--- title: "48 Artists to Watch at #A3C17" description: For months leading up to A3C Festival & Conference, we sorted through over a thousand submissions from talented artists. Then, we asked hip-hop fans from image: https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ANNOUNCEMENT.png?t=1505500815604&width=550&height=550&name=ANNOUNCEMENT.png --- [**](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/45-artists-to-watch-at-a3c17#) - Oct 8-13, 2019 - [Home](https://www.a3cfestival.com) - [Schedule](https://a3cconference.com/shows/index.html) - [Lineup](https://a3cconference.com/lineup/index.html) - [Oct 8-13, 2019](https://www.a3cfestival.com) - [Blog](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - [Buy Tickets](https://www.a3cfestival.com/tickets) ![](https://udxsva.com/tag?id=11009) - [Home](https://blog.a3cfestival.com) - [Artist Advice](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/artist-advice) - [Music Industry](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/music-industry) - [A3C Updates](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/a3c) - [Events](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/events) - [Atlanta](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/atlanta) - [Opportunities](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/topic/opportunities) # 48 Artists to Watch at #A3C17 ![Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Mikelinkedin.png) Posted by [Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/mike-walbert) on Sep 15 For months leading up to A3C Festival & Conference, we sorted through over a thousand submissions from talented artists. Then, we asked hip-hop fans from around the world to select their favorites. Now, the votes are in!   Watch these dope artists perform live during #A3C17 from October 5-7 at the **Squarespace Discovery Stage @ Mammal Gallery**. #ThisIsMyYearA3C #Squarespace   [![Lineup of Performing Artists, DJs & Producers](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/73154/baad4c48-5b7b-42f3-ac40-9715b1584351.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/73154/baad4c48-5b7b-42f3-ac40-9715b1584351)   [![ANNOUNCEMENT.png](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ANNOUNCEMENT.png?t=1505500815604&width=550&height=550&name=ANNOUNCEMENT.png)](https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N718679.3080436A3CFESTIVAL/B20292678.205306222;dc_trk_aid=405152874;dc_trk_cid=93031523;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--hKtrFpCMI9HGcCo4ClHlhOPsLT6h_ff92DnMvKAMNDU5rlMJFyoQ24VdllrajrlhZNvu3) #### A-Game - AC Lane - Afropluto - Ajax Stacks - Amerikas Addiction - A-wunOfficial - B.I.C- Billy Mercury - C5 - Cam Murdoch - Che - Corey Lee - DopeDiv - ElceeTheArtist - F.L.O.W. - Floco Torres Ghxst - Hippy SOUL - Iman - J.Lately - Jabee - JamesCurtis - Jaye Cane - Jizxle - Joose The Conqueror - JRob - Kamau Kenyatte - KOTA The Friend - Lee Durham  Lily Rayne - Mari - Merkules - Mother Nature - Mvstermind - NANCE - OneTakeDrew - OYABUN - P.A.T. Junior - Pebro Fresco - Phenom - Short Moscato - Skoolie Escobar - T-Dubb-O - The Palmer Squares - TruthCity - Wild Prxfits  A3C is supported by **[Squarespace](https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N718679.3080436A3CFESTIVAL/B20292678.205306222;dc_trk_aid=405152874;dc_trk_cid=93031523;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8LQQgA_-ooJWbRf3vr5lzJjNh98nk97hu63mxeVT_rzmO_QoIMthOzSrbBQyCejq2pYE7R)**, the simplest way to register a domain and create a beautiful website. Start your free trial today by visiting [squarespace.com/A3C](https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/trackclk/N718679.3080436A3CFESTIVAL/B20292678.205306222;dc_trk_aid=405152874;dc_trk_cid=93031523;dc_lat=;dc_rdid=;tag_for_child_directed_treatment=?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9wGJSmmgE_3nBbI201rUI2DM-NM34c5BayY6-MAldEAIMEKYrw3WgJFETrzhWrA9ywELfm). When you’re ready to go live, use offer code A3C17 to save 10% on your first purchase.     [![Explore the Schedule of Shows & Events](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/73154/4f8f4c00-9070-48f6-819c-c3e3dbef2f35.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/73154/4f8f4c00-9070-48f6-819c-c3e3dbef2f35) # A New Space for Artists to Create The **[Creator Complex](https://www.a3cfestival.com/creator-complex?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_mxZNgWgZXqn0FetVA9NsmhDk5oUsyHS-mHRJd3-qCsWuxf4RNQJWoiV_ZVF0oLyk2BWi1)** is a revolutionary facility for artists & producers. The Creator Complex will connect artists and producers with creative professionals to create valuable digital assets... for free! Artists will be able to get a headshot, master music, make beats, collaborate with producers, record music, write a bio, develop a website, design a logo and record a podcast. #### **Fri, Oct 6th from 10am - 10pm** #### **@ Georgia State University's ****Creative Media industries Institute** Creative partners include: ****[Akai](http://www.akaipro.com/?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9L7v1dZNd_IT9sA7wxFb3yrB2jICs8ieDr1xqWFu3YFI8AJdABWi77PR9Ey5NjNV_D2bIl), [Serato Sample](https://serato.com/sample?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_xJveZKb93gJ2NF88AQ91znQpCxyjMsq1tkfO4HLKS3UovtI1dco_eadd1gJT3Be9JXjIn), [Squarespace](https://www.squarespace.com/a3c?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--XGQDSenHE657SKyhjPqEiSYVCu-MsASjiVbjzXVEyOGsm4-aZtyA1Y9W26QXYNGWG36mR), [LANDR](https://www.landr.com/en?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--HARJwV3BPQVZEUiH5m6r0tVvw8eEmz4rx2NucSmwMHAOnsyo6qUxR3UFAGF7iV2vy685t), [Cam Kirk Studios](http://www.camkirkstudios.com/?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--YWA4zbaUHnGkPPdx0qiLlVaYG2FG6nCu0onlbJx0V0rO5GxLVWMULDTAe8niPL_w2b8Fw), In The Lab, [Wish Creative Media](https://wishcreative.wordpress.com/?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_C9KqdIkNWfxzdEZIk53R5b97p492tz8ft7RJE7ChZYMbgs0lV1P-IausQ44fUT14ix6mn) **and** [FitzCo](https://fitzco.com/?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8rv1MfEvGH07Xxg2elmvxkNk7UDW0rVOQi8-2W_q38JxaVtZsDOt74f-pnKgh2Kx3lAvVQ).**** [![creator complex logo final.png](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2017%20Web%20Images/creator%20complex%20logo%20final.png?t=1505500815604&width=510&name=creator%20complex%20logo%20final.png)](https://www.a3cfestival.com/creator-complex?utm_campaign=2017%20Shows%20Push&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9qj-VnoJSrObSoHAZG3QUk8RlQ8lo9rneX_OhEnLJ8Jt-ZweWz_-XiC_XnOas7TV39l81r) To enter, you’ll need an* **Executive, A3C** *or* **Conference*** pass. All performing Artists, DJs and Producers have access. [![New Call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/73154/5db9ad4c-982c-46dd-98c6-c5b55f5b8a66.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/73154/5db9ad4c-982c-46dd-98c6-c5b55f5b8a66) There are over 50 shows and events throughout the week featuring hundreds of artists, producers, and DJs from around the world. Explore the **[lineup](https://www.a3cfestival.com/lineup/all-artists) **and** [schedule](https://www.a3cfestival.com/schedule/shows-and-events).** ![Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/hubfs/Mikelinkedin.png) ### Written by [Mike Walbert](https://blog.a3cfestival.com/list/author/mike-walbert) Mike Walbert is the Executive Director of the A3C Festival & Conference. As as partner in the business Mike oversees various aspects of the business, including: Business Development, Sponsorship, Branding and Marketing. Mike officially joined A3C in 2009 as the Artist Director. Since 2010 Mike has managed the strategy and team that have grown A3C from a regional showcase to an internationally recognized institution in hip-hop culture. 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