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5 Reasons to Choose Neon for Your Business Awards Dinner

5 Reasons to Choose Neon for Your Business Awards Dinner

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Welcome to The Hot Mic Blog by Neon Entertainment, your partner for transforming business awards dinners into unforgettable experiences. With our extensive expertise in corporate events, we understand the significance of a well-executed entertainment lineup that complements your event’s theme and goals. Professional entertainment isn’t just about filling the silence; it’s about creating lasting memories and delivering impactful messages that resonate with your attendees. Planning a business awards dinner can be a daunting task, but … Continued

APCA Hershey Recap and NACA Live Preview

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February is turning out to be such an exciting month for us! We just wrapped up an exhilarating weekend at APCA Hershey, and now we’re eagerly anticipating NACA Live happening this weekend. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible showcasing artists from the APCA conference and get a sneak peek into what’s in store for us at NACA Live! We hope you had an amazing time at the APCA Hershey conference if you … Continued

Spring into Action: Elevate Your Fun College Events with Neon’s Talented Musicians

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Hello and welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog from Neon Entertainment! Here on the blog, we like to make the lives of the college planning and event-organizing staff easier by laying out some fantastic artists, comedians, and fun college event ideas for you to use! With Spring making its way to the calendar, it’s time to think about springfest/concerts.  On that note, let’s dive into our little spotlight on these talented musicians, Lijie, and … Continued

Shaun Boothe’s Journey: Transitioning from Hip Hop Artist to Hip Hop Historian

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Shaun Boothe’s journey is a testament to transformation, shifting from a career on the stages of the music industry to becoming a prominent hip hop historian and motivational speaker. This article explores Shaun’s unique path, highlighting his victories in competitions, his experiences touring with esteemed artists, and his profound evolution into a captivating storyteller and educator. Shaun’s journey commenced with a nationwide contest victory, earning him $25,000 towards a car and $5,000 spending money in … Continued

2023 in Review at Neon Entertainment

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As we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome the new year with open arms, it’s time to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had together. This past year has been filled with milestones, laughter, and the collective joy of bringing people together. Join us as we reminisce about the highlights of 2023 and express our gratitude for the memories we’ve created. 1. New Programs In 2023, we launched eight exciting new programs that engaged audiences … Continued

NACA Riverside 2023 Recap

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We hope you had a fantastic time at the NACA Riverside conference if you attended! But if you couldn’t make it or missed our presence at the event, there’s still a chance to catch up on the remarkable showcases we featured. The lineup included Comedian Brandi Denise, Spoken Word Artist Gabriel Ramirez, Magician John Rotellini, Spoken Word Duo I.N.K., Musician Shanice Green and The Unauthorized Biography Series presented by Shaun Boothe. If you’re interested in … Continued

APCA South 2023 Recap

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We hope you had a fantastic time at the APCA South conference in Houston if you attended! But if you couldn’t make it or missed our presence at the event, there’s still a chance to catch up on the remarkable showcases we featured. The lineup included Trap Music Playlist Bingo, Musician Shanice Green, Comedian Mickey Housley and Spoken Word Duo I.N.K. If you’re interested in booking any of these talented acts or need information on … Continued

Warm Weather Is Around the Corner, Check Out Some Outdoor Events Options!

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Hello and welcome back to the hot mic Blog at Neon Entertainment! This week, we’re coming out of the cold winter weather and barreling towards sunny skies and warm spring days. With the warm weather just over the horizon, we thought it would be a great time to talk about some of our outdoor events! But don’t worry, you can set these up anywhere you have the space. Live Music Entertainment Here at Neon, we … Continued

Live Music Options for Your Next College Concert

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Hello and welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog here at Neon Entertainment! Neon is the home for the best in college entertainment, we’re sure you’ve seen one of our many, many entertainment options from your time in college. Those big inflatables? That’s us. Do you remember any comedians or musicians coming to visit? That very well could’ve been booked through us!  Speaking of musicians, let’s talk about some of the musicians you can book … Continued

The Importance of Cultural Diversity in College Entertainment Booking

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Hello and welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog here at Neon Entertainment! Today, we wanted to take some time to talk about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the importance of cultural diversity in entertainment booking.  Here at Neon, we provide an assortment of speakers and programs that speak on the knowledge of equity and are committed to building diverse and inclusive communities in our universities, corporations, and the world. Our entertainers seek to promote … Continued

Is that a full band? No, It’s A Cappella from Neon

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Welcome back to the Hot Mic Blog! As the school year winds down, it’s time to get some ideas formulated for the next semester. You’ve booked singers and comedians, bands and hypnotists before, but have you heard our A Cappella Groups? Our performers have years of experience creating beautiful music with just their voices. Here are two of our best a cappella groups you should consider for your campus next semester. No instruments, no accompaniment, … Continued

The Survival of the EccentroSoul 1 Woman Band During Covid-19

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by Chaquis Maliq COVID-19 has impacted everyone differently and has definitely been a drag for me. Some may have not been affected at all. While some effects are horrifically worse than others; I wanted to thank the colleges and universities that have booked me through Neon Entertainment, despite all the challenges of this pandemic, world-changing events, and tragedies that have yanked us out of our element. I was so ready to go on my college … Continued

Music For Your Mental Health

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Music is so powerful that it is a proven successful therapy for many conditions, both mental and physical.  Music therapists use music to re-train stroke and brain injury survivors how to speak. In fact, there have been many cases in which a patient is unable to speak, but still can still communicate through singing.  Check out this awesome article on the Stroke a Chord choir in Melbourne, AU which is made up entirely of stroke … Continued

6 Popular Music Acts For Your Spring Music Fest

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Every college student looks forward to their annual campus spring music festival.  Whether it’s to celebrate the end of winter or the coming summer vacation, a live music party always hits the spot.  If you’re a college event planner, now is the time to finalize booking music artists for your upcoming campus events.  Lucky for you Neon Entertainment has a talented roster of up-and-coming musicians who love touring the college circuit.  Here’s a quick look … Continued

The Ups and Downs of Being The EccentroSoul 1 Woman Band, Chaquis Maliq

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By: Chaquis Maliq The EccentroSoul 1 Woman Band From the idea of playing multiple instruments, simultaneously, while singing, to pursuing a music career without being signed to a major label; I’ve been described as “crazy” instead of unorthodox. I’ve been sabotaged by ex-band members, so-called loved ones, and more. But what would the EccentroSoul 1 Woman Band exist without the adversity and triumphs of my career? Absolutely not. The actual written definition of “eccentric” is … Continued