The Inno Scan LED and Inno Roll LED mirrored scanners are the two latest additions to the ADJ family of DJ lighting effects. They both utilise a super-size 50-watt LED source that produces brilliant colours and gobo patterns, which scan across the walls, ceiling and dance-floor in rapid, fluid X-Y motion.

ITV, in collaboration with The Official Charts Company, has been running a poll to find out which number One single from the past 60 years is the nation’s favourite. Fearne Cotton presented the first of the 3 part series on Sunday the 8th of July and the winner will be announced during the final instalment on the 15th of July.

Prolyte Group has announced the launch of the latest incarnation of its LiteConsole – the XPRS. The new performance platform, which previewed earlier this year at Musikmesse/Prolight + Sound in Frankfurt, is now available to customers through a network of Prolyte partners.

Rod Stewart has signed a long term multi-album deal with recording label Universal Music Group. Stewart has also agreed that the deal will involve his first ever Christmas album including a host of star studded duets.

The Rolling Stones are celebrating their half a century reign over the rock world by releasing a 352 page photo book. ‘The Rolling Stones: 50’ by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and Ronnie Wood will be released on July the 12th, the same day in 1962 that the group performed for the first time at The Marquee Club in London.

The lovely folks at Mastermix have created another hot-to-trot collection of the latest mixes, remixes and mash-ups which will enhance the set of any hard working DJ! Issue 313 is a two-CD set which incorporates hits from current and old school artists including the smash ‘Domino’ from Jessie J, the addictive ‘Call Me Maybe’ by Carly Rae Jepson and a fantastic Tom Jones Love songs mix!

Geri did it a few years ago and now her fellow Spice Girls are also planning on auctioning of their favourite and most notorious band outfits for charity.

Hercules has unveiled its new entry-level mixing console for computers, the Hercules DJControl Instinct. This lightweight unit, which is bundled with DJUCED software, features 2 audio outputs and is ideal for new DJs who are ready to plug and play.

Ageing rockers Status Quo have been filming their own upcoming movie named ‘Bula Quo’, which is to be released next year. The comedy/action James Bond spoof will star band members Rick Parfitt and Francis Rossi and take place in Fiji, hence the title which is a traditional Fijian greeting.

Pro Mobile previously announced the introduction of the new Peavey IPR range of amplifiers and today we are happy to let you know that the IPR 1600 DSP power amplifier is now available across Europe!

The latest Pro Dance disc is out now and continues to deliver the perfect selection of new and forthcoming dance remixes on one DJ friendly album. Pro Dance 54 features 14 new releases including ‘National Anthem’ (DC Breaks Remix) by Lana Del Ray, ‘Payphone’ (Thomas Penton & Barry Huffine Remix) by Maroon 5 (feat. Wiz Khalifa) and 'Remedy' (Wilkinson Remix) by Professor Green (feat. Ruth Anne).

Electronic music producer Skrillex rocked the house as 16 CHAUVET Professional Legend 412 moving heads projected powerful beams and striking pixel-mapping effects during the recent South By Southwest 2012 AM Only Showcase in Austin Texas.

Paul, Sandy and DJ Hank from AMPdj will be hosting a djAMP Meet-Up in Scotland on the 4th of July at 8.00pm. The evening will include an exciting line-up of features and the first twenty people through the door will receive a free goody bag!

American DJ has announced the release of two new LED strobe bars, the Freq 5 and Freq 16. More than straight strobe lights, both units are 2-in-1 effects that combine a white LED strobe with a 5-Zone and 16-Zone Chase Effect respectively, for a totally unique experience.

JBL Professional's distributor in the UK/ROI, Sound Technology Ltd, has announced Hear the truth LIVE. This major new promotion for the acclaimed PRX600 Series of powered PA offers the chance to win a Soundcraft Si Compact digital console worth over £5500.

Pro Disc 145 is out now and packed full of the latest offerings from the music whizzkids at Mastermix. The 20 track collection contains all the essential new and forthcoming releases with no fillers! The hit-tastic disc features chart toppers such as ‘Whistle’ by Flo Rida, and ‘This Is Love’ by will.i.am (feat. Eva Simons). It also includes the upcoming singles ‘Pound The Alarm’ by Nicki Minaj, ‘Dreamers’ by Rizzle Kicks and ‘Wide Awake’ by Katy Perry.

AMPdj will be hosting an exciting DJ Meet-Up on Tuesday the 3rd of July for those who live in Sunderland and the surrounding areas. There will be plenty to take part in as well as a great chance to network with fellow DJs.

Elvis fans were given a unique opportunity to vote for which tracks should feature on a compilation which is set for release to honour the 35th anniversary of the ‘King’s’ death.

DJs and mobile entertainers can be rewarded for their wisdom with one of four great prizes when they enter American DJ’s new competition. The Words of Wisdom contest invites DJs and mobile entertainers to submit video clips that tell a brief story about the life lessons they’ve learned as a result of their profession.

The rumour mill has been on overload with speculation about the Spice Girls reuniting for a musical ever since their ‘Return Of The Spice Girls’ Tour in 2007/2008. Today (June 26th) the band confirmed that they are joining forces again for ‘Viva Forever’ a musical based on their songs.

UDMDJ recently relocated to their purpose built megastore in Hoddesdon and to celebrate they will be hosting a showroom open day on Tuesday the 3rd of July.

For the first time in 23 years former ‘Neighbours’ couple Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan will be performing the classic hit, ‘Especially For You’. The duo will appear at the PWL Hit Factory Live Showcase in London’s Hyde Park on July 11th 2012.

Edinburgh Lighting and Sound School selected Allen & Heath’s MixWizard3 16:2 as the main training console on its new Production and Technology course, and an iLive digital mixing system was used for training purposes on one of the modules.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers will be releasing a whopping 18 new singles over the next six months. The band had previously announced their ambitious decision but now they have confirmed full details of the releases, which will begin in August.

Good news for UK DJs intending to venture across the pond to the Mobile Beat DJ convention in Las Vegas next year, the Riviera hotel has reduced the room rates!