Jay-Z’s Made In America Festival cancelled for second year in a row
nme.comJay-Z‘s Made In America Festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row, organisers have confirmed.Launched in 2012, the annual two-day event traditionally takes place every Labor Day weekend on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
It was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and again last year “due to severe circumstances”.The 2021 edition hosted headline performances by Justin Bieber and Lil Baby, with Bad Bunny and Tyler, The Creator topping the bill the following year.
SZA and Lizzo had been scheduled to headline the axed 2023 festival.Yesterday (April 3) Made In America posted a statement confirming that the event “will not take place in 2024” as planned.
However, bosses did not give a specific reason for it being shelved.“Since its inception, this groundbreaking festival has celebrated music & community – from creating a space for fans to connect, to uplifting local small businesses & shining a light on important causes,” organisers continued.A post shared by Made In America Festival (@miafest)“It has strived for accessibility, eliminating barriers through affordable tickets and location.”The message added: “As purveyors of change, the Made In America executive production team is reimagining a live music experience that affirms our love and dedication to music and the work we do.”They signed off by saying that they “promise an exciting return to the festival” in the future.
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