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Pearl Jam to Headline Made in America
Indie | Thursday 24th May 2012 | Osh
Jay-Z’s Made in America Festival will be headlined by Washington rockers Pearl Jam.
It was confirmed yesterday that Pearl Jam will headline the two-day festival along with creator Jay-Z. The festival takes place on the 1st and 2nd of September in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, and acts also on this year’s bill are, the most loved and hated man in Dubstep, Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Afrojack and Rita Ora.
Lasted week, Hip-Hop star Jay-Z joked about inviting Obama to play the festival. In an interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Beyoncé’s husband said, “I’m gonna give him a call and I’m gonna try and get him to perform.” He even added that he hoped the US President would perform a little rendition of Al Green, and that his wife should be free to appear as well.
With 28 acts in total expected to perform, many more will be added to the line-up across the summer.
For the full line-up so far, more information and tickets, visit the Made in America Website: http://www.madeinamericafest.com
Marianne Calnan
