Jay-Z's annual "Made in America" festival will not take place on Labor Day weekend 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The "Made in America" festival, which has been held annually on the Labor Day weekend in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania since 2012, does not take place this year. The company Roc Nation of the US music producer Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter (50) announced on Wednesday on the homepage. The festival will be moved to the Labor Day weekend in 2021, the statement said. The organizers are not responsible for a detailed explanation.
"2020 is a year like no other. We are at a crucial time in the history of this nation. Together we are fighting parallel pandemics, COVID-19, systematic racism and police brutality. Now is the time, the health of our artists, fans To protect partners and society and focus on supporting organizations and individuals who struggle for social justice and equality in our country. "
Labor Day is celebrated every year on the first Monday in September. The labor movement has been remembered since 1894. This time the "Made in America" festival was planned for September 5-6 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. According to the organizer, tickets that have already been purchased will remain valid for 2021. Refunds are also possible.