Lizzo-headlined ‘Made in America’ festival in Philadelphia cancelled over ‘severe circumstances’
Hindustan TimesOrganisers of the Made in America Festival have cancelled this year’s event, where scheduled headliners were Lizzo and SZA. Lizzo performs at the United Center on May 17, 2023, in Chicago “Due to severe circumstances outside of production control, the 2023 Made In America festival will no longer be taking place,” organisers posted on X.“This decision has been difficult and has not been made lightly nor without immense deliberation.” This year’s festival was reportedly scheduled for September 2 and 3. Weighing in on the current situation, Philadelphia’s Mayor Jim Kenney told CNN, “I’m disappointed to hear that the 2023 Made In America festival will no longer be taking place. Since 2012, Made in America has grown into a Philly tradition on Labor Day Weekend celebrating music and promoting worthwhile social causes.” Allegations against Lizzo Three of Lizzo’s tour dancers have reportedly accused the singer of sexual harassment.
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