A3C Music, Tech & Culture Conference

2016 Speakers Included

Master P (Artist/Entrepreneur), Troy Carter (Spotify/SMASHD Ventures), Too $hort (Artist), Bad Boy's The Hitmen (Producers), Teddy Riley (Producer), Ryan Leslie (Artist/Entrepreneur), Anthony Saleh (Freebandz), Tunji Balogun (RCA), Vanessa Satten (XXL), Fab 5 Freddy (Cultural Pioneer), Jeff Carvalho (Highsnobiety), Azae (Azae Production), Justin Boland (Pandora), Jonathan Mannion (Photographer), Justin Hunte (HipHopDX), Organized Noize (Producers), Yomi Desalu (BET), Brian Young (The Shade Room), Jason M. Peterson (Havas), DJ Jelly (Radio DJ), Tuma Basa (Spotify), James Cuthbert (Sprite), Aaron Reid (Epic Records), Dan Resnick (Complex Magazine), Dante Ross (Warner Music Group), Mr. DJ (Producer/DJ), Dina Marto (Twelve Music Group), DJ Toomp (Producer/DJ), Greggory Smith (SESAC), Hurricane Dave (Radio One), Jeff Sledge (Atlantic Records), Jose Cuello (TuneCore), Kyambo "Hip Hop" Joshua (A&R), Reggie 'Combat Jack' Osse (The Combat Jack Show), Robert Glasper (Musician/Producer), Shanti Das (Press Reset Ent.) and William Warren Jr. (Mitchell & Ness)

New & Noteworthy

Weekly Discovery: 6 New Hip-Hop Artists In Your Feed (5/15/17)

This week, we're back at it again with 6 new artists and it is up to you, the fans to decide who's next to perform at A3C 2017! Thanks to all...

Weekly Discovery: This Is My Year Winners (Week 4)

Thanks for supporting our "This Is My Year" fan-challenge this week. Because of the fans, two up-and-coming hip-hop artists have been...

A3C & Georgia State University partner to launch the Creator Complex

Music conferences will never be the same! Nearly every music conference we've been to focuses on Networking & Learning, both of which are...

Weekly Discovery: 6 New Hip-Hop Artists In Your Feed (5/8/17)

Last week, we introduced you guys to some stellar acts from around the country and this week we will continue to do the same. This week, we're...

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Here's Why We're Glad We Made it to #BCFest2017

Over the weekend, our friends in Washington, D.C. put together their fifth annual Broccoli City Festival and treated festival goers from all over the...

Weekly Discovery: This Is My Year Winners (Week 3)

Thanks for supporting our "This Is My Year" fan-challenge this week. Because of the fans, two up-and-coming hip-hop artists have been...

A3C 2017 will highlight the most innovative music tech startups

We're looking for the most innovative music startup! We will be selecting 5 music tech startups to highlight at 2017 A3C...

Weekly Discovery: 6 New Hip-Hop Artists In Your Feed (5/1/17)

May is upon us and that means 5 more months until A3C 2017! But until we get there, artists need to be chosen to perform and that's where...

Executive Pass

$485

while supplies last

Access to Festival, Conference, shows & events + exclusive networking events

For music industry professionals, entrepreneurs and startups

This pass is best for the music industry professional, artist, and entrepreneur looking to grow their business and/or career. Among other things, you'll have access to private events, and parties with other industry leaders and influencers.

Available Only While Supplies Last. Limited # of Passes at Each Price.

Includes everything in the VIP Upgrade.

Access to a series of private events including: Leadership Brunches, Keynote Speaker Meet & Greets, Happy Hours Mixers and More Events TBA.

Welcome to ATL Reception presented by ChooseATL

The Welcome to ATL Reception kicks off the 13th annual A3C with a few hundred tastemakers across Atlanta and the greater hip-hop community. A3C will honor two individuals with the A3C Cultural Influence Award and A3C Social Impact Award. This is a private event only accessible with an Executive Pass. Open Bar & Buffet Dinner Service.

Preferred Seating in Ballroom at the A3C Conference Center. Access to the Executive Lounge.

