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Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 116

Hot Mic Artist Trending Report Vol. 116

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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

Celebrate World Music Day With Neon Entertainment

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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

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

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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

Celebrate Asian Pacific Heritage Month With 4 Of Our Top Artists

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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

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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

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

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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

Earth Day Programs Make Great Freshman Orientation Ideas!

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Now that March is coming to a close it’s time to flip the calendar and start looking at what April has in store.  We at Neon Entertainment would like to draw your focus to one of the most important holidays of the year, Earth Day.  This annual event is meant to be a reminder that will motivate all of us to renew our efforts of environmental protection. Did you know that April 22nd was picked … Continued

Coffee House Package Deals | Music Acts For College

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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

Persistently Patient

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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

College Glow Events | Campus Event Ideas

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If you’re an event coordinator for a university you have a tough job.  You need to schedule fun campus events that will draw a crowd but you also need variety.  That’s where our college booking agency, Neon Entertainment, really stands out. Sure we can help you when booking a comedian or live music act, but we truly take pride in our diverse selection of unique campus events. This week we’d like to talk about some … Continued

Unique Events To Have On Campus

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If you’ve followed our blog in the past you know Neon Entertainment is a premier college booking agency in the US.  We’ve helped schedule thousands of fun campus events at universities all across the nation. Some of our most popular campus event ideas include everything from booking a comedian or musical act to renting out one of our iceless ice skating rinks!  Additionally, we have a lot of other fun campus event ideas that tend … Continued

Book a Band for Your Next Campus Event!

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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

What LGBTQ+ Artists are Right for Your Next Event?

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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

College Relaxation Programs

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For many, college life can be a tangled web of balancing responsibilities and having a good time. Between managing classes, jobs, exams and your social life on top of that, it’s very natural for students to feel stressed out. With the fall semester coming to a close, stress levels can be especially high as students prepare for final exams. It is vitally important during these next few weeks that students make time for things other … Continued

Neon Spotlight #13 | Kristen Becker

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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