BEYONCE, NINE INCH NAILS to Headline Budweiser 'Made in America' Music Festival

Today, Shawn "JAY Z" Carter, Budweiser and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and Live Nation announced the line-up of the 2013 "Budweiser Made In America" music festival. Following last year's groundbreaking inaugural concert, the two-day festival features some of today's most diverse live performers. The blockbuster line-up was unveiled today via an exclusive Spotify playlist, http://spoti.fi/10SBoYP. Complete ticket purchasing and presale information is listed below.

As he did in 2012, JAY Z has curated an explosive roster of talent, which includes headliners Nine Inch Nails, Beyoncé as well as A$ap Rocky, Nero and Haim along with more than 30 others who represent excellence, artistry and the American spirit. Performers will appear across three stages on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia's Fairmont Park on Saturday, August 31and Sunday, September 1.

"Last year Pearl Jam, Miike Snow, Gary Clarke Jr., Odd Future, Skrillex and Janelle Monáe killed," commented JAY Z. "This year, we have Nine Inch Nails, Beyoncé, Empire of the Sun, Kendrick Lamar and deadmau5. This festival is all about experiencing great music and performances as a family. I can't wait to get back to Benjamin Franklin Parkway, see some stage diving, walk through the crowds, drink a little and rock out again."

Musical acts confirmed to perform are:
Beyoncé, Nine Inch Nails, Queens Of The Stone Age, deadmau5, Phoenix, Calvin Harris, Empire Of The Sun, Imagine Dragons, Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Miguel, Public Enemy, Solange, 2 Chainz, The Gaslight Anthem, A$ap Rocky, Walk The Moon, Nero, Feed Me, Porter Robinson, Wolfgang Gartner, Fitz & The Tantrums, Emile Sandé, Haim, Schoolboy Q, AB Soul, GTA, Robert Delong, Redlight, Mord Fustang, Alunageorge, Jay Rock, Jesse Rose and TJR.

"Budweiser has a decades-long history of celebrating great American music," said Paul Chibe, Vice President of U.S Marketing at Anheuser-Busch. "A music festival is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together, so we're thrilled that once again the incomparable JAY Z and United Way have joined us to ensure that Budweiser Made in America brings a world-class line-up of music to Philadelphia this Labor Day Weekend."

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 $350,000 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 that support learning success across the education continuum.

"The debut of the Budweiser Made In America festival last year was a huge event for music fans from all over the Northeast, " said Mark Campana Co President of North American Concerts, Live Nation. "The two-day festival will once again feature an incredible and diverse roster with Beyoncé, Nine Inch Nails, deadmau5 and so much more. The beautiful location of the Ben Franklin Parkway combined the wonderful spirit of Philadelphia creates a once-in-a-lifetime festival experience that no music fan can miss."

"Once again, I am thrilled to announce that the Budweiser Made in America Festival has chosen Philadelphia as its home," said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. "Last year's event, hosted on the historic and dynamic cultural corridor of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, was a huge success, significantly impacting our local economy. The City of Philadelphia is excited to welcome back JAY Z and Made in America."

Described as "veritable music lover's paradise over Labor Day weekend," the 2012 "Budweiser Made In America" music festival featured 28 performers including JAY Z, Pearl Jam, D'Angelo, Afrojack, Jill Scott, Run DMC, Odd Future, Skrillex and Passion Pit. In its debut, the festival received rave reviews, with press such as the Philadelphia Inquirer noting, "There was no arguing with Made in America's ability to put on a diverse set of musical acts...the fest...worked as a uniquely urban, impressively varied draw for a multiracial millennial generation crowd."

Spotify is the official digital music sponsor for the Budweiser Made in America Festival and will be presenting exclusive content and producing exclusive on-site activations.

The Budweiser Made In America Festival art features a work from the acclaimed American artist, Richard Prince. The piece used is called "Untitled (The Velvets)." It was created in 2007 and is collage and acrylic on canvas.

"Budweiser Made in America" also will be available for consumers around the country to watch via live streaming. Details will be announced at a later date.

TICKET PURCHASING INFORMATION

Two-day festival passes are available for $150.00 with tickets going on sale to the general public on April 17th at Ticketmaster.com. The festival will offer a special early bird presale price of $99.50 for all tickets purchased through any presale offer listed below. Presale tickets are limited and available while supplies last.

American Express and Budweiser Facebook presales begin Wednesday, April 10th.

• Use any American Express Card to purchase tickets before the general public Wednesday, April10th at 12 PM ET through Sunday, April14th at 10 PM ET

• Fans can visit Budweiser's Facebook page for early access to tickets from Wednesday, April 10th at 1 PM ET through Thursday, April 11th at 1am ET

Budweiser Made In America Facebook presale begins Monday, April 15^th.

• Beginning today, fans can RSVP to the Made in America Facebook presale by clicking here or visiting http://bit.ly/MIAFest_RSVP for access to presale tickets beginning Monday, April 15th at 10am EST through Tuesday, April 16th at 10 PM ET.

About SHAWN "JAY Z" CARTER
Since 1996, 17-time Grammy award winner, Shawn "JAY Z" Carter has dominated an evolution in pop culture. Between multiple businesses and accolades spanning the recording industry to global investment leaders such as Warren Buffet, JAY Z personifies the "American Dream." The Founder and Chairman of Rocawear is a co-owner of the NJ Nets, has a major interest in Translation Advertising and is involved in a partnership with the Iconix Brand Group.

JAY Z served as President and CEO of Def Jam Recordings, where he fostered the careers of international stars Rihanna, Ne-Yo and Kanye West before entering into a partnership with Live Nation, forming the entertainment company, Roc Nation. In 2009, his release Blueprint 3 became his 11th # 1 album debut securing the record for most #1 albums by any solo artist. In 2011, Watch The Throne, his collaborative effort with Kanye West marked his 12th #1 album debut. 2012 saw JAY Z curate MADE IN AMERICA, a 2-day festival held in Philadelphia and headline the opening of the Brooklyn NETS new Barclay's Arena with 8 sold out shows. JAY Z continues his philanthropic work through his Water For Life initiative and the Shawn Carter Scholarship Foundation.

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 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 at 12 state-of-the-art U.S. breweries using time-honored methods including "kraeusening" for natural carbonation and Beechwood aging, which results in unparalleled balance and character.

About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five ecommerce sites, with a database of over 119 million fans who visit our sites. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Artist Nation is the world's top artist management company, representing over 200 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 250 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors.

About United Way of Greater 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.

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