September 2017 | Neon Entertainment

4 Great Program Ideas For The Portable Roller Rink

September 29, 2017

Let the good times roll has an entirely new meaning with Neon Entertainment’s Portable Roller Rink! Neon provides everything your next event needs to be a success. From the rink floor to skates, sound, lights and staffing, Neon Entertainment’s Portable Roller Rink is the most requested program on the roster! Here are four program ideas for the portable roller rink for your next event. Roll into the disco life style with a throw back event … Continued

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol.40

September 29, 2017

By Scott Talarico

Who doesn’t love Fall? Cozy sweaters, crisp air, changing leaves and most importantly all the best TV shows are back on!! Yes, this week marks the start of many TV season premieres, and we are here for them all! So curl up in your coziest sweater and check out Neon’s list of trending artists. You might just see a couple starring in your Fall TV line-up. Offering services like event preparation and on-site consultation for … Continued

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 39

September 21, 2017

By Scott Talarico

This week’s featured artists are speakers, comedians, musicians, and actors. At Neon Entertainment we pride ourselves on the ability to offer a variety of diverse acts that can fit into your programming needs. Book one of these artists today and see a national act right on campus! Offering services like event preparation and on-site consultation for your larger events, Neon Entertainment has been one of the leading entertainment booking agencies for the past 23 years. … Continued

4 Types of College Speakers Neon Can Bring To Your Campus

September 20, 2017

By Neon Entertainment

When thinking about bringing a speaker to your college, a million things are going through your head. Where do I start? What do I do? Who do I call? If you’ve been assigned a particular subject, you’ve got a head start. But what if you don’t? Neon Entertainment provides several different types of speakers available, of various styles, that can be booked out and brought to you. Don’t worry, we’ve got it all. Here are … Continued

Terisa Siagatonu: Passionate Community Organizer

September 19, 2017

By Scott Talarico

Spoken Word Artists, Terisa Siagatonu, is a passionate community organizer. When Terisa is off stage, you can find her dedicating her time and effort to today’s youth and building a better community for the future. Terisa is a mentor for Pacific Islanders of Tomorrow (PILOT), a community leadership program dedicated to empowering youth, and largely involved with Youth Speaks, an organization that empowers youth through arts education. With Youth Speaks Terisa is a poet mentor, workshop facilitator, Project … Continued

Elizabeth Acevedo’s, The Poet X, Receives a Wealth of Praise

September 15, 2017

By Scott Talarico

Spoken Word Artist, Elizabeth Acevedo, is receiving a wealth of praise for her new Young Adult (YA) book, The Poet X. The book follows, Xiomara, a 15 year old Afro-Dominican teen preparing to make her Catholic Confirmation who turns to writing as a way to cope with her wavering faith, and family discord. Laurie Halse Anderson, author of Speak, calls the novel “a story that will slam the power of poetry and love back into … Continued

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 38

September 14, 2017

By Scott Talarico

See a national act right on campus! Every week, Neon provides you with five national touring artists that you can book for your next event. The entertainment world is constantly changing, so don’t forget stop by and see who’s trending each week. Whether you’re looking for fascinating speakers, the hottest comedy acts, or the nation’s leading musicians, Neon has it all. Offering services like event preparation and on-site consultation for your larger events, Neon Entertainment has … Continued

Live From the Bunkbed With Blake Wexler | Neon Spotlight

September 13, 2017

By Neon Entertainment

Coming to us live while visiting his parents place, Neon Entertainment comedian Blake Wexler took a minute to give us a little glimpse behind the scenes. This of course is the 3rd edition of our new Neon Spotlight Series, which we will post 1 on 1 interviews with some of our entertainers to help you get to know them a little bit better. You can listen to the entire podcast right at the bottom of … Continued

Bring Virtual Reality to Your Campus With Neon

September 8, 2017

By Neon Entertainment

VR has taken over our reality by storm! You may have seen someone at your mall trying on the VR goggles with their arms flaring as they explored Antarctica or even tried them on yourself. What’s so unique about VR? VR places the user inside an experience, instead of viewing it on a screen in front of them. Ready to take the transition from campus to exploring a 3D world? Virtual Reality will make your … Continued

