Thankyou For A Great Year!

Huge thankyous to all of our Panelists, Performers, Attendees and especially our Staff and Volunteers for making LAUNCH 2011 a success!  We hope everyone had a great time and made some connections to further their careers - we're taking a short breather and then it's time to start planning for next year!

Look for a wrap up of the action in the coming weeks!

Thanks again!
   -LAUNCH staff

A wealth of new information about LAUNCH 2011!

Today LAUNCH is excited to announce a wealth of new information and details that we've been working on behind the scenes for months!

For starters - we'd like to welcome Xfinity as an official sponsor of LAUNCH 2011! Xfinity is owned by Comcast - one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services!

Secondly - in addition to announcing new panelists, such as Nick Storch of respected International Creative Management, we have posted the full schedule of panels, discussions and workshops that can be seen here: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/conference/panels/index.htm

Further, we have announced our list of events, such as the Attendee Appreciation party by Labatt Blue and Black Lodge Publicity! Details can be found here: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/conference/events/index.htm

LAUNCH is only a month away so don't forget to Register to attend the Conference, or purchase your Wristband to attend the Festival! 

2011 Performer Schedule Announced!

Thankyou to all of the bands that submitted to showcase this year - unfortunately we only have so many slots! That being the case, we are excited to announce our 2011 schedule of performers which included artists of all genres from all over North America!

Please take a look at the schedule here:
www.launchmusicconference.com/festival/schedule/index.htm

Discounted rooms available at Lancaster Marriott LAUNCH Weekend!

The Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Lancaster County Convention Center are offering discounted room rates the weekend of LAUNCH for anyone attending/performing.

The Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square is the best lodging you can find during LAUNCH. Not only is attached to the convention center - the hub of LAUNCH - but it's beautifully decorated rooms are the best place to relax after a long day of taking in music!

Click this link to get the qualifying promotional rate:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lnsmc?groupCode=laulaua&app=resvlink&fromDate=4/21/11&toDate=4/24/11

More Guests and Sponsors announced for 2011!

LAUNCH is getting closer and we're getting more things confirmed every day! We are pleased to announce several new guests and sponsors for LAUNCH 2011!

Joining us the previously announced guest speakers are Chad Taylor of LIVE and the GRACIOUS FEW, Allen Douches of West West Side Music, Derek Brewer of Outerloop Management and Eric Powell of The Anthem Agency! For more information on our confirmed guests, please visit our panels page.

Also coming on board this year as sponsors to help make LAUNCH 2011 happen are VegasFuel Energy Drink, Conestoga DPI, Aurora Creative Group/Atrium Audio, Fig and TriState Indie,  For more information on these and our other sponsors, please visit our sponsors page and support the companies that are helping to bring you LAUNCH!

We'll be announcing more sponsors soon in addition to exciting news about guests,  headliners, special events, and more - so stay tuned!!!

New Sponsors Announced: Labatt Blue and more!

We are pleased to announce that Labatt Blue, the best selling Canadian beer in the world, will be sponsoring LAUNCH 2011!

Also coming on board this year to help make LAUNCH 2011 happen are Atomic Design, Conestoga DPI and Lancaster Newspapers. For more information on these and our other sponsors, please visit our sponsors page and support the companies that are helping to bring you LAUNCH!

We'll be announcing more sponsors soon in addition to exciting news about guests,  headliners, special events, and more - so stay tuned!!!

Online Registration and Wristband purchasing Now Open!

Want to attend LAUNCH Music Conference and see ALL the action, from panels to parties, all of the Festival and more? You'll need to register and get an All Access badge!

Don't care about the Conference and just want to see some great music at LAUNCH Music Festival? The best way is to buy an all access wristband that will get you into any band showcase!

And the best part? Attending the Conference and/or Festival has never been easier thanks to TicketFly who will be exclusively selling Badges and Wristbands for LAUNCH online! Click here to find out more:

http://www.ticketfly.com/calendar/?q=Lancaster+County+Convention+Center

Artist Submissions Now Closed

Thanks to all the bands who submitted to perform at LAUNCH - we received a huge volume of great submissions! 

 

We're busy sifting through all the submissions and we'll be trying to accommodate as many artists as we can - look for us to announce the lineup of showcasing acts in early March!

 

In the meantime, stay tuned for more LAUNCH news!

Submission Deadline

Tomorrow, February 8th is the deadline to submit to perform at LAUNCH 2011! If you've been procrastinating on submitting, now is the time to stop! We can accept no submissions after February 8th!

More guests announced for LAUNCH 2011 / Submission deadline fast approaching!

More guests have confirmed as speakers/panelists for LAUNCH!

Joining those that have already been announced are: producer Joe Fitz, who has worked on such albums as B.O.B's Grammy nominated album "The Adventures of Bobby Ray"; Josh Grabelle, founder of Trustkill Records and new startup label Bullet Tooth; Scott Lee of Crimson Management, Matt Friction of celebrated pop band The Pink Spiders, and veteran tour manager Joe Reilly to talk about life on the road as a member of 'the crew'.

Artists- don't forget to submit to perform at LAUNCH! The deadline for submissions is only 5 days away - February 8th! Nothing will be accepted after that date, so don't delay!!!

We'll be announcing even more panelists soon in addition to exciting news about headliners, sponsors, special events, and more - so stay tuned!!!

TODAY ONLY - Half Price Submissions via SonicBids

Artists- today only our partners at SonicBids are offering half price artist submissions for LAUNCH 2011! Please note - this is a special offer from SonicBids and does not apply if you submit via the LAUNCH website!

Don't delay - submit now for half price and get all the normal benefits of submitting to perform at LAUNCH! Offer expires tonight at midnight (EST)!

