Made in America Pageant Canceled for Second 12 months in a Row

For the second yr in a row, Philadelphia’s Made in America Pageant has been canceled. The occasion organizers revealed the information in an announcement as we speak, however didn’t present a selected motive for the cancellation. As a substitute, the competition’s manufacturing crew mentioned it “is reimagining a reside music expertise that affirms our love and dedication to music and the work we do.” Discover the complete assertion beneath.

Final yr’s competition was canceled as a result of “extreme circumstances exterior of manufacturing management,” as Made in America put it on the time. SZA and Lizzo had been meant to headline the 2023 occasion, which was scheduled for September 2-3. The cancelation occurred after Lizzo was hit with a lawsuit from former dancers alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work setting.

Lizzo has denied all allegations. Within the fall of 2023, she was sued by a former tour supervisor over working situations. She subsequently filed a formal denial in response to the lawsuit led to by her former dancers.

Made in America Pageant:

Made In America won’t happen in 2024.

Since its inception, this groundbreaking competition has celebrated music and neighborhood—from creating an area for followers to attach, to uplifting native small companies and shining a light-weight on essential causes. It has strived for accessibility, eliminating limitations by inexpensive tickets and placement.

As purveyors of change, the Made In America govt manufacturing crew is reimagining a reside music expertise that affirms our love and dedication to music and the work we do.

We promise an thrilling return to the competition.