Made In America received’t be going down in 2024 after pageant organizers introduced the occasion’s cancellation for a second consecutive yr.
The pageant launched a press release to social media on Wednesday (April 3), merely saying that their government manufacturing group is “reimagining a dwell music expertise” and promising an “thrilling return” sooner or later. “Since its inception, this groundbreaking pageant has celebrated music & neighborhood – from creating an area for followers to attach, to uplifting native small companies & shining a lightweight on essential causes,” the assertion learn. It has strived for accessibility, eliminating obstacles by means of inexpensive tickets and site.”
Made In America has been a Labor Day Weekend staple since being based by Jay-Z in 2012. The pageant was hosted at Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway yearly, solely skipping 2020 as a result of COVID-19 pandemic earlier than canceling 2023’s version.
Final yr, pageant organizers pulled the plug on Made In America in August 2023, one month earlier than showtime. On the time, organizers mentioned the occasion was being cancelled on account of “extreme circumstances outdoors of manufacturing management” following a interval of “immense deliberation” on their behalf.
2023’s present featured SZA and Lizzo as headliners and was additionally scheduled to function a joint set by Mase and Cam’ron, in addition to performances by Miguel, Tems, Ice Spice, Metro Boomin, Doechii, Coi Leray, Latto, Lola Brooke, Coco Jones, Lil Yachty and extra.
On the time, organizers additionally promised a return in 2024 — nonetheless, Made in America had not but launched an official lineup for the 2024 version of the pageant.
Discover the assertion from Made In America under.
