Pearl Jam and JAY Z Headline ‘Budweiser Made in America’ Music Festival in Philadelphia Labor Day Weekend
Concert Lineup Will Also Include
Skrillex, Miike Snow, Afrojack, Maybach Music (featuring Rick Ross, Wale, &
Meek Mill), Odd Future, Calvin Harris, D’Angelo, Passion Pit, Santigold, Dirty
Projectors, X, Janelle Monae, Prince Royce, Rita Ora, Savoy (DJ set) and The
Knocks
JAY Z, Budweiser and United Way of
Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey announced the first line-up of artists
performing at “Budweiser Made in America,” the two-day music festival in
Philadelphia this Labor Day. The event will be produced by Live Nation and held
on three stages on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia’s Fairmount
Park on Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2.
JAY Z is curating and headlining the
roster of talent, which will include Pearl Jam, Skrillex, Miike Snow and
Afrojack which will total 28 artists embodying the American spirit who will
perform.
The exciting slate of talent
cultivated by JAY Z will include an eclectic mix of acts ranging from rock,
hip-hop, R&B, Latin and dance. Musical acts confirmed to perform in
addition to JAY Z are:
Additional artists will be announced
at a later date.
Tickets for the “Budweiser Made in
America” music festival are on sale now through Ticketmaster.com and
Livenation.com. A limited number of two-day tickets will be available for $99
(plus service charges).
The festival in Philadelphia will
culminate a summer of music parties in cities all across America, when Budweiser
will invite its Facebook fans to experience talented local bands and artists.
Budweiser, brewed across America, has a decades-long history of celebrating
great American music.
“Fans at this festival are going to be treated
to a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience.” said Rob McCarthy, vice president
of Budweiser for Anheuser-Busch.
“Budweiser Made in America” also will be
available for consumers around the country to watch via live-streaming. Details
will be announced at a later date.
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