The Made in America music festival has been canceled, organizers announced today. The festival, which was scheduled to take place on September 2-3 on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, was canceled due to “circumstances outside of production control.”
“This decision has been difficult and has not been made lightly nor without immense deliberation,” said festival organizers in a statement. “We were excited to bring another amazing lineup of artists to Philadelphia this year, but due to circumstances beyond our control, we have to make this difficult decision.”
The festival was set to feature a star-studded lineup, including headliners SZA and Lizzo. Other artists on the lineup included Lil Uzi Vert, Megan Thee Stallion, Roddy Ricch, and Burna Boy.
Ticketholders for the festival will be refunded. Organizers said they are working to reschedule the festival for 2024.
The cancellation of the Made in America festival is disappointing for Philadelphia and the music industry. It is a popular event that brings in significant revenue and attracts many fans.
Organizers have not released any details about the circumstances that led to the cancellation of the festival. However, it is possible that the cancellation is related to the controversy surrounding Lizzo, who is facing allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile workplace from former dancers.
Whatever the reason for the cancellation, the Made in America festival is a major loss for the city of Philadelphia and for the music industry. The festival was a popular and successful event, and its cancellation is a disappointment to many.
