The DJ Community is a new website aimed directly at the professional mobile DJ industry. Unlike other forums and member’s sites, this new community requires that applicants must match or exceed very specific membership criteria and must also pay an annual fee. In return they will be able to access premium content not found on other websites and converse freely with other professionals in their chosen field.

Gemini DJ have recently announced the launch of their new GTX series of passive loudspeakers. With over three decades of speaker production under their belts, Gemini’s aim with the GTX loudspeakers is to offer outstanding dispersion and accurate audio reproduction at an accessible price.

The Lightning Cracker from Equinox is leading the way to replacing ozone burning strobe lamps forever. Featuring brand new cutting-edge LED technology, the Lightning Cracker incorporates over 10 Watts of linear LED strips that allow the unit to kick out astonishing brightness but only draw a minimal amount of power.

Chauvet have recently introduced a new effect to their range of DJ lighting products. The Obsession™ LED is a compact, lightweight fixture that projects richly-saturated gobos in an energetic LED moonflower effect, which continuously rotates and dances to the beat of the music.

The National Association of DJs has awarded an Honorary Membership to Richard Lee, Label Manager for Mastermix. The Committee decided that the support and assistance of the Mastermix team towards the association warranted a gesture to thank them for being such pro-active supporters.

On Tuesday 5th July 2011, from 3pm until 8pm, Disco World are holding a special open evening to celebrate the launch of their new 4,000 sq. ft. store along with a new 100 page catalogue. The event will include free food and drink along with some amazing ‘on the night’ offers on a range of sound and lighting equipment.

Now it’s possible to splash a brilliant wash of colours in even the tiniest nooks and crannies, allowing you to light up your performance or event in places where space is at a premium. American DJ has unveiled the Micro Wash RGBW, a mini par can with a big attitude that’s powered by seven bright 1-watt LEDs (2 red, 2 green, 2 blue, and 1 white).

Denon DJ Europe is giving away copies of MixVibes® Cross LE software with its DN-SC2000 hardware controller this summer. The offer allows DN-SC2000 purchasers to download and activate the MixVibes software with a unique serial number included in the box.

Ibiza Rocks is a summer-long festival of live music that has run annually since 2005. And this year Prolyte Group was commissioned to supply a branded version of its performance platform, LiteConsole, to create a striking visual impact as part of selected live shows and DJ sets.

Designed to provide an informal yet informative evening for DJs to learn, socialise & network, AMPdj (the Alliance of Mobile & Party DJs) have arranged a Local DJ Meet-up, taking place in Bournemouth on Monday 11th July. It is open to all mobile DJs from the professional to those practising and there is no requirement to join AMPdj. Come along to meet old & new friends, chat to service suppliers and manufacturers, see new products and sell your old ones.

After a very successful year, the NADJ are considering ways that they can continue to grow their membership. One of the more innovative ways they have come up with is a ‘Branch Membership Referral Scheme’. This entails giving £5 to branches that sign up a new member of the Association.

GCI Technologies is now shipping the MS-USB, an all-inclusive portable sound system with a USB memory port and SD card slot, allowing direct playback of media files from thumb drives and memory cards. For added convenience, a stereo RCA input also lets you connect a CD player or iPod. Ideal for speeches, assemblies, tradeshows, parties, outdoor events and even mobile music applications, the MS-USB offers a great sounding, supremely portable PA solution.

This is one for our readers in America. Our friends at American DJ, along with DJ Tutor Brian S. Redd, are offering a lucky US DJ the chance to come and join us at the BPM DJ show here in the UK this October.

DAC Pro-Media has been appointed sole UK and Eire distributor of the EFX DJ and Civilian lines for American based MONO Cases. Part of the MONO brand set up in 1996 by Daniel Kushner, these ranges were snatched up by DAC’s Damon Crisp, who jumped at the chance to acquire the EFX series, including a “really funky and superbly made DJ Controller bag range allowing the user to carry his laptop and DJ Controller in style to his gigs.”

This Sunday (12th June) Mastermix are hosting a very special open day at their HQ in Rotherham to celebrate 25 years of Mastermix, as well as the release of Issue 300. Taking place between 1 and 6pm, the event is free to attend and open to everyone. There will be a CD sale going on throughout the day, a catering wagon in the car park, and no party would be complete without a birthday cake!!

Chauvet, a leading manufacturer of DJ lighting equipment, have recently appointed Stéphane Gressier as their new global sales director. Gressier brings 17 years of international sales, marketing and management experience with him to Chauvet. Originally from France, he moved to the United States in 1987 and studied international business.

Le Maitre Ltd have introduced a spectacular new effects machine to their range: The CometFlame which produces incredible flames up to 6 metres high and is designed for both outdoor and indoor use.

SEDA (South Eastern Discotheque Association) have introduced a new Joint Cover Insurance package for their membership. In what has been a long, but necessary, consultative process SEDA have come up with a new industry standard level of Insurance cover for SEDA Members. The Policy includes £10 Million Public Liability, £10 Million Products Liability (Dry Hire) and £10 Million Employer’s Liability cover.

Gemini, a division of GCI Technologies and a leading innovator of modern DJ technology, have announced the availability of their highly anticipated FirstMix – a USB DJ Controller for aspiring DJs. Now available at major retail locations across the country, this introductory controller packages professional functionality into an easy to use setup.

Tickets for BPM 2011; the World's largest event for DJs are now on sale. Following a tremendously successful show in 2010, which attracted just over 6000 visitors, BPM 2011 will return to the Birmingham NEC later this year from Saturday 1st to Monday 3rd October.

American DJ’s original Nucleus LED caused a “nuclear” reaction among DJs, because although this hexagonal-shaped unit looked like a classic club centrepiece effect, it actually used cutting-edge Tri-Colour LEDs as a lamp source in each of its six scanning tentacles. By replacing the traditional halogen lamp with solid-state LED technology, ADJ brought DJs the best of both worlds: the “old-school” appearance and scanning action of a traditional centrepiece; and the RGB colour-mixing ability, long life, cool running temperature, and energy efficiency of LEDs.

Disco World, one of the UK’s best-known lighting/DJ equipment dealers, has opened a new 4,000 sq. ft. store in Hartlepool, which owner Darren Lowery bills as the “ultimate showroom.” Located less than a mile from the retailer’s previous site in this north-east England town, Disco World’s new store is twice as large as its predecessor and offers improved customer amenities, such as a showroom that is all on one floor and plenty of free parking.

We are currently looking for a Graphic Designer to join our Sheffield based team. The successful candidate will carry out the design work for each issue of Pro Mobile as well as working on regular flyers, promotions, and website updates.

The past year has been an incredibly successful period for the NADJ. Not only has the Association established three new branches (Yorkshire, North East & Cumbria and South West), but they have also seen membership jump up by an unprecedented level. The list of member benefits is also growing on a monthly basis and the association is pleased to announce that Employer’s Liability Insurance is now included for all Full Members.

The Zero G Froster from Fogtec is an affordable low-lying smoke machine that produces a ground hugging fog that stays close to the floor, very similar to a dry ice effect but without the health hazards caused by dry ice. It is perfect for theatrical productions, nightclubs and DJs looking for a different eye catching stage effect. It is also ideal for Wedding DJs looking for a new ‘up-sell’ to add atmosphere to first dances.