First Sponsors for LAUNCH 2010 Announced!

LAUNCH is proud to announce the first of its sponsors for 2010. Helping to make the conference possible this second year are Icon Omnimedia, The Independent Label Collective, WXPN, SonicBids, Dean Guitars, DDrum, Black Lodge Publicity, Meteor Tower Films, CI Records , Decadent Suite Records and Axis Custom Apparel.

Please take a moment to check out the websites for these fine companies without whom LAUNCH could not happen! For information on become a sponsor for LAUNCH 2010, click here.

Stay tuned for more news!

New panelists confirmed for LAUNCH 2010

We've just confirmed a number of new panelists that will speak and share their knowledge at LAUNCH 2010!

In addition to those previously announced, returning to the conference this year will be: Rich Warwick of Icon Omnimedia - an industry leader in CD and DVD manufacturing, and Jason White of the Independent Label Collective - an international distributor of record labels.

New to LAUNCH this year are Alan Douches of West West Side Music (one of the most respected names in the field of music mastering), Tony Verderosa of Thwak! Music (who places original and existing compositions in Television, Film and Commercials), Gage Young (a freelance music photographer who's work has been seen in places such as Rolling Stone, Revolver, Alternative Press, Guitar World, Seventeen, and more).

For info and background information on the confirmed panelists click here.

Many more panelists have yet to confirm, so stay tuned for the latest info!

2009 LAUNCH Performers, Comic Book Heroes, at the AMA's!

Check out this video of 2009 LAUNCH performers Comic Book Heroes being interviewed at the American Music Awards:

First Panelists Announced for LAUNCH 2010

LAUNCH has just announced the first panelists for 2010. Returning to the conference in 2010 are David Silbaugh, Todd Erickson, Tom Bejgrowicz, Jeremy Weiss, Rick Gadd and Jeff Royer. Coming to LAUNCH for the first time are Chuck Andrews of Ferret Management and JJ Cassiere of TKO Booking.

For info and background information on the confirmed panelists click here.

Many more panelists have yet to confirm, so keep checking back for the latest info!

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Follow us @LaunchMusicConf to get all the latest news and updates on LAUNCH 2010, and make sure you retweet us to keep all your followers informed on what is happening with LAUNCH!!!

Now Accepting Showcase Submissions for LAUNCH 2010!!!

Artists - we're now taking submissions for showcase opportunities at LAUNCH 2010!!! Get the full details at our submission page, with 3 ways to submit to perform at LAUNCH - remember, the only way to get a chance to perform is by submitting!
www.launchmusicconference.com/submit

Look for exciting news in the coming weeks!!!

LAUNCH 2010 Dates Announced!

LAUNCH Music Conference will return April 15-18th, 2010! Over the next few days, we'll be updating the website with information about next year's conference. Submissions and registration will be open soon - we'll keep you posted!

LAUNCH 2009 wrap-up video!

Check out this video recap from LAUNCH 2009 showing performers, panelists, reactions and more!!!



Video produced, filmed and edited by unitheo.

LAUNCH 2009 Photos Now on Flickr!!!

Check out images from the 2009 LAUNCH Music Conference on Flickr!

Unless otherwise noted, all photos taken by Nicole Mitterer.  www.nicoleelizabethphotography.com

A Big Thanks To All Of Our Volunteers!

As you may have noticed, it was hard to turn around this past weekend without seeing someone in a neon orange shirt sporting a large LAUNCH logo on it that was ready to answer your questions or point you in the right direction!

Those folks were our over-worked (but not under-appreciated!) volunteers, without whom LAUNCH wouldn't have been able to remain in orbit. So on behalf of the LAUNCH staff, and everyone who attended, a hearty thank you goes out to:

Mariam Attalla, Karen Belz, John Brooks, Becky Caplan, Chris Diehm, Jessi Eno, Tammy Eno, Robin Ernst, Ben Fetzer, Jarrod Galler, Dave Gaman, Brandon Gepfer, Danielle Hartman, Luke Harvey, Trevor Hawkins, Greg Hildebrand, Angelo Madrigale, Greg Marko, Nicole Mitterer, Bryan Naranjo, Scott Naylor, Steph Patterson, Ralph Real, Sam Reese, Ashley Ruhl, Lucas Sieg, Joe Smith, Melanie Wagner, Trevor Wall, Kirsten Weiss, Nyemah Wisseh, Ben Yohe and everyone else who helped out.

A Big Thanks To Everyone Who Participated In LAUNCH's Success!

It was a great weekend for everyone who attended and performed at LAUNCH, and a HUGE thankyou goes out from everyone who worked on the conference to everyone who came out! Check back in a couple of weeks for a wrap-up of the event.

And a second big thanks to all of our panelists, volunteers and sponsors. Check out our sponsors page for links to those folks.

See you soon!
-LAUNCH Staff

LAUNCH Lifts Off This Evening!

LAUNCH is finally here!!!

Make sure you check out the wonderful bands performing this evening and throughout the weekend! Tomorrow and Saturday afternoons will be filled with instructional panels featuring many music industry professionals. Get more info at: www.launchmusicconference.com/panelists

There's still time to register to attend just show up after 5 PM tonight or 11 AM Friday or Saturday at the Hotel Brunswick to register in person!

