LAUNCH 2018: Full Schedule

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5:15pm

Secret Eyes

FREE/Open to the Public. Standard and VIP Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 5:15pm - 5:45pm
LANC CITY SQUARE York College Stage - Outdoor

5:45pm

Forward Order

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Thursday April 12, 2018 5:45pm - 6:15pm
Vine Street

Festival

6:00pm

Blue Sky Falls

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Thursday April 12, 2018 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Marion Court

Festival

6:00pm

Justin Angelo

FREE/Open to the Public. Standard and VIP Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lobby - Lancaster County Convention Center

Festival

6:00pm

Mesen Around

FREE/Open to the Public. Standard and VIP Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 6:00pm - 6:30pm
LANC CITY SQUARE York College Stage - Outdoor

Festival

6:15pm

PERE

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Thursday April 12, 2018 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Chameleon Club 223 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

6:15pm

Life Barrier

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Thursday April 12, 2018 6:15pm - 6:45pm
Vine Street

Festival

6:30pm

The Ardvark Felon

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Thursday April 12, 2018 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Marion Court

Festival

6:45pm

Demiah

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Thursday April 12, 2018 6:45pm - 7:00pm
Chameleon Club 223 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

6:45pm

If Not For Me

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Thursday April 12, 2018 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Vine Street

Festival

6:45pm

Jade Alston

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Thursday April 12, 2018 6:45pm - 7:15pm
Lobby - Lancaster County Convention Center

Festival

6:45pm

Thunder Club

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Thursday April 12, 2018 6:45pm - 7:15pm
LANC CITY SQUARE York College Stage - Outdoor

Festival

7:00pm

Big Atlantic

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Thursday April 12, 2018 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Marion Court

Festival

7:00pm

Brittney Chantele

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Thursday April 12, 2018 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Altana

Festival

7:15pm

Nakku

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Thursday April 12, 2018 7:15pm - 7:30pm
Chameleon Club 223 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

7:15pm

Conquest

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Thursday April 12, 2018 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Vine Street

Festival

7:30pm

Alex Allegra

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Thursday April 12, 2018 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Lobby - Lancaster County Convention Center

Festival

7:30pm

Shakeout

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Thursday April 12, 2018 7:30pm - 8:00pm
LANC CITY SQUARE York College Stage - Outdoor

Festival

7:30pm

Xpresidents

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Thursday April 12, 2018 7:30pm - 8:00pm
Marion Court

Festival

7:45pm

B-Town Bosston

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Thursday April 12, 2018 7:45pm - 8:00pm
Chameleon Club 223 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

7:45pm

Ally Ahern

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Thursday April 12, 2018 7:45pm - 8:15pm
Altana

Festival

7:45pm

Everyone Dies in Utah

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Thursday April 12, 2018 7:45pm - 8:15pm
Vine Street

Festival

8:00pm

The Vics

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Thursday April 12, 2018 8:00pm - 8:30pm
Marion Court

Festival

8:15pm

Pedro Pe$o$

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Thursday April 12, 2018 8:15pm - 8:30pm
Chameleon Club 223 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

8:15pm

Alex Brubaker

FREE/Open to the Public. Standard and VIP Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 8:15pm - 8:45pm
Lobby - Lancaster County Convention Center

Festival

8:15pm

Execution Day

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Thursday April 12, 2018 8:15pm - 8:45pm
Vine Street

Festival

8:15pm

Vista

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Thursday April 12, 2018 8:15pm - 8:45pm
LANC CITY SQUARE York College Stage - Outdoor

Festival

8:30pm

Aeves

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Thursday April 12, 2018 8:30pm - 9:00pm
Altana

Festival

8:30pm

Hear Tonight

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Thursday April 12, 2018 8:30pm - 9:00pm
Marion Court

Festival

8:45pm

Corey O

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Thursday April 12, 2018 8:45pm - 9:00pm
Chameleon Club 223 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

8:45pm

Renovare

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Thursday April 12, 2018 8:45pm - 9:15pm
Vine Street

Festival

8:45pm

Barn Burner Movie Q&A

Join us for a live Q&A with the producers, director, editor, and bands from the movie Barn Burner!