Submission Deadline Looms!

Artists- the deadline to submit to perform at LAUNCH 2011 is two weeks from today! The only chance to perform at LAUNCH is to submit, so don't delay!

EVERY artist who submits, regardless of whether or not they're chosen to perform, will get full LAUNCH badges for each member! This means that for a $20 application fee, you're rewarded with conference badges worth $45 each even if you are not selected to perform! This is a great way to network and meet people who can advance your career, even if you're not able to perform!

Don't wait! Submissions must be in by February 8th! All artists will be notified of their status by March 8th!

New Sponsors Announced: Coca-Cola and more!

We are pleased to announce that for the second straight year, Coca-Cola will be sponsoring LAUNCH!

Also coming on board this year to help make LAUNCH 2011 happen are Dering Direct - a full service CD/DVD manufacturer, and PA Entertainment Group - one of the best production/lighting/sound companies around! For more information on our sponsors, please visit our sponsors page.


We'll be announcing more sponsors soon in addition to exciting news about guests,  headliners, special events, and more - so stay tuned!!!

ARTISTS - there's less than 3 weeks to submit for a chance to perform at LAUNCH - don't delay!

More guests announced for LAUNCH 2011

We are happy to announce another wave of special guests for LAUNCH 2011!

Joining the previously announced speakers will be entertainment lawyer Todd Shill, photographer/creative director Gage Young, the Artery Foundation's Mike Eaton, Rock Gamer Studio's Miguel Molinari and direct from Europe, Catapult Promotions' Benjamin Bernath! For more information on these industry professionals, please visit the panels and panelists page of our website here.

We'll be announcing even more panelists soon in addition to exciting news about headliners, sponsors, special events, and more - so stay tuned!!!

Second Wave of Guests Announced for 2011!

We are happy to announce our next wave of special guests for LAUNCH 2011!

Returning in 2011 is Grammy Chapter Board Adviser and talent buyer for Summerfest (certified by the Guiness Book of Records as the "Worlds Largest Music Festival"!) David Silbaugh! David will be joined by Matthew "Portland" Hay of Sons of Nero/Good Fight Entertainment, Felix DeLuna of DDrum, Billy O'Brien of Anchor & Hope Music and Daniel DeFonce of Love As Arson Booking Agency. For more information on these industry professionals, please visit the panels and panelists page of our website here.

We'll be announcing even more panelists soon in addition to exciting news about headliners, sponsors, special events, and more - so stay tuned!!!

First sponsors announced for LAUNCH 2011!

LAUNCH is proud to announce its first sponsors for 2011! Without these great companies and brands, we wouldn't be able to bring you the event that we do!

Headlining this first wave of sponsors is PERFORMER MAGAZINE, a nationally distributed musician's trade publication, which focuses on independent musicians - both the unsigned and those on small labels, and their success in a DIY environment. The magazine is dedicated to promoting lesser-known talent and being the first to introduce readers to artists they should know about.

Joining PERFORMER in sponsoring the event is ATTICUS BLACK CLOTHING - a leader in fashion that is firmly grounded in the culture of music. ATTICUS was founded by BLINK 182's Mark Hoppus and Tom DeLonge, no strangers to either music of fashion, as well as BLACK LODGE PUBLICITY, DEAN GUITAR, DDRUM, SONIC BIDS, ATRIUM AUDIO, THE CI COMPANIES and DECADENT SUITE RECORDS.

For more information on our sponsors, make sure you visit the Sponsor Page on our website. Make sure you support these fine brands and stay tuned for more news announcements about LAUNCH 2011!

First Guests Announced for LAUNCH 2011!

We are excited to announce our first wave of panelists for LAUNCH 2011!

Returning in 2011 is Dean Guitars head of artist relations Josh Maloney! Josh will be joined by first time LAUNCH panelists Mark Bubb of Atticus Clothing, Mike Mowery of Outerloop Management, Todd Erickson of Masterkey Management and Leah Urbano of Crimson Management! For more information on these industry professionals, please visit the panels and panelists page of our website here.

We'll be announcing even more panelists soon in addition to exciting news about headliners, sponsors, special events, and more - so stay tuned!!!

Now Accepting Artist Submissions for LAUNCH 2011

We're now accepting artist submissions for opportunities to showcase at LAUNCH 2011! Perform alongside likeminded artists in Downtown Lancaster which will be packed with music industry professionals and thousands of potential new fans!

For more info or to submit to showcase, visit:
launchmusicconference.com/festival/submit/index.htm

LAUNCH 2011 Site Now Live!

The website for LAUNCH 2011 is now live! Stay tuned over the coming weeks for news, announcements and more info about who will be attending LAUNCH 2011!

visit us at:
www.launchmusicconference.com

Thanks for a great year!!!

Well, another LAUNCH has come and gone, and while everyone at LAUNCH central is about to get started brainstorming for next year - a huge thankyou to all of our participants! From the panelists, to the performers, to the trade show vendors, to attendees - and most importantly our sponsors - without whom LAUNCH couldn't exist.

Make sure you support all the brands/businesses who supported LAUNCH this year - launchmusicconference.com/sponsors

A huge thank you to all of our staff and volunteers as well!

Here's some thoughts that some folks had on LAUNCH 2010:
http://www.padutchcountryblog.com/?p=1231

http://www.tristateindie.com/?p=647

http://blacklodgeblog.blogspot.com/2010/04/wrapping-it-up-from-2010-launch-music.html

If you were at LAUNCH and blogged about your experience, share it with us! Send it to us at: artistnews@launchmusicconference.com

We'll be back with more recapping LAUNCH 2010 soon and news about LAUNCH 2011 in a few months! Thanks!!!