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Kingvention
Kingvention
	Kingvention logo
Status	Active
Genre	Fan convention
Frequency	Annually
Venue	Various
Location(s)	London, United Kingdom
Country	United Kingdom
Years active	2015–present
Founders	Pez Jax
Website	kingvention.com

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Kingvention is an annual fan convention dedicated to celebrating the life, music, and legacy of Michael Jackson. Established in 2015, it is recognized as the only European convention exclusively focused on Jackson and his global fan base. The event features rare memorabilia exhibitions, panel discussions with individuals who worked directly with Jackson, film screenings, and live performances.

History

Kingvention was founded by Pez Jax^[1]^[2], author of *Off the Wall: From The Beginning, Brick by Brick* and *The Story of HIStory*. The inaugural event took place on 12 September 2015 in London. Since then, the convention has grown in size and reputation, drawing fans and industry professionals from around the world.

In 2024, Kingvention expanded internationally with its first U.S. edition held in Los Angeles, featuring panels and exhibitions with artists and collaborators connected to Michael Jackson.^[3]

Kingvention has also collaborated with Propstore on multiple occasions to display original Michael Jackson costumes, including the "Next Generation" Pepsi jacket and the "Spike" rabbit costume from *Moonwalker*, ahead of public auctions.^[4]


Year	Location	Name of Event	Guest Speakers	Activities	Number of fan attended
2015^[5]	Park Plaza Victoria, London	HIStory 20	Diana Walczak Rob Hoffman Jonathan Morrish Eddie Wolfl	Diana Walczak Collection Behind The Scream Gallery The Making of Moonwalke The convention opened with a live performance of Michael Jackson's "They Don't Care About Us" by Batala London	250
2016^[6]	Park Plaza Victoria, London	Dangerous 25^[7]	Dan Beck Yuko Jackson Jonathan Morrish Thom Russo.	Captain Eo: From page to Screen The Making of Moonwalker Steven Paul Whitsitt Gallery The convention opened with a live performance from the London International Gospel Choir (LIGC)	300
2017^[8]^{[circular reference]}	Park Plaza Victoria, London	Access All Areas	Dorian Holley, Eddie Garcia, and Steven Paul Whitsitt	The Making of Moonwalker The Live Gallery The convention opened with a live performance from SupaFresh Dance Movement	320
2019^[9]	The Pullman Hotel and Shaw Theatre, London^[10]	The Man, The Music, The Legend	Siedah Garrett Larry Stessel Darryl Phinnessee	Forever Neverland Behind The Mask Pre-recorded messages from Former colleagues and guest speakers The convention opened with a live performance from Otis Phoenix aka "The kid of Pop"^[11] & Funk of the Future, a London base Dance group	400
2020^[12]	Online	KV:GLOBAL	Jean-Marie Horvat Bill Bottrell	A live performance of Liberian Girl by Eddi Goma An exclusive interview with Engineer Jean-Marie Horvat A Special taping of 'The Hector Barjot Show' Clips from Kingvention 2019, 2017 and 2016 An exclusive interview with Bill Bottrell Moonwalker: Origin Story A live performance of Billie Jean by Dorian Holley	3,000
2021	Patch East, London	Kingvention Presents: Burn This Disco Out	n/a	In 2021, following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the United Kingdom, Kingvention organized a special event on August 28 to celebrate Michael Jackson's birthday. Titled "Kingvention Presents: Burn This Disco Out", the event featured over six hours of music exclusively by Michael Jackson, The Jackson 5, and The Jacksons, performed by DJ Wiz.	100
2022^[13]	The Pullman Hotel and Shaw Theatre, London	For All Time^[14]	Allan 'Big Al' Scanlan Bill Bottrell Kevin Dorsey LaVelle Smith Jr.	Forever Neverland: An informative exhibit on Neverland Ranch. First-hand interviews, fact displays, a timeline and stunning images getting guests who walked through the re-created gates of Neverland. 2000 Watts: a 3D Stereoscopic experience Lavelles Smith Jr’s GHOSTS masterclass Thriller 40: The Album through the years Wall of Fame: All Kingvention’s special guests on picture. Burn This Disco Out, the after-party of the convention	550
2023^[15]	The Glaziers Hall, London	The Maestro	Nicholas Pike Rupert Wainwright Cindera Che^[16] Craig Lamont Parks	Screening of Michael Jackson’s GHOSTS Screening of Michael Jackson’s MOONWALKER Premiere of the Documentary ‘Walking On The Moon’ Is It Scary & Club 30’s After-Party Propstore exhibits: Michael Jackson's Pepsi 'New Generation' Commercial Jacket and Michael Jackson's 'Spike' costume Michael Jackson & Japan: Nobuyuki Momose to showcase some of his amazing Michael Jackson items directly from Japan HIStory Teaser Exhibition In The Neverland Library: Discussion session Moonwalker Exhibits Janet Jackson special Exhibits	400
2024^[17]	House of Cocotte, Los Angeles	Remember The Time	Cindera Che Darryl Phinnessee Eddie Garcia Alif Sankey Clay Tave Ashlei Tave Betty Pecha Madden Bill Whitfield Bonnie Sinclair Donna Schultz Dorian Holley Nicholas Pike Rob Hoffman Siedah Garrett	Special Performance “2BAD/Thriller” choreographed by Eddie Garcia Screening of the Documentary ‘Walking On The Moon’ Burn This Disco Out After-Party Propstore exhibits. ‘2000 Watts - a 3D Exhibition’ Janet Jackson special Exhibits	114
2025^[18]	Conway Hall, London	Rock With You	Dave Way Bill Nation Alif Sankey	3D Screening of Michael Jackson’s HIStory Short Films Screening of Michael Jackson’s Upscaled Collection The Brentwood Imperial Youth Marching Band Burn This Disco Out After-Party In The Neverland Library: Discussion session Janet Jackson special Exhibits	275

Programming

Each year features interviews, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, tribute performances, rare screenings, and exhibitions of costumes and memorabilia.

