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 LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2023

Posted by Loren on February 12, 2023

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2023
photo by Loren Green

The lineup is set for LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2023 as the fifteenth annual event takes place April 13-16 in Lancaster, PA. Ten stages will host over 130 sets across the city, including from Brendan Kelly, No Trigger, Killswitch Engage, and more.

LAUNCH Music Conference & Festival 2023
photo by Loren Green

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