LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2026

Kevin C. Sutton - A native of Brooklyn, NY, has been in sales, marketing and advertising for over 20 years. He is a proud alumnus of both Milton Hershey School, and Grambling State University, where he received his degree in Mass Communications. He has amassed over 10 million dollars... Read More →

Brooks Dawson is a seasoned entertainment industry professional with extensive experience in tour marketing, artist management, and live event promotion. Currently serving as the Director of Tour Marketing at Foundations Artist Management, Brooks oversees marketing strategies for... Read More →

Ulf Oesterle has spent a career operating at the intersection of the music business and higher education. Oesterle spent nearly two decades teaching at Syracuse University while also managing artists, running an independent record label, curating and hosting a commercial specialty... Read More →

Blasko is one of the rare figures who has lived in the music industry from every angle. He built a multi-decade career around one thing: his passion for heavy metal, turning it into a life on global stages with Ozzy Osbourne and Rob Zombie, managing Grammy-winning artists, and helping... Read More →

Suzanne Fattorini, LMSW 
The Rock/Star Advocate

Suz is a licensed therapist and founder of The Rock/Star Advocate and creator of The 2026 Rock/Star Life Planner, guiding creative professionals to find career success through a growth mindset. With over 20 years of industry experience, her passion is helping creative professionals... Read More →

Once dismissed by The Village Voice as a “bitter, jaded alterna-Billy Joel,” NYC’s Jason Spiewak is a veteran of the music industry, celebrated for his thoughtful songwriting and dynamic piano performances. His first solo release in 21 years, Wash Me Clean, marks a defining... Read More →