PHILADELPHIA, June 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
What:
"Budweiser Made In America," the JAY Z curated
two-day music festival and staple of Labor
Day Weekend, returns to Philadelphia for a fourth season.
This concert will benefit United Ways in Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and 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. As a result of last year's Budweiser
Made in America festival, United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey is investing more than
$300,000 into education and talent
development initiatives to enhance cradle-to-career education that
ensures all students graduate high school college- or career-ready
and equips individuals with the job skills and training they need
to secure work that provides a family-sustaining income. The
festival also enabled United Way of Lancaster County to invest an additional
$100,000 in programs and services in
Education, Financial Stability and Health.
Who:
Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Axwell^Ingrosso, J.
Cole, Bassnectar, Modest Mouse, Death Cab For Cutie, Banks, Meek
Mill, Big Sean, A-Trak, Duke Dumont,
Santigold, Nick Jonas, Metric, De La
Soul, G-Eazy, Future, GTA, Claude VonStroke, Action Bronson, DJ
Mustard, Earl Sweatshirt, Fabolous, Vic Mensa, Jacob Plant, Gryffn, Halsey, Saint Motel,
Young Rising Sons, Grits &
Biscuits
When:
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Where:
Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA
Ticket Purchase:
American Express® Card Members can
purchase tickets for the "Budweiser Made In America" Festival
before the general public beginning Thursday, June 25th at 10:00 am EDT through
Sunday, June 28th at 10:00 pm EDT. Tickets for the general public can
be purchased on Monday, June 29th at
12:00 pm EDT at
www.livenation.com.
Ongoing Festival Information:
For the latest on the
"Budweiser Made In America" Festival, please be sure to
visit: www.madeinamericafest.com
About Shawn "JAY Z" Carter
Since
1996, 21-time GRAMMY award-winner, Shawn "JAY Z" Carter
has been a dominant force in popular
culture. With multiple businesses
and accolades across the recording industry and
strong relationships with global investment
leaders like Warren Buffet, JAY Z personifies the
"American Dream." Among his achievements, Carter has
served as President of Def Jam Recordings, launched the successful
"Made In America" festival and acquired luxury
spirits brand Armand De
Brignac. In 2013, Carter launched Roc Nation
Sports, whose roster includes three-time NBA scoring
champion and Oklahoma City Thunder star Kevin Durant
and MLB All-Star Seattle Mariners second
baseman Robinson Cano. Most recently, Carter purchased
in the global streaming service, TIDAL, in 2015.
Carter is active in giving back to the community, most
notably through his philanthropic work
through the Shawn Carter Foundation. The Foundation,
founded in 2002, is dedicated to helping individuals facing
socio-economic hardships further their education, encouraging them
to tap into their potential. Since the foundation
launched, Shawn Carter Scholars are studying at over 100
institutions of higher education throughout the
nation.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation
Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment
company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live
Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media & Sponsorship and Artist
Nation Management. For additional information, visit
www.livenationentertainment.com.
About Budweiser
Budweiser, an American-style lager,
was introduced in 1876 when company founder Adolphus Busch set out to create the United States' first truly national beer
brand – brewed to be universally popular and transcend regional
tastes. Each batch of Budweiser follows the same family recipe used
by five generations of Busch family brewmasters. Budweiser is a
medium-bodied, flavorful, crisp and pure beer with blended layers
of premium American and European hop aromas, brewed for the perfect
balance of flavor and refreshment. Budweiser is made using
time-honored methods including "kraeusening" for natural
carbonation and Beechwood aging, which results in unparalleled
balance and character. The brand celebrates great times and has
used the phrase "Grab Some Buds" in advertising since 2010.
About United Way of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
United Way of
Greater Philadelphia and
Southern New Jersey, serving
communities in Pennsylvania's
Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, and New Jersey's Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape
May and Cumberland
counties, is part of a national network of more than 1,300 locally
governed organizations that work to create lasting positive changes
in communities and in people's lives. United Way engages the
community to identify the underlying causes of the most significant
local issues, develops strategies and pulls together financial and
human resources to address them, and measures the results. United
Way is advancing the common good in Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey by positively impacting
the lives of people throughout the region in the areas of
education, income, and health.
About United Way Of Lancaster County
United Way of
Lancaster County advances the
common good and creates opportunities for a better life for all by
focusing on the key building blocks to a good life: Education,
Financial Stability, and Health. United Way brings together people,
organizations, and resources to make lasting change in the
community and invites all to LIVE UNITED by giving, advocating, and
volunteering to help build a stronger Lancaster County.
About "Budweiser Made In America" Festival in Philadelphia
Slated for its fourth year
in Philadelphia, the "Budweiser
Made in America" Festival will once again attract thousands of
visitors and festival-goers to the City of Brotherly Love on
Labor Day weekend 2014. After
the inaugural two-day music festival in 2012, Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced that the event
generated at least $10 million in
economic impact for the city's economy. Additionally, the
"Budweiser Made in America" Festival benefits local United Way
organizations with the goal of having a positive impact on the host
community. As a result of the 2012 festival, United Way of
Greater Philadelphia and
Southern New Jersey invested more
than $350,000 into education and
workforce development initiatives. The City of Philadelphia is well-positioned to
host the festival once again in 2015: the city is strategically
located on the east coast, boasts world-class transportation and
amenities, and local officials have experience producing and
accommodating big events like the annual Gore-Tex Philadelphia
Marathon, the annual Wawa Welcome America Festival for the 4th of
July, and the upcoming World Meeting of Families 2015.
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