Jay-Z announces Philly Music Festival

Wed, 16 May 2012 16:24:03 GMT

By Josue Quiroz

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For those of you that are interested in music festivals and concerts, the famous rapper known as Jay-Z met with Mayor Michael Nutter to announce the two day concert festival on Labor Day weekend called " Made in America ". The festival will feature 28 bands and will include rap, rock, R&B, Latin and dance performers. It will be taking place on September 1 and 2 , in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia . So far, 70 percent of the acts are said to be confirmed. A portion of proceeds are to benefit the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey . So if you're interested in the spectacular event don't miss out! Tickets go on sale May 23 through Live Nation and Ticketmaster. Always remember kids - don't smoke crack.