2017 A3C Festival & Conference

A3C Festival & Conference is the preeminent Hip-Hop event in the US, commonly referred to as, “Hip-Hop’s family reunion.”  We engage and educate the artists, creatives and entrepreneurs that shape the music industry and hip-hop culture.   Come to the 13th annual A3C Festival & Conference to connect, learn and create.  

A3C Festival @ The Georgia Freight Depot is a 2-day outdoor festival in the heart of downtown Atlanta featuring some of the most talented and renowned artists in hip-hop.  Thousands of fans from around the world gather at the A3C Festival from Sat, Oct 7 through Sun, Oct 8th to enjoy Hip-Hop music, art and culture.

Throughout the week A3C partners with brands, labels, media outlets, promoters and tastemakers to program, events and activations across Atlanta. A3C's showcases are one of the most influential artist discovery and promotional platforms in hip-hop.

A3C hosts more than 50 Shows, Events and Parties with over 1,000 performers across 10+ venues between Wed, Oct 5th - Sunday, Oct 8th.

The A3C Conference brings together artists, creatives and entrepreneurs in the music industry to connect, learn and create.  The 3-day conference aims to empower and educate those that shape hip-hop music and culture.

Conference Center @ The Loudermilk Center [Wed, Oct 4 - Fri, Oct 6]

Creator Complex @ Georgia State University's Creative Media Industries Institue [Fri, Oct 6]

Action Summit @ Auburn Ave Research Library [Thur, Oct 5 - Fri, Oct 6]

Topics Include: Trends and future of music industry, Creating and monetizing new media, Transformative music technology, Entrepreneurship in the creative economy & Social justice and community engagement

Featured Tracks: Artist, Music Entrepreneurship, Producer & Music Maker, Label and Social Impact

Programming: Welcome Reception, Keynotes, Interviews, Panels, Mentor Sessions, Breakout Sessions, Presentations, Demos, Brunches, Meet-Ups, Meet & Greets, Pitches, Hackathons, Master Classes, Podcasts, Makerspaces and Workshops.

After your purchase, you will receive an order confirmation email from Eventbrite on behalf of A3C.  If you do not see your order confirmation in your inbox, make sure to check your junk/spam folder.  If you are having any other technical ticketing-related issues with your order contact Eventbrite.

Print your pass or bring a valid ID to any A3C Registration or Will Call location.  You can pick up your wristband at any A3C Registration or Will Call location during hours of operation.

All sales final.  No refunds or exchanges.  You may give your pass away.

You can upgrade your pass on-site.  

Event is rain or shine.

Line-up and schedule are subject to change.

A limited number of passes available at listed price.