The Hot Mic Blog
Neon Entertainment provides you with the top comedians, musicians, and speakers in the college entertainment industry each week. Each national touring artist listed below is available for available for bookings. 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. If you need to hire a comedian or need a musician for your college event let one
Neon Entertainment has access to the top trending artists in the entertainment industry. Each week, we bring you the Artist Trending Report with three artists that are on the rise. These touring national artists are available for bookings. 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. If you need to hire a comedian or need
Event planning is a fun and creative process. But, where do you start? Here are six tips for hosting a successful event to make sure your event goes off without a hitch! Start Planning Early Give yourself enough time to be able not only plan but to advertise the event as well. Event planning is an extensive process. To make sure the event goes as planned, you’ll need time to secure the venue, book the
We’re well into the Fall Semester, and conference season is in full swing at Neon Entertainment. We’re taking time in between NACA and APCA conferences to bring you our weekly trending report. Each week, Neon provides you with the top trending artists in the entertainment world. 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. If
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
Neon Entertainment has access to the top trending artists in the entertainment industry. Each week, we bring you the Artist Trending Report with three artists that are on the rise. These touring national artists are available for bookings. 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. If you need to hire a comedian or need
John Gurney is one of the hottest artists on Neon Entertainment’s talented roster of musicians you can book for your next campus event. His career as a musician and entertainer is definitely on the rise. He’s made some buzz lately with his regular appearances on E!’s new hit show ‘Very Cavallari’. We asked John what he loved about being on a reality TV show and he said “The opportunity to share the experience with a cast
Are you heading to an APCA conference this year? Neon Entertainment is and we came up with a list of 20 things you have to do at your next APCA conference! 1. Attend showcases 2. Participate in the conference kick off 3. Stop by every booth in the Exhibit Hall 4. Have fun at the event 5. Wear your APCA conference t-shirt 6. Meet new student programmer friends 7. Sing along at late night jam
It’s very important to participate in block booking at NACA Conferences! This is where the deals are made, money is saved and conversations are had. Block booking can really help you, especially if you are working with a tight budget! It’s important to put in forms even if that means only showing “strong interest.” This way it lets the agent know that you are interested, and creates a conversation so that others can save money, as
Business, engagement, and learning doesn’t end at the conference! The benefits of these conferences can be far-reaching with a little follow up. Here are three important after-conference tips to make the most out of your NACA/APCA experience: Follow Up with Acts Follow up with the acts you booked or had interest in whether it was in block booking or a discussion in the agency’s booth, it’s important to follow up on any discussions after the conference. Did
Ever wonder what’s missing from your programming schedule? We collected a list of four types of speakers that should definitely be included in your college events list. Our roster hosts a variety of keynote speakers and interactive workshops in each category. These collegiate-inspired events range in topics from alcohol awareness to social change. Entertainment and Education often don’t go together, but at Neon Entertainment we strive to make every event an engaging and fun experience.
Neon Entertainment has access to the performers, whether you are looking for comedians, musicians, or speakers. This week we are sharing with you two rappers that are on the rise and a speaker you may recognize from a few hit TV shows. Neon’s Trending Report is meant to give you insight on popular acts that you can book today. Offering services like event preparation and on-site consultation for your larger events, Neon Entertainment has been
Are you headed to a NACA conference this Fall and aren’t sure what exactly to bring with you? Neon Entertainment has you covered! Whether you’re new to the NACA game or a total NACA Pro, feel free to use this list as a reminder while you’re packing. Programming Calendar: This is the most important organizational and informative tool you can pack!! Before heading for the van to travel to NACA, make sure everyone on your
Showcases can often be the best part of a NACA or APCA conference. Artists get to show off their talents, and it offers student activities boards an opportunity to see potential acts live and in person. Here are 5 tips to get ready for all the amazing showcasing acts this year. Watch the acts ahead of time: Did you know that you can see who is showcasing at the upcoming NACA and APCA conferences that
Are you attending your regional NACA Conference this year? Or maybe you’ll be heading to the National Conference in February. Either way, it’s important to get the most out of every experience NACA has to offer. This includes the Campus Activities Marketplaces which gives you the opportunity to connect with agencies and artists. That’s why we decided to share with you five tips to make the most out of your Marketplace Experience. Know what Campus
