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Individual showcase stage tickets linked in each performance slot. Weekend Badges for Conference & Festival admission can be found at https://www.launchmusicconference.com/lancaster/
Venue: CommonWealth Ballroom 3 clear filter
Friday, April 24
 

10:00am EDT

Morning Mingle - Snacks & Networking
Friday April 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3

Friday April 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

10:30am EDT

🚀 COUNTDOWN TO LIFTOFF Welcome to the 18th Annual LAUNCH!
Friday April 24, 2026 10:30am - 10:40am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
A little jump start to your LAUNCH Music Conference weekend! LAUNCH Conference Director, Jeremy Weiss kicks off the 18th Annual LAUNCH Music Conference. Jeremy goes over the framework of LAUNCH 2026, and how to make the most of your LAUNCH experience.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy Weiss

Jeremy Weiss

Owner & Founder, The CI Companies/LAUNCH
Jeremy Weiss is the founder and owner of  The CI Companies, the umbrella brand of his career endeavors: CI Records (label), LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival, Christmas Burns Red (Annual Holiday) Festival, CI Productions, CI Design & Printing, & the CI band management arm. 
CI ... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 10:30am - 10:40am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

10:45am EDT

🚀 MISSION CONTROL: The Real Playbook for Artist Growth in 2026
Friday April 24, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
Ready for liftoff? This panel brings together an exceptional team of industry pros to break down what actually drives artist growth in 2026 — from building or identifying your audience, to crafting a clear identity, storytelling, recognizing or building leverage, and strategies that actually move the needle now.
Sharpen your skills, strengthen your vision, and build a foundation that lasts. Come ready to level up.
Speakers
avatar for Randy Nichols

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 →
avatar for Kevon Glickman

Kevon Glickman

Lawyer, Kevon Glickman Law, Blingnot Media
Kevon Glickman is a well-traveled entertainment lawyer and music executive with over 35 years of record making history.Equally comfortable in the studio, courtroom or boardroom, Kevon has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world.He was there in the beginning of Hip hop... Read More →
avatar for BLASKO

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 →
avatar for Laura Catana

Laura Catana

Director of Content & Social Media Strategy, Symphonic
Laura Catana is a passionate advocate for independent artists, with a career rooted in empowering musicians to take control of their creative journeys. As the co-founder of Cuba’s first independent urban music label, Guámpara Music, she discovered her interest in artist management... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Ellington

Andrew Ellington

Agent, Artists By Artists
Andrew is passionate about music and its universal power to connect, inspire, and transform people & communities across the globe. His passion for music stems from his early exposure to his grandfather's legacy as a bass player, composer, and booking agent, as well as an extensive... Read More →
avatar for Terry Tompkins

Terry Tompkins

Education, Management, Talent Buying, Analytics, Hofstra University
Terry Tompkins has been a professional and professor in the music industry for the past 25 years.  He began his career as an artist manager and worked as a talent buyer, journalist, record label president, festival organizer, A&R Rep and Professor of Music Industry.  Tompkins is... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 10:45am - 11:35am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

11:40am EDT

🚀 HOUSTON, WE HAVE A CONTRACT Understanding Contracts & Band Agreements
Friday April 24, 2026 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
When is it time to call an attorney? What are you actually signing? Legal language can feel like language from another galaxy. Let experienced professionals translate contracts, band agreements, and deal points into plain English so you can protect your work, your money, and your relationships before small misunderstandings become major problems.
Speakers
avatar for Barry Heyman

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 →
avatar for Kevon Glickman

Kevon Glickman

Lawyer, Kevon Glickman Law, Blingnot Media
Kevon Glickman is a well-traveled entertainment lawyer and music executive with over 35 years of record making history.Equally comfortable in the studio, courtroom or boardroom, Kevon has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world.He was there in the beginning of Hip hop... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

12:35pm EDT

🚀 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
avatar for Randy Nichols

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 →
avatar for Barry Heyman

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 →
avatar for Jason Spiewak

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 →
avatar for BLASKO

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 →
avatar for Grant McFarland

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

1:30pm EDT

🚀 LAUNCH PAD OR FLIGHT SCHOOL? Education vs. Real-World Experience
Friday April 24, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
Do you need a degree? Or just experience? This panel explores how formal education, hands-on work, mentorship, and self-directed learning can work together — not compete — in building a long-term career. Discover how to combine knowledge and action to prepare for real success in the evolving music industry.
Speakers
avatar for Randy Nichols

