Pro Mobile - The Magazine for Mobile DJs

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A DJ for over 10 years, Andrew also presents a show on his local community & hospital radio station. By day he works in public relations, so is used to writing stories, but this is his first for Pro Mobile (he blames it on being too busy with work, family and DJing!).

ARTICLES BY ANDREW BROUGHTON

DRIVING TO THE CONDITIONS

EVALUATION: HOW & WHY

A MOBILE DJ'S GUIDE TO... CRISIS MANAGEMENT!

WEDDING FAYRES! CAN YOU AFFORD TO ATTEND? CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO?

IS YOUR MARKETING WORKING FOR YOU?

DRIVING FOR BETTER BUSINESS

PROFILE: ANDREW BROUGHTON

BECOMING LEAN

EMERGING FROM THE PANDEMIC

AWARDS... ARE THEY RIGHT FOR YOUR BUSINESS?

RETHINK, REBRAND

THE RADIO INTERVIEW

'ELF AND SAFETY' - WHY YOU CAN'T JUST RELY ON COMMON SENSE WHEN IT COMES TO RISK!

'ELF AND SAFETY': LOOKING AFTER OURSELVES

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOU FACE A DISASTER?

STREAMLINE YOUR BUSINESS

TOMORROWLAND 2025: RISING FROM THE ASHES WHEN YOUR DREAMS GO UP IN SMOKE

DAVID ABBOTT

With more 20 years’ experience in senior marketing roles, David Abbott has run companies from start-ups to UK divisions of billion-dollar multi-nationals. He currently helps businesses to maximise their prices - price is one of the most important things for a business to get right, and one of the hardest.

ARTICLES BY DAVID ABBOTT

WHEN IT'S OK TO DISCRIMINATE

THE 7 PS OF MARKETING

FABIO CAPOZZI

Owner and Principle DJ at Funktion DJs, Fabio Capozzi has been working in the industry since 1983 with a background in both club and mobile work. In his third term as Secretary for the National Association of Disc Jockeys (NADJ), his commitment to the industry continues to drive Fabio to share his knowledge and experience with progressive DJs of all ages.

ARTICLES BY FABIO CAPOZZI

7 WAYS TO WIN GIGS - KNOW YOUR NICHE

PROFILE ... FABIO CAPOZZI

REVIEWED: DENON DJ MC7000

REVIEWED: MARQ LIGHTING GESTURE WASH 102

REVIEWED: ON THE ROAD WITH ROCK N ROLLER STOW-A-WAYS

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: BEAMZ FUZE75S SPOT 75W LED MOVING HEAD

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: HERCULES DJCONTROL INPULSE 500

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: KAM ILINK-500RGB (KML301)

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: NUMARK NS4FX

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: KAM PARTY SET

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: XVIVE XP3 BLUETOOTH AUDIO RECEIVER

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: LD SYSTEMS MAUI 28 G3

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: RELOOP MIXON 8 PRO

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: EQUINOX RADIANCE

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: EQUINOX FUSION 120Q

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ FREEDOM FLEX X4

IAN WATKINSON

Having had some experience DJing in clubs during his younger years, Ian Watkinson re-started his DJ journey 13 years ago and now runs Discoagogo, catering to those looking for a superb event DJ. With a background as a professional computer consultant, Ian brings a unique and valuable skill set to the DJ industry, helping other DJs navigate the often-overlooked but crucial aspects of running a successful business.

ARTICLES BY IAN WATKINSON

BACK-UP!

JOSEPHINE CHADWICK

Josephine Chadwick began her journalistic career in Hong Kong, where she worked for ten years before returning to the UK. She has worked for many magazines and newspapers, and currently runs a graphic design and small publishing business with her husband.

ARTICLES BY JOSEPHINE CHADWICK

WE'VE GOT IT COVERED

THE WONDER OF STEVIE...

THE UNDISCOVERED DANCEFLOOR

PETER HOLDING

A full-time mobile DJ and wedding host since 2013, Peter Holding set up his business – All Parties and Events – with his wife Michelle in 2012. Prior to that he spent close to 30 years working in Sales, Sales Management, and finally Corporate Communications, mostly within the banking sector.

ARTICLES BY PETER HOLDING

PROFILE: PETE HOLDING

GOING FULL-TIME

PHOTOBOOTHS

LET'S TALK BUSINESS

THE 4 PILLARS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE

MOBILE DJ BUSINESS REVIEW

FINDING A WAY FORWARD

INTRODUCING PETER HOLDING - INCOMING EDITOR FOR PRO MOBILE

2020: THE YEAR THE DANCING STOPPED!