Speakers

Ricky Armellino

This Or The Apocalypse / Record Producer

Rick Armellino is a touring record producer, writer, mixing engineer, and multi-instrumentalist based out of Lancaster, PA. Known for his ten year role as the fronting vocalist for metalcore touring veterans This or the Apocalypse, Rick has contributed as a writer and producer for... Read More →

JB Brubaker

August Burns Red

JB Brubaker is a founding member and guitarist of the twice Grammy-nominated band August Burns Red

Adam Gray

Texas in July

Adam Gray is a founding member and drummer of the Ephrata-based band Texas in July.

Matt Greiner

August Burns Red / Greiner & Kilmer Drum Company.

Matt Greiner is a founding member and drummer of the twice Grammy-nominated band August Burns Red, as well as co-founder of the Greiner & Kilmer drum company.

Tyler Horst

Director/Producer of Barn Burner

Tyler Horst is an Emmy-winning Producer and Director. Born and raised in Lancaster County, he now resides in Brooklyn, New York. His short documentary about young rappers in Johannesburg, South Africa called “Born-Frees In Hip Hop” won an Emmy in 2015. He also directs music videos and short documentaries for AJ+, 60 Second Docs, and more. Barn Burner is his first feature film... Read More →

Eli Passage

Associate Producer of Barn Burner

Eli Passage is a video producer and social media manager from Lancaster who loves metal music and playing drums. During high school he found the local underground metal scene where he played in bands, made lifetime friendships and found a community to belong to. As an Associate Producer... Read More →

Hunter Siede

Editor of Barn Burner

Hunter Siede is a film editor and cinematographer. He is the co-creator of Philly-based video outlet opaque and has edited such documentaries as "Meta: The Culture of IPL" and "Jazz for Japan... Read More →

Jeremy Weiss

Founder and owner of LMC&F/The CI Companies

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, The Champ venue, CI Productions, CI Design & Printing, & the CI band management arm.CI Records (est. 1987) has signed notable... Read More →

Ben Witkowski

Texas in July

Ben Witkowski is a founding member and bassist of the Ephrata-based band Texas in July.

Thursday April 12, 2018 8:45pm - 9:45pm
Freedom Hall A Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

9:00pm

Cousin

$5 Advance and Day of Show. Standard & Weekend Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 9:00pm - 9:30pm
Marion Court

Festival

9:00pm

Crashing Atlas

FREE/Open to the Public. Standard and VIP Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 9:00pm - 9:30pm
LANC CITY SQUARE York College Stage - Outdoor

Festival

9:15pm

From Under the Willow

$10: Advance, $12: Day of Show. Standard Badge: $6, VIP Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 9:15pm - 9:45pm
Vine Street

Festival

9:15pm

Rozetta Marie

$5 Advance and Day of Show. Standard & Weekend Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 9:15pm - 9:45pm
Altana

Festival

9:15pm

Pnb Rock

PnB Rock is playing LAUNCH 2018 at the Chameleon Club on April 14th.
$30 ADVANCE TICKETS: http://bit.ly/lmcf18-pnb
Doors @ 6 pm.
FIRST 100 LAUNCH VIP BADGES GUARANTEED ENTRY: http://bit.ly/lmcf18-wknd

Thursday April 12, 2018 9:15pm - 10:15pm
Chameleon Club 223 N Water St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

9:30pm

Skyward Story

$5 Advance and Day of Show. Standard & Weekend Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 9:30pm - 10:00pm
Marion Court

Festival

9:30pm

Todd Umstead

FREE/Open to the Public. Standard and VIP Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 9:30pm - 10:00pm
Penn Grille

Festival

10:00pm

Julia Sommer

FREE Advance and Day of Show. Standard & Weekend Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 10:00pm - 10:30pm
Marion Court

Festival

10:15pm

Dan Krochmal

FREE/Open to the Public. Standard and VIP Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 10:15pm - 10:45pm
Penn Grille

Festival

10:15pm

Imani Wj Wright & Swano

$5 Advance and Day of Show. Standard & Weekend Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 10:15pm - 10:45pm
Altana

Festival

10:45pm

Samantha Kromphold

FREE Advance and Day of Show. Standard & Weekend Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 10:45pm - 11:15pm
Marion Court

