Michael Jackson’s epic This Is It is coming to DVD in March and to celebrate, there’s going to be a massive, star-studded VIP launch event in Sydney!

With Molly Meldrum as MC, the event will see special performances from both Delta Goodrem and Guy Sebastian, and guest appearances from This Is It director Kenny Ortega, choreographer Travis Payne and Michael Jackson’s brother Jackie Jackson!

By invitation only, guests will be treated to special video messages from a host of stars remembering Michael, as well as a performance by the Michael Jackson Dancers and previews of never-before-seen footage from This Is It.

The event will be held at Sydney’s City Recital Hall on Tuesday March 2nd and if you want to get yourself down there you’ve come to the right place!

Take 40 are giving one lucky listener and a friend the chance to be flown to Sydney to attend the launch party VIP style! We’ll send you to the event in a limo where you’ll walk the red carpet and meet the stars!

It’s all to celebrate Michael Jackson’s amazing contribution to music and the release of This Is It on DVD.

Michael Jackson’s ‘This Is It’ — The Entertainment Event Of A Lifetime.
Own it on Blu-Ray and DVD March 3rd.

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The Prayer

Dear Patron

Please be advised that this Sunday’s Delta Goodrem’s ‘Christmas Carols & Hit’sat Sydney Opera House has been postponed until Thursday 24 December 09.

Your booking is valid for the rescheduled performance date. The performance time should be confirmed by Wednesday 9 December 2009. Please visit sydneyoperahouse.com after this date for further detail.

Should you be unable to attend the alternative date, a full refund is available through returning tickets Sydney Opera House Ticketing Services GPO BOX 4274, SYDNEY NSW 2001, AUSTRALIA and we request that they are received by our office no later thanFriday 11 December 2009. If your tickets have not yet been collected, please contact Sydney Opera House on +61 2 9250 7777 to request a full refund or make further inquiries.

A full copy of the press release issued by Ms Goodrem’s representatives is below.

Kind regards

Sydney Opera House

DELTA GOODREM’SSUNDAY DECEMBER 6TH ‘CHRISTMAS CAROLS & HITS’SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE SHOW
RESCHEDULED TOTHURSDAY DECEMBER 24, 2009

Delta Goodrem’s ‘Christmas Carols & Hit’s Sydney Opera House show set to be held at the Concert Hall on Sunday December 6th has been rescheduled to Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24, 2009. The change of date is due to an allergic reaction from medication given for the treatment of a cold. Goodrem has been instructed by a treating physician to remain in the US to rest and is therefore unable to return to Australia this weekend.

To all her fans who bought tickets to the show, Delta has sent this message;

“To my dear friends and fans, I am extremely disappointed to tell you that I have to postpone my Opera House show this Sunday after being instructed to remain away and rest. Please hold onto your tickets and I promise to share a special night of music on Christmas Eve.”

TICKETING instructions:
Please hold onto your tickets as these will remain valid for Thursday December 24th, 2009. Alternatively, fans may contact Sydney Opera House Box Office for a refund.

FOR THOSE ATTENDING THURSDAY DECEMBER 24, 2009 SHOW – there will be a new show time announced please refer to www.sydneyoperahouse.comfor details by Wednesday, December 9th, 2009

DELTA GOODREM – ‘CHRISTMAS CAROLS & HITS’ SHOW
NEW DATE: Thursday, December 24, 2009 – Concert Hall Sydney Opera House
TICKETS ENQUIRIES: BOX OFFICE: Ph: 02 9250 7777
OR visit: www.sydneyoperahouse.com

According to the Sydney Opera House website:

This Sunday’s Delta Goodrem Christmas Concert has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances. Patrons should call the Box Office on + 61 2 9250 7777.

According to fans who called the number, the show has been postponed to Christmas Eve (December 24). However, no time has been confirmed.

Will update as the story develops!

Update:
Message from Delta!

“To my dear friends and fans, I am extremely disappointed to tell you that I have to postpone my Opera House show this Sunday after being instructed to remain away and rest. Please hold onto your tickets and I promise to share a special night of music on Christmas Eve.”

The change of date is due to an allergic reaction from medication given for the treatment of a cold. Goodrem has been instructed by a treating physician to remain in the US to rest and is therefore unable to return to Australia this weekend.

Source: Sydney Opera House Website

Videos of Delta singing on the tour have emerged. You can check them below!

The Prayer:

Blue Christmas + The Christmas Song:

As more media is uploaded, they will be added to this post. Keep checking back!

According to Yahoo7, Delta will be appearing on Rove!

Join funny man Rove McManus for the best celebrity interviews, live bands, special guests and loads more. Tonight’s guests include: Drew Barrymore, Delta Goodrem and Vanessa Amorosi performs This is Who I Am.

Don’t forget to tune in on Channel 10 @ 9:30pm! Videos and screencaps will be available on the night!

Delta & Special Guests

Christmas Carols & Hits

* One special night only *

Where: Sydney Opera House
When: Sunday December 6, 2009

Tickets on sale Thursday 1st October
Box Office: 02 9250 7777

http://sydneyoperahouse.com

Some good news today! As you can see above, the official Believe Again DVD cover has been revealed! You can clearly see the inspiration from the winning design, with a few improvements.

With the release of the official cover, we also learnt that it will be a DVD/CD release! (Which would explain all the delays) The CD will be an audio CD with songs! Full tracklisting of the DVD is below!

Tracklisting:
Believe Again
Innocent Eyes
In This Life
I Can’t Break It To My Heart
Not Me Not I
Out Of The Blue
Brave Face
Mistaken Identity
You Will Only Break My Heart
Born To Try
Butterfly
That’s Freedom
Running Away
Queen Of The Night
Sweet Dreams
Predictable
Do You Love Me
Almost Here
Together We Are One Day
Lost Without You
Believe Again (reprise)
Special Features:

• Making Of documentary

The DVD is also Region 4. So for international fans, you will need a region-free player! The site also confirms the previous release date of 18th of September! Also, be sure to buy your copy on the 18th! Not before! We want all sales to count towards the ARIA charts. If you buy before the 18th, it will not count! If you are going to buy multiple copies, then buy them on separate transactions.

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