Prince's family announces official tribute concert in October

Prince's family announces official tribute concert in October

Prince's family announced that there will be an official tribute concert in honour of the Purple One, this fall. As "Associated Press" reports, the event will take place on October 13 at the U.S. Bank Stadium in Prince's hometown of Minneapolis; artists and performers will be announced in the months to come.

The family said in a statement:

We are excited for the opportunity to bring everyone together for the official family celebration of Prince's life, music and legacy, and there is no better place to do it than his hometown of Minneapolis. We are honored by the artists who will pay tribute and grateful to those that have worked so hard to make this celebration possible.

Tickets for the concert will go on sale next month.