A3C [All 3 Coasts] is one of the largest hip-hop festivals in the world and takes place annually in Atlanta, GA. Now in its 9th year, A3C has grown from a local hip-hop showcase to an international festival, and incomparable cultural experience. Each year A3C showcases a cross-section of hip-hop music with live performances from some of hip-hop’s most promising and renowned artists/DJs from across the world.
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A3C [All 3 Coasts] is one of the largest hip-hop festivals in the world and takes place annually in Atlanta, GA. Now in its 9th year, A3C has grown from a local hip-hop showcase to an international festival, and incomparable cultural experience. Each year A3C showcases a cross-section of hip-hop music with live performances from some of hip-hop’s most promising and renowned artists/DJs from across the world.
At least 10 Sonicbids artists will be selected to perform at A3C in 2013. A3C has selected 95 Sonicbids artists to perform since 2005 (including 20+ last year). A3C strives to put at least one Sonicbids artist on as many stages as possible throughout the weekend. Additionally, each act that is not selected from Sonicbids submissions will receive a discount code for 50% off an all-access festival pass. For more info on the history of A3C, as well as some advice and insight into their booking process, check out this interview with A3C's founder, Brian Knott.
2012 marked the largest and most extensive A3C to date with 20,000+ attendees from more than 45 different US states. A3C expanded to new venues, added more entertainment and networking opportunities and launched new components (Style and Film) to the festival. In addition to music and live performances, A3C encompasses education, film, style, pro-audio, art, technology, gaming, sports, break-dance and more.
In 2012 A3C booked 300+ artists/DJs on 35+ showcases in over 12 different venues including performances from Big Boi, Raekwon, GZA, Tech N9ne, Yelawolf, Just Blaze, Twista, The Liknuts (The Beatnuts & Tha Alkaholiks), Ab-Soul, Devin the Dude, Trinidad James, DJ Red Alert, Hopsin, Dungeon Family, Nipsey Hussle, Killer Mike, 9th Wonder, Freeway, Chris Webby, Prodigy (Mobb Deep), Da Beatminerz, Cyhi The Prynce, Starlito, Rapsody, Mr. MFN Exquire, Nappy Roots, CunningLynguists, Oddisee, Slum Village, Phil Ade, King Chip, DJ Shiftee, Los, Emilio Rojas, Fat Trel, Don Trip, Rich Kidz, Smoke DZA, OCD: Moosh & Twist, Jarren Benton, GLC, Iamsu, Alley Boy, Los Rakas, Killy Kyleon, Dizzy Wright, Kirko Bangz, On No, Trae The Truth, Skyzoo, Trouble, Roach Gigz, and Young Guru.