Ben Bowman is a British performer and Michael Jackson tribute artist from the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, best known as the lead in "Michael® Starring Ben" - the UK's largest touring Michael Jackson tribute show. He saw Jackson live at the age of eight during the Dangerous tour in 1993, left college to pursue his tribute career, and has since toured worldwide for over 20 years. The show made its West End debut at the London Palladium in April 2019 and returned there in November 2022, produced by James Baker Productions.
"Michael® Starring Ben" launched a new major British tour in May 2026 with dates in Kettering, Crewe, Reading, Portsmouth and Glasgow, among others.
The show is announced to continue into 2027 with dates in Hull, Southampton, Croydon, Leicester and Newcastle, among others.
The show celebrated the 20th anniversary of Ben Bowman's career as a tribute artist with a special tour.
"Michael® Starring Ben" returned to London Palladium for the second time on 13 November 2022 ahead of a series of arena shows in 2023.
The show had its West End premiere at London Palladium on 6 April 2019 to mark the 10th anniversary of Michael Jackson's death.
