Let’s Connect at LAUNCH Lancaster

Thinking about attending LAUNCH Music Conference in Lancaster this year? 🎶

LAUNCH has quickly become a go-to event for artists, industry professionals, and music companies looking to connect, learn, and discover what’s next. Bringing together talent and teams from across the industry, the conference is packed with panels, conversations, showcases, and networking opportunities.

Here’s everything you need to know before you go…

Let’s Connect at LAUNCH Lancaster

📆 When: April 23 – 36, 2026

📍 Where: Lancaster, PA

About LAUNCH

LAUNCH Music Conference is an annual event held in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, built around connecting independent artists with the people and resources that can help move their careers forward. It brings together musicians, industry professionals, and fans for a few days of panels, conversations, networking, and live showcases across the city.

At its core, this conference is focused on giving artists practical access to the industry. The daytime programming includes panels, workshops, and mentoring sessions led by professionals across areas like marketing, touring, production, and distribution. Then at night, artists take the stage at venues throughout downtown Lancaster, turning the conference into a multi-day live showcase.

The goal is simple: create a space where artists can learn, connect, and perform, all in one place.

How To Prep

Before the conference, make sure to plan ahead! We recommend making a schedule of the events, workshops, and performances you want to attend so you can make the most of your time. In addition, be sure to bring all your networking and promotional essentials like business cards, a notebook, a pen, some merch items if you have ’em, demo CDs, or whatever else you think will help you make a lasting impression and perform your best.

Try to attend as many events as you can, and take notes you can look back on later. After the conference, make sure to follow up with all the cool people you connected with via email or socials. Speaking of socials, it won’t hurt to post about your experience and engage with other attendees who’re posting about it too.

The more connections you make, the better!

Laura Catana (Director of Content & Social Media Strategy at Symphonic) and Darian Burns (A&R, Client Dev. at Symphonic) will be participating in a panel this year! 🎤 See full details below…

The Real Playbook for Artist Growth in 2026

📆 Friday, April 24th @ 10:45 AM – 11:35 AM

 “Ready for liftoff? This panel brings together an exceptional team of industry pros to break down what actually drives artist growth in 2026 — from building or identifying your audience, to crafting a clear identity, storytelling, recognizing or building leverage, and strategies that actually move the needle now. Sharpen your skills, strengthen your vision, and build a foundation that lasts. Come ready to level up.”

INCREASING YOUR GRAVITATIONAL PULL, Monetizing the Galaxy

📆 Friday, April 24th @ 11:25 AM – 12:15 PM

“This panel explores how to leverage your sonic identity across every medium— positioning your music not just as a product, but as the foundation for a multi-channel business that spans streaming, storytelling, and direct fan engagement. Learn how to position your songs/yourself for opportunity — and how to properly monetize and safeguard the success when it arrives.”

CAN YOU HANDLE THE TRUTH?: Marketing

📆 Friday, April 24th @ 3:20 PM – 4:00 PM

“A new twist on our most popular panel!! How confident are you in your band’s image and marketing? How much do you want real feedback from people who work with bands every day? The panel reviews artist submissions PUBLICLY with brutally honest feedback. How’s the band name? The logo? The photos and artwork? The website? The social posts? What is the band doing right, and what can they improve on?”

WOMEN IN MUSIC: Breaking Barriers & Shaping Futures

📆 Saturday, April 25th @ 12:20 PM – 1:10 PM

“A powerful conversation with trailblazing women across the industry — from agents and executives to promoters and innovators. Hear firsthand how they’ve navigated challenges, claimed space, and reshaped the music landscape. This isn’t just a panel — it’s a celebration of leadership, resilience, and the future women are building in music.”

Let’s Connect!

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