Name: 🚀 HUMAN AT THE HELM: Using AI without killing the soul.
Start: 2026-04-24T12:35:00-0400
End: 2026-04-24T13:25:00-0400

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

🚀 HUMAN AT THE HELM: Using AI without killing the soul.

Friday April 24, 2026 12:35pm - 1:25pm EDT

CommonWealth Ballroom 3

AI can accelerate your process — but you’re still the captain. This panel explores how artists are using AI to spark ideas, refine demos, streamline marketing, and boost output while protecting their unique voice and art. This panel will discuss what’s real, what’s hype, where the risks are—and how artists can use, and benefit from, AI without losing control. Learn how to work faster and smarter without losing the heart of your creativity.

Speakers

Randy Nichols

President & CEO, Fly South Music Group, Force Media Managment

Randy Nichols has guided artists to multiple Gold records and Grammy nominations. He is regularly invited to speak about artist management, live streaming, merchandise, and technology at conferences including SXSW, CMJ, LAUNCH Music Conference, Montauk Music Festival, as well as multiple... Read More →

Barry Heyman

Heyman Law

Barry Heyman is an attorney practicing music, entertainment, intellectual property (copyrights and
trademarks), and digital media law for over 20 years. In 2004, Barry founded Heyman Law where he
is the principal attorney. In his law practice, Barry advises individuals and business... Read More →

Jason Spiewak

CEO and Founder, Noble Steed Music

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 →

BLASKO

Management, Branding, Mentoring, Consulting

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 →

Grant McFarland

Producer/Engineer, Atrium Audio

Since 2012, producers Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland have become known for their consistent quality output and super-efficient workflow among regional, national and international artists. The two opened a boutique recording studio in Lancaster, PA called Atrium Audio and spent... Read More →

Friday April 24, 2026 12:35pm - 1:25pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3

Conference

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2026

Randy Nichols

Barry Heyman

Jason Spiewak

BLASKO

Grant McFarland

Attendees (16)

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LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2026

Randy Nichols

Barry Heyman

Jason Spiewak

BLASKO

Grant McFarland

Attendees (16)

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