LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025: Full Schedule

Individual showcase stage tickets linked in each performance slot. Weekend Badges for Conference & Festival admission can be found at https://www.launchmusicconference.com/lancaster/

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5:15pm EDT

Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion

Friday April 18, 2025 5:15pm - 5:45pm EDT

Penn Square - York College Stage

Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion
The Womps
Naive Nature
Badluv
Duplexity
Absolight

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ the Penn Square - York College Stage.

Free Event

Artists

Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion

Premier Jazz band, Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion, breaks new ground by sonically fusing traditional Jazz instrumentation with refreshing modern sounds such as Trap, RnB, and Rock! The mixture of these tonal elements and rhythmic patterns transports audiences through an unforgettable... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 5:15pm - 5:45pm EDT
Penn Square - York College Stage 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

5:45pm EDT

Madhavi Devi

Friday April 18, 2025 5:45pm - 6:15pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Madhavi Devi
Ainsley Costello
Jordan Popky
Harley Olivia
Lindsay Jordan & the Gypsies
Television Skies
Arualai

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 1. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission also included with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

Madhavi Devi

Madhavi Devi knew without a doubt songwriting was her calling from a young age. From performing her latest notebook entries in the elementary school parking lot to dominating talent show stages with ballads about her middle school crush, it’s no surprise she’s grown into the New... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 5:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

5:50pm EDT

KRIS BLAZE! & JAY.ALEXX

Friday April 18, 2025 5:50pm - 6:10pm EDT

Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

KRIS BLAZE! & JAY.ALEXX
JACK SOCIAL
TBA
TAIGENZ
CUBAN DVENCI
CRIMSON RED
SLIM GWYNN
LASSAI
DAVE EAST

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees TBA.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ | All ages admitted if accompanied by an adult 25 years old or older.

Admission 1/2 off with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend standard badge.

Artists

Kris Blaze! & Jay.Alexx

Friday April 18, 2025 5:50pm - 6:10pm EDT
Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

6:00pm EDT

Carly Conroy

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Carly Conroy
Maja Hiness
Moon Destroyer

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery

All Ages | 21+ w/ ID to Drink

Free Event

Artists

Carly Conroy

Indie Pop music from inside of my head and heart.

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery 25 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

6:00pm EDT

Eboni Imani

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Lancaster Marriott Lobby Stage

Eboni Imani
Corinna Joy
Nicholas Johnson & The Same Old Strangers

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ the Marriott Lobby Stage

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Free Event

Artists

Ebony Imani

Independent Spiritual Soul Ebony Imani | Singer-Songwriter | Indie R&B, Folk, and Jazz Baltimore-based artist Ebony Imani blends indie R&B, folk, and jazz to create a sound that’s funky, soulful, and full of inspiration. Every song I write comes from real-life experiences, aiming... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Lancaster Marriott Lobby Stage 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

6:00pm EDT

Guides

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

The Village

Tickets

Guides
Valoria
Making a Mockery
Misery!
Gina Fritz
Renovare

Metal Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ The Village

Doors at 5:30pm. 18+ / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Artists

GUIDES

Since making their debut in 2023, GUIDES has captivated and entertained with an intense and high energy live performance. Packaging this with the promise of a party-like atmosphere has caught the attention of the local and regional hard rock / metal scenes, quickly opening the door... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
The Village 205 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Festival

6:00pm EDT

Max Bartos

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Tellus360

Tickets

Max Bartos
The Last Post
Concourse
The Rust Hounds
7 Hrs Ahead

Indie Rock Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH @ Tellus360.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ Event

Admission also included with any LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

Max Bartos

Max Bartos is a 22 year old folk singer/songwriter from New York City, best known for originating the role of Darren in the Original Broadway Cast of Sing Street. A self-taught musician that plays 7 instruments including both acoustic and electric guitar as well as piano, drums, bass, banjo, and mandolin, Max writes and performs melancholic, and beautiful folk songs. When on tour he goes by Max Bartos and The Misfit Toys and is joined onstage... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Tellus360 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA

Festival

6:00pm EDT

Minds of Symmetry

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Rural City Taproom

Minds of Symmetry
Alex Brubaker
Bright Kelly
Jestin Adams
TheConverseKid

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ theRural City Taproom

All Ages | 21+ w/ ID to Drink

Free Event

Artists

Minds of Symmetry

Ordinary guys with unordinary skill, based out of Harford Co. MD, and York Co. PA, Area, Since 2022. “Self Titled EP” out everywhere

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Rural City Taproom 25 W King St Unit F & G, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

6:00pm EDT

The Womps

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Penn Square - York College Stage

Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion
The Womps
Naive Nature
Badluv
Duplexity
Absolight

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ the Penn Square - York College Stage.

