Houla Entertainment Named 2017 Midwest Agency of the Year

Houla Entertainment is both proud and honored to be awarded the 2017 APCA Midwest Agency of the Year. 

Matt accepted the award, thanking the student programmers and advisers for working with Houla as well as APCA for working so hard for everyone.

"We are honored to have been selected for this award in 2014 and here again in 2017. We really appreciate the trust and collaboration of ALL the schools in working with us. Without APCA facilitating these successful conferences, Houla wouldn't have the opportunity to showcase our diverse talent and none of this would be possible. Thank you, everyone! We look forward to more great things ahead" Lee said after learning of the award.

Matthew Schuler to star in The Voice: Neon Dreams at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas

We are excited to share the news....Matthew Schuler will be staring in The Voice: Neon Dreams at the Hard Rock in Las Vegas starting in the Spring of 2018. 

The Show takes place in a brand new, custom-built venue at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino that includes a one-of-a-kind, interactive lobby experience where you can get up close and personal with the music at the heart of it all. It is the only place in the world where you can cut your own demo in a professional recording booth for a chance to sing a duet live on stage with your favorite Voice artist or even appear on the hit NBC television show. The lobby experience also lets concert-goers get photographed in an authentic, signed Coach’s Chair, discover the incredible stories of hope and perseverance from The Voice around the world, and dig deeper into the show that has changed so many lives through the power of music. For the first time you can begin a Voice journey that could lead all the way to your very own Blind Audition.

50% Off for Houla's Clients, Friends, and Candice Glover's Fans for Home for the Holidays Broadway Show

For one week only, we are able to offer 50% off the regular ticket price for Home for the Holidays featuring Candice Glover co-headlining this show on Broadway. This is a special for Candice Glover's fans and Houla's friends and clients. This offer is for performances on October 27 through December 15.

Candice Glover, Bianca Ryan, and Josh Kaufman Will Go Home for the Holidays on Broadway

Houla is excited to announce Candice Glover will co-headline a new holiday-themed concert entitled Home for the Holidays to play Broadway's August Wilson Theatre!

The show will be headlined by Bianca Ryan, winner of America’s Got Talent season 1; Josh Kaufman, winner of The Voice season 6; and Candice Glover, winner American Idol season 12. Previews will begin on November 17 with an opening slated for November 21.

"We're very excited to present this holiday offering for all to enjoy," said producer Kathleen K. Johnson. "The music and songs performed by our tremendous talent will fill you with those joyful, fun, positive holiday memories we've come to expect from New York at this special time of year." 

Backed by an eight-piece rhythm-and-brass band, Home for the Holidays will feature traditional favorites like "O Come All Ye Faithful" and "O Holy Night" as well as favorites like "All I Want for Christmas is You" and "Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)." Kaitlyn Bristowe, star of The Bachelorette season 11, will provide seasonally themed narration while acclaimed actor and singer Danny Aiello offers stories and songs that share a glimpse into Christmas in Manhattan through the decades of his childhood. Home for the Holidays will also feature appearances by YouTube stars Peter Hollens and Evynne Hollens.

American Idol winner Candice Glover has headlined live events throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, and Austria. She has also sung the National Anthem and performed at half-time during several sporting events around the country. In addition to the release of her debut CD, Music Speaks, Glover co-starred in the Hallmark Channel’s original Christmas movie Northpole and appeared in the gospel musical The Love Shack in Los Angeles.

The Voice winner Josh Kaufman has been seen on Broadway in Pippin. The singer/songwriter recently released his first post-Voice self-titled EP, which blends soul, funk, R&B, rock and classic pop. Kaufman has sat in with The Roots on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and has headlined the Indy Jazz Fest, singing at the Indianapolis 500.

America’s Got Talent winner Bianca Ryan's debut album included the #1 holiday hit song "Why Couldn’t It Be Christmas Every Day?" In 2015, Bianca Ryan Records was established; her first single, “Alice,” clocked over 1.7 million YouTube views. In 2017, she began releasing singles including “One Day,” “What I Gotta Do,” “Man Down” and her new single “Don’t Wanna Come Down.”

Home for the Holidays will feature creative and music direction by Emmy nominee Jonathan Tessero. The show will play a limited run through December 30.

APCA Regional Fall Conferences

We are excited to have an amazing line-up of showcasing artists at the APCA Regional Conferences this Fall.  Stop by the Houla booth to see Rob Rasner doing close-up magic in Teaneck and catch Haydini doing magic in Chicago. Be prepared to get your mind blown and maybe even get your mind read!

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.

Eh440 Showcasing at NACA Northern Plains

Powerhouse A Cappella group, Eh440, will be showcasing Friday, March 31 at 4:30 pm (approximately) at NACA Northern Plains Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Eh440, the incredible Toronto-based vocal group has been stunning audiences worldwide since they first hit the stage a few years ago.

With just a beatboxer, bass vocalist, and 3 very different lead singers, this means that they are technically an 'a cappella' group but most people think of them as something very different.

"You forget that there aren't any instruments because they really do sound like a full band!" said one fan.  "They sound hip and current.  It’s a 'must-hear' sound.  And I love that they write their own songs because it makes me feel so connected to them and their lives."

Following the release of their award-winning 2014 debut album, Turn Me Up, Eh440 wanted to step things up to a new level.  A level they hadn't yet achieved – the Boss Level !

Boss Level is a phrase that stems from gaming culture and is now starting to creep into the mainstream.  In a video game, the final level to win the game (where you encounter & battle the biggest & strongest character - the boss) is called the Boss Level.  But now, any ultimate level of achievement where you take on your most formidable foe is the boss level.

When they started preparing for their next album, the band claims that the songs felt very 'top level' so when they wrote Boss Level, naturally that was going to be the title track.

Boss Level's 2016 release has generated some exciting fan reviews too.  Some are saying they can't stop playing it on repeat.  Others are saying that a particular song has inspired them in some way.  So, this latest release is clearly a step in a new direction for Eh440 and they are getting exactly what the album title says 'boss level feedback about a boss level album' and they couldn't be more excited!

Stop by booth 110 and meet the group and talk to Matt about the other variety and music acts you can bring to your campus!

 

Tristan McIntosh to perform at A Night of Generosity

Tristan McIntosh will be performing at A Night of Generosity, a non-profit organization named Generosity.org.  Generosity.org funds water projects in developing nations in response to the global water crisis. This is their tenth year in operation and have funded almost 800 wells in 20 different countries. 

March 22nd, ever year is World Water Day.  Organizations all over the world celebrate and make others aware of the statistic that 663 million people don’t have access to clean drinking water and sanitation. 

Tristan will be performing at their special event and fundraiser on March 21st at the Montage Hotel in Beverly Hills.  General Admission tickets are $50 with cocktail attire starting at 7:30 pm.

Matthew Schuler opening for DNCE and Flo Rida

So excited to announce that Matthew Schuler will be opening for DNCE and Flo Rida on April 20th at the Liacouras Center (Temple University). Tickets are on sale March 21 to the general public. We are excited to see all our friends there in the audience!