Festival

11:00pm

Almond&Olive

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Thursday April 12, 2018 11:00pm - 11:30pm
Penn Grille

Festival

11:00pm

Jason Stabbs

$5 Advance and Day of Show. Standard & Weekend Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 11:00pm - 11:30pm
Altana

Festival

11:45pm

Devix

FREE/Open to the Public. Standard and VIP Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 11:45pm - Friday April 13, 2018 12:15am
Penn Grille

Festival

11:45pm

Pros & iCons

$5 Advance and Day of Show. Standard & Weekend Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Thursday April 12, 2018 11:45pm - Friday April 13, 2018 12:15am
Altana

Festival

12:30am

Bia Da Fe' Seshes

$5 Advance and Day of Show. Standard & Weekend Badge: FREE -- BUY BADGES: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/

Friday April 13, 2018 12:30am - 1:00am
Altana

Festival

9:00am

MENTORING: First Come First Serve - Friday

Come sit down with one of our panels for a 15 minute mentoring session. Slots are first come first serve!

Friday April 13, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am
Galactic Room Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

10:00am

BREAK - OFF: We Are in This Together - Mental Health in the Entertainment Industry

Join this discussion on how to deal with depression on the road, mental health awareness, what we can do to help each other, and what outlets are there to provide support.

Speakers

Jonny Boucher

Hope for the Day

I've worked in a variety of capacities within the music industry since I was 13. Gradually I realized that there was a gaping void at concerts created by the fact that while lyrics talked viscerally about mental health and suicide, there was nobody to tangibly follow up with these... Read More →

Chad Schreck

Tour Manager

Touring crew member of 6+ years.

Kate Truscott

4Fini Inc.

Kate Truscott is one half of the dynamic duo that makes up the 4Fini Nashville office where sponsorship strategy is handled from introduction through activation. Kate works with clients to create and execute key programs that allow them to access all that the 4Fini properties have... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 10:00am - 10:45am
Galactic Room Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

10:00am

COUNTDOWN TO LIFT-OFF: Rock the Conference

So you're attending a conference or playing a showcase festival - now what? Our panelists will give you specific tips to make the most out of your time at LAUNCH or any conference. How best to stand out in a crowd of other performers, networking tips and making connections that can help your career and more will be discussed.

Speakers

Kellen McKay

Stacked Like Pancakes

Kellen McKay is a musician, composer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, and the visionary for national artist Stacked Like Pancakes.McKay grew up in central Maryland, with an osmosis toward a multitude of instruments and an ear for music. He began as a drummer and started a not-worth-mentioning... Read More →

Mike Mowery

Outerloop Management

Mike Mowery is the President and Managing Partner of Outerloop Management. He began the company with Jeff Cohen in 2004. With Mike's extensive knowledge of the road and what it takes to make a band survive along his partner's legal background and extensive network, Outerloop Management... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 10:00am - 10:45am
Freedom Hall A Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

11:00am

HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY: PR 101

There are several “spokes” to the wheel of success when trying to break as an emerging artist and building your team - management, booking, entertainment lawyer, and PR - but many artists starting off do not understand what PR is, what the term means, or how it can help them launch their careers. Panalists will provide a 101 course on the PR basics and everything emerging artists need to know before hiring a publicist, what it means to be “press ready,” working with management and other team members, how to properly manage expectations after hiring a publicist, and what you can do to further your chances of PR success. Panel will be open to questions and comments regarding the audience’s own experiences with PR or future concerns.

Speakers

Jen Appel

The Catalyst Publicity Group

Born and raised in sunny South Florida, Jen Appel received her Bachelors in Communications and Culture from Indiana University. While at IU, Appel gained real-life experience as a member of PRSSA and spent her summers working at local South Florida PR firms assisting with all things... Read More →

Maria Gironas

Reybee, Inc

Coming from a journalism background, Maria entered the publicity field with Reybee, Inc. in 2015 after many successful internships at some of the top music PR companies. With Reybee, Inc. she has led campaigns with artists such as Taking Back Sunday, Noah Gundersen, Bear Hands, and... Read More →

Heather Griffith

Fearless Records

Heather is the Marketing Manager at Fearless Records. Having been at Fearless for nearly a decade, she recently moved from her role as head of the publicity department into marketing, representing today’s most powerful rock acts, Underoath, August Burns Red, I Prevail, Pierce The... Read More →

Rey Roldan

Reybee, Inc.

