillips, said the delay had been prompted by Jackson and his creative director, Kenny Ortega.


    "Kenny and Michael are, at the same time, both creative pioneers and perfectionists," said Phillips in a statement.


    Apology


    "This show has grown in size and scope, thereby necessitating more lead time for manufacture of the set, programming the content for the massive video elements, and, most importantly, more time for full production and dress rehearsals.


    "As much as we agonised over this change in the original schedule, we are sure the fans will understand when they experience the level of entertainment Michael Jackson intends to deliver."


    Ortega, who worked on two of Jackson's previous tours and directed all three High School Musical films, apologised to fans.


    "I know what the fans expect and myself and the team want to deliver a flawless production.


    "We apologise to all disappointed Michael Jackson fans and remain extremely dedicated and focused on creating an exceptional live music experience."


    In an email to fans, Ticketmaster and AEG Live said: "We wanted to ensure that all of Michael's fans attending the concerts get the same quality in staging and level of entertainment."


    "It is AEG Live's sincere hope that those lucky enough to have purchased tickets will have enough time to change their personal schedules and travel plans if they are coming from outside of London.


    Full refunds are also being offered to those who cannot make the re-arranged concerts.


    O2 not thrilled as Jubilee line shuts for Michael Jackson's big tour
    Katharine Barney and Amar Singh
    20.05.09
    Michael Jackson's comeback at the O2 is to be marred by Tube chaos.


    Tens of thousands of his fans will be caught up in weekend closures of the Jubilee line at the start of his 50-date residency in London.


    Senior Transport for London officials and bosses of O2 have held crisis talks over the closures, which threaten to leave thousands of people with major delays getting to and from the concerts.


    North Greenwich, on the Jubilee line, is the only Tube link to the venue. Today Transport Commissioner Peter Hendy said he was “frustrated” by the situation.


    Senior officials said it had been forced on them as private contractor Tube Lines raced to complete a major upgrade of the Jubilee line which has to be in place by December. The firm has fallen two months behind schedule in its plans.


    It has told TfL it needs to have a series of closures of the Jubilee line east of Green Park every weekend throughout the summer to get work done in time. The company had been supposed to finish in July - but instead will badly clash with the start of Jackson's “This Is It” comeback.


    Sources at O2, who learned of the closures in talks held between Mr Hendy and the venue's chief executive David Campbell, said they were “upset” at the difficulty Jackson fans would face.


    A spokeswoman for AEG, owners and operators of The O2 arena said: “The additional Jubilee line closures are not ideal but we are working with TfL, as we always have done, to minimise the disruption to our visitors. Together we have put in place a robust alternative transport plan which has already proven to work.”


    A source close to Mr Campbell told the Standard: “David has been frustrated about these closures. He has got used to this being an ongoing issue.”


    There is increasing concern within TfL at work on the upgrade to the Jubilee line.


    Tube Lines is due to deliver a complete refurbishment which will increase capacity by a third - meaning a train almost every two minutes.


    From September the line is likely to suffer a string of weekend closures from Waterloo to Stanmore basis to install the new signals which allow the increased frequency.


    Tube Lines chief executive today Terry Morgan, apologised for the inconvenience but said the closure would still take place.


    He said: “We appreciate that weekend closures cause difficulties for passengers and we regret the inconvenience they cause, so the decision to take additional closures was not taken lightly. However, the closures are absolutely vital to enable us to complete the installation and testing of the system in the Neasden area which is the most technically complex area on the entire line.


    “These additional weekend closures will enable us deliver this important project on time and to the benefits of passengers for many years to come.”


    London Underground managing director Richard Parry said: “We will, of course, do everything we can to mitigate the impact on customers.


    “As always London Underground will operate rail replacement buses where no other transport is available to meet demand.”


    O2 not thrilled as Jubilee line shuts for Michael Jackson's big tour | News

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