American DJ has introduced the Inno Color Beam 12, an LED intense beam effect that weighs just 5kgs. Powered by 12 high quality 3-watt CREE LEDs (3 red, 3 green, 3 blue and 3 white), the Inno Color Beam 12 produces bright, concentrated beams of coloured or white light, that cut through washes and other lighting for a truly stunning effect.

The BBC has reported that the Olympic Stadium in London will reopen in July as one of the city's largest live music venues. The contracts are yet to be finalised but the site will host large scale concerts that would normally take place at Hyde Park.

X Factor judge and Take That member Gary Barlow has been forced to close his record label Future Records after just three years of business.

The latest instalment in the Mastermix range is a great addition to any New Year collection! The 2 part CD is filled with mixes, remixes and mash-ups and features tracks from the likes of will.i.am, Kelly Clarkson, Daley and pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen.

Showaddywaddy have unveiled the dates and venues for their their 40th anniversary tour. Andy Peos, Romeo Challenger, Rod Deas, Dean Loch, Paul Dixon and Rob Hewins will be taking to the stage once more with their collection of original and revived hits.

CHAUVET DJ has announced the release of the Obey 4 D-Fi 2.4 controller, a wireless DMX controller which is compatible with all CHAUVET DJ products operating with D-Fi 2.4GHz systems.

The Official Charts Company has reported that ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’ from Belgian-Australian musician and singer-songwriter Gotye was the biggest selling single of 2012.

Rock band Def Leppard have announced the release of a seven minute medley which combines snippets of five of their songs.

American DJ’s Matrix Beam LED is a 5 x 5 square LED matrix panel that can be set up anywhere to create instant blinder and/or chase effects for mobile productions. Featuring 25 x 3-watt warm white Cree LEDs, arranged in five rows of five, the matrix-like effect emits intensely bright spots of light that move to built-in chase sequences and can even produce alpha-numeric characters via DMX control.

The latest instalment in the popular Mastermix Pro Dance series features a host of current hits in remixed form. The 60th release, for January 2013, includes tracks from the likes of Justin Beiber and Nicki Minaj, Kelly Clarkson, Amelia Lily, No Doubt, and the new one from JLS, ‘Give Me Life’.

The new Transcension LED Master 64 controller from Prolight Concepts can control eight groups of fixtures all with completely different DMX channel lists allowing synchronised colour control of different manufacturer's lighting units.

Esteemed Lite Console creators Prolyte Group have customised one of their innovative LiteConsole XPRS portable stands especially for Pro Mobile magazine! Our unique new fixture was debuted at BPM back in October and it will make a second appearance at the much anticipated Pro Mobile Conference in March 2013.

For the first time in 2013, the UK’s only mobile DJ magazine - Pro Mobile - will be hosting an exclusive conference. The event will take place on the 17th and 18th of March in Oxfordshire and offer a unique opportunity for mobile DJs to meet, learn and progress.

Pro Disc is the best selection of new and forthcoming tracks together on one CD. Featuring smashes such as ‘Scream And Shout’ from will.i.am and Britney Spears, ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ from Taylor Swift and the dance hit ‘Just One More Time’ from David Guetta. The disc also includes new releases from Olly Murs, Rihanna, Girls Aloud, JLS and Jake Bugg.

Emeli Sande’s ‘Our Version Of Events’ was the best-selling album of the year on iTunes according to the music download service.

DJs who are lucky enough to be crossing the pond next February to visit the Mobile Beat DJ Show in Las Vegas will be excited to hear what American DJ have planned!

Rock icon Meatloaf has announced details of his last ever live tour in 2013. The 8 arena dates that make up the UK leg will see the star perform across the country next year.

VenueMagic has announced full integration with P.I. Engineering’s X-Keys Controllers which will allow performers to take full advantage of the software’s real-time triggering capabilities.

Mastermix will be releasing the follow up to their highly popular Teenage Kicks Part 1. The 30 track CD is the perfect accompaniment for any DJ who loves a good trip down memory lane and includes tracks such as ‘Rock The Casbah’ from The Clash, ‘Sheena Is A Punk Rocker’ from The Ramones and ‘Love Will Tear Us Apart’ from Joy Division.

Two new quad-colour LED PARs join the CHAUVET DJ SlimPAR family of low-profile wash lights. To maximise colour options and simplify control during mobile gigs, CHAUVET DJ SlimPAR Quad-6 IRC and SlimPAR Quad-12 IRC include punchy amber LEDs and built-in infrared receivers for wireless control with an optional infrared remote control (IRC).

The brand new MC2000 is now fully compatible with with Serato DJ. From the ‘plug and play’ link up with Serato DJ Intro to the intuitive layout and controls on the deck, the unit has been given an impressive upgrade.

A rare Beatles demo of ‘What’s Going On’ will go on auction at the end of this month, along with some of the most important pieces of George Harrison’s family collection.

Entertainment Sciences Group, manufacturer of VenueMagic Show Control software, has announced the hiring of Sean Karpowicz as their new Director of Marketing. Karpowicz brings a diverse background across Pro Audio, Publishing, Live Sound, and Media and will direct marketing and press as the company experiences its biggest period of growth.

The December Issue from Mastermix is always the most eagerly anticipated release of the year and it's well worth the wait! This double album features 15 mixes including ‘Just Great Number Ones’ that has a selection of 2012 chart toppers such as 'Bom Bom' and 'Spectrum'. There is also a healthy selection of festive mixes including 'A Swingin' Christmas Party' and a seasonal version of 'Gangnam Style'.

Reloop has joined forces with DJ bag manufacturer UDG to create a trolley designed to secure the Reloop Terminal Mix 4.