A3C Hip Hop Festival Blog

A3C's The Circuit @ DROM 7/9 [New York]

Written by Mike Walbert | May 20

The Circuit is A3C’s first tour that seeks to further connect influencers and provide talented artists with opportunities to promote themselves and build their career. The Circuit will further unite the hip-hop community and provide networking, promotional and educational opportunities for artists, managers, media, creatives and others in multiple cities across the US.

A3C's The Circuit in New York will feature A3C Alumni Fred The Godson, Aaron Cohen & Denzil Porter. Neil Caesar (Digiwaxx), Fadia Kader (Def Jam), Brian Johnston (Mass Appeal), Alvin Akinti (Cornerstone) & Mike Walbert (A3C) will host the event and help select the best performer of the night.

FREE entry to The Circuit for anyone who has purchased a 2014 A3C Festival pass. #A3C365

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Submit to perform on The Circuit HERE for free. Artist submissions are open via Reverbnation until 10 days before each event. Showcase artists will be announced 5 Days before the performance. Do not be discouraged if you are not selected, as here are only a handful of artists selected in each market, and you can always submit directly to A3C via Sonicbids.

The best performance of the night will receive an A3C Prize Package:

  • One (1) artist will be selected from each city to perform live @ 2014 A3C Festival
  • One (1) Hotel Room (2 nights)
  • Three (3) A3C Festival passes
  • Gift Package
  • Interview on HipHopDX
  • A3C Spotlight Artist (A3C website and social media channels)
2014 A3C Festival in Atlanta (Oct 8-12) will include The Circuit showcase featuring the best performers from across the US.

A3C has become the preeminent hip-hop festival in the US, incorporating various features within the hip-hop culture. Founded in 2005, A3C has grown from a regional showcase to a world-renown brand and celebrated cultural experience including: music, education, art, film, style, pro-audio and more. 2013 A3C featured over 500 performances from living legends and rising stars to aspiring talent from across the world. Today, the 5-day festival takes place annually each October at over 30 venues and stages across several closely connected, high-traffic neighborhoods in the metro Atlanta area.