A3C announces a new program at the A3C Conference, The Future of Music Tech, which features a series of panels, presentations and events highlighting some of the pioneers behind the most innovative tech companies at the forefront of the music industry. Attendees will be able to learn about the disruptive technology changing how music is created, shared, discovered, marketed and monetized.
The Future of Music Tech takes place on Wed, Oct 5th at the Loudermilk Center, and will culminate with the Startup Spotlight showcase.
Panels Include:
- The Future of Creating & Collaborating
- The Future of Sharing & Discovery
- The Future of Data
- The Future of Distribution & Monetization
Companies represented include: Jaxsta, Sounds, Ingrooves, Stem, Songlink, feature.fm,Native Instruments, Jammber and many more to be announced.
The Startup Spotlight is an initiative to find and elevate innovative tech startups that impact how music is being created, shared, discovered, marketed and monetized. The startups selected are able to engage with potential partners, advocates and users in order to receive useful and actionable feedback.
Applications for A3C’s Startup Spotlight are open until August 1st at 10:00pm EST.
Submissions Here: https://www.a3cfestival.com/music-tech
5 music tech startups will be invited to showcase their companies to a panel of music industry veterans and hip-hop icons at the A3C Conference. Selected startups will participate in a multi-day experience connecting them with Atlanta’s tech community, music industry, artists and producers.
The 2017 Startups included: Record Gram, Jammber, The UpNext, BrandSnap & RapChat.
Mike Walbert (A3C, Director) stated the following:
“We launched the Startup Spotlight to help build Atlanta’s music tech community. A3C Festival & Conference has become an essential annual gathering for the music tech and hip-hop communities to network and build together. Atlanta is already the cultural capital for hip-hop artists and creatives, and the city has a strong and rapidly growing tech sector. We’re 100% committed to building a music tech community around the already vibrant hip-hop community. Hip-Hop is the most important, influential and often largest user-base for many music tech startups. Hip-Hop artists are early adopters and frequently the most active and engaged community on most social and music platforms. We’re bringing everything together to create something special.“
Founded in 2005, the A3C Festival & Conference has grown from a local showcase to become one of the most important hip-hop events of the year. The 14th annual A3C Festival & Conference is in Atlanta between October 3-7, 2018 and aims to educate and empower the artists, entrepreneurs, and creatives that shape hip-hop culture.
The A3C Festival is a 2-day hip-hop festival in downtown Atlanta at the GA Freight Depot from Sat, Oct 6 – Sun, Oct 7. The A3C Festival features 3 stages with dozens of performances, food trucks, live art and much more. It’s a breeding ground for the next generation of stars while honoring the legends and trailblazers of hip-hop.
Performers include: Wu-Tang Clan, Lil Wayne, The Diplomats, Curren$y, Young MA, J.I.D, PRhyme, Mannie Fresh, Westside Gunn + Conway, Childish Major and Deante Hitchcock.
The indoor stage will feature some of the most exciting hip-hop artists on the rise while the DJ stage will be curated by ATL’s WERC Crew and Controllerise. Lineups for the indoor stage and DJ stage will be announced soon, and additional artists will be announced on the outdoor stage.
The A3C Conference is the premier event to network and learn from the innovators, entrepreneurs and music makers that shape hip-hop music and culture. A3C hosts dozens of panels, workshops, mixers, mentor sessions and interviews with hundreds of tastemakers, thought-leaders and industry experts.
Speakers include: Steve Stoute, RZA, Goodie Mob, Cortez Bryant, Lola Plaka, Ryan Leslie, Janee Bolden and CashmoneyAP.