Free Event

Artists

The Womps

Funky New England-formed fusion jam band The Womps is a band that’s unique in its innovations, and familiar in its roots of the old jam scene. Divide and Conquer has called them a band with “craftsmanship, filled with love and good ole-fashioned elbow grease.” The Womps communicates... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Penn Square - York College Stage 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

6:00pm EDT

Usury

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Usury
Old Neon
Bush League
25th Hour
Aim High
House & Home

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 4. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission included w/ LAUNCH 2025 Weekend Badge.

Artists

Usury

Just some dudes from Pennsylvania having fun, attempting to make slightly meaningful music.

Friday April 18, 2025 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

6:20pm EDT

JACK SOCIAL

Friday April 18, 2025 6:20pm - 6:40pm EDT

Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

KRIS BLAZE! & JAY.ALEXX
JACK SOCIAL
TBA
TAIGENZ
CUBAN DVENCI
CRIMSON RED
SLIM GWYNN
LASSAI
DAVE EAST

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees TBA.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ | All ages admitted if accompanied by an adult 25 years old or older.

Admission 1/2 off with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend standard badge.

Artists

JACK SOCIAL

Friday April 18, 2025 6:20pm - 6:40pm EDT
Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

6:30pm EDT

Ainsley Costello

Friday April 18, 2025 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Madhavi Devi
Ainsley Costello
Jordan Popky
Harley Olivia
Lindsay Jordan & the Gypsies
Television Skies
Arualai

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 1. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission also included with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

Ainsley Costello

Friday April 18, 2025 6:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

6:45pm EDT

Alex Brubaker

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT

Rural City Taproom

Minds of Symmetry
Alex Brubaker
Bright Kelly
Jestin Adams
TheConverseKid

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ theRural City Taproom

All Ages | 21+ w/ ID to Drink

Free Event

Artists

Alex Brubaker

Growing up on death metal and prog, Alex always had a penchant for technical guitar work. After seeing the innovative playing styles of Trace Bundy and Kaki King, his interests shifted to a focus on fingerstyle guitar. Later influences such as This Will Destroy You and Explos... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT
Rural City Taproom 25 W King St Unit F & G, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

6:45pm EDT

Corinna Joy

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT

Lancaster Marriott Lobby Stage

Eboni Imani
Corinna Joy
Nicholas Johnson & The Same Old Strangers

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ the Marriott Lobby Stage

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Free Event

Artists

Corinna Joy

Corinna Joy is a singer/songwriter from Pennsylvania whose voice has been described as "sweet, soulful, and sometimes powerful" (PA Musician Magazine).A prolific songwriter, Corinna's song "Time Is Up" was awarded Song of the Year at the first annual Central Pennsylvania Music Awards... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT
Lancaster Marriott Lobby Stage 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

6:45pm EDT

Maja Hiness

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT

Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Carly Conroy
Maja Hiness
Moon Destroyer

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery

All Ages | 21+ w/ ID to Drink

Free Event

Artists

Maja Hiness

Born and bred outta Baltimore City MD. Hiphop/soul/singer song writer with many styles. Father of 5 beautiful daughters and 1 awesome son. I've been freestyle rhyming and writing since age 13. A crucial element of the Baltimore based hiphop project Groove Crush Gorillas @soundcloud.com... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT
Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery 25 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

6:45pm EDT

Naive Nature

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT

Penn Square - York College Stage

Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion
The Womps
Naive Nature
Badluv
Duplexity
Absolight

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ the Penn Square - York College Stage.

