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Trending Stars of Comedy: Six Rising Talents Redefining Stand-Up

July 24, 2024

In a world where laughter serves as both a comfort and a catalyst for change, stand-up comedy is continually expanding horizons and uniting people. Here are six trending stars of comedy whose distinct voices and experiences are shaping the future of comedy. From navigating personal identities to surviving incredible adventures, these performers are not just entertainers—they’re storytellers who invite us to view the world through their unique perspectives. Sunny Laprade: The Voice of a New … Continued

Pop Up Comedy Events: Turning Any Location into a Comedy Club

May 30, 2024

By Scott Talarico

Imagine walking into a normally quiet campus union, meeting room, or cozy coffee shop, only to find it turned into a lively comedy club. That’s the magic of Pop Up Comedy Events! Neon Entertainment takes any location and brings in top-notch comedians to give you a night full of laughs. Our team handles sound and lighting so you get a seamless, professional show. Let’s dive into how these events work and meet some of the … Continued

APCA Hershey Recap and NACA Live Preview

February 20, 2024

By Scott Talarico

February is turning out to be such an exciting month for us! We just wrapped up an exhilarating weekend at APCA Hershey, and now we’re eagerly anticipating NACA Live happening this weekend. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the incredible showcasing artists from the APCA conference and get a sneak peek into what’s in store for us at NACA Live! We hope you had an amazing time at the APCA Hershey conference if you … Continued

From Stand-Up Comedian to Game Show Host

February 15, 2024

By Scott Talarico

In the world of entertainment, there’s always room for exploration and new adventures. For Derrick Knopsnyder, Adam Ace, and Mickey Housley, their journeys from stand-up comedy to game show hosting are stories of passion, creativity, and seizing opportunities. Adam Ace: Adam Ace’s journey into game show hosting was a delightful blend of his love for comedy and his lifelong fascination with game shows. What’s interesting is how his path to hosting game shows actually began … Continued

NACA Syracuse 2023 Recap

October 30, 2023

By Scott Talarico

We hope you had a fantastic time at the NACA Syracuse conference if you attended! But if you couldn’t make it or missed our presence at the event, there’s still a chance to catch up on the remarkable showcases we featured. The lineup included Comedian Derrick Knopsnyder, Free Money Game Show, Spoken Word Artist Lacey Roop, Magician John Rotellini and The Unauthorized Biography Series presented by Shaun Boothe. During the conference, we also organized a … Continued

NACA Little Rock 2023 Recap

October 30, 2023

By Scott Talarico

We hope you had a fantastic time at the NACA Little Rock conference if you attended! But if you couldn’t make it or missed our presence at the event, there’s still a chance to catch up on the remarkable showcases we featured. The lineup included Comedian Derrick Knopsnyder, Spoken Word Artist Gabriel Ramirez, Spoken Word Duo I.N.K. and Comedian Ryan Kelly. If you’re interested in booking any of these talented acts or need information on … Continued

Trending Comedians on Social Media

October 18, 2023

By Scott Talarico

Comedy has always been an integral part of our lives, providing the laughter and relief we need in an ever-changing world. In today’s digital age, social media has become the epicenter of the comedy scene, allowing comedians to connect with audiences like never before. Neon Entertainment has an impressive lineup of comedians who are making waves on social media platforms. In this article, we’ll introduce you to some of the trending comedians available for booking … Continued

NACA Charleston 2023 Recap

October 17, 2023

By Scott Talarico

We hope you had a fantastic time at the NACA Charleston conference if you attended! But if you couldn’t make it or missed our presence at the event, there’s still a chance to catch up on the remarkable showcases we featured. The lineup included Comedian Derrick Knopsnyder, the Free Money Game Show, Spoken Word Artist Gabriel Ramirez, Spoken Word Duo I.N.K., Comedian Mickey Housley, and Comedian Ryan Kelly. If you’re interested in booking any of … Continued

NACA Atlanta 2022 Showcasing Acts

October 14, 2022

By Scott Talarico

Attention NACA® LIVE Attendees! 5 Comedians to Get Your Students Roaring with Laughter During Finals Week

January 28, 2022

By Neon Entertainment

We hope to see you at NACA® Live This February 12th-16th! Neon is a proud participant at practically every NACA® conference, and we always appreciate what a great job NACA® does with promoting all the top showcases and providers of college entertainment. As you may already know, we are a veteran college entertainment booking agency who can provide just about any program or experience that your students could hope for, and a big part of … 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

Shanice Green

“Shanice [Green] was so nice and welcoming, our students enjoyed her performance! We ran the event in a way where students acted as Shanice’s opener…When Shanice was on stage, she encouraged the students to participate in a “jam session” with her. At one point in time, there was a student with a ukelele, one on the piano, another with a flute, and another with a clarinet all playing along with her on stage… Basically, the students in attendance really enjoyed themselves.”

— Ruth Ann Roberts, Holy Family University

Andy Gold

“In planning a Retreat for medical professionals in recovery, we came across a YouTube video of Andy Gold. When we stopped laughing he was hired. Andy not only tailored his performance to be specific to the group, he also humbled himself to spend time with everyone in an AA meeting and overall fellowship. He was hysterically funny sharing personal experiences and life situations! Everyone loved him with a request to even have him return! He is worth his weight in gold and ended up being an inspiration to those who attended. If you are looking for a funny comedian who is real, he’s your guy. “

— Carolyn Westgate, Program Director, Professionals’ Health Program Kansas Medical Society

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

Zero Shades

“You made an instant connection with the audience and delivered difficult content in a manner that was relatable and not preachy. What I appreciate about the program [Zero Shades] is that it cuts through the “clutter” of Title IX, VAWA, Cleary, etc. and provides the audience with a clear message… Feedback from students was positive and appreciative of both the information and the manner in which it was delivered. Thanks so much for being such a great educational partner!”

— Chris Jachimowicz, Millersville University

Chef Egg

“I thought the program was WONDERFUL! Being informative without sounding preachy is very difficult, and I thought Erik [Chef Egg] did a great job. I really like the tone that was used with the students, as I feel they could easily relate to Erik and his cooking. I thought the layout of the show was perfect and the technology was great (camera, video’s, etc.). My supervisor…had nothing but positive things to say about the show including, “That was Awesome!” and “We need to have him come back again!”

— Michigan Technological University