September 2019 | Neon Entertainment

Halloween Themed Entertainment For Your Next Campus Event

September 27, 2019

Halloween is always a favorite time for college students. It’s known as a great time for parties and dressing up but it can also be a great time to schedule some fun campus events. With Halloween only a month away, there’s no time to waste when booking your events! If you’re looking for scary, spooky or mind boggling entertainment to bring to your university, Neon has you covered. Here are a few of our recommendations … Continued

Where to Eat? – Fall Conference Guide 2019

September 23, 2019

By Scott Talarico

by Lane Shuler Hello! Lane Shuler with I.N.K. here! We are the nation’s premier traveling college poetry duo! We’ve performed at NACA and APCA conferences all over the nation, and when we come to a new town, we ALWAYS try to find the best food we can find. Now, at most conferences, you’ll have some meals that are provided by the conference as a group, and other meals which are “meal on your own” meals. … Continued

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 131

September 20, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Neon Entertainment is your connection to booking nationally known touring musicians, comedians, and speakers. From chart toppers to rising stars we deliver all talent for your next event. Our weekly trending report brings you the top national acts in the entertainment industry. This week we have three acts to bring to your Fall Fest events. Offering services like event preparation and on-site consultation for your larger events, Neon Entertainment has been one of the leading … Continued

Ryan Jones | From Student to Performer

September 20, 2019

By Scott Talarico

by Poet Ryan Jones “So, we’re headed up to Chattanooga for a few days for this national conference for activities boards like ours. If you can spare missing a few days of class, let me know and you’re free to come.” “What the name of the conference again?” “NACA South. Short for the National Association of College Activities.” — It’s incredibly difficult to wrap my head around the idea that I’ll be attending NACA South … Continued

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September 3, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Happy National Teddy Bear Day!

September 3, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Named after Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, the Teddy Bear has become one of the most iconic toys in history. This fun holiday is great to celebrate, because Teddy Bears are very special to many people. Did you know that over half of adults still have their favorite stuffed animal they grew up with? Not only that, but 40% sleep with it by their side and 70% said they want to … Continued

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September 2, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Neon Entertainment is your connection to booking nationally known touring musicians, comedians, and speakers. From chart toppers to rising stars we deliver all talent for your next event. Our weekly trending report brings you the top national acts in the entertainment industry. This week we have three actsto bring to your Fall Fest events. Offering services like event preparation and on-site consultation for your larger events, Neon Entertainment has been one of the leading entertainment … Continued

National Comedy & Music Acts | Book an Artist for Your Next Campus Event

September 2, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Ever want to bring a famous national act to your next event, but don’t know where to start? At Neon Entertainment, we have access to the top comedy and music acts in the entertainment industry including artists like Michael Che and Jesse McCartney. Our national act services include event preparation and on-site consultation. We also have a comedy roster loaded with talented performers. Each one with a plethora of experience performing on the college circuit. … 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.”

— Central Michigan University

T Murph

“The entire audience was laughing and he was too – it’s refreshing to see a performer still having fun on stage doing what they love. I was at NACA this past year, where we first saw T-Murph, and I’m glad we ended up bringing him to our campus. He interacted with the guests during show, but he’s one of the few that stuck around after on his own accord. OU students formed a line to talk to him about his journey, take selfies, and simply just to say hi.”

— Oakland University

Elizabeth Acevedo

“She [Elizabeth Acevedo] was wonderful. It was a perfect fit for the event, the audience loved her! She gave them a space to explore some emotions they may have or need to understand from an outsider’s perspective or just a space to hear what she had to say abut her experiences, observations, etc. One of the students from the club we were collaborating with even said we need to bring her back in the future. She is one performer we will be keeping in our heads for future performances.”

— Emily Umstead, Aquinas College

Brian Miller

The show went great! Our student staff loved him and said it was one of the best keynotes they have had for training in a long time! Brian was so great as usual. I had accidently messed up the time that I thought the students were arriving so he had to set up around the students and he was so gracious and easy going about the mistake. He even stayed after the show a bit for about 30 students or so who wanted to chat with him and he gave them a little extra magic too.

— Hannah Hotalen, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Virtual Paint Social

“Just a little love for Lindsey…whose “paintsocialswithLindsey” offered a creative outlet for our students hours before finals begin tomorrow! We were thrilled at our response. Not only is she a delight and is sooo patient with the group in person but she is able to manage the virtual event with the same grace. She packaged up the paint kits for us and shipped them home – and then sent me the final pics of the completed project. Cannot recommend this enough!!!”

— University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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