2015 “BUDWEISER MADE IN AMERICA” Festival–9/5 & 9/6 in Philadelphia–Officially Sold Out

Festival Sees Fastest Sell Out In Its 4-Year History

Beyoncé & The Weeknd To Headline The 2-Day Music Celebration, Joined By Axwell^Ingrosso,

J. Cole, Bassnectar, Modest Mouse, Death Cab For Cutie, Banks, Meek Mill, Big Sean, Future and More

Festival to Benefit United Way In Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

and Lancaster County, PA

“Budweiser Made In America”-the two-day music festival curated by JAY Z and staple of Labor Day Weekend-has officially SOLD OUT

The festival sells out faster than ever before in its 4-year history with headliners Beyoncé and The Weeknd expected to draw fans from all over the world

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, Lili K, Bass Drum of Death, Sarah Jaffe, Mike Floss, Tanlines, Bizzy Crook, Twin Peaks, Hippo Campus, Bully, Jidenna

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, PA

For the latest on the “Budweiser Made In America” Festival, please be sure to visit: www.madeinamericafest.com

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2014: 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.

Shawn “JAY Z” Carter/Roc Nation – Jana Fleishman, jf@rocnation.com

Budweiser – Rory Roth Honigfeld, rory.roth@pmkbnc.com

Live Nation – Victor Trevino, victortrevino@livenation.com

Press Credentials / MSO – Marcee Rondan, marcee@msopr.com

United Way Of Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey – Carly Keneny, cmurray@uwgpsnj.org

United Way Of Lancaster County – Sue Suter, suter@uwlanc.org

City of Philadelphia, Office of Mayor Nutter: Desiree Peterkin-Bell,  Desiree.Peterkin-Bell@phila.gov