‘Now is the time to protect our health’: Jay-Z announces that it canceled its annual Made in America festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- The concert took place between September 5 and 6 at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
- In a statement released Wednesday, the rap magnate’s Roc Nation company revealed that the event has been rescheduled for 2021.
- The entertainment agency’s message highlighted the importance of ‘staying safe’ in the midst of the global crisis and also referred to defending racial justice.
- Roc Nation also said that tickets for this year’s festival will be valid in 2021, but those who prefer a refund should send an email to the company.
- Music tycoon Jay-Z, 50, real name Shawn Carter, created Made In America eight years ago
- The inaugural event raised $ 5 million (£ 3.9 million) in ticket sales and attracted nearly 80,000 attendees.
- Last year’s show was hosted by Cardi B and Travis Scott, with supporting actors Megan Thee Stallion, Jorja Smith and James Blake also taking the stage.
Jay-Z’s annual Made in America festival has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The concert, founded by the 50-year-old music magnate in 2012, took place between September 5 and 6 at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.
In a statement released Wednesday, the rap magnate’s Roc Nation company confirmed that the event had been rescheduled for 2021.
Unfortunate: Jay-Z’s annual Made in America festival has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic (pictured at the event in 2017)
The official message from the entertainment agency highlighted the importance of ‘staying safe’ in the midst of the COVID-19 global crisis and also spoke about defending racial justice.
He said: ‘2020 is a year like no other. We are at a crucial moment in the history of this nation. Collectively, we fight parallel pandemics, Covid-19, systematic racism, and police brutality.
“Now is the time to protect the health of our artists, fans, partners, and community, as well as focus on our support for organizations and individuals who fight for social justice and equality in our country.”
Stopped: The concert, founded by the 50-year-old music magnate in 2012, took place from September 5 to 6 at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia
Exciting times ahead: In a statement released Wednesday, the rap magnate’s Roc Nation company revealed that the event has been rescheduled for 2021
What a show: Last year’s show was hosted by Cardi B (pictured) and Travis Scott, with supporting acts Megan Thee Stallion, Jorja Smith and James Blake also taking the stage.
Calls for change regarding police brutality towards black people, diversity in the workplace, and media representation have been widely debated following the death of unarmed black man George Floyd in Minneapolis last month.
Roc Nation also said that tickets for this year’s festival will be valid in 2021, writing: ‘Therefore Made In America will be rescheduled for the Labor Day 2021 weekend.’
‘If someone prefers a refund, an email will be sent to request one. For any additional ticket inquiries, please contact the point of purchase. “
Raising the Roof: Founder’s wife Beyoncé even led the event in September 2015 (pictured)
Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, created Made In America eight years ago, with the inaugural event raising $ 5 million (£ 3.9 million) in ticket sales and attracting nearly 80,000 attendees.
Live performances take place on the Rocky Stage, Liberty Stage, and Freedom Tent and feature sets of high-profile musicians from a wide range of genres, including hip hop, rock, and R&B.
Last year’s show was hosted by Cardi B and Travis Scott, with supporting acts Megan Thee Stallion, Jorja Smith and James Blake also taking the stage.
Made in America was documented in a 2013 film by filmmaker Ron Howard, who described the project as “a reflection of the structure of what it means to be Made in America: what the festival stands for, why Jay is doing it, and how relate to him. ” each artist. ”
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