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Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 115

May 24, 2019

Neon Entertainment’s weekly trending report brings you the top musicians in the entertainment industry. We have access to artists from every genre; including indie, pop, rock, and hip-hop. Contact your neon agent to book a national act for your next orientation weekend, homecoming, or Fall Fest Concert. 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

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 114

May 20, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Neon Entertainment’s weekly trending report brings you the top artists in the entertainment industry. this week we are focusing on speakers that can come to your campus. From Fortune 500 CEO’s to Astronauts, we have access to the best speakers for College Students. 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. If you need to … Continued

An Interview with Aaron Marcus; Full-Time Actor and Commercial Model

May 20, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Ever wonder what it’s like to be a professional actor and model? Aaron Marcus is a full-time actor, commercial model, and now America’s Premier Acting and Modeling Career Coach. Aaron’s workshop, Book the Job, teaches students how to become a successful actor and model; whether the participants are looking for a professional career or just looking for some extra cash, Aaron shares his knowledge that will help people successfully break into the industry. At Neon … Continued

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 113

May 13, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Neon Entertainment’s weekly trending report brings you the top artists in the entertainment industry. From full bands to stand-up comedy acts, Neon has the ability to book a national act for your next Spring Fest, orientation, or homecoming event. 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. If you need to hire a comedian or … Continued

Celebrate National Pizza Day With Neon Entertainment

May 10, 2019

By 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

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 112

May 7, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Fantastic Eats, and Where to Find Them

May 3, 2019

By Scott Talarico

by Lane Shuler of I.N.K. “Food Is Essential To Life, Therefore Make It Good.” – S. Truett Cathy While more honest words may have never been spoken, we like to live by another quote entirely. “Good food is essential to travel; Therefore, make it life” It’s no secret that we are obsessed with food. So obsessed in fact, we made a poem about it! So when we hit the road for our college tours, the … Continued

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 111

April 29, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month With 4 Of Our Top Artists

April 26, 2019

By Neon Entertainment

In case you weren’t aware of it, Asian Pacific American Heritage Month begins next week. APAHM has been celebrated in May every year since 1978. May was specifically chosen to commemorate the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants and to honor the many Chinese immigrants who completed the transcontinental railroad in May 1869. At Neon Entertainment, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse lineup of talent for your upcoming campus events. Our roster features artists … Continued

Brian Ledbetter on How to Incorporate Mentalist Techniques Into your Daily Routine

April 19, 2019

By Scott Talarico

by: Mentalist Brian Ledbetter As a mentalist, I perform my stage show at colleges, corporate events, casinos, fairs, and theatres, as well as on luxury cruise ships all over the world. I’m so often asked by people who have never seen my show, “What does a mentalist do?” – which is not an easy question to answer because as a mentalist I present such a wide variety of unusual demonstrations during my show. I read … Continued

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 110

April 19, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 109

April 15, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Create A Unique First Year Experience With Summer and Fall Orientations

April 12, 2019

By Neon Entertainment

Can you believe the spring semester is almost over already? With only a little more than month to go, it’s time for college event administrators to look ahead to what’s next. Neon Entertainment wants to help you carry the success of your Spring 2019 event schedule into your upcoming Summer and Fall Orientation Programs. College orientation is a fundamental part of the undergraduate first year experience. Most incoming students arrive on campus looking to meet … Continued

4 Quirky Steps That Helped Me Earn a Livable Salary in Comedy

April 9, 2019

By Scott Talarico

by Comedian Mickey Housley The average salary for a teacher starting out is a shade under 40k a year. After almost a decade of performing at a bathroom attendant’s salary, I was finally able to crack the ballpark of a teacher’s salary. Albeit a new teacher without summer school pay. I will share with you 4 unorthodox nuggets that got me there. Cause let’s be real. We all want to snag a few extra bucks. … Continued

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 108

April 9, 2019

By Scott Talarico

Glow Events

“The Bowling event was great! The staff was very friendly and they set up as quick as they were able to despite the hassle of getting on campus. We ended up starting the event at around 12:30p. The students really enjoyed themselves as well. Before I got to NYU about a month ago (I was at Columbia before), their events weren’t as extravagant as this so both the administrators and students were very pleased. I am looking forward to bringing even more events like this moving forward.”

— Josephine, New York University

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

Drive In Movie

“Everything went perfectly with the event, and our students absolutely loved it. The screen size was just right, and it really added to the experience. We appreciate all your help in making it a success!
We might be reaching out to you soon, as our students have expressed interest in hosting a Halloween outdoor movie night, which I think could be a lot of fun.
Thanks again for your support, and I look forward to working with you on future events!”

— Habiba, Penn State Abington

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

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 Ledbetter

“Brian Ledbetter’s performance for SpikeNites at Gonzaga University was absolutely mind-blowing! Mr. Ledbetter was amicable with our staff, as well as, very adaptable amidst our unexpected lower turn-out. His adaptability truly shined through his ability to engage the crowd and provide an exceptional performance. We had many students leaving the show awe-struck and sharing the events on social media! It would be a pleasure to host Brian Ledbetter for future events at Gonzaga University.”

— Gonzaga University