There will be a team dedicated to help you and answer any questions you may have. You can contact our dedicated assistant by phone or email 24/7.

A3C Pass

$237

while supplies last

+ $70 for VIP Upgrade

Access to Festival, Conference and 5-days of shows & events

This pass is best for the industry professionals, artists, entrepreneurs, creatives and hip-hop heads that want 5-days of hip-hop shows, events, networking, learning, and discovery.

Includes all benefits of the Festival and Conference passes, plus you’ll have access to all to the official A3C shows and events taking place between Wed, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 8th.

Limited # of Passes at Each Price. Available Only While Supplies Last

20% Discount Passes Available for Groups of 3 or More

VIP Upgrade

$70

The VIP Upgrade is an add-on for the Festival or A3C pass, but does NOT grant access to the A3C Festival. The VIP Upgrade is best for fans that want to enjoy the A3C Festival at The Georgia Freight Depot like a boss.

The VIP Upgrade enables access to the A3C Festival's VIP Area that includes the pit in front of the main stage and a lounge with a bar, couches, tables and chairs next to the main stage. You also get access to the Artist Lounge at the A3C Festival.

The VIP Upgrade can not be used with a Conference pass.

VIP Upgrade includes 4 Drinks, 1 Limited Edition A3C T-Shirt and 25% off A3C Merchandise.

Festival Pass

$70

while supplies last

+ $70 for VIP upgrade

Access to A3C Festival only

Enjoy the 2-day hip-hop music festival at the Georgia Freight Depot on Sat, Oct 7 & Sun, Oct 8

This pass is best for the hip-hop fans and festival lovers that just want to watch their favorite artists, hang out with friends and have the “festival” experience. The A3C Festival is a 2-day music festival at The Georgia Freight Depot on Sat, Oct 7 & Sun, Oct 8. Join thousands of fans from around to enjoy Hip-Hop music, and culture.

The A3C Festival pass does NOT enable access to any additional A3C shows, events or the A3C Conference.

Lineup TBA

Limited # of Passes at Each Price. Available Only While Supplies Last

20% Discount Passes Available for Groups of 3 or More

Single Day Festival Passes Available Soon

VIP Upgrade

$70

The VIP Upgrade can not be used with a Conference pass.

VIP Upgrade includes 4 Drinks, 1 Limited Edition A3C T-Shirt and 25% off A3C Merchandise.

Conference Pass

$195

while supplies last

Access to A3C Conference only

Learn, connect and create at the A3C Conference from Wed, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 6.

This pass is best for the music industry, entrepreneurs, artists, music makers and organizations that want to learn, connect and create, but don’t mind skipping the A3C Festival, shows, events and parties.

Access Includes:

A3C Conference Center @ Loudermilk Center

A3C Action Summit @ Auburn Avenue Research Library

A3C Creator Complex @ GSU Creative Media Industries Institute

Lineup & Schedule TBA

Limited # of Passes at Each Price. Available Only While Supplies Last

20% Discount Passes Available for Groups of 3 or More

Single Day Conference Center Passes Available Soon

CONNECT • LEARN • CREATE

Conference Tracks

Artist Accelerator

Beatstars Summit

Labelx

Music Tech

Action Summit

Music

Technology

Hip-Hop

2016 Speakers Included

Conference Hubs

Conference Center

Wednesday, Oct 4 - Friday, Oct 6

Creator Complex

Friday, Oct 6

Action Summit

Thursday, Oct 5 - Friday, October 6

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Welcome to ATL Reception

New & Noteworthy

Executive Pass

$485

Access to Festival, Conference, shows & events + exclusive networking events

For music industry professionals, entrepreneurs and startups

A3C Pass

$237

+ $70 for VIP Upgrade

Access to Festival, Conference and 5-days of shows & events

VIP Upgrade

$70

Festival Pass

$70

+ $70 for VIP upgrade

Access to A3C Festival only

Enjoy the 2-day hip-hop music festival at the Georgia Freight Depot on Sat, Oct 7 & Sun, Oct 8

VIP Upgrade

$70

Conference Pass

$195

Access to A3C Conference only

Learn, connect and create at the A3C Conference from Wed, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 6.

2016 A3C Partners