DIALOGUE WITH... EDDIE SHORT

DIALOGUE WITH TERRY RYAN

DIALOGUE WITH JORDAN TILSTONE

PRO MOBILE AWARDS: THE WINNERS 2021

DIALOGUE WITH JOHN COGHLAN

DIALOGUE WITH... LOUIS SMYTH (PT 2)

PLASA SHOW IS BACK!

DIALOGUE WITH... AARON TRAYLOR & DOMINIC PIRONE

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2022 - VOTING NOW LIVE!

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2022 - THE RESULTS

NOW! THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MOBILE DJ

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SNAPSHOT: MEX 2023

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2023

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PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2023 - THE RESULTS

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MY CULTURAL LIFE

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SNAP SHOT: PBX EUROPE 2023

DIALOGUE WITH... AMY FRANCESCA

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PROFILE> MAL WILLIAMS

DIALOGUE WITH> JACK QUENBY

DIALOGUE WITH> KEL SWEENEY

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2024

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PRO MOBILE FOCUS & RETREAT 2024

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2024 - THE RESULTS

SNAP SHOT: NAMM 2024

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MASTERING THE MIX

DIALOGUE WITH... ALLAN TURNER-WARD

READY TO GO WIRELESS?

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DIGITAL MONOGRAMS - ANIMATIONS FOR WEDDINGS & EVENTS

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DIALOGUE WITH... LIAM OSLER (AKA DJ L.I.AM)

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THE RISE AND FALL OF: RUN DMC

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ADVANCED DJ TECHNIQUES

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REVIEWED: HUMPTER CONSOLE PRO

REVIEWED: EQUINOX ARCUS 2000 LOW FOGGER

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: YAMAHA STAGEPAS 1K

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: QSC KS118

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: PEAVEY LN1263 COMPACT ARRAY

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: BISHOPSOUND POWER CONDITIONER

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: LEDJ VERSILED 6 WIRELESS DMX CONTROLLER

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: LD SYSTEMS MAUI 44 G2

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: YAMAHA STAGEPAS 1K MKII & DXL 1K

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: STUDIOMASTER DIRECT 121MX

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: PIONEER DJ DDJ FLX-10

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: PIONEER DJ XPRS 122 & XPRS 1182S

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: RCF ART 910-AX

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: RCF SUB 702-AS MK3

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ PINSPOT Q1Z ILS

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ELECTRO-VOICE EVERSE 12

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: YAMAHA DHR12

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: LD SYSTEMS ANNY® 8

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: QSC KC12

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: AKG WMS470

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CAMEO ROOT® BAR SMD

RICHARD LEE

Richard is the Label Manager for Mastermix and heads up the development team for The Music Factory Entertainment Group but still finds time to DJ at selected events across the UK & Europe.

ARTICLES BY RICHARD LEE

A DJ'S GUIDE TO THE MOVIES

SOMETHING GOT ME STARTED

A DJ'S GUIDE TO THE CHRISTMAS NO.1

DIALOGUE WITH MARK TASKER

UNDER THE COVERS

SAY I'M YOUR NUMBER 2

DIALOGUE WITH STEPHANIE HIRST

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH

ALBUM TRACKS: FILLERS OR FLOOR-FILLERS?

WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN

IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A... STADIUM ANNOUNCER

A DJ'S GUIDE TO.... TV THEMES!

BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES

IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A... INTERNATIONAL DJ (PART 1)

THE FIRST TIME...

THE DJ PLAYLIST: JACKIN' HOUSE

IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A... SALES REP!

THE DJ PLAYLIST: LOUNGE & BAR GROOVES

IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A... RADIO PRESENTER!

THE DJ PLAYLIST: MAINSTAGE/BIG ROOM

SPOTLIGHT ON: MUSIC FACTORY MASTERMIX

MASTERMIX PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST

ENTER... THE STUDIO!

THE DJ PLAYLIST: BIG BAND FUSION

THE DJ PLAYLIST: DRUM & BASS

LET'S HAVE A STREET PARTY!

MASTERMIX DJ PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST: AFROBEATS

FOR THE RECORD...

