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Rediscover Live Entertainment: Reconnecting Students Through the Power of Performance

June 19, 2025

We live in a time when most entertainment is consumed through screens, at our fingertips, curated, and often watched alone. For many students, this is all they know. But there’s a type of performance that brings people together, creates unforgettable moments, and delivers energy you can feel: live entertainment. And now is the perfect time to rediscover live entertainment on campus. As event planners and programmers, you have a unique opportunity to reintroduce the next … Continued

APCA Hershey 2025 Recap

March 11, 2025

By Scott Talarico

We hope you had a great time at APCA Hershey 2025! If you missed our showcases, don’t worry—there’s still time to bring these incredible acts to your campus. Neon Entertainment proudly showcased: Musician Matt Jackson, Playlist Bingo, Comedian Derrick Knopsnyder, Spoken Word Artist Jaylene Clark Owens, and Comedian Christian Escoto! These acts deliver unique, engaging, and unforgettable experiences perfect for your next campus event. Musician Matt Jackson brings soulful melodies and dynamic performances that … Continued

NACA Lexington 2024 Recap

December 4, 2024

By Scott Talarico

We hope you’re as excited as we are for NACA Lexington 2024! If you missed our showcases, don’t worry—there’s still time to bring these incredible acts to your campus. Neon Entertainment proudly showcased: Spoken Word Duo I.N.K., Mentalist and Magician John Rotellini, and Comedian Christian Escoto. These acts deliver unique, engaging, and unforgettable experiences perfect for your next campus event. Spoken Word Duo I.N.K. combines electrifying storytelling and rhythmic spoken word performances that inspire … Continued

NACA Providence 2024 Recap

November 7, 2024

By Scott Talarico

We hope you had a great time at the NACA Providence conference! If you couldn’t make it or missed our showcases, don’t worry—there’s still time to book the amazing artists we featured and make your next event unforgettable. Our lineup included Spoken Word Artist Adán Bean, who captivates audiences with his powerful words and soulful delivery, leaving a lasting impact on any crowd. Musician Matt Jackson was also a highlight, known for his versatile style … 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.”

— Wade, Central Michigan University

Murder Mystery

“The event went wonderfully! The acting lessons seemed to go very smoothly and were extremely in-depth. Our cast members felt very comfortable with their roles after that and did a fabulous job during the event. The theme was a lot of fun, and the clues were constantly throwing the audience for a loop which was great! [The staff] was very interactive with everybody and the layout that he went with as far as questioning the cast and revealing clues was excellent. This was definitely one of my favorite events I have been at so far. I hope to do another Murder Mystery party in the future!”

— Kate, University of Iowa

Maximize Your Buzz

“You [Max Buzz] made an impact on my decisions. That night I planned to go to a birthday party, and I was excited to drink with all my friends. However, after going to the program, I didn’t want to drink anymore. I just wanted to hang out with my friends, and remember the night rather than waking up the next morning wondering how I got home. So I know you don’t know me personally, but I thought you should know that you made a difference.”

— Brittney Gilman, University of New Hampshire, Student

Brian Ledbetter

“During a time when first year students are uneasy about making friends, adjusting to college, and getting to know each other; Brian [Ledbetter] was able to bring them together through illusions! Students were consistently asking where to finding the roving mentalist at our Create your Own Adventure Event during Welcome Week at Temple University, and they were not disappointed when they found him. We could not have asked for a better addition to our event than Brian!”

— Mat Greer, Temple University