Houla Entertainment is pleased to announce our showcasing acts for Fall 2023. We have many new artists, and all of the artists you know and love, showcasing. We are excited to see each of you at a conference soon!
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NACA Central Showcases Announced
NACA Central Showcases have been announced and Houla is coming back to see you with amazing showcases in Arlington, Texas!
NACA South Showcases Announced
NACA South Showcases have been announced and we are so excited to visit Chattanooga again! Stop by the Houla Entertainment booths to get your computer drawn caricature by Smothers Caricatures.
Ask us about middle buying for your next concert. No concert is too big or too small for Houla!
NACA Regional Fall Conferences
We are so excited to have such amazing artists showcasing at the NACA Regional Conferences this Fall. Students, you get to decide who will be the on-site showcase by casting your vote on Friday at each conference and we would appreciate you voting for these amazing Houla artists!
NACA South ~ Fly By Midnight who is also the 1st Alternate
NACA Mid Atlantic ~ Haydini who is the 8th Alternate and will be doing in-booth magic
NACA Mid America ~ Nick Barilla. Stop by the booth and get a balloon or tattoo by Brian and Christina from Pretty Funny Balloons
NACA Northeast ~ The Barons who are the 2nd Alternate
NACA West ~ Rob Rasner who will also be doing in-booth magic
Will Champlin is back and on top form - Fresh Beats 365
When an act comes to the public eye through a TV talent show, releases an EP shortly after the series finishes and then disappears for over a year, it doesn’t usually bode well for the future. But when the artist returns with guest slots on some of 2017’s hottest tracks, it’s safe to say that the individual’s own comeback will be equally worthwhile.
Of course, it’s Will Champlin, former The Voice contestant and previous collaborator in Polarcodes‘ latest single. Now the pop artist is back with Indigo, a powerful groove-laden pop track that oozes passion and confidence. Champlin’s naturally sensual vocals prove playful bedfellows with seductive guitar riffs, infectious drums and a perfect chorus melody.
Feeling a little bit like Ed Sheeran meets Imagine Dragons, the track strikes a good balance between being a mainstream radio pop mainstay and something that offers a sense of individuality for Champlin. It’s a well worn view that TV music talent shows favour forgettable, dime-a-dozen artists, so it’s warming to see that Champlin is already showing he has more to offer.
Story courtesty Fresh Beats 365: https://freshbeats365.com/2017/08/06/listen-will-champlin-indigo/
https://open.spotify.com/album/06rNkjn3oD8OjX2PLeEnmQ
Check out the full video below.
Houla Entertainment APCA Hershey Spotlight Artist ~ Jesse Labelle
Houla Entertainment APCA Hershey Showcasing Spotlight Artist ~ Jesse Labelle
Jesse Labelle is a Canadian born country/pop/rock singer-songwriter. In June 2008, Labelle signed to Canadian label Wax Records and began working on his debut album, Perfect Accident, which would be released April 27, 2010. His second album, Two, was released August 7, 2013. He is best known for his singles "Easier", "Heartbreak Coverup", and "One Last Night". In 2013, citing creative differences between himself and the record label, Jesse was released form his recording contract with Wax Records and relocated to Nashville, Tennessee where he teamed up with Public Artz Artist Development (Tim Hicks, Three Days Grace). In the summer of 2014 Jesse was chosen to open for Keith Urban on the "Raise 'Em Up Tour", notably at the Calgary Stampede. Audiences have embraced Jesse and his unique brand of Country/Pop/Rock Music.
Jesse will be showcasing at APCA Hershey on Saturday, March 18 at the Lunch showcase.
Houla Entertainment APCA Hershey Spotlight Artist ~ The Middle Ground
Houla Entertainment APCA Hershey Showcasing Spotlight Artist ~ The Middle Ground
The Middle Ground are an alt-rock group based out of Nashville, TN. Their music delivers catchy hooks that are bound to get trapped in your head, touching on the groups’ varied musical interests while staying rooted in pop sensibility.
he layered melodic guitars and writing style push the band to straddle the line between acts like Young the Giant, Kings of Leon, and OneRepublic. The Middle Ground formed in late 2013, in Milwaukee, WI and consists of members, Joe Neary (vocals/keys/guitar), Chris Halbauer (drums), Jordan Burmeister (bass), and Zach Gruznski (guitar). The band has been working on the release of their second studio album, Start Again, which will be out Dec. 2016.
he Middle Ground recently relocated to Nashville, and they've been taking the city by storm. Within months of the move they were finalists in the Music City Big Break, winning over the judges and audience alike. They've also been finalists in the Lightning 100’s Music City Mayhem contest, not to mention the numerous past awards/recognition they received back in their hometown of Milwaukee, WI, which included a Radio Milwaukee Music Award nomination and being named the WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) 2014 New Artist of the Year. No matter where The Middle Ground goes, there’s a new fan to follow.