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 →
avatar for Shawn Young

Shawn Young

Director of Music Industry Studies, Professor of Music, York College of Pennsylvania
Shawn Young, PhD is director of Music & Entertainment Industry Studies at York College of Pennsylvania. After serving in the U.S. Army Band and working in the music industry as a performer, promoter, and manager, Dr. Young entered the world of higher education and has not looked back... Read More →
avatar for Chris Keeney

Chris Keeney

Immersive Music/Media Group
Chris is a professional guitarist, recording engineer, and educator, based in Lancaster, PA.  As a musician, he has recorded or performed with a wide variety of national and international artists and groups over the past 20 years.  In addition to guitar, he is also an oudist, and... Read More →
avatar for Lou Plaia

Lou Plaia

Founder, Artist Services Specialist, Hot Rats Entertainment
Plaia launched Hot Rats Entertainment  in 2022 to provide consulting and various artist services for solo Artists, Bands, Songwriters, Producers and Managers. At Hot Rats, he also manages the Spinefarm/Universal recording artist, Deadlands, a female-fronted metalcore band. 
From... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Ulf Oesterle

Dr. Ulf Oesterle

Director of Marketing; Professor, After Dark Presents; Murray State University
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 →
avatar for Goldie Harris

Goldie Harris

Internship Coordinator Hofstra University, Director of Streaming & Commerce at EMPIRE
Goldie Harris is a music executive, strategist, DJ, and educator currently serving as Director of Streaming & Commerce at EMPIRE, where she helps shape streaming strategy and commerce outcomes for artists across all genres. At EMPIRE, Goldie works closely with internal teams and DSP... Read More →
avatar for Monika Julien

Monika Julien

Education, Drexel University

avatar for Terry Tompkins

Terry Tompkins

Education, Management, Talent Buying, Analytics, Hofstra University
Terry Tompkins has been a professional and professor in the music industry for the past 25 years.  He began his career as an artist manager and worked as a talent buyer, journalist, record label president, festival organizer, A&R Rep and Professor of Music Industry.  Tompkins is... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

2:25pm EDT

🚀 INDEPENDENT ORBIT: Building a Career Without Waiting for Clearance
Friday April 24, 2026 2:25pm - 3:15pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
In today’s landscape, no one’s handing out permission slips. Artists & industry entrepreneurs are founders, CEOs, marketers, and community builders all at once. Every one of you is a start-up.  This panel dives into what it really means to think like a startup: clarifying your mission, and how to build & maintain momentum without gatekeepers.
Speakers
avatar for Neil Sheehan

Neil Sheehan

President, Vocana
Specializing in indie music, Neil has an impressive track record of entrepreneurship and innovation in the industry. He founded and successfully sold two companies: HM, a band management and concert promotion firm, and Standby Records, a renowned record label. A sought-after speaker... Read More →
avatar for Josh Korel

Josh Korel

Founder, Contend. MGMT
Josh Korel is a former tour manager turned artist manager and the founder of Contend. MGMT, With years of experience navigating the music industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand insight into the challenges and triumphs of life on the road. In addition to his work in... Read More →
avatar for David Stingle

David Stingle

Engineer, West West Side Music
David Stingle is a multi-skilled engineer from New York specializing in recording, production, and mixing. Over the past few years working at 3x Grammy award winning studio West West Side Music, he has built a repertoire in producing independent artists and mixing, but also specializes... Read More →
avatar for Ricky Armellino

Ricky Armellino

Producer/Engineer

avatar for BLASKO

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 →
avatar for Gregory Ferraiolo

Gregory Ferraiolo

Co-Founder, Music Indie Coalition
development company that helps aspiring musicians develop full-time music careers, and Skill Tree Records, a video game soundtrack label. 

Greg spent the majority of his 18+ years in the music industry working for legendary GRAMMY Award-winning composer, producer, and musician NI... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 2:25pm - 3:15pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

3:20pm EDT

🚀 CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH? - Marketing
Friday April 24, 2026 3:20pm - 4:00pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
A new twist on our most popular panel!! How confident are you in your band image and marketing? How much do you want real feedback from people who work with bands every day? The panel reviews artist submissions PUBLICLY with brutally honest feedback. How’s the band name? The logo? The photos and artwork? The website? The social posts? What is the band doing right, and what can they improve on?
Speakers
avatar for Ashlyn Bruni

Ashlyn Bruni

Hopeless Records

avatar for Randy Nichols

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 →
avatar for Joe Caviston

Joe Caviston

Social Media / Online Marketing, Screaming Infidelities
Joe Caviston is a seasoned digital marketing expert, live event promoter, and logistics mastermind. With a wealth of experience in the Tri-state area and DMV, he currently provides top-tier marketing consulting for some of the region's leading music venues and promoters. Joe is also... Read More →
avatar for Kevin Sutton