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 37

September 7, 2017

By Scott Talarico

What are your programming needs this semester? One of America’s most powerful CEO’s to speak at your next event? Maybe a concert with a four-time Grammy Nominee? Or an America’s Got Talent Finalist to pump up the crowd? Check out today’s list of national artists, because this trending report has it all. Offering services like event preparation and on-site consultation for your larger events, Neon Entertainment has been one of the leading entertainment booking agencies … Continued

Bazooka Ball

“Yes, last-minute we had to change location due to their being confusion with reservations, facilities, and the campus police. It ended up working out though as the change of location ended up being better for Jay and the setup with electricity being right there and not having to be setup. Those who played seemed to thoroughly enjoy the game, and we want to thank you for all of your help and assistance through the booking process. We look forward to continuing working with you throughout the rest of this semester and those to come. “

— Paige, East Stroudsburg University

Will Jay

“Everything was wonderful with Will Jay. He was easy to work with during the event and our students truly loved having him – I have already received requests to bring him to campus when we are allowed to do face to face events again. Here is what one person text me after the event, “I hope you can tell Will Jay how powerful it was, I’m talking to so many people about it and they all loved it and were touched by his songs and words”. There were multiple messages in the chat during the event last night talking about how amazing his lyrics were, his voice, most importantly students were able to relate in to the messages he was talking and singing about. I think Will Jay has a new fan base here at CMU and they are going to consume the music he has out now – and are eagerly anticipating what he has in store.”

— Wade, Central Michigan University

Mike Fritz

“We had Mike Fritz in for our Inaugural Leadership Summit and he did not disappoint! What makes Mike so effective is his energy, humor, and reliability, the students instantly were hooked on his every word. Before booking Mike, I had done my research and thought that his high re-booking rate was just your typical marketing hype, but I can assure you that if you have him to campus, you will want to re-book him. We re-booked Mike immediately following his workshop for 2 more dates!”

— Joshua Drahos, Student Activities Coordinator, Pratt MWP College of Art and Design

Andy Gold

“In planning a Retreat for medical professionals in recovery, we came across a YouTube video of Andy Gold. When we stopped laughing he was hired. Andy not only tailored his performance to be specific to the group, he also humbled himself to spend time with everyone in an AA meeting and overall fellowship. He was hysterically funny sharing personal experiences and life situations! Everyone loved him with a request to even have him return! He is worth his weight in gold and ended up being an inspiration to those who attended. If you are looking for a funny comedian who is real, he’s your guy. “

— Carolyn Westgate, Program Director, Professionals’ Health Program Kansas Medical Society

Maximize Your Buzz

“You [Max Buzz] made an impact on my decisions. That night I planned to go to a birthday party, and I was excited to drink with all my friends. However, after going to the program, I didn’t want to drink anymore. I just wanted to hang out with my friends, and remember the night rather than waking up the next morning wondering how I got home. So I know you don’t know me personally, but I thought you should know that you made a difference.”

— Brittney Gilman, University of New Hampshire, Student

Zero Shades

“You made an instant connection with the audience and delivered difficult content in a manner that was relatable and not preachy. What I appreciate about the program [Zero Shades] is that it cuts through the “clutter” of Title IX, VAWA, Cleary, etc. and provides the audience with a clear message… Feedback from students was positive and appreciative of both the information and the manner in which it was delivered. Thanks so much for being such a great educational partner!”

— Chris Jachimowicz, Millersville University

Chef Egg

“I thought the program was WONDERFUL! Being informative without sounding preachy is very difficult, and I thought Erik [Chef Egg] did a great job. I really like the tone that was used with the students, as I feel they could easily relate to Erik and his cooking. I thought the layout of the show was perfect and the technology was great (camera, video’s, etc.). My supervisor…had nothing but positive things to say about the show including, “That was Awesome!” and “We need to have him come back again!”

— Michigan Technological University