Free Event

Artists

naive nature

Philadelphia's naive nature blends grunge, pop-punk, alternative, and indie rock influences. Formed in the summer of 2023, the project is the brainchild of singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jackson Vincent. Jim Lorino joined on drums in September 2023, creating the initial duo lineup... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT
Penn Square - York College Stage 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

6:45pm EDT

Old Neon

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Usury
Old Neon
Bush League
25th Hour
Aim High
House & Home

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 4. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission included w/ LAUNCH 2025 Weekend Badge.

Artists

Old Neon

According to all known laws of aviation, : there is no way a bee should be able to fly. : Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. : The bee, of course, flies anyway : because bees don't care what humans think is impossible. BARRY BENSON: (Barry is picking... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

6:45pm EDT

The Last Post

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT

Tellus360

Tickets

Max Bartos
The Last Post
Concourse
The Rust Hounds
7 Hrs Ahead

Indie Rock Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH @ Tellus360.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ Event

Admission also included with any LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

The Last Post

The Last Post is the solo project of Logan Betz (The Super High-Tech Jet Fighters / Edgewood / Rock Paper Records). Pairing catchy melodies with emotionally-driven lyrics and drawing on influences both old and new, TLP is equal parts fresh and nostalgic.TLP's first single, "Highs & Lows," was released on April 14, 2023. A debut EP is due out in the spring of 2025.For fans... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT
Tellus360 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA

Festival

6:45pm EDT

Valoria

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT

The Village

Tickets

Guides
Valoria
Making a Mockery
Misery!
Gina Fritz
Renovare

Metal Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ The Village

Doors at 5:30pm. 18+ / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Artists

Valoria

Valoria is a powerhouse of New England scene veterans, rooted in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island. With countless hours dedicated to refining their sound—an electrifying blend of late-2000s emo, jazz-infused vocals, and relentless metalcore—they've carved out a distinct identity... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 6:45pm - 7:15pm EDT
The Village 205 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Festival

7:15pm EDT

Jordan Popky

Friday April 18, 2025 7:15pm - 7:45pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Madhavi Devi
Ainsley Costello
Jordan Popky
Harley Olivia
Lindsay Jordan & the Gypsies
Television Skies
Arualai

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 1. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission also included with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

Jordan Popky

Jordan Popky is a Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter from the Philadelphia area. While her music is most often described as “indie alternative,” Jordan’s musical roots are solidly folk. The influence of the Philly-local folk community that fostered her growth as a young musician... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 7:15pm - 7:45pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

7:20pm EDT

TAIGENZ

Friday April 18, 2025 7:20pm - 7:40pm EDT

Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

KRIS BLAZE! & JAY.ALEXX
JACK SOCIAL
TBA
TAIGENZ
CUBAN DVENCI
CRIMSON RED
SLIM GWYNN
LASSAI
DAVE EAST

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees TBA.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ | All ages admitted if accompanied by an adult 25 years old or older.

Admission 1/2 off with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend standard badge.

Artists

Taigenz

Montreal-based hip-hop artist Taigenz effortlessly bridges the gap between his Cameroonian heritage and the North American urban landscape. Known for his sonic versatility, he moves fluidly through Trap, R&B, and Afro-beat genres. With a vocal tone often compared to a young 50 Cent and a lyrical approach resonating wit... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 7:20pm - 7:40pm EDT
Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

7:30pm EDT

Badluv

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Penn Square - York College Stage

Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion
The Womps
Naive Nature
Badluv
Duplexity
Absolight

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ the Penn Square - York College Stage.

Free Event

Artists

Badluv

Hey! My name is Seth. In music, I go by the name badluv. Since you're here, I figured I'd let you know a little bit more about me and I how I got here.   I grew up in Ambridge Pennsylvania, a little city outside of Pittsburgh. I started writing raps when I was around 13-14 years... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Penn Square - York College Stage 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

7:30pm EDT

Bright Kelly

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Rural City Taproom

Minds of Symmetry
Alex Brubaker
Bright Kelly
Jestin Adams
TheConverseKid

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ theRural City Taproom

All Ages | 21+ w/ ID to Drink

Free Event

Artists

Bright Kelly

Bright’s music is introspective, lyrical, sardonic, and passionate. It appeals to fans of artists like Bon Iver, Hozier, Jack Garratt, Peter Gabriel, Bishop Briggs, Phoebe Bridgers, and Dawes.