Kevin Sutton

Founder, 11:22 MMG, 11:22 Solutions
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 →
avatar for Brooks Dawson

Brooks Dawson

Director of Tour Marketing, Foundations Artist Management
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 →
avatar for Jason Spiewak

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 →
avatar for Lou Plaia

Lou Plaia

Founder, Artist Services Specialist, Hot Rats Entertainment
Plaia launched Hot Rats Entertainment  in 2022 to provide consulting and various artist services for solo Artists, Bands, Songwriters, Producers and Managers. At Hot Rats, he also manages the Spinefarm/Universal recording artist, Deadlands, a female-fronted metalcore band. 
From... Read More →
avatar for Dr. Ulf Oesterle

Dr. Ulf Oesterle

Director of Marketing; Professor, After Dark Presents; Murray State University
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 →
avatar for BLASKO

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 →
avatar for Laura Catana

Laura Catana

Director of Content & Social Media Strategy, Symphonic
Laura Catana is a passionate advocate for independent artists, with a career rooted in empowering musicians to take control of their creative journeys. As the co-founder of Cuba’s first independent urban music label, Guámpara Music, she discovered her interest in artist management... Read More →
avatar for Monika Julien

Monika Julien

Education, Drexel University

Friday April 24, 2026 3:20pm - 4:00pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

9:00pm EDT

Screaming Infidelities Emo Night: 90's v. 2000's Party!
Friday April 24, 2026 9:00pm - Saturday April 25, 2026 1:00am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
Tickets
90's v. 2000s Party
Important Event Info:
+18 Event | Doors at 9pm
Age Restriction18 & Over
Event Info: Get ready to dive into a blast from the past at the 90s v. 2000s Party with Screaming Infidelities Emo Night!

Join us for: an unforgettable evening from 9 PM to MIDNIGHT! Whether youre rocking out to the sounds of the 90s or reliving the 2000s, this is the perfect place to celebrate the music that shaped a generation.

Best of all, entry is FREE with ANY LAUNCH Badge!

Dont miss out on the chance to relive the nostalgia and energy of these iconic decades. Get your friends together and lets make some memories! We cant wait to see you there! More Info LinkLAUNCH Music Conference & Festival (https://www.launchmusicconference.com/)

Friday April 24, 2026 9:00pm - Saturday April 25, 2026 1:00am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Festival
 
Saturday, April 25
 

12:00am EDT

Space Jam! - Open Mic
Saturday April 25, 2026 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
Come sign up an Jam out with your fellow LAUNCH cadets!
Saturday April 25, 2026 12:00am - 1:00am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Festival

10:00am EDT

MORNING MINGLE - Snacks & networking
Saturday April 25, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3

Saturday April 25, 2026 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

10:30am EDT

🚀 SOUNDS IN SPACE: FROM ANALOG TO ATMOS Recording, Engineering & Producing
Saturday April 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
They say there’s no sound in space — but with the right environment, your music can travel anywhere. Join top engineers and producers as they share best practices for capturing, shaping, and elevating your sound. From analog warmth to immersive Atmos mixes, this session explores how to make sure your art cuts through the noise and is heard loud and clear.
Speakers
avatar for Craig Alvin

Craig Alvin

Audio Engineer, Nobel Steed Music
Craig Alvin is an award-winning audio engineer based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. With a career spanning three decades, Alvin has worked with a roster of well-known artists spanning various genres. His recording credits include Hanson, Little Big Town, Amy Grant, Vanessa Carlton, Will... Read More →
avatar for Chris Keeney

Chris Keeney

Immersive Music/Media Group
Chris is a professional guitarist, recording engineer, and educator, based in Lancaster, PA.  As a musician, he has recorded or performed with a wide variety of national and international artists and groups over the past 20 years.  In addition to guitar, he is also an oudist, and... Read More →
avatar for David Stingle

David Stingle

Engineer, West West Side Music
David Stingle is a multi-skilled engineer from New York specializing in recording, production, and mixing. Over the past few years working at 3x Grammy award winning studio West West Side Music, he has built a repertoire in producing independent artists and mixing, but also specializes... Read More →
avatar for Ricky Armellino

Ricky Armellino

Producer/Engineer

avatar for Grant McFarland

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 →
avatar for Carson Slovak

Carson Slovak

Producer/Engineer, Atrium Audio
Saturday April 25, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

