Atlanta’s A3C hip-hop fest announces first acts
Tech-N9ne is one of the first acts announced for the October A3C fest.
The A3C – largely regarded as the biggest hip-hop festival in the U.S. – has announced its first group of artists.
Tech N9ne, Yelawolf, Hopsin, Gunplay, Oddisee, Chris Webby and Skyzoo are among the several hundred acts expected. A showcase by indie label Funk Volume will feature Hopsin, Dizzy Wright, SwizZz and Atlanta’s Jarren Benton and the Mellow Music Group showcase hosts Oddisee accompanied by a live band, Apollo Brown with a special guest, Diamond District, yU and Slimkat78.
A3C is also committed to finding new acts. Artist submissions will continue to be accepted through Aug. 31 through the ReverbNation and Sonicbids websites, but already-chosen artists include CHAUNDON, Kepstar, Nova The Rebel, SK4MC, Phene, Nike Nando, Felony Fame, Eric Biddines, Skoolie Escobar and Mani Coolin’.
The event runs Oct. 11-13, with check-in at the Masquerade.
Three-day passes for the 2012 fest are on sale now at www.a3cfestival.com for $33 until Aug. 1. A Woodallion ticket package, including a three-day pass and collectible Woodallion, is $45 before June 15. Three-day passes at the door will cost $60.
Check the www.a3cfestival.com website for artist updates.
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By Melissa Ruggieri, Atlanta Music Scene
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12 comments Add your comment
Rick
June 7th, 2012
4:01 pm
Can it be true that I am first?
willy
June 7th, 2012
4:23 pm
How many cops will they plan to have on duty at this event? Maybe they should call out the National Guard too.
Keep it real ATL
June 7th, 2012
4:33 pm
OMG! Cant wait for this show! Do you think anyone will get shot??
g
June 7th, 2012
4:56 pm
wow that show sucks
Who TH?
June 7th, 2012
4:59 pm
Who in the HADES are these people?!?!I’ve never heard of any of them.
Timothy James
June 7th, 2012
5:02 pm
Outlaw events like these. There will be gunfire with no regard for life.
AB
June 7th, 2012
5:58 pm
All right jerks, this event has been going on and welcome in my neighborhood for years without incident.
Who TH? Did you read the article? It is about showcasing NEW acts.
Stop being so hateful!
Test Tube Tommy
June 7th, 2012
5:59 pm
Tech Nine and Gunplay….lmaof!……….yep, I’m betting there will be some non-licensed convicted felons firing some rounds.
Gumz McCracklin
June 7th, 2012
6:11 pm
2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G., Jam Master Jay , John Edward Hawkins, Big L, Proof, Slim Dunkin , Stretch, Freaky Tah , Fat Pat , Camoflauge , Scott La Rock , Soulja Slim , Mac Dre , Bugz, Yafeu Fula, Magnolia Shorty, Seagram, Anthony J. Vital, M-Bone and many more rappers ALL shot dead…..nope no culture of violence here. I wonder when Jessie or Al will address this kind of stuff instead the symbolic crap that they monetarily profit from?
J
June 8th, 2012
11:08 am
More role models for black youth promoting violence and drug abuse. Sweet. Maybe Obama will make a guest appearance.
J
June 8th, 2012
11:21 am
Hey look more liberals who can’t handle criticism blocking comments.
Bloodsmelt
June 8th, 2012
11:26 am
Great, a bunch of trap rap auto-tune and gangsta wannabee BS for the kids of Atlanta to get wasted and drive drunk home from, not to mention the talent-less nature of said genre or the quickness at which mommy’s credit card will be swiped for the three day pass into repetitive beats and A-B rhymes schemes at best.