LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2026 has ended

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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/

5:15pm EDT

Bella Rosa Penn Square - York College StageBella Rosa

5:45pm EDT

Muse To Sirens Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterMuse To Sirens

6:00pm EDT

Emo Kid Eating A Sandwich Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterEmo Kid Eating A Sandwich Mary Jane Knight Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageMary Jane Knight Max Bartos Rural City TaproomMax Bartos Victoria Tyler Penn Square - York College StageVictoria Tyler

6:30pm EDT

Elle Taranis Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterElle Taranis Mt Gribley South County Brewing CoMt. Gribley

6:45pm EDT

Elana Rural City TaproomElana Granduer Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterGRANDEUR Lukas Kochansky Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageLukas Kochansky The Spots Penn Square - York College StageThe Spots

7:15pm EDT

Elizabeth McCorvey South County Brewing CoElizabeth McCorvey Preachers Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterPreachers

7:30pm EDT

A Greater Danger Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterA Greater Danger Chelsea Lyn Meyer Penn Square - York College StageChelsea Lyn Meyer Matt Tarka Rural City TaproomMatt Tarka SEPHALEXX Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageSephAlexx

8:00pm EDT

AITA Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterAITA Zac Thomas South County Brewing CoZac Thomas

8:15pm EDT

Christine Irizarry Rural City TaproomCHRISTINE IRIZARRY INGAW Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterIngaw Obsolesence Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center Songbird Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageSongbird Soul Dive Penn Square - York College StageSoul Dive

8:45pm EDT

The Afterhours Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterThe After Hours

9:00pm EDT

Connor Daly PloughConnor Daly Manticore Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterManticore Ronnie Cremer Rural City TaproomRonnie Cremer Tweed Sugar Penn Square - York College StageTweed Sugar

9:30pm EDT

EMOSPACEBIRD Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterEmospacebird

9:45pm EDT

Alex Brubaker Duo PloughAlex Brubaker Duo Minds Of Symmetry Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterMinds Of Symmetry

10:15pm EDT

Mo Van Zandt Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterMo Van Zandt

10:30pm EDT

Myla Ondra PloughMyla Ondra

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

12:00am EDT

Space Jam! - Open Mic CommonWealth Ballroom 3

10:00am EDT

MORNING MINGLE - Snacks & networking CommonWealth Ballroom 3

10:30am EDT

🚀 SOUNDS IN SPACE: FROM ANALOG TO ATMOS Recording, Engineering & Producing CommonWealth Ballroom 3Craig Alvin • Chris Keeney • David Stingle • Ricky Armellino • Grant McFarland • Carson Slovak

11:25am EDT

🚀 INCREASING YOUR GRAVITATIONAL PULL: Monetizing the Galaxy CommonWealth Ballroom 3Sean Glover • Kevon Glickman • Jason Spiewak • Lou Plaia

12:20pm EDT

🚀 OWN YOUR FUTURE: BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE CAREER IN MUSIC CommonWealth Ballroom 3 🚀 WOMEN IN MUSIC: Breaking Barriers & Shaping Futures CommonWealth Ballroom 3Laura Rose • Ashlyn Bruni • Laura Catana • Marissa DeVito • Suz Fattorini • Goldie Harris • Monika Julien

1:15pm EDT

🚀 INTERSTELLAR: Touring the Universe CommonWealth Ballroom 3Kevin Sutton • Josh Korel • Jeremy Weiss • Andrew Ellington

2:10pm EDT

🚀 ORBITING STABILITY: Mental Health in the Mission TBARicky Armellino • Marissa DeVito • Andrew Ellington • Suz Fattorini 🚀 SOUND EXCHANGE 101 WORKSHOP: This session will offer a deeper understanding of SoundExchange… CommonWealth Ballroom 3Sean Glover

3:05pm EDT

🚀 CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH? - CLASSIC Public Critique & Evaluation of LAUNCH Artists CommonWealth Ballroom 3Randy Nichols • Kevin Sutton • Jason Spiewak • Craig Alvin • Lou Plaia • David Stingle • Gregory Ferraiolo • Grant McFarland • Carson Slovak

5:15pm EDT

Coalfire Run Penn Square - York College StageCoalfire Run

5:45pm EDT

Gina Fritz Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterGina Fritz

6:00pm EDT

Absolight Penn Square - York College StageAbsolight Jake Albi Rural City TaproomJake Albi Matthew Snare Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageMatthew Snare Trinity Wiseman Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterTrinity Wiseman

6:30pm EDT

Big Chef THC Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterBig Chef THC Unfamiliar Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center

6:45pm EDT

Concourse Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterConcourse Elizabeth McCorvey Rural City TaproomElizabeth McCorvey Lavender Fire Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageLavender Fire My Mom Is Here Marion Court RoomMy Mom Is Here The Inside Out Penn Square - York College StageThe Inside Out Zac Thomas Marion Court RoomZac Thomas

7:00pm EDT

Crimson Red Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterCrimson Red Novakaine Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterNovakaine Caitlin Shorey South County Brewing CoCaitlin Shorey Silas Piper Lancaster Cigar BarSilas Piper Silas Piper Lancaster Cigar Bar

7:15pm EDT

Lyndhurst Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterLyndhurst The Only Bay Allstars Marion Court RoomThe Only Bay Allstars

7:30pm EDT

Alex Brubaker Duo Rural City TaproomAlex Brubaker Duo Connor Daly Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageConnor Daly Moxie Poe Penn Square - York College StageMoxie Poe The Last Post Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterThe Last Post

7:45pm EDT

Reggaelar People Marion Court RoomReggaelar People Seth Aaron South County Brewing CoSeth Aaron

8:00pm EDT

Ray Pearson Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterRay Pearson Dont.Belong Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center

8:15pm EDT

EJ Simpson (of The Goats) Marion Court RoomE.J Simpson (of The Goats) Kelsey Pierce Lancaster Marriott Lobby StageKelsey Pierce lolitslea Penn Square - York College Stagelolitslea Max Bartos & The Misfit Toys Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention CenterMax Bartos & The Misfit Toys Silas Piper Rural City TaproomSilas Piper

8:30pm EDT

Mongo Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterMongo Danny Whitecotton South County Brewing CoDanny Whitecotton

8:45pm EDT

IARA Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention CenterIARA McRad Marion Court RoomMcRAD

9:00pm EDT

ONE WAY N Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center Big Fat Meanies Penn Square - York College StageBig Fat Meanies Songbird PloughSongbird Wyatt Silva Rural City TaproomWyatt Silva Screaming Infidelities Emo Night: Dad Rock! CommonWealth Ballroom 3

9:15pm EDT

Kathryn South County Brewing CoKathryn LOGAN Lancaster Cigar BarLOGAN

9:30pm EDT

Sage Dilettante Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention CenterSage Dilettante

9:45pm EDT

Susie McCollum PloughSusie McCollum