Michael Jackson has pushed back the opening of his London O2 arena residency by four days, it has been announced. The King of pop will now begin his 50 date This Is It residency on 13 July to allow Jackson more rehearsal time. "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," Randy Phillips, President of AEG Live said in a statement. "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." Before adding that the delayed dates have now been moved to March 2010. "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 being offered to fans not able to make the rearranged concerts.