For more information on the benefits of registering, please visit: www.launchmusicconfernce.com/register

LAUNCH Starts Tomorrow!

Only 1 more day until the start of LAUNCH! There's still time to register to attend just show up after 5 PM on Thursday or 11 AM Friday or Saturday at the Hotel Brunswick to register in person!

For more information on the benefits of registering, please visit: www.launchmusicconfernce.com/register

PennLive LAUNCH Feature

Each day this week, PennLive will be featuring a short Q&A with a different artist performing at LAUNCH. To check out the feature (which we will be updated daily) click here!

T-minus 2 Days 'Til LAUNCH!

Only 2 days left until the start of LAUNCH! There's still time to register to attend - and you can always register the weekend of the event at Hotel Brunswick! For more information on the benefits of registering, please visit:

www.launchmusicconfernce.com/register

Download a Printable Map and Performer Schedule

Print your own schedule of performers with a map of all of the venues here!

T-minus 3 Days 'Til LAUNCH!

Only 3 days left until the start of LAUNCH! There's still time to register to attend - and you can always register the weekend of the event at Hotel Brunswick! For more information on the benefits of registering, please visit:
www.launchmusicconfernce.com/register

LAUNCH Conference Guide Available Now!

5,000 copies of the LAUNCH Conference Guide are being disseminated around Central PA, but for those interested in being "green" and staying paperless, you can download a copy of the entire conference guide here.

The LAUNCH Conference Guide is the only official source for the ENTIRE schedule of 150 artists performing at LAUNCH, as well as the source for information about the conference, events, and panelists who are taking place!

Check it out now:
www.launchmusicconference.com/2009conferenceguide.pdf

LAUNCH Announces Performer Schedule

All of the submissions have been narrowed down, and we are excited to announce our performer schedule for the 2009 LAUNCH Music Conference!

Check out the schedule of performers for more information!

LAUNCH Is Front Page News!

An article about LAUNCH appeared on the front page of today's Lancaster Intelligencer Journal, Lancaster's morning paper with an approximate circulation of 44,000!

Click this image to read the article:

Artist Submissions Are Now Closed For 2009

Lastnight marked the close of artist submissions. The LAUNCH team is currently reviewing all of the submissions and will make an announcement about the performer lineups soon!

Thanks to everyone who submitted!

Artist Submission Deadline in two days!

Artists- Get your submissions in before Feb 25th for a chance to showcase at LAUNCH!
www.sonicbids.com/launchmusicconference

AVIS to sponsor LAUNCH!

Avis car rentals has come on board as a sponsor of LAUNCH, and is offering discounted rentals to LAUNCH attendees! For more information click here.

Only one week left to submit!!!

The clock is ticking down! There's only one week left to submit to perform at LAUNCH!

Apply now via Sonicbids or visit our website!

Two Weeks Left To Submit!!!

Bands- There are only two weeks left to submit for a chance to showcase at LAUNCH!!! Don't delay!

www.sonicbids.com/launchmusicconference

Only Three Weeks Left to Submit to Perform!!!

The submission deadline is sneaking up on us! Submissions close three weeks from today!
Get your submission in now for a chance to perform!!!

Apply via Sonicbids
Or by mail

Tons of New Panelists Announced!

Wells Tipley and Rich Warwick of ICON Omnimedia will be joining us to speak, along with Jason White and Dan Phillips from Lumberjack Mordam Music Group, Jerry Graham from Warm Fuzzy Publicity, Mike Demonte from MVD/Prophase Music, Daniel Defonce from Love As Arson Booking Agency, and Sean Patrick Rohrer from Invisible Youth PR and Blood & Ink Records!!!

Illusion Sound & Lighting to Sponsor LAUNCH

Welcome aboard to Illusion Sound And Lighting. Please visit their website: www.illusionsoundandlight.com

Lumberjack Mordam Music Group To Sponsor LAUNCH!

Lumberjack Mordam Music Group has come on board as a sponsor for LAUNCH!

Lumberjack Mordam is one of the largest and most succesful independent music distributors in the country, and we're happy to have them! For more information on LMMG, visit their website: www.lumberjackmordam.com

ICON Omnimedia to Sponsor LAUNCH !

Icon Omnimedia one of the leaders in the CD/DVD replication field (and one of the easiest and friendliest companies to work with!) have come on board to support LAUNCH!

For more information on Icon, visit their website: www.builtbyicon.com

Chad Taylor of LIVE and Others Confirmed as Panelists!

LAUNCH is excited to have Chad Taylor of internationally renowned rock band LIVE as a featured panelist at LAUNCH! LIVE has sold a mind-blowing 25 million records, including back-to-back releases to reach number 1 on the Billboard chart!

Additionally, we've added Recording Engineer/Graphic Artist/Musician (and all around good guy) Carson Slovak as well as Kyle Weber of the DIY booking resource indieonthemove.com!

As always, check the panelists page for more info!

More Confirmed Panelists!

WXPN program directory Bruce Warren, Designer/producer/engineer/musician Carson Slovak, and Steven LaFashia of successful indie group JEALOUSY CURVE have all been added as panelists to speak at LAUNCH!

As always, check the panelists page for more info!