Inside NCEG

  Jantonomi Is Building a Global Sound—One Chapter at a Time At a moment when many emerging artists are still finding their footing, Jantonomi is already operating with the clarity and discipline of someone far beyond his years. A freshman at Georgia State University , Jantonomi is an artist, producer, and Certified Entertainer with the first chapter of the National Collegiate Entertainers Group (NCEG) —and his journey into music started long before college ever entered the picture. “I think when I first really started messing around making music, I was probably in like second grade,” he recalls. “I grew up watching my older brother make music, and I was always just surrounded by sound.” That early exposure turned into hands-on experimentation when he saved up for his first laptop and installed FL Studio—still in elementary school. From that point forward, music wasn’t a hobby. It was a constant. “I’ve been releasing music since around 2020,” he says. “It’s been about six years th...

The National Collegiate Entertainers Group (NCEG) is excited to announce a new partnership with Halidom Eatery , launching a weekly Open Mic at Halidom by NCEG beginning Saturday, January 3, 2026 , and continuing every Saturday night throughout the year. This collaboration brings together Halidom Eatery’s vibrant, community-centered space with NCEG’s mission to uplift and develop the next generation of music artists, creatives, and performers. Each Saturday night, Halidom will transform into a live showcase for diverse talent curated and produced by NCEG. What to Expect Weekly Open Mic Nights hosted every Saturday evening at Halidom Eatery, starting the first weekend of 2026 Resident DJ: DJ Bria will serve as the weekly DJ and set list coordinator Curated Lineups: NCEG will coordinate rotating lineups of approximately 12 artists per night, representing a wide range of musical styles, backgrounds, and creative disciplines Artist-Friendly Format: Each performer will receive a focu...