by Poet Ryan Jones “So, we’re headed up to Chattanooga for a few days for this national conference for activities boards like ours. If you can spare missing a few days of class, let me know and you’re free to come.” “What the name of the conference again?” “NACA South. Short for the National Association of College Activities.” — It’s incredibly difficult to wrap my head around the idea that I’ll be attending NACA South … Continued
Ever want to bring a famous national act to your next event, but don’t know where to start? At Neon Entertainment, we have access to the top comedy and music acts in the entertainment industry including artists like Michael Che and Jesse McCartney. Our national act services include event preparation and on-site consultation. We also have a comedy roster loaded with talented performers. Each one with a plethora of experience performing on the college circuit. … Continued
Hello! Lane Shuler of the slam poetry duo I.N.K. here. Conference travel season is upon us. There’s a good chance that you, or someone you work alongside will be traveling across the country to see some amazing acts at an APCA or NACA conference. But, it’s also possible that you, or students that will be traveling with you, may be traveling for the first time. Here are some tips to make your travel as easy … Continued
Deck Your Dorm events are a great way to start the new school year off right. Whether your an incoming freshman or upperclassman, adding a fresh new look to your room is an exciting experience. We offer several programs that will have all participants thrilled with their new personalized items. Make & Take Events Our make & take events are the only event to give participants a 100% customized experience. Choose from one of our … Continued
Neon Entertainment has a variety of Leadership Programs designed to engage students and encourage team building. We strive to provide participants the necessary skills needed in today’s workplace such as career development, communication skills, and motivation. Here are 5 Leadership Programs that do just that. For a full list of all leadership programs click here. I’m Engaged Increase your campus’ student involvement campus wide with Mike Fritz’s signature program, I’m Engaged. Mike is a … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
By Comedian Renée Santos After 16 years of pursuing Stand-Up Comedy and getting infinitely more rejections than jobs, I have learned the critical importance of being persistently patient. This has been my motto and the centering focus that has kept me on my path for almost 2 decades. I think of my life sometimes as a movie. There is a really great book called “Produced by Faith” by DeVon Franklin and it discusses the critical … 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
Neon Entertainment offers a wide variety of speakers on many different topics from Alcohol Awareness to Life Skills and Leadership. We set ourselves apart in the industry with unique speakers that entertain as well as educate. Here are four noteworthy speakers that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. The Unauthorized Biography Series The Unauthorized Biography Series is not your average diversity program. Shaun Boothe repackages history through Hip Hop in his highly interactive … Continued
by Comedian Ben Rosenfeld Hey there College Activities Programming Board Person! Congrats on deciding to have a comedy show at your school! Now relax and know your students will have a great time. Especially if you follow the tips below that were gained from years of performing at lots of different colleges. Booking Book a comedian that’s right for your school! If you’re at a religious seminary in the South, the type of comedian most … Continued
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