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
National Coming Out Day (NCOD) is a yearly celebration of LGBTQ+ individuals and their bravery in sharing their true selves. It has a history dating back to the 1970s, but it gained significant attention in the 1980s, especially on college campuses. National Coming Out Day has become an important event at universities and its role in promoting acceptance. National Coming Out Day’s roots trace back to the LGBTQ+ rights movement, sparked by the Stonewall riots … Continued
Hello and welcome back to our Hot Mic Blog by Neon Entertainment! With June around the corner and the Pride Month celebrations that accompany it, getting your planning in order ahead of time is a smart strategy to avoid a hassle. One of the larger parts of planning is choosing an event or experience to have for your students, why not Pride-Themed Game Shows? Get ready to celebrate your favorite LQBTQIA+ celebrities and figures, achievements … Continued
June is pride month! Celebrate this, well, celebration of LGBTQ+ figures, achievements, and pop culture with us here at Neon Entertainment. Give our pride-themed trivia game a try, Pride Trivia! This hilarious game show is like our others, broken into 4 rounds of play so multiple people have a chance to win cash prizes! Show off your Pride and dust off your smarts with this fast-paced trivia game. Check out our entertainment package options allowing … Continued
Neon Entertainment provides live entertainers for college events! We have always been a premier provider of live entertainment, including comedy, music, magic and more, but the pandemic certainly didn’t help live event booking. We were able to navigate and evolve to provide some really engaging virtual programming, and as we are all still getting back on our feet we wanted to remind our readers and users of the outstanding LIVE acts that we have to … Continued
Neon Entertainment understands the importance of having a diverse and inclusive roster of talent, including speakers dedicated to creating inclusive and supportive communities. Our speakers discuss important topics including discrimination of race, gender, sexual orientation, and many other related discussions. We seek to promote the individual right of self-identification and expression and to encourage conversations that welcome perspectives from a diverse group of individuals. Due to our artist’s diverse backgrounds and experiences, it allows for the exchange of … Continued
We understand the significance of maintaining a diverse and inclusive community on college campuses. This is why we believe it is crucial for colleges and universities to host events with diverse perspectives. Our diverse roster of LGBTQ+ motivational speakers are available to be booked for your next gender orientation, equality, diversity, or inclusion event. With so many different types of speakers and entertainers available, you’ll be able to target directly to any demographic. Here’s a … Continued
If you’re in charge of scheduling campus events at your school, you know how important it is to bring in a diverse lineup of activities. Finding events that provide a balance of entertainment as well education can be tricky though. This installation of our Neon Spotlight series focuses on an individual who can satisfy both of these needs. We’d like to introduce you to Kristen Becker, a lesbian comedian who’s also an activist for social … Continued
You may or may not have known, but May 16th is National Honor Our LGBT Elders Day. The day commemorates and celebrates the historical figures that have helped gain rights, freedom, and respect for the LGBT community. The last few years have been a whirlwind of change on many cultural fronts for Americans, and the LGBT community has grown and blossomed from that change. Neon Entertainment has a wide assortment of entertainers of all types … Continued
Comedian, Julie Goldman is no stranger to the screen. You may have seen Julie on one of her two shows, The People’s Couch and Vanderpump Rules After Show on Bravo. Now, Julie can be seen on the recent reboot of Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm on HBO. The popular show first premiered in October, 2000 and, after being off air for 6 years, came back for a 9th season in October of 2017. With a successful run … Continued
For a lot of writers, they have had a passion for storytelling for as long as they can remember. But, for Lacey Roop, a happy coincidence as a young adult lit a curiosity in her that has led her on a unique journey. We sat down with this Neon Entertainment spoken word artist to chat about life, art, and her latest projects. You can listen to our podcast interview in entirety on YouTube or Soundcloud! … Continued
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