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Rural City Taproom 25 W King St Unit F & G, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

7:30pm EDT

Bush League

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Usury
Old Neon
Bush League
25th Hour
Aim High
House & Home

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 4. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission included w/ LAUNCH 2025 Weekend Badge.

Artists

Bush League

Garden State Pop Punk

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

7:30pm EDT

Concourse

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Tellus360

Tickets

Max Bartos
The Last Post
Concourse
The Rust Hounds
7 Hrs Ahead

Indie Rock Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH @ Tellus360.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ Event

Admission also included with any LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

Concourse

Based out of Perkaise, Pennsylvania, songwriters and musicians John Schiavone and Lauren Schiavone formed Concourse in 2017 and released their self-titled EP.Taking time to write, and after releasing a few singles, Concourse released their first LP “Songs About Home” in May 2023.Concourse... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Tellus360 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA

Festival

7:30pm EDT

Making a Mockery

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

The Village

Tickets

Guides
Valoria
Making a Mockery
Misery!
Gina Fritz
Renovare

Metal Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ The Village

Doors at 5:30pm. 18+ / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Artists

Making A Mockery

Pennsylvania MetalcoreNew Music 2025.Colin DiLucido - Vocals Lauren Hill - Guitar Logan Ruth - Guitar Josh Neill - Bass Steve Sammartino - Drums

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
The Village 205 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Festival

7:30pm EDT

Moon Destroyer

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery

Carly Conroy
Maja Hiness
Moon Destroyer

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery

All Ages | 21+ w/ ID to Drink

Free Event

Artists

Moon Destroyer

Chicago-based artist Moon Destroyer aims to be out of this world and up with the stars. Incorporating elements of pop, rock, alternative, punk, and electronic music, Moon Destroyer highlights emotional themes with a large sound that incorporates influences like Paramore and Foster... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Isaac's Craft Kitchen & Brewery 25 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

7:30pm EDT

Nicholas Johnson & The Same Old Strangers

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT

Lancaster Marriott Lobby Stage

Eboni Imani
Corinna Joy
Nicholas Johnson & The Same Old Strangers

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ the Marriott Lobby Stage

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Free Event

Artists

Nicholas Johnson & The Same Old Strangers

Kentucky-born and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, singer-songwriter Nicholas Johnson’s story is not a typical one, including moving to Milan, Italy and then getting kicked out of the country. Bringing it all back home on his fourth release, the seven-track album spanning twenty-six minutes... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 7:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Lancaster Marriott Lobby Stage 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

7:50pm EDT

CUBAN DVENCI

Friday April 18, 2025 7:50pm - 8:10pm EDT

Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

KRIS BLAZE! & JAY.ALEXX
JACK SOCIAL
TBA
TAIGENZ
CUBAN DVENCI
CRIMSON RED
SLIM GWYNN
LASSAI
DAVE EAST

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees TBA.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ | All ages admitted if accompanied by an adult 25 years old or older.

Admission 1/2 off with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend standard badge.

Artists

Cuban DVenci

Growing up outside of Philadelphia in the City of Coatesville was rough. He started getting into the drug game and wanted to have a empire by having a team in the streets. He began doing mixtapes with his group O.B.M. and creating a buzz in the streets. He was on Hopsin tour in 2011... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 7:50pm - 8:10pm EDT
Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

8:00pm EDT

Harley Olivia

Friday April 18, 2025 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Madhavi Devi
Ainsley Costello
Jordan Popky
Harley Olivia
Lindsay Jordan & the Gypsies
Television Skies
Arualai

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 1. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission also included with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

Harley Olivia

Friday April 18, 2025 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

8:15pm EDT

25th Hour

Friday April 18, 2025 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Usury
Old Neon
Bush League
25th Hour
Aim High
House & Home

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 4. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission included w/ LAUNCH 2025 Weekend Badge.

