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APCA South 2023 Recap

APCA South 2023 Recap

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Celebrate World Music Day With Neon Entertainment

Have you ever heard of or celebrated World Music Day before?  This year’s event is set to take place all over the globe on June 21st, the summer solstice.  The idea originated in France and was meant to spread the love of music by getting people actively involved in both sharing and listening.  Amateur and professional musicians alike are encouraged to simply play music in public. Whether that means performing in the streets or at … Continued

Celebrate National Pizza Day With Neon Entertainment

Next Friday marks the annual celebration for one of everyone’s favorite foods.  Held on the 3rd Friday of May every year, National Pizza Day is set aside to appreciate that wonderful food that made its way over from Italy and quickly became an American staple.  Whether you decide to celebrate by ordering in for a house party, visiting a bunch of different pizza shops, or making your own custom pie, you’re bound to have a … Continued

Coffee House Package Deals | Music Acts For College

College social event ideas aren’t hard to come by.  As a premier college booking agency, Neon Entertainment has everything you might need to make some fun campus events.  Between live performers and novelty events you can create unique experiences that will appeal to any student on campus.  If you’re having a hard time deciding between the hundreds of artists and events that we have available, allow us to make a suggestion. Music acts for college … Continued

Book a Band for Your Next Campus Event!

If you’re an event coordinator for your university, it’s up to you to provide fun college event ideas for students.  Your goal is to schedule quality entertainment that draws students in so they can have a good time. In way you’re sort of responsible for creating some of the lasting memories that everyone expects to find when they enroll. Even when comparing all the cool college event ideas out there, it can be hard to … Continued

Dance It Out | The Ultimate Party Playlist for Homecoming

School year’s got you down? Dance It Out with Neon’s Ultimate Party Playlist. Our musicians came together to make an epic playlist for your next homecoming bash. Each artist gave their favorite song that makes them want to jump up, sing, dance, and party the night away! You can find the full playlist at the bottom of this page. Follow the playlist on Spotify, and follow Neon Entertainment on Spotify to learn who our artists and … Continued

Trending Up | John Gurney

John Gurney is one of the hottest artists on Neon Entertainment’s talented roster of musicians you can book for your next campus event. His career as a musician and entertainer is definitely on the rise. He’s made some buzz lately with his regular appearances on E!’s new hit show ‘Very Cavallari’. We asked John what he loved about being on a reality TV show and he said “The opportunity to share the experience with a cast … Continued