MASTERMIX PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST: YACHT SOUL

MASTERMIX DJ PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST - BREAKDANCE

FOR THE RECORD PT.II

DIALOGUE WITH: PAUL DAKEYNE

THE DJ PLAYLIST: CHRISTMAS

SO, JUST WHAT ARE RE-GRIDS?

MASTERMIX PRESENT: THE DJ PLAYLIST - MOD CLASSICS

IN MEMORY OF DAVID BROWN: TRUE STORIES

THE DJ PLAYLIST POWERED BY MASTERMIX

CRASH!, BANG!, WALLOP!... WHAT A NAME DROP!

THE UK TOP 40 - THEN & NOW...

MASTERMIX DJ PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST

LIVE AID REVISITED

MASTERMIX PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST > NU METAL

MASTERMIX DJ PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST: BRITPOP

REACHING BREAKING POINT

THE DJ PLAYLIST... POWERED BY MASTERMIX DJ

THE DJ PLAYLIST: PHILADELPHIA SOUL

FRESHENING UP YOUR DJ LIBRARY

2000S MUSIC COMEBACK

GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL:

THE DJ PLAYLIST - HALLOWEEN REIMAGINED

STEVEN HONEYBALL

Steve has been a mobile DJ since 2005, in 2016 he rebranded to offer a more personal touch and production service and now trades under Steven Honeyball - DJ Entertainment & Production Services. He has held roles within NADJ in the Membership and Branch Development roles before moving on to Pro Mobile as Business Development Manager in July 2018

ARTICLES BY STEVEN HONEYBALL

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2021: MOBILE DJ INDUSTRY AWARDS VOTED FOR BY YOU!

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2022 - VOTING NOW LIVE!

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2023 - THE RESULTS

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2024

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2024 - THE RESULTS

PROFILE: MARCOS ARANIBAR

READY TO GO WIRELESS?

PROFILE: STEVEN HONEYBALL

PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2025

SUPPLIER SPOTLIGHT: SING2KARAOKE

PROFILE: JASON VAN GELLECUM

RETAILER SPOTLIGHT: WESTEND DJ... A 2025 UPDATE!

REVIEWED: LD SYSTEMS MAUI P900

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: HUMPTER MOVE BOOTH

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ADJ LINK

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: YAMAHA DHR SERIES

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: PIONEER DJ HDJ-CX

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: H|H TRM-1201

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ INTIMIDATOR SPOT 375 ZX

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ELIMINATOR VORTEX

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: OMEGA PRO AUDIO PORTABLE-28T AND PORTABLE-15S

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: XVIVE U4T9 IN-EAR MONITORS

REVIEWED: APELABS COIN 2.0 TOUR PACK

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: KAM KMPA600 COMPACT TOWER PA SYSTEM WITH LIGHTING

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ EZBEAM Q3 ILS

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ELIMINATOR STRYKER BEAM

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: HUMPTER MH STAND

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ 4BAR HEX ILS

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: YAMAHA YDM505S & YDM707

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ SHOCKER P2

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: JBL EON ONE COMPACT

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: FLASH SPOT LED 150

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ALGAM SPECTRUM 1500 RGB LASER

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ULTIMAX STAGECARTPRO

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: LD SYSTEMS ICOA PRO 15A & SUB 21A

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ CODOT ILS

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ INTIMIDATOR HYBRID 251SR

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ULTIMAX RGB LED STARCLOTH

REVIEWED: REVIEWED: Q-LED FLUX Q4IP + FC8 CASE

TONY WINYARD

Tony Winyard has been a DJ for 35 years, including many years playing in clubs all around the world, presenting on radio and working in mobile wedding entertainment. He is currently the host of the popular podcast 'Happy Vs Flourishing' and is in demand as a speaker, coach and business mentor.

ARTICLES BY TONY WINYARD

ARE YOU AN EXPERT DJ? (OR WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME ONE?)

IN DEFENCE OF SID

WHEN IS A GIG NOT A GIG?

WISHING YOU AN APPY NEW YEAR

MOBILE PHONES HAVE MADE PODCAST STARS

THE IMPORTANCE OF PERCEPTION

A CHANGE IS GONNA COME 10 OF THE MOST ICONIC PROTEST SONGS FROM THE PAST CENTURY

I LOOK ALL WHITE BUT MY DAD WAS BLACK

ANTIFRAGILITY - LEARNING TO THRIVE NOT SURVIVE!

CREATING THE PERFECT MOMENT

THE IMPORTANCE OF CHECKLISTS!