Artists

25th Hour

25th Hour is the warmth you feel when you've wet yourself in the back seat of a 1999 Toyota Camry hurtling down the highway at breakneck speed.   25th Hour is the surging pulse of energy that rips through your body when you've accidentally wrapped your entire hand around a live 800... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

8:15pm EDT

Duplexity

Friday April 18, 2025 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT

Penn Square - York College Stage

Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion
The Womps
Naive Nature
Badluv
Duplexity
Absolight

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ the Penn Square - York College Stage.

Free Event

Artists

DUPLEXITY

Savannah Judy and Luke Judy make up the Indie duo, DUPLEXITY. Who has been emerging in the LA music scene. Both siblings are accomplished singers taking turns on lead vocals. Luke plays the guitar, and Savannah plays the bass. After years of playing in various bands, they decided... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT
Penn Square - York College Stage 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

8:15pm EDT

Jestin Adams

Friday April 18, 2025 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT

Rural City Taproom

Minds of Symmetry
Alex Brubaker
Bright Kelly
Jestin Adams
TheConverseKid

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ theRural City Taproom

All Ages | 21+ w/ ID to Drink

Free Event

Artists

Jestin Adams

Inspired by the likes of The Mountain Goats and Nick Drake, Jestin Adams (Paltrow, Decollo) writes both the sentimental and abrasive.

Friday April 18, 2025 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT
Rural City Taproom 25 W King St Unit F & G, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

8:15pm EDT

Misery!

Friday April 18, 2025 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT

The Village

Tickets

Guides
Valoria
Making a Mockery
Misery!
Gina Fritz
Renovare

Metal Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ The Village

Doors at 5:30pm. 18+ / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Artists

Misery!

New Jersey Post-Emo quintet Misery! Bursts out of the gate with their Single “A Sunny Place For Shady People” Formed in 2020 around the talents of Vocalist Gabriel Perez and Guitarist Mikey Williams. Striving to connect the world through music, revamping early 2000’s Emo/Punk... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT
The Village 205 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Festival

8:15pm EDT

The Rust Hounds

Friday April 18, 2025 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT

Tellus360

Tickets

Max Bartos
The Last Post
Concourse
The Rust Hounds
7 Hrs Ahead

Indie Rock Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH @ Tellus360.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ Event

Admission also included with any LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

The Rust Hounds

Friday April 18, 2025 8:15pm - 8:45pm EDT
Tellus360 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA

Festival

8:20pm EDT

CRIMSON RED

Friday April 18, 2025 8:20pm - 8:40pm EDT

Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

KRIS BLAZE! & JAY.ALEXX
JACK SOCIAL
TBA
TAIGENZ
CUBAN DVENCI
CRIMSON RED
SLIM GWYNN
LASSAI
DAVE EAST

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees TBA.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ | All ages admitted if accompanied by an adult 25 years old or older.

Admission 1/2 off with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend standard badge.

Artists

Crimson REd

Crimson REd, born and raised in Reading, PA, developed a passion for diverse music genres, initially influenced by heavy metal and rock. His musical journey expanded to include Rap/Hip-hop, thanks to his childhood best friend, exposing him to artists like J Cole, Lil Uzi Vert, and... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 8:20pm - 8:40pm EDT
Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

8:45pm EDT

Lindsay Jordan & the Gypsies

Friday April 18, 2025 8:45pm - 9:15pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Madhavi Devi
Ainsley Costello
Jordan Popky
Harley Olivia
Lindsay Jordan & the Gypsies
Television Skies
Arualai

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 1. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission also included with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

Lindsay Jordan & The Gypsies

26 year old singer/songwriter/musician Lindsay Jordan is a multi-genre American artist from New Jersey. Lindsay is known for her emotive vocals and captivating blend of rock, pop, blues and alternative rock. She often writes about personal experiences navigating themes of love, self-discovery... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 8:45pm - 9:15pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

8:50pm EDT

SLIM GWYNN

Friday April 18, 2025 8:50pm - 9:10pm EDT

Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

KRIS BLAZE! & JAY.ALEXX
JACK SOCIAL
TBA
TAIGENZ
CUBAN DVENCI
CRIMSON RED
SLIM GWYNN
LASSAI
DAVE EAST

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees TBA.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ | All ages admitted if accompanied by an adult 25 years old or older.