Rey Roldan is a veteran of the music industry, both as a publicist and journalist at I.R.S. Records, Mammoth Records, Grass / Wind-up Records, Jive /Silvertone/Zomba Recordings, KSA Public Relations and Island Def Jam, for over two decades. He’s also the founder of Reybee, Inc. (est... Read More →

James Andrew Scott

Reybee Inc.

Andrew Scott started his career in music working as a concert promoter for various venues across the city of brotherly love. In 2013, after years of running and promoting shows, playing with his own band, and a brief stint of journalism at Philadelphia’s chapter of the A.V. Club... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 11:00am - 11:45am
Freedom Hall B Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

11:00am

SATELLITE SESSION : Where’s the Money In YOUR Genre

The contemporary music market offers a variety of revenue streams for artists looking to build tangible careers. But not all revenues are equally available to every artist — artists must pay specific attention to the role that genre plays in determining which avenues will likely produce the best results. This presentation looks at the diverse revenue sources most common among independent and DIY artists in a variety of genres, and explains how understanding each artist's “economic genre," in addition to their "musical genre," is useful when making important career and business decisions.

Speakers

Loren Wells

Pierson // Wells

Loren S. Wells is a music lawyer with a focus on representation of talent. Loren has represented clients with combined album sales over 18 million (and millions more in singles), including Grammy award-winning legacy acts, contemporary Gold and Platinum-certified artists and songwriters... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 11:00am - 11:45am
Galactic Room Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

11:00am

SPACE JAM: Single Vs Album

Are we living in the 50's again when the music industry was singles based? It's a fact that today's music fans want singles but yet many artists still release albums. Is the album format dead? Should it be dead? Our Panel examines how music is released today and discusses the pros and cons of the single vs album dilemma.

Speakers

Mike Mowery

Outerloop Management

Uncle O

Power 99

Lou Plaia

Reverbnation

Co-founded ReverbNation in 2006. ReverbNation is the global leader in empowering independent Artists to advance their careers. Since its inception, ReverbNation has remained committed to giving more than 4 million artists exposure to the music industry, connection to a worldwide audience... Read More →

Jeremy Weiss

Founder and owner of LMC&F/The CI Companies

Friday April 13, 2018 11:00am - 11:45am
Freedom Hall A Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

12:00pm

GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: Building a Team

Deciding when to bring on big picture team members can be a challenge – but one all bands have been through. We’ll take an inside look at how the artist, manager, agent, record label and tour manager all work together.

Speakers

Joe Bogdan

Culhane Meadows, Columbia College Chicago

Joe Bogdan is a 20+ year veteran of the entertainment industry, as an attorney, businessperson and academic. In his career he has represented talent and establishment organizations alike in contract negotiations. He spent the majority of his law firm years at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips... Read More →

Tim Borror

United Talent Agency

Tim Borror born in Washington D.C. and raised in Kenneth Square in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Timattended the Art Institute of Philadelphia where he earned a degree in Music Business. An entrepreneur at heart, Tim started a boutique agency during college called the All-Access Agency... Read More →

Monte Kearney

New Lane Entertainment

New Lane Entertainment CEO, Monte Kearney is self-made Music Industry success story, an American success story. Kearney is a key decision-maker behind the incredibly successful career of Philadelphia sensation, PnB Rock, and regularly travels with the performer. Kearney is a partner... Read More →

Sarah Zeitler

Producer, Storyteller, Communicator

Sarah is a producer, storyteller and communicator who has purposefully built a career where every day is different. Her 20 years of experience include roles such as Studio Manager at Rock Lititz, producer of the annual New Year’s Eve gag for Phish, Business Development team at CID... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Freedom Hall B Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

12:00pm

SATELLITE SESSION : Content Creation

Engaging content is more essential than ever – but what type do you need, how do you create it, what is the strategy for it, and when should you hire a pro? We’ll take a look at tips from the pros that you can use to tell your story.

Speakers

K Enagonio

K Enagonio Photography

K Enagonio is a freelance filmmaker, photographer, and video editor who has successfully created a lifestyle out of creating art.