11:25am EDT

🚀 INCREASING YOUR GRAVITATIONAL PULL: Monetizing the Galaxy
Saturday April 25, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
Sometimes a song “hitches a ride” on film, TV, sports, or a viral moment — and suddenly it’s everywhere. This panel explores how to land sync placements, leverage streaming, collaborate strategically, and protect your rights. Learn how to position your songs for opportunity — and how to properly monetize and safeguard the success when it arrives.
Speakers
avatar for Sean Glover

Sean Glover

Dir. Industry Engagement, SoundExchange
Sean Glover serves as Director of Industry Engagement at SoundExchange, where he worksclosely with artists, managers, and industry partners to ensure creators are educated, supported,and fairly compensated. SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization for digitalperformance... Read More →
avatar for Kevon Glickman

Kevon Glickman

Lawyer, Kevon Glickman Law, Blingnot Media
Kevon Glickman is a well-traveled entertainment lawyer and music executive with over 35 years of record making history.Equally comfortable in the studio, courtroom or boardroom, Kevon has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world.He was there in the beginning of Hip hop... Read More →
avatar for Jason Spiewak

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 →
avatar for Lou Plaia

Lou Plaia

Founder, Artist Services Specialist, Hot Rats Entertainment
Plaia launched Hot Rats Entertainment  in 2022 to provide consulting and various artist services for solo Artists, Bands, Songwriters, Producers and Managers. At Hot Rats, he also manages the Spinefarm/Universal recording artist, Deadlands, a female-fronted metalcore band. 
From... Read More →
Saturday April 25, 2026 11:25am - 12:15pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

12:20pm EDT

🚀 OWN YOUR FUTURE: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE CAREER IN MUSIC
Saturday April 25, 2026 12:20pm - 1:10pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
What does it mean to truly own your future in the music industry? In this moderated conversation, Branden Harper, President of Master Tour, and Richard Prinzi from the Professional Tax Alliance discuss how artists and touring professionals can take control of both the operational and financial sides of their careers. From organizing the complex realities of life on tour to managing finances behind the scenes, the discussion explores how better systems, better knowledge, and the right support can help the next generation of music professionals build sustainable careers.
Saturday April 25, 2026 12:20pm - 1:10pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

12:20pm EDT

🚀 WOMEN IN MUSIC: Breaking Barriers & Shaping Futures
Saturday April 25, 2026 12:20pm - 1:10pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
A powerful conversation with trailblazing women across the industry — from agents and executives to promoters and innovators. Hear firsthand how they’ve navigated challenges, claimed space, and reshaped the music landscape. This isn’t just a panel — it’s a celebration of leadership, resilience, and the future women are building in music.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Rose

Laura Rose

Camp Punksylvania
Laura Rose is a passionate and forward thinking music industry professional and community builder who’s reshaping the scene in a traditionally male-dominated field. As the driving force and CEO of Riot Squad Media and talent buyer & operations coordinator at Creative Concerts, she... Read More →
avatar for Ashlyn Bruni

Ashlyn Bruni

Hopeless Records

avatar for Laura Catana

Laura Catana

Director of Content & Social Media Strategy, Symphonic
Laura Catana is a passionate advocate for independent artists, with a career rooted in empowering musicians to take control of their creative journeys. As the co-founder of Cuba’s first independent urban music label, Guámpara Music, she discovered her interest in artist management... Read More →
avatar for Marissa DeVito

Marissa DeVito

Marketer, Advisor, Organizer, Connector., Marissa DeVito Consulting
Marissa DeVito is a music industry veteran with wide experience in the studio, at major labels and in the music tech space. Her career includes roles in streaming strategy and commercial marketing at Republic Records, Island Records, Def Jam, and Motown. She spent nearly seven years... Read More →
avatar for Suz Fattorini

Suz Fattorini

Mental Health Professional, The Rock Star Advocate
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 →
avatar for Goldie Harris

Goldie Harris

Internship Coordinator Hofstra University, Director of Streaming & Commerce at EMPIRE
Goldie Harris is a music executive, strategist, DJ, and educator currently serving as Director of Streaming & Commerce at EMPIRE, where she helps shape streaming strategy and commerce outcomes for artists across all genres. At EMPIRE, Goldie works closely with internal teams and DSP... Read More →
avatar for Monika Julien

Monika Julien

Education, Drexel University

Saturday April 25, 2026 12:20pm - 1:10pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

1:15pm EDT

🚀 INTERSTELLAR: Touring the Universe
Saturday April 25, 2026 1:15pm - 2:05pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
Every artist is searching for inhabitable markets. This session dives into the mechanics of touring — attracting agents, booking strategically, managing logistics, marketing shows, and building momentum city by city. Hear from seasoned pros who’ve mapped the terrain or done the tours themselves, and learn how to turn touring into sustainable expansion.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Sutton

