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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
Safely & Socially | 4 Social Distant Event Ideas for Your Campus
Category: Social Distance Event Ideas
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
Category: Booking Agent
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
Category: Uncategorized
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
Category: News
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
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 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
Music is so powerful that it is a proven successful therapy for many conditions, both mental and physical. Music therapists use music to re-train stroke and brain injury survivors how to speak. In fact, there have been many cases in which a patient is unable to speak, but still can still communicate through singing. Check out this awesome article on the Stroke a Chord choir in Melbourne, AU which is made up entirely of stroke
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, our musicians
“How are you doing?”….”How are you doing, REALLY?” The first question we ask each other on a daily basis out of habit. It’s an automatic conversation starter for most. But, the second is the follow-up question we’ve learned to ask since March. The shutdowns and changes across the country have had significant effects on our mental health. And for most of us, the answers to this second question are not always positive. We’ve heard the
What Makes Us Happy: Why Game Shows Can Boost Your Student’s Mood
Category: Game Shows, Virtual Events Ideas
As part of National Wellness Month, Neon Entertainment is exploring the benefits student programming has on the mental health of students. In our research, we’ve learned just why our Virtual Game Shows have been such a success on campuses everywhere. It’s all biochemistry. Fun activities like game shows release your natural hormones, that impact your mood. Your body releases dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin during gameplay. These hormones will naturally make you feel happier, both
