LAUNCH 2012 Event Guide Now Available!

Our annual event guide is currently being distributed to businesses throughout Central PA - pick up your free copy for all the details on LAUNCH 2012.

From a schedule of Conference and Festival events to profiles on select artists and more - our guide has all the info you need about this year's event!

Don't want to leave your house to find out all the details? No problem.
Read it online now right here and then share it with your friends:
launchmusicconference.com/guide.htm

LAUNCH proudly welcomes Pabst Blue Ribbon!

We are excited to announce a new major sponsor for LAUNCH this year. Please welcome Pabst Blue Ribbon - one of the fastest growing domestic beer brands!

We thank Pabst for helping us bring LAUNCH to you, and we hope you think of us the next time someone you know says "PBRMe".

Panelist and Sponsor Updates!

We've announced more panelists for 2012 - please visit here for more info on each of our guests!

We've also updated our sponsors page - please visit here and support these great brands without whom we couldn't bring you LAUNCH!

More speakers and info will be added soon in addition to the announcement of our panel topics! Stay tuned!!

LAUNCH 2012 Interactive Performer Schedule Now Live!

Today, we're excited to announce our Interactive Performer Schedule for LAUNCH 2012!!! 
This year, we're making it even easier for you to figure out where you want to be with a Personal Scheduling Tool!


Enhance your experience using our interactive schedule at:  http://launchmusicconference.com/festival/schedule/index.html

Explore Events & Speakers 
This year's schedule will allow you to explore the detailed agenda using multiple visual formats and filters. Sort by date, venue or genre! Create a personalized itinerary and discover other attendees, speakers, & exhibitors!

One Click To Start
Getting started is easy! Simply connect your Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn account and we'll show your friends & contacts also attending. Not social? Create a private account to keep your plans to yourself.

Your Schedule On The Go 
Print out your plans to keep them handy or get the most up to date data by using your mobile device. Simply visit http://launch2012.sched.org from your iPhone, Android or Blackberry for a mobile schedule. On an iPhone? Click the "Share" button at the bottom of your screen and select "Add to Home Screen" to add a LAUNCH schedule app to your iPhone!

And There's Even More… 
Get started today by visiting http://launch2012.sched.org and maximize your event experience!

First Panelists Announced!

We've announced our first batch of panelists for 2012 - please visit here for more info on each of our guests!

More great speakers will be added soon in addition to the announcement of our panel topics! Stay tuned!!

LAUNCH 2012 Headliners Announcement pt 3

While the focus of LAUNCH is about developing artists, we know that Festival attendees also want to see some more well known acts in addition to up-and-coming talent! Over the course of the next 3 days we'll be announcing our headlining acts for each night of LAUNCH. This week we announced that multi-platinum artist RUSTED ROOT would be be headlining the Thursday of LAUNCH and THE FELICE BROTHERS would headline the Friday of LAUNCH.

Today we are excited to announce Saturday's headliner.... TEXAS IN JULY!

These hard rock/metallers will be wrapping up a US headlining tour in support of their 2011 album "One Reality"with a return to their hometown (here in Lancaster!) to close out LAUNCH! Individual tickets for non Conference attendees will be on sale soon.

We're excited to have all these fantastic artists and will have more announcements soon!

LAUNCH 2012 Headliners Announcement pt 2

While the focus of LAUNCH is about developing artists, we know that Festival attendees also want to see some more well known acts in addition to up-and-coming talent! Over the course of the next 3 days we'll be announcing our headlining acts for each night of LAUNCH. Yesterday we announced that multi-platinum artist RUSTED ROOT would be be headlining the Thursday of LAUNCH.

Today we are excited to announce Friday's headliner.... THE FELICE BROTHERS!

The folk rockers have toured all over the globe and released three acclaimed albums that have been praised by the likes of Esquire, Filter, The New York Times, NPR, Spin and more! Individual tickets for non Conference attendees will be on sale soon.

We're excited to have THE FELICE BROTHERS and are excited to announce Saturday's headlining act tomorrow - check back!

LAUNCH 2012 Headliners Announcement

While the focus of LAUNCH is about developing artists, we know that Festival attendees also want to see some more well known acts in addition to up-and-coming talent! Over the course of the next 3 days we'll be announcing our headlining acts for each night of LAUNCH.

Today we are excited to announce Thursday's headliner.... RUSTED ROOT!

The platinum selling band may be best known by their hit single "Send Me On My Way" which you may have recently heard in an Enterprise Rent-A-Car commercial! Individual tickets for non Conference attendees will be on sale soon.

We're excited to have RUSTED ROOT and are excited to announce Friday's headlining act tomorrow - check back!

Sonicbids offering 1/2 off LAUNCH submissions - TODAY ONLY!

For one day only, until midnight EST tonight - our partners at Sonicbids are offering HALF OFF artists submissions for LAUNCH! Sonicbids is not only the easiest and least expensive way for artists to submit ($20 instead of $25) but TODAY ONLY they have slashed the submission price from $20 to $10!

What are you waiting for? Click here to submit now!

Remember - all submissions must be in by February 8th!

LAUNCH Success Stories: 2011 Performer Ducky Duke to appear on 'The Voice'

Over the next few weeks we'll be posting a series of "LAUNCH Success Stories", highlighting significant career milestones achieved by artists who performed in past years at LAUNCH.

Today we'd like to highlight LAUNCH 2011 performer Ducky Duke who will appear on this season of NBC's hit vocal competition, 'The Voice'!

Check out the promo below (you can see Ducky at around 2:30) and tune in to "The Voice" starting February 5th to find out how he did!

Artist Submissions for 2012 are Now Open!

Artists - looking for a chance to showcase at LAUNCH 2012? Want to take part in an event that will educate you on how to advance your career and give you opportunities to network with a wide array of music industry professionals?

Then submit now to showcase at LAUNCH 2012! Showcasing artists will not only perform at LAUNCH Music Festival, but will be given full credentials for LAUNCH Music Conference which means you'll have access to instructional panels, seminars, workshops, exclusive events and more!

Submit now at: http://www.launchmusicconference.com/submit/
You can submit directly via LAUNCH or through our partners at SonicBids!

LAUNCH 2012 dates announced / Website Updated / 2011 recap

Here's the news you've been waiting for... LAUNCH 2012 returns to Downtown Lancaster April 26-29th, 2012!

In addition to this exciting news, we recently uploaded our 2011 recap video and have updated our website for 2012! Watch the video and come in and check out the details! As always, more news to follow in the coming weeks!

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

LAUNCH 2011 preview in Performer Magazine

Check out this preview of LAUNCH 2011 and other great articles in the latest issue of Performer Magazine over at: www.performermag.com

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