Admission 1/2 off with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend standard badge.

Artists

Slim Gwynn

Slim Gwynn is a hip hop artist straight from West Baltimore. Using his one of a kind voice to capture and hold your attention on each track. LOElife La Familia (Loyalty Over Everything) is a growing group of talented artists from the Baltimore area and they are looking to take control... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 8:50pm - 9:10pm EDT
Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

9:00pm EDT

7 Hrs Ahead

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

Tellus360

Tickets

Max Bartos
The Last Post
Concourse
The Rust Hounds
7 Hrs Ahead

Indie Rock Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH @ Tellus360.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ Event

Admission also included with any LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

7HRS AHEAD

Hailing from the foot of the Appalachians, 7HRS AHEAD is an alternative rock band from Central Pennsylvania. Taking inspiration from artists like Sum 41, the Killers, and Sublime, 7HRS AHEAD is making melodic and hard hitting alt rock with a sound that is fresh and exciting.The group... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Tellus360 24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA

Festival

9:00pm EDT

Absolight

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

Penn Square - York College Stage

Emmanuel Ohemeng III & Perpetual Motion
The Womps
Naive Nature
Badluv
Duplexity
Absolight

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ the Penn Square - York College Stage.

Free Event

Artists

Absolight

Absolight is a rising alternative rock trio from Quebec, Canada, born from the spontaneous reunion of drummer Antony Jomphe and twin brothers Olivier and Carl Ricard, long–time friends and former bandmates. Originally called In Foes, the band evolved from an impromptu jam session... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Penn Square - York College Stage 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

9:00pm EDT

Aim High

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Usury
Old Neon
Bush League
25th Hour
Aim High
House & Home

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 4. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission included w/ LAUNCH 2025 Weekend Badge.

Artists

Aim High

@ AimHigh803 = internet Aim High is a Carolina based alternativecore group sprouted from the soul-seeds of Calebjustcaleb .“The best band to ever exist” - Rolling Stone. “The trillest band to do it” - Alternative Press. “Sounds like dogshit” - Pitchfork. “Worse than dogshit” - NewBrooklandVegan. “Ecstasy in your ears & pants” - Free Times. “Why are you screaming?” - My Grandma.Debut... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

9:00pm EDT

Gina Fritz

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

The Village

Tickets

Guides
Valoria
Making a Mockery
Misery!
Gina Fritz
Renovare

Metal Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ The Village

Doors at 5:30pm. 18+ / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Artists

Gina Fritz

Standing up for yourself in the face of uncertainty. Reclaiming your voice in an industry that’s predominantly led by men. Having the courage to follow your dreams with reckless abandon. These are the cornerstones that make alternative artist Gina Fritz a force of nature. Continuing... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
The Village 205 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Festival

9:00pm EDT

Maria Arroyo

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

Plough

Maria Arroyo
Christine Irizarry
Gina Royale

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Plough

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Free Event

Artists

Maria Arroyo

Maria Arroyo is a Philadelphia-based Singer/Songwriter blending her piano-driven themes and soft acoustic pop sounds to create music that is both passionate and meaningful!

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Plough 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

9:00pm EDT

TheConverseKid

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

Rural City Taproom

Minds of Symmetry
Alex Brubaker
Bright Kelly
Jestin Adams
TheConverseKid

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ theRural City Taproom

All Ages | 21+ w/ ID to Drink

Free Event

Artists

TheConverseKid

PA Nostalgia Core New Releases Every Month!!! :D

Friday April 18, 2025 9:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Rural City Taproom 25 W King St Unit F & G, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

9:20pm EDT

LASSAI

Friday April 18, 2025 9:20pm - 9:40pm EDT

Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

KRIS BLAZE! & JAY.ALEXX
JACK SOCIAL
TBA
TAIGENZ
CUBAN DVENCI
CRIMSON RED
SLIM GWYNN
LASSAI
DAVE EAST

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees TBA.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ | All ages admitted if accompanied by an adult 25 years old or older.

Admission 1/2 off with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend standard badge.

