New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Roc Nation) Shawn "JAY Z" Carter, Budweiser and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey today announced the first line-up of award-winning artists who will perform at "Budweiser Made in America," the two-day music festival in Philadelphia this Labor Day produced by Live Nation.
"Fans at this festival are going to be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience."
JAY Z is curating and headlining the exciting roster of talent, which will include
Pearl Jam, Skrillex,
Miike Snow and
Afrojack among the 28 artists embodying the American spirit who will perform across three stages on the
Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park on Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2.
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:
Pearl Jam
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)
The Knocks
Additional artists will be announced at a later date.
Tickets for the "Budweiser Made in America" music festival go on sale to all fans Wednesday, May 23 at 10 a.m. ET through Ticketmaster.com and Livenation.com. A limited number of two-day tickets will be available for $99 (plus service charges). Budweiser Facebook fans will have access to pre-sale tickets today, Tuesday, May 22, from 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. ET. To become a Budweiser Facebook fan, please visit www.facebook.com/Budweiser.
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.
"'Budweiser Made in America' is built around a legendary performer in JAY Z, but what sets this festival apart is having him curate and invite renowned musical talent across several popular genres to share the stage," said Rob McCarthy, vice president of Budweiser for Anheuser-Busch. "Fans at this festival are going to be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime musical experience."
This concert will benefit United Ways in Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, Lancaster County, PA. A primary goal of this music festival is to have a positive impact on the communities involved. As a result of this concert, the money invested into these communities will positively impact the education, income and health of the most vulnerable and most needy citizens in these regions.
"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.
The event is the latest chapter in Budweiser's long association with music, which includes memorable
Rolling Stones tours and Budweiser SuperFest, which was headlined by Michael Jackson,
Stevie Wonder and other music legends.
About SHAWN "JAY Z" CARTER
Since 1996, 14-time Grammy award winner, Shawn "JAY Z " Carter has dominated the evolution of hip-hop. Between multiple businesses and accolades spanning the recording industry to global investment leaders such as Warren Buffet, JAY Z personifies the "American Dream." The Founder and Chairman of Rocawear is a co-owner of the NJ Nets and has a major interest in Carol's Daughter skin line, as well being involved in a partnership with the Iconix
Brand Group. JAY Z served as President and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, where he fostered the careers of international stars Rihanna,
Ne-Yo and
Kanye West before entering into a partnership with Live Nation, forming the entertainment company, Roc Nation. With his collaborative effort with Kanye West, WATCH THE THRONE, his 12th #1 album, he has secured the record for most #1 albums by any solo artist. JAY Z continues his philanthropic work through his Water For Life initiative and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.
