A huge music send off featuring the biggest names in the music business, from Elton John to Mariah Carey - and even Kate Moss - is being masterminded to honour George Michael’s memory.

George worked with scores of huge names in the music business, and now many of them are in talks to perform in the star’s memory following his death, aged 53, on Christmas Day.

The long list of stars rumoured to be earmarked for the tribute include music stalwarts Elton John and Bob Geldof, George’s Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey and supermodel pals Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford, who appeared in his video for Freedom 90.

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“It’s early stages yet but George’s pals are determined to deliver a send-off to remember for him,” a source told The Sun .

“It’s likely to be in the form of a memorial concert and to raise money for the causes close to George’s heart including nurses and LGBT rights.

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“George was a dear friend to so many people, and there is no way that they will let him go without a send-off fit for a music legend.

“He made friends across the worlds of music, acting, modelling, charitable work and the impact he had fighting for LGBT rights.

"Everyone is heartbroken, he had an impact on so many peoples’ lives.”