Artists

LASSAI

Friday April 18, 2025 9:20pm - 9:40pm EDT
Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

9:30pm EDT

Television Skies

Friday April 18, 2025 9:30pm - 10:00pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Madhavi Devi
Ainsley Costello
Jordan Popky
Harley Olivia
Lindsay Jordan & the Gypsies
Television Skies
Arualai

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 1. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission also included with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

Television Skies

BAND. NYC. 🩶

Friday April 18, 2025 9:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

9:45pm EDT

Christine Irizarry

Friday April 18, 2025 9:45pm - 10:15pm EDT

Plough

Maria Arroyo
Christine Irizarry
Gina Royale

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Plough

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Free Event

Artists

Christine Irizarry

Christine Irizarry is a story teller at heart. Her music reflects her life and the narratives of those she interacts with. Lyrics and melodies are driven by finding the real and the tangible in a world that is so focused on the virtual.

Friday April 18, 2025 9:45pm - 10:15pm EDT
Plough 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival

9:45pm EDT

Renovare

Friday April 18, 2025 9:45pm - 10:15pm EDT

The Village

Tickets

Guides
Valoria
Making a Mockery
Misery!
Gina Fritz
Renovare

Metal Showcase at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ The Village

Doors at 5:30pm. 18+ / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Artists

Renovare

Renovare Is a Progressive Metal band out of Pennsylvania that strives to convey honest messages, raw emotions and life experiences through musical composition.

Friday April 18, 2025 9:45pm - 10:15pm EDT
The Village 205 N Christian St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Festival

9:45pm EDT

House & Home

Friday April 18, 2025 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Usury
Old Neon
Bush League
25th Hour
Aim High
House & Home

Commonwealth Ballroom @ Lancaster County Convention Center. Admission included w/ LAUNCH 2025 Weekend Badge.

All Ages / 21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Artists

House & Home

First forming in summer of 2017, Richmond, VA alternative rock outfit, House & Home, has been working tirelessly to carve out a place for themselves in the music scene. After relentless DIY touring and countless shows in packed basements and clubs, the group has teamed up with Open... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 9:45pm - 10:30pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 4 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival, Marquee Showcase

9:45pm EDT

Dave East

Friday April 18, 2025 9:45pm - 10:45pm EDT

Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

KRIS BLAZE! & JAY.ALEXX
JACK SOCIAL
TBA
TAIGENZ
CUBAN DVENCI
CRIMSON RED
SLIM GWYNN
LASSAI
DAVE EAST

Dave East at LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees TBA.

Doors at 5:30pm. 21+ | All ages admitted if accompanied by an adult 25 years old or older.

Admission also included with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

Dave East

A strong lyricist adept at telling gritty street narratives, Harlem-based MC Dave East has a style heavily reminiscent of '90s New York hardcore rap while sounding fresh enough to compete with the contemporary hip-hop landscape. After building a buzz with several independent mixtapes... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 9:45pm - 10:45pm EDT
Heritage Ballroom - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival, Marquee Showcase

10:15pm EDT

Arualai

Friday April 18, 2025 10:15pm - 10:45pm EDT

Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center

Tickets

Madhavi Devi
Ainsley Costello
Jordan Popky
Harley Olivia
Lindsay Jordan & the Gypsies
Television Skies
Arualai

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Commonwealth Ballroom 1. Doors at 5:30pm.

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Tickets include admission to both Commonwealth Ballrooms 1 & 4 on this day.

Admission also included with a LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival weekend badge.

Artists

Auralai

Auralai is the creative vision of Wisconsin native Stephanie Russell (Tschech), a cellist with over 20 years of classical training who has transformed her musical approach to bring cello into the alt indie spotlight. Stephanie discovered her passion for the cello during elementary... Read More →

Friday April 18, 2025 10:15pm - 10:45pm EDT
Commonwealth Ballroom 1 - Lancaster County Convention Center 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603, USA

Festival

10:30pm EDT

Gina Royale

Friday April 18, 2025 10:30pm - 11:00pm EDT

Plough

Maria Arroyo
Christine Irizarry
Gina Royale

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2025 + LAUNCH selectees @ Plough

All Ages/21+ w/ ID to Drink.

Free Event

Artists

Gina Royale

small girl sings sad songs.

Friday April 18, 2025 10:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
Plough 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603

Festival