Kevin Sutton

Founder, 11:22 MMG, 11:22 Solutions
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 →
avatar for Josh Korel

Josh Korel

Founder, Contend. MGMT
Josh Korel is a former tour manager turned artist manager and the founder of Contend. MGMT, With years of experience navigating the music industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and firsthand insight into the challenges and triumphs of life on the road. In addition to his work in... Read More →
avatar for Jeremy Weiss

Jeremy Weiss

Owner & Founder, The CI Companies/LAUNCH
Jeremy Weiss is the founder and owner of  The CI Companies, the umbrella brand of his career endeavors: CI Records (label), LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival, Christmas Burns Red (Annual Holiday) Festival, CI Productions, CI Design & Printing, & the CI band management arm. 
CI ... Read More →
avatar for Andrew Ellington

Andrew Ellington

Agent, Artists By Artists
Andrew is passionate about music and its universal power to connect, inspire, and transform people & communities across the globe. His passion for music stems from his early exposure to his grandfather's legacy as a bass player, composer, and booking agent, as well as an extensive... Read More →
Saturday April 25, 2026 1:15pm - 2:05pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

2:10pm EDT

🚀 SOUND EXCHANGE 101 WORKSHOP: This session will offer a deeper understanding of SoundExchange…
Saturday April 25, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
As the premier technology platform providing royalty solutions for sound 
recordings and music publishing Sound Exchange is proud to serve 
creators everywhere–including artists, music companies, and labels.
In this session, we will share how to leverage SoundExchange’s data and
tech products to simplify music business operations and ensure fair, 
efficient compensation.  
Speakers
avatar for Sean Glover

Sean Glover

Dir. Industry Engagement, SoundExchange
Sean Glover serves as Director of Industry Engagement at SoundExchange, where he worksclosely with artists, managers, and industry partners to ensure creators are educated, supported,and fairly compensated. SoundExchange, the premier music tech organization for digitalperformance... Read More →
Saturday April 25, 2026 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
  Conference

3:05pm EDT

🚀 CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH? - CLASSIC Public Critique & Evaluation of LAUNCH Artists
Saturday April 25, 2026 3:05pm - 4:00pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
The time-honored CLASSIC and MOST POPULAR and entertaining panel in LAUNCH MC&F's 18-year history! A public review of music by LAUNCH 2026 Artists who volunteer their music for scrutiny by LAUNCH panelists.
Speakers
avatar for Randy Nichols

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 →
avatar for Kevin Sutton

Kevin Sutton

Founder, 11:22 MMG, 11:22 Solutions
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 →
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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 →
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Craig Alvin

Audio Engineer, Nobel Steed Music
Craig Alvin is an award-winning audio engineer based in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. With a career spanning three decades, Alvin has worked with a roster of well-known artists spanning various genres. His recording credits include Hanson, Little Big Town, Amy Grant, Vanessa Carlton, Will... Read More →
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Lou Plaia

Founder, Artist Services Specialist, Hot Rats Entertainment
Plaia launched Hot Rats Entertainment  in 2022 to provide consulting and various artist services for solo Artists, Bands, Songwriters, Producers and Managers. At Hot Rats, he also manages the Spinefarm/Universal recording artist, Deadlands, a female-fronted metalcore band. 
From... Read More →
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David Stingle

Engineer, West West Side Music
David Stingle is a multi-skilled engineer from New York specializing in recording, production, and mixing. Over the past few years working at 3x Grammy award winning studio West West Side Music, he has built a repertoire in producing independent artists and mixing, but also specializes... Read More →
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Gregory Ferraiolo

Co-Founder, Music Indie Coalition
development company that helps aspiring musicians develop full-time music careers, and Skill Tree Records, a video game soundtrack label. 

Greg spent the majority of his 18+ years in the music industry working for legendary GRAMMY Award-winning composer, producer, and musician NI... Read More →
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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 →
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Carson Slovak

Producer/Engineer, Atrium Audio
Saturday April 25, 2026 3:05pm - 4:00pm EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
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Screaming Infidelities Emo Night: Dad Rock!
Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00pm - Sunday April 26, 2026 1:00am EDT
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Divorced Dad Rock Night!
Important Event Info+18 Event | Doors 9PM
Age Restriction18 & OverEvent
Info Get your Divorced Dad Rock Grove going at LAUNCH with Screaming Infidelities Emo Night! 9PM - MIDNIGHT! More Info LinkLAUNCH Music Conference & Festival (https://www.launchmusicconference.com/)

Saturday April 25, 2026 9:00pm - Sunday April 26, 2026 1:00am EDT
CommonWealth Ballroom 3
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