Steph Mirsky

4Fini Inc.

As Marketing Manager Steph works to develop and execute all things marketing for both the Vans Warped Tour and all 4Fini clients. Steph works with clients to create and execute 360-degree marketing campaigns throughout the year. Having a hand in everything from brand development... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Galactic Room Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

12:00pm

Underoath: Behind the Album

Get an inside look into the making and release of Underoath's new album, "Erase Me." Hear from members of the band, their manager, record label, and engineer about the creative process, logistics of releasing the album and the marketing that went into it.

Speakers

Spencer Chamberlain

Underoath

Aaron Gillespie

Underoath

Heather Griffith

Fearless Records

Randy Nichols

Force Media Management

I have guided my artists to several Gold records and Grammy nominations. Overseen releases and sold out tours on six continents. My acts have seen a combined sales of over 3 million records and $10 million plus dollars in merchandise sales. Regularly invited to speak about artist... Read More →

Jenny Reader

VP of Marketing and Project Management, Fearless Records

Jenny Reader is VP, Marketing & Product Management at Fearless Records. Born and raised in the UK, she worked in music television and magazines before running the UK office of Victory Records, and later the Publicity and Marketing departments at their Chicago Office. In 2009 she moved... Read More →

Eric Taft

Buzzlounge

Eric Taft is a producer, engineer and multi-instrumentalist from Baltimore, Maryland. He currently works alongside producer Matt Squire at the Buzzlounge in Maryland, where they worked with Underoath on their new album, "Erase Me". Eric also plays guitar and sings in The Great Heights... Read More →

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Friday April 13, 2018 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Freedom Hall A Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

2:00pm

RED 5 STANDING BY: Tour Managers

A panel dedicated to different ways that people break into the touring scene through management, lighting/audio companies, freelancing, etc.

Speakers

Josh Bowman

August Burns Red

Josh Bowman is a Lancaster native and road manager for August Burns Red. Having toured since 2003, he has worked in over 40 countries as a road manager, lighting tech, VIP coordinator and merchandiser.

Frank Fanelli

Tour Manager

After spending nearly a decade on the road as a musician, Frank decided to use his knowledge as an artist to bring structure to touring acts who lacked exactly that. During his 12 years of touring the world, Frank has taken on the role as tour manager, merchandiser, booking agent... Read More →

Kevin Rife

Tour Manager

Kevin Rife is a Freelance Tour Manager who has actively toured the world since 2009. Although he is currently a Tour Manager he has been on full tours and festival runs as a Guitar Tech, Merchandiser, Lighting Director and Production Assistant. He is a graduate of Millersville University... Read More →

Kristin Gypsy Schloesser

We are Team Hans

Kristin aka "Gypsy" founded We Are Team Hans, llc in 2011 with her husband Hans, although HANS actually stands for Have A Nice Show. The company was founded to be an all-in-one development/mgmt/marketing/touring machine for bands, and brands. Gypsy has Tour Managed / Produced such... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Galactic Room Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

2:00pm

SATELLITE SESSION : Contemporary Copyright

This presentation will cover how copyright works at its best (the “We Shall Overcome,” “Led Zeppelin,” and “Happy Birthday” decisions) and worst (the “Blurred Lines” decision), how rules of evidence should be changed to deter frivolous copyright lawsuits, demonstrate the best means by which a forensic musicologist can stop a meritless music copyright infringement lawsuit, what songwriters, publishers and lawyers can improve immediately in order to prevent or stop copyright cases, as well as a proposal for a new compulsory license for sampling sound recordings.

Speakers

E. Michael Harrington

Berklee Online

Dr. E. MICHAEL HARRINGTON: composer, musician, consultant, professor, is a course author and professor at Berklee Online. He created the Berklee Music Business Capstone course, is in the process of creating the the Berklee Online graduate school Music Business Law class, and... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Freedom Hall A Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

2:00pm

SATELLITE SESSION : Marketing 101

In this panel session marketing experts will share proven strategies to help you get results in discovering, reaching and building your audience. Campaigns with a low cost and big return will be the focus of the panel, with particular attention paid to public relations, targeted advertising and social media best practices. The panel will not only cover how to approach marketing but will also present the tools that are used to execute and evaluate a campaign.

