Photo credits: Arsi Sebastien
On the evening of December 3, 2025, the Yacht Club of Monaco shimmered with rare emotionand elegance as it hosted the Second Annual The Monegasque™ Magazine Gala - the signature celebration of The Monegasque magazine, founded by Luiz Costa Macambira. More than a social rendezvous, the eveningbecame a testament to enduring friendships, artistic legacy, and the cultural ambitions shaping Monaco’s contemporary scene.
The most poignant moment of the night belonged to Jermaine Jackson, longtime friend of Luiz, whose appearance marked his first public presence in an extended period. Taking the stage for asolo performance, Jackson’s voice carried a quiet gravity - the unmistakable timbre of pop historyechoing through the modernist lines of the Yacht Club. For many guests, it was not merely aperformance but a rare, intimate return of a global icon to the public spotlight.
Photo credits: Arsi Sebastien
In an announcement that instantly lifted the evening into historical significance, Jermaine Jackson revealed his intention to open a dedicated museum in Monaco on the Côte d’Azur devoted to thepaintings of his brother, Michael Jackson. Known worldwide as the King of Pop, Michael Jacksonwas also a visual artist whose lesser-known body of painterly work remains part of his creative legacy. While early details of the proposed museum remain forthcoming, the declaration itself underscored Monaco’s increasing gravitational pull as a cultural hub - not only for performancearts and fashion, but for heritage preservation as well.
The gala also served a forward-looking editorial purpose. Guests were presented with the officialposter of the upcoming January-March 2026 cover of The Monegasque, revealed during the evening. The cover featured Louis Ducruet, President of The Barbagiuans of Monaco, who was inattendance. The reveal symbolized the magazine’s continued commitment to spotlighting leadersshaping both Monaco and the wider international business and cultural landscape.
Photo credit: Bruno Bebert
In a Principality this night time slowed just enough to allow reflection: on music rediscovered, art remembered, and ambitions yet to take form along the Côte d’Azur.