Live Music Showcase Featuring the Hottest New Artists out of Atlanta and Celebrating SoundCloud’s I-85 Playlist
All Creators Welcome: RSVP
October 2, 2019, New York, NY -- SoundCloud is heading to A3C (Oct 9-11) with a packed, three day line up of workshops, panels, DJ streaming demos, and an all-ATL live music showcase as part of a super-charged edition of The SoundCloud Creator Forum. All SoundCloud Creator Forum events will be hosted at Mike WiLL Made-It’s iconic .EarDrummers Studio in Atlanta with a focus on education, connection and helping artists get discovered.
- Day one is dedicated to SoundCloud’s education series, ‘SC101’, off platform for the first time with panels led by artists, SoundCloud staff and industry heavyweights on getting played, paid and promoted.
- Day two is all about connecting at social mixers and leveling up creative with streaming demos and workshops from SoundCloud and Serato.
- Day three is capped by a live music showcase, ‘I-85 Live’, inspired by, and featuring artists from SoundCloud’s I-85 playlist.
“Everyday we celebrate the millions of artists and fans who choose SoundCloud first. The SoundCloud Creator Forum is one more way we celebrate and extend our rich community experience deeper into Rap, Hip-Hop, R&B, DJ and other thriving global music scenes showcased at A3C,” said Lisa Ellis, SVP and Global Head of Music, Artist Relations, Label Services, SoundCloud. “We are proud to have the opportunity to elevate this amazing talent, and offer artists as many resources as possible to create music, connect with fans and grow their careers.”
Ellis will host The SoundCloud Creator Forum keynote (Oct 9), a conversation with industry power players, Troy Carter, Founder and CEO of Q&A, and LA Reid, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Hitco Entertainment, LLC on the Future of Discovery.
SoundCloud Creator Forum at A3C begins with three live panels that seek to empower creators at early stages of their careers with industry expert advice and stories from emerging artists.
Making money from the art you create is the number one hot topic within the SoundCloud community. This conversation centers around how creators should be thinking about their art as a business and offers tips for success. Panelists:
In this new digital era, how can up-and-coming artists effectively connect with tastemakers and industry leaders? This conversation offers insider stories and advice for building and growing your network from top industry leaders. Panelists:
Building your team is an essential part of growing as an artist. This discussion takes a look at the value of community and the power of artist collectives in growing your career from the point of view of top industry heavyweights. Panelists:
Music, Artist Relations, Label Services, SoundCloud, Troy Carter, Founder and CEO of Q&A, LA Reid, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Hitco Entertainment, LLC.
All day social, connecting with like-minded creators, getting feedback and advice from the SoundCloud team on latest tracks, hang out and join the SoundCloud community, a home for all creators at A3C.
SoundCloud’s I-85 playlist “live” in Atlanta with an all-ATL, First on SoundCloud line-up. Hosted by Sammy Approved, head lined by Key! and performances from rising stars of rap, hip-hop, R&B direct from I-85:
SoundCloud is the world’s largest open audio platform, powered by a connected community of creators, listeners, and curators on the pulse of what's new, now and next in culture. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud empowers the world’s audio creators with the best tools, services, and resources to build and grow their careers. With over 200 million tracks from 20 million creators heard in 190 countries, what’s next in music is first on SoundCloud.
About SoundCloud
SoundCloud empowers artists and fans to connect and share through music. Founded in 2007, SoundCloud is an artist-first platform empowering artists to build and grow their careers by providing them with the most progressive tools, services, and resources. With over 400+ million tracks from 40+ million artists, the future of music is SoundCloud.