Speakers

Steph Mirsky

4Fini Inc.

Ulf Oesterle

Syracuse University

Ulf Oesterle is an assistant professor in the Bandier Program for Music and the Entertainment Industries at Syracuse University. Outside of teaching he started an indie label and artist management company, was the programmer and host of a weekly specialty radio show and has promoted... Read More →

Jenny Reader

VP of Marketing and Project Management, Fearless Records

Friday April 13, 2018 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Freedom Hall B Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

3:00pm

INDEPENDANCE DAY : Entrepreneur 101

In a cut-throat industry, it is imperative for musicians, entry-level professionals, and entrepreneurs to maintain a level of professionalism to accelerate their careers. Throughout this panel, we’ll discuss a variety of topics including: appropriate email and social media etiquette, networking tips, organizational structure, setting short and long term goals, managing expectations and how to delegate tasks to other band and team members

Speakers

Jen Appel

The Catalyst Publicity Group

Mike Carpenter

Adjust Creative

Mike has 10+ years of experience in marketing, design, and management, getting small business processes down to a science. He has spoken at World IA Day, Ignite, and led many creative discussions as moderator of Chicago Design Debates.

Randy Nichols

Force Media Management

Shawn Young

York College of Pennsylvania

Shawn David Young is director of music industry and recording technology at York College of Pennsylvania, where he also teaches courses in American studies. The author of Gray Sabbath: Jesus People USA, the Evangelical Left, and the Evolution of Christian Rock (Columbia University... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Freedom Hall B Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

3:00pm

The Empire Strikes Back: Can You Handle The Truth Friday

How confident are you in your music, band image and marketing? How much do you want real feedback from people who work with bands everyday? Think of it like our version of The Voice. The panel reviews artist submissions publicaly with brutally honest feedback. How's the band's sound? The name and logo? The photos and artwork? The website? The social posts? What is the band doing right, and what can they improve on? Get the critique you crave from the experts. IF you can handle the truth! Bands will submit and be notified in advance if they are placed in one of the 5 minute critique time slots (time includes playing of music).

Speakers

Terry Buzz Brown

Senior A&R Darkchild Entertainment, Seventy7 Music Publishing, Darkchild A&R, Seventy7 Music Publishing A&R and CEO of BuzzyBagum Ent

For the past 15 years Terry has continuously impressed label executives and the rest of the world by finding and matching some of today’s most creative talent the music business has seen. He is known for his ability to identify, spot and elevate raw talent. Today, he completely... Read More →

Monte Kearney

New Lane Entertainment

Mike Mowery

Outerloop Management

Bam Saynomore

New Lane Entertainment

Bam has been a fixture in the Philadelphia hip hop scene for the over a decade. He has been instrumental in launching the careers of Philly's top tier talent, from Meek Mill to PnB Rock, and more. Bam is a principal partner in both Galaxy West and Galaxy Live, featuring some... Read More →

Kent Smith

Trumpet player/Arranger/Producer

Kent Smith was raised in Minnesota and completed his music studies at the legendary Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Making his home in the New York area, Mr. Smith soon became in demand as a studio player as well as a performer on many live shows. He has written for and... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Freedom Hall A Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Conference

4:00pm

Friday Mentoring with Brian Rosenblatt 1

Limited Capacity full

Purchase a VIP Badge and get the opportunity to participate in 1 on 1 mentoring with some of our music industry panels. Each VIP attendee is only allowed to sign up for ONE 15 minute session. Attendees will be checked for having VIP badges. If you sign up for more than one session, all your sessions will be canceled. If you sign up without a VIP, your session will be cancelled. Purchase VIP badges or upgrade your standard badge HERE: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/attend/.

Speakers

Brian Rosenblatt

Member, Entertainment Attorney, Bryce Downey & Lenkov LLC

Brian joined Bryce Downey & Lenkov, leaving one of Illinois’ top 25 largest law firms after nearly 15 years. Brian previously developed and co-chaired an Entertainment, Media and Privacy Practice Group, and Intellectual Property Group at his past firms. Brian brings his entire platform... Read More →

Friday April 13, 2018 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Galactic Room Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603