Jay-Z’s The annual festival in Philadelphia, Made in America, will not take place on Labor Day weekend due to the coronavirus pandemic.
In a statement Wednesday, the rap magnate’s Roc Nation company said it plans to produce the popular festival in 2021.
“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. Therefore, the Made In America festival will be rescheduled for the Labor Day 2021 weekend, ”Roc Nation said in a statement.
This year’s Made In America festival took place from September 5-6 at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Roc Nation said tickets for the 2020 event will be valid in 2021. Ticket holders requesting refunds should look for an email from Live Nation explaining how to get their money back.
“If someone prefers a refund, an email will be sent to request one. For any additional ticket inquiries, please contact the point of purchase, ”the statement read.
