The Hot Mic Blog

The Hot Mic Blog

In Case You Missed It Vol. 14

Posted on October 19, 2020
So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. Comedian Ryan Kelly has
Everyone has had to make changes in 2020. Wherever you are around the country, it’s safe to say you’ve had to make a few adjustments to your college experience. As college event planners we help student directors all over the country provide engaging and inspiring speakers to help make the transition to a remote world a bit easier. One of our speakers, Brian Miller, knows all about having to make a pivot to his career. 

In Case You Missed It Vol. 13

Posted on October 14, 2020
So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. NACA’s second Virtual Conference
Booking virtual events is new for everyone, and has had some challenges. Virtual Music and Variety Entertainment especially have faced speculation of sound quality and technological roadblocks. But, here at Neon Entertainment, we take great pride in helping to put all your concerns to bed and provide your campus with intimate and energized virtual performances. Neon’s artists having been working hard to make sure the performances they deliver are as seamless as possible.   For one, they’re
by Chaquis Maliq COVID-19 has impacted everyone differently and has definitely been a drag for me. Some may have not been affected at all. While some effects are horrifically worse than others; I wanted to thank the colleges and universities that have booked me through Neon Entertainment, despite all the challenges of this pandemic, world-changing events, and tragedies that have yanked us out of our element. I was so ready to go on my college
The year 2020 has not been predictable. Understanding that your college experience has been certainly shredded by the pandemic, we’ve done our best to continue providing safe-socially distant event ideas for college campuses. As a longtime leader in college event planning, the year has had it’s ups and downs for everyone in the industry. Because of limitations with crowd size, along with the unfortunate state of our country’s health, it’s difficult to get a live

In Case You Missed It Vol. 12

Posted on October 5, 2020
So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. NACA’s first Virtual Conference
by Jaylene Clark Owens In a year consumed by a pandemic, protests, and politics, many people have a lot to say. It can be easy for someone to feel like their voice doesn’t matter amongst all the other voices. Others may not know what to say, or when to say it. Then there are others who may adopt the opinions of others because they fear that their unique voice may be criticized, mocked, or silenced.
This semester isn’t what anyone expected, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make the most of it! If you’re a student director, or part of your university’s student activities department, you might be wondering how the heck you’re going to bring entertainment to your campus this year. Understanding that the pandemic era has put the majority of live entertainment at a standstill, we’ve done our best to provide solutions and inspiration for student directors all

In Case You Missed It Vol. 11

Posted on September 24, 2020
So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. Each week, Neon’s musicians
It is that time of the year again. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting colder, the leaves are falling off the trees and Halloween is right around the corner. For a lot of people, this is their favorite time of year. Especially when it comes to college entertainment for students on and off-campus. But, like everything else right now, Halloween is going to have to look a little different this year.  If

In Case You Missed It Vol. 10

Posted on September 18, 2020
So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. Each week, Neon’s musicians
We all have been experiencing more time indoors than we are accustomed to due to 2020 being the year of COVID-19. But, it doesn’t always have to be a bad thing.  By keeping a positive state of mind throughout this crazy year, you can truly enjoy spending time in your house, apartment, or even your dorm room.  And for those of you who are student activities advisors or campus event planners, looking for college event

In Case You Missed It Vol. 9

Posted on September 3, 2020
So many artists have been working hard, creating new content for the past few months. In case you missed it, we’ve decided to share with you our top social media moments this week. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date on all the amazing things our artists are up to. Interested in a virtual event with one of our artists? Contact your Neon Agent for more information. Each week, Neon’s musicians

Laughter is the Prescription for Happiness

Posted on August 31, 2020
It is said that laughter is, and will always be, the best medicine.  Researchers have even found that students who use humor as a coping mechanism have a higher chance of being in a more positive mindset. In times like we have been experiencing in 2020, finding a coping mechanism is very important for mental health and even physical health. Having a good sense of humor could be considered the prescription of happiness. Being able