The Middle Ground is showcasing at APCA Hershey on Friday, March 17 at the Lunch showcase.
Houla Entertainment APCA National/Hershey Spotlight Artist ~ Jennifer Hall
Houla Entertainment APCA National and Hershey Showcasing Spotlight Artist ~ Jennifer Hall
Developing musical roots from Chicago, IL…Jennifer Hall has created a genre-defying performance with an unmatched passion and vulnerability in her music. Often drawing comparisons to the likes of St. Vincent, Janis Joplin, and Florence + The Machine, Jennifer identifies as a vocal powerhouse, while integrating her soulful tenderness with a mix of experimental production.
Since the release of Jennifer’s previous project, Jennifer Hall EP, she has created her own artistic avenue that pushes the boundaries of the indie, alternative, and rock genres to fuse as one. Poised for an exciting year, Jennifer Hall is working on new music for 2017 that is expected to revolutionize her musical movement, which has only just begun.
Jennifer is showcasing at APCA National on Thursday, March 9 at 3:30 pm and APCA Hershey on Saturday at the Dinner showcase.
Houla Entertainment APCA National/Hershey Spotlight Artist ~ Drawing North
Houla Entertainment APCA National and Hershey Showcasing Spotlight Artist ~ Drawing North
The story of Drawing North started from writing simple pop demos in a garage to selling out their first ever headline show to over 600 people in their hometown of Canberra, Australia. Since then, the 3 friends have constantly been at work, whether it be booking their own 40 date school’s tour of Australia, recording acoustic releases endorsed by Joel Madden of Good Charlotte or playing festivals such as Australia Celebrates live, Vans Warped Tour Australia and Groovin The Moo.
Drawing North recently released their debut album ‘El Dorado’ through Universal Music to great success that landed them a spot on iTunes Top 3 Pop Albums. The band has also showcased at Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah and SXSW (South By South West) in Austin, Texas.
Drawing North is showcasing at APCA National on Saturday, March 11 at 1:00 pm and APCA Hershey on Friday, March 17 at the Dinner showcase.
Houla Entertainment APCA National Spotlight Artist ~ Polaroid Summer
Houla Entertainment APCA National Showcasing Spotlight Artist ~ Polaroid Summer
Polaroid Summer is the combined talents of two well know Houston bands, Lost Element and VerseCity. Polaroid Summer is comprised of lead vocalist Micaiah Walker former lead singer of VerseCity, drummer Brian Barrett formerly of Lost Element, guitarist Trace Sisson formerly of Lost element, and bassist Kenneth Conlon formerly of Lost Element. After years of touring, writing, and tirelessly supporting their previous projects, both bands decided it was time to for a fresh start. The guys from Lost Element were introduced to Walker through a manager they had both previously worked with. They played a string of shows together in the Fall of 2016 where Walker filled in for former Lost Element lead singer, Omar Lopez. It was there that things really started to gel between the former Lost Element members and Walker. It didn’t take long before they started writing and forming the new project, Polaroid Summer. They spent the winter of 2016 at Mix star studios in Virginia Beach, VA with Producer Bryce Bordone, the nephew of 11 time Grammy award winner, Serban Ghenea. After writing and working with Bryce, the group quickly developed their new age alt pop sound that gives them cross genre appeal. Channeling both electronic and organic elements combine with big propulsive beats, catchy guitar licks in resemblance to the 1975, and hook driven lead vocals gives them a lavishly layered sound appealing to mass audiences. Delivering hook after hook, the bands debut EP features everything from powerful message songs like “The Giant” to heart felt emotionally centered tracks about loss and healing like “Feeling Connected” all the way to millennial generation sing along anthems like “American Gold”. Polaroid Summers first single, The Giant, which was mixed by Ghenea, will be released February 24th and their 8 song debut EP will be soon to follow. They are launching the new band with a big hometown show in Houston at Fitzgerald’s, Friday March 3rd.
Polaroid Summer is showcasing on Friday, March 10 at the Dinner showcase.
