An official tribute concert for Prince will be held in October in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Performers will be announced soon and tickets are expected to go on sale next month for the 13 October event, the singer's family said.

Prince was found dead on 21 April from an accidental overdose and since then many artists have paid musical tributes to his life and work.

Beyonce and the Dixie Chicks covered his songs during their recent concerts and Madonna sang Nothing Compares 2 U and Purple Rain with Stevie Wonder at May's Billboard Music Awards.

Prince's family said they have been "moved by the tremendous love and support of Prince's friends and fans around the world".


In a statement, his brothers and sisters said: "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 home town of Minneapolis.

"We are honoured by the artists who will pay tribute and grateful to those that have worked so hard to make this celebration possible."