Notable Guests

Ashlei Tave – Actress and stunt performer in the biopic Michael
Betty Pecha Madden – Costume designer for Captain EO and Moonwalker
Bill Whitfield – Michael Jackson's personal bodyguard (2006–2009)
Bonnie Sinclair – Costume designer for Captain EO and Moonwalker
Clay Tave – Michael Jackson’s former bodyguard
Craig Lamont Parks – Michael Jackson stand-in and photo double
Dan Beck – Former Sony Music executive
Darryl Phinnessee – Grammy-winning singer and vocal director
Diana Walczak – Creator of the HIStory album statue
Donna Schultz – Costume designer for Captain EO and Moonwalker
Dorian Holley – Vocal coach and backing singer for Jackson
Eddie Wolfl – Photographer
Eddie Garcia – Dancer and choreographer on tours and short films
Jean-Marie Horvat – Grammy-nominated producer and mixer
Jonathan Morrish – Former Sony Music executive
Larry Stessel – Former senior music executive, Sony
Rob Hoffman – Recording engineer and musician
Steven Paul Whitsitt – Photographer
Thom Russo – Grammy-winning producer and composer
Yuko Jackson – Dancer
Bill Nation – Photographer
Siedah Garrett – Singer-songwriter and Jackson collaborator
LaVelle Smith Jr. – Choreographer and dancer
Kevin Dorsey – Vocal director and musician
Brad Buxer – Musical director and keyboardist
Michael Durham Prince – Recording engineer
Nicholas Pike – Composer of soundtrack for GHOSTS and You Rock My World
Rupert Wainwright – Director of the HIStory teaser
Alif Sankey – Dancer, actress, and producer

External links

Official website

References

^ Cpteo (2023-09-22). "Kingvention 2023: Interview de Pez Jax..." MJFrance (in French). Retrieved 2025-06-01.
^ "123: The Story of HIStory Special with Pez Jax – The MJCast". 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2025-06-02.
^ "Review: Kingvention Arrives in Los Angeles". MJVibe. October 18, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
^ "Exclusive Kingvention: Michael Jackson's Costumes at the Event". MJVibe. October 19, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2025.
^ "2015 — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.
^ "2016 — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.
^ Wells, Chris. "Kingvention 2016: Dangerous Times – Echoes Magazine". Retrieved 2025-06-02.
^ "Michael Jackson fandom". Retrieved June 1, 2025.
^ "2019 — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.
^ "Kingvention convention coming in September -". michaelmaniaforum.com (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-06-05.
^ Bailes, Kathy (2019-09-17). "Margate's 'Kid of Pop' to open huge Michael Jackson convention and audition on America's Got Talent". The Isle Of Thanet News. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
^ "Kingvention Cinema — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.
^ "Kingvention Cinema — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.
^ Michon, Cédric. "KINGVENTION 2022 : FOR ALL TIME – LONDRES – MJ MusicDay" (in French). Retrieved 2025-06-02.
^ "2023 — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.
^ "Swiss Michael Jackson Community". jackson.ch. Retrieved 2025-06-05.
^ "Kingvention Cinema — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.
^ "Kingvention - The Michael Jackson Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[1] Cpteo (2023-09-22). "Kingvention 2023: Interview de Pez Jax..." MJFrance (in French). Retrieved 2025-06-01.

[2] "123: The Story of HIStory Special with Pez Jax – The MJCast". 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2025-06-02.

[3] "Review: Kingvention Arrives in Los Angeles". MJVibe. October 18, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[4] "Exclusive Kingvention: Michael Jackson's Costumes at the Event". MJVibe. October 19, 2023. Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[5] "2015 — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[6] "2016 — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[7] Wells, Chris. "Kingvention 2016: Dangerous Times – Echoes Magazine". Retrieved 2025-06-02.

[8] "Michael Jackson fandom". Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[9] "2019 — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[10] "Kingvention convention coming in September -". michaelmaniaforum.com (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-06-05.

[11] Bailes, Kathy (2019-09-17). "Margate's 'Kid of Pop' to open huge Michael Jackson convention and audition on America's Got Talent". The Isle Of Thanet News. Retrieved 2025-06-05.

[12] "Kingvention Cinema — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[13] "Kingvention Cinema — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[14] Michon, Cédric. "KINGVENTION 2022 : FOR ALL TIME – LONDRES – MJ MusicDay" (in French). Retrieved 2025-06-02.

[15] "2023 — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[16] "Swiss Michael Jackson Community". jackson.ch. Retrieved 2025-06-05.

[17] "Kingvention Cinema — Kingvention - MJ Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.

[18] "Kingvention - The Michael Jackson Fan Convention". Retrieved June 1, 2025.

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