The Mothership LAUNCH Event

Get ready for the Nineteenth Annual LAUNCH in Lancaster, PA! Powered by The CI Companies, LAUNCH 2027 will showcase over 100 incredible performances from talented artists, plus two days of engaging conference programming featuring industry professionals who are eager to share their knowledge with the next generation of pros and performers.

But that’s not all—We’ve still got more LAUNCH planned for 2026! We’re thrilled to announce that the Third Annual LAUNCH Dallas will take place from November 5-8, 2026, returning to Deep Ellum, Dallas Texas.

Mark your calendars for the Nineteenth Annual LAUNCH in Lancaster, PA, this April 2027!

LEARN. PLAY. NETWORK. We can’t wait to see you there!

Want to Perform?

Submissions for Performance Consideration for the Nineteenth Annual LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival in Lancaster, PA, April 2027 are currently OPEN!

LAUNCH Lancaster 2027
ATTEND LAUNCH LANCASTER 2027

Attend – Music Only Badge – 2027

  • ALL Live Music Showcases, including Marquee (Thur 4/29 through Saturday 5/1)
  • No individual charges ANYWHERE!
  • Easy in/out access, check out all the venues!
  • PRICES INCREASE, ACT NOW!
$39.00

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Attend – Weekend Standard Badge – 2027

  • Attend all Conference programming, free entry to Standard Live Music Showcases, 1/2 price entry to Marquee Live Music Showcases, (Thur 4/29 through Saturday 5/1).
  • 2027 LMC&F Compilation 2XCD
  • Attendee Swag Bag
  • PRICES INCREASE, ACT NOW!
$129.00

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Attend – Weekend VIP Badge – 2027

  • VIP Conference badge for entire weekend (Thur 4/29 through Saturday 5/1)
  • Attend all Conference Programming and ALL Live Music Showcases, including Marquee (Thur 4/29 through Saturday 5/1)
  • Early entry to Marquee Showcases, come & go privileges
  • Enhanced Attendee Swag Bag
  • Festival T-Shirt
  • Festival Enamel Collectible  Pin
  • 2027 Conf & Fest Commemorative Poster
  • 2027 LMC&F Compilation 2XCD
  • PRICES INCREASE, ACT NOW!
$179.00

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LAUNCH MUSIC CONFERENCE & FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Check out last season’s LAUNCH 2026 full Schedule! You can find all of our performing artists, participating venues, panelist bios and information, and the complete panel programming. Let us know what you’re going to check out! We’ll have 2027’s ready closer to the event, stay tuned!

LAUNCH Lancaster 2026 Guidebook

Check out the LAUNCH Lancaster 2026 Guidebook!

LAUNCH 2026 GUIDE DIGITAL

WATCH THE 2025 VIDEO

HOTEL DEALS

Check here soon for LAUNCH Lancaster 2027 attendance + lodging packages at the Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square (attached to the Lancaster County Convention Center).