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LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2026

Individual showcase stage tickets linked in each performance slot. Weekend Badges for Conference & Festival admission can be found at https://www.launchmusicconference.com/lancaster/

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10:00am EDT

Morning Mingle - Snacks & Networking CommonWealth Ballroom 3

10:30am EDT

🚀 COUNTDOWN TO LIFTOFF Welcome to the 18th Annual LAUNCH! CommonWealth Ballroom 3Jeremy Weiss

10:45am EDT

🚀 MISSION CONTROL: The Real Playbook for Artist Growth in 2026 CommonWealth Ballroom 3Randy Nichols • Kevon Glickman • BLASKO • Laura Catana • Andrew Ellington • Terry Tompkins

11:40am EDT

🚀 FUEL THE THRUSTERS: Turning Passion Into a Sustainable Career TBAAshlyn Bruni • Kevin Sutton • Brooks Dawson • Dr. Ulf Oesterle • BLASKO • Suz Fattorini • Monika Julien • Jason Spiewak 🚀 HOUSTON, WE HAVE A CONTRACT Understanding Contracts & Band Agreements CommonWealth Ballroom 3Barry Heyman • Kevon Glickman

12:35pm EDT

🚀 HUMAN AT THE HELM: Using AI without killing the soul. CommonWealth Ballroom 3Randy Nichols • Barry Heyman • Jason Spiewak • BLASKO • Grant McFarland

1:30pm EDT

🚀 CLEARED FOR LANDING: What Buyers Really Want TBABrooks Dawson • Laura Rose • Jeremy Weiss • Andrew Ellington • Gregory Ferraiolo • Kevin Sutton 🚀 LAUNCH PAD OR FLIGHT SCHOOL? Education vs. Real-World Experience CommonWealth Ballroom 3Randy Nichols • Shawn Young • Chris Keeney • Lou Plaia • Dr. Ulf Oesterle • Goldie Harris • Monika Julien • Terry Tompkins

2:25pm EDT

🚀 INDEPENDENT ORBIT: Building a Career Without Waiting for Clearance CommonWealth Ballroom 3Neil Sheehan • Josh Korel • David Stingle • Ricky Armellino • BLASKO • Gregory Ferraiolo

3:20pm EDT

🚀 CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH? - Marketing CommonWealth Ballroom 3Ashlyn Bruni • Randy Nichols • Joe Caviston • Kevin Sutton • Brooks Dawson • Jason Spiewak • Lou Plaia • Dr. Ulf Oesterle • BLASKO • Laura Catana • Monika Julien

5:15pm EDT

Calliope Wren Penn Square - York College StageCalliope Wren

5:45pm EDT

MARILYN HUCEK Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterMarilyn Hucek

6:00pm EDT

Alex Julia Rural City Taproom Rick George Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageRick George Trainwreck Boyfriend Penn Square - York College StageTrainwreck Boyfriend World Of Chaos Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterWorld Of Chaos

6:15pm EDT

Back From Zero Marion Court RoomBack From Zero Heather Mall South County Brewing CoHeather Mall

6:30pm EDT

Lil Peebo Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterLil Peebo CLOSE TO MIDNIGHT Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterClose To Midnight

6:45pm EDT

Alex Stanilla Rural City TaproomAlex Stanilla Durty Rotten Parrots Penn Square - York College StageDURTY ROTTEN PARROTS Elana Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageElana III For The Road Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterIII For The Road Mika Lynch Marion Court RoomMika Lynch

7:00pm EDT

Casablanca The Gawd Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterCasablanca the Gawd Izzy Imamura South County Brewing CoIzzy Imamura

7:15pm EDT

7 HRS Ahead Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center7 Hrs. Ahead Dream Prescription Marion Court RoomDream Prescription Eastwood Drive Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterEastwood Drive

7:30pm EDT

Carina Marie Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterCarina Marie Forever Mortal Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center Kelsey Pierce Rural City TaproomKelsey Pierce Rechii Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageRechii TAIJA NEW Penn Square - York College StageTaija New

7:45pm EDT

Alea Marion Court RoomAlea Wyatt Silva South County Brewing CoWyatt Silva

8:00pm EDT

Mathematical Jazz Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterMathematical Jazz Absolight Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterAbsolight

8:15pm EDT

Imposters Marion Court RoomImposters Lauren Minear Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageLauren Minear Matthew Snare Rural City TaproomMatthew Snare The Only Bay Allstars Penn Square - York College StageThe Only Bay Allstars

8:30pm EDT

Jack Social Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterJack Social Maria Arroyo South County Brewing CoMaria Arroyo

8:45pm EDT

The Phoenix Within Marion Court RoomThe Phoenix Within

9:00pm EDT

Kid Rose Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterKid Rose Brahm Bean PloughBrahm Bean Nick Wilkinson Rural City TaproomNick Wilkinson Noah Richardson Penn Square - York College StageNoah Richardson Screaming Infidelities Emo Night: 90's v. 2000's Party! CommonWealth Ballroom 3

9:15pm EDT

Caitlin Shorey South County Brewing CoCaitlin Shorey

9:30pm EDT

Jaybird The Prime Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterJaybird The Prime

9:45pm EDT

The Vierling Duo PloughThe Vierling Duo

10:30pm EDT

Timothy LaRoque PloughTimothy LaRoque