Despite the wealth of information available to delegates, the variety of prizes offered out by the speakers, and the coffee and cakes between each seminar, the thing the DJs attending the Pro Mobile Conference 2014 really had their eyes on was the Mastermix Quiz first-place prize; a plaque, adorned with a platinum disc, recognising extensive pop music knowledge.

The original ‘Forces Sweetheart’ is celebrating her 97th birthday with the release of new album ‘Vera Lynn: National Treasure The Ultimate Collection’.

Following the launch of the Xone:23 mixer earlier this year, Allen & Heath has announced the introduction of a sister product, called the Xone:23C. Combining conventional mixing sensibilities with modern, digital DJing technologies, the new mixer comes in an accessible and compact format; making it perfect for mobile DJs.

The George Tavern, a 600 year old music venue in Stepney, London is under threat from big property developers nearby. However the much-loved pub has found support from a host of stars who are hoping to prevent the closure.

Up until the 31st of March, DJs across the globe are invited by ADJ to enter the #myofficetonight photo contest. To enter, DJs simply need to submit photos on Instagram and Facebook showing their ‘office tonight’ – in other words, a photo of their gig set-up for the night, from the perspective of the DJ.

Gary Barlow has teamed up with a range of stars, including former football players, to record the official World Cup song. The track will be debuted on BBC One on March 21st.

The second annual Pro Mobile Conference took place earlier this week which saw almost one hundred DJs gather for two days of learning, networking and socialising. At the event’s Gala Dinner Andy Tain was honoured with the second ever Pro Mobile Lifetime Achievement Award, in light of his passion for and contribution to the mobile DJ industry.

The world’s funkiest pensioner, Cher, has made chart history with her single ‘Believe’. The 1998 single has been announced as the best-selling track by a female artist in the UK.

NADJ, the largest DJ association in the UK, has announced the formation of a newly recognised branch: NADJ Scotland.

Queen will head out on a 19-date trek across the US with singer Adam Lambert. A tour that guitarist Brian May has promised will be " the closest that you'll ever get to see Queen as it was in our golden days."

ADJ has released a range of four new moving head lighting fixtures - the Inno Spot Series - aiming to fulfil the needs of many users and offer new levels of brightness without breaking the bank.

With the BRITS now over for another year, Nokia MixRadio has done a little research into which BRIT acts the world has been listening to the most.

A deluxe reissue of Elton’s John’s 1973 album ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ is set for release this March.

The results of BPI’s annual survey of music genres show some surprising changes in consumer trends.

Mobile DJs will be given the chance to see various showcased products – including speakers, booths, dance-floors and software – at 2014’s Coalville DJ Demo Day. The event, hosted by regular Pro Mobile advertiser and UK manufacturer of event products Advanced Event Designs, will run from midday until 17:30 on Sunday 2nd March at the Charnwood Arms function room in Coalville, Leicestershire.

Destiny’s Child singer and wife of Jay-Z, Beyoncé Knowles has teamed up with The Prince’s Trust to help change the lives of disadvantaged young people.

DJ lighting and controller company CHAUVET DJ is continuing to take DJ education to new heights by adding five courses to its CHAUVET DJ Academy online video learning programme.

Brian May has hinted that the legendary rock group Queen will be returning to the road in a brand new world tour for 2014.

Adding to their GMX range, Gemini has released the GMiX; its new multi-format media controller. As a high-resolution USB/MIDI software controller with built-in professional 24-bit PC/MAC audio interface, the GMiX is perfect for the mobile DJ who needs a portable and multi-functional device and is ideal for quick set-up in small venues.

The music label that brought the world the likes of Kanye West, Rihanna and Ludacris is turning 30 years old.

The Moonflower effect has always been one of the most popular among mobile DJs because of its ease-of-use and colourful moving beams of light that help create atmosphere at any type of party or venue. ADJ’s new Monster Beam offers thicker beams of colour thanks to a higher capacity LED engine than any other ADJ Moonflower to date.

Motown legend Smokey Robinson has been awarded the ‘Music for Life’ Award by NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) during their annual convention.

Abbey Road Studio 2 will be hosting ‘The Sound of Abbey Road Studios’, a series of public events taking place in April.

The Eagles officially have the biggest album of all time, 407 feet to be exact! A huge ‘Hotel California’ vinyl record has been created to be placed on top of the refurbished Forum venue in Los Angeles.

The February edition of the monthly CD and digital Pro Disc release from Mastermix was released today (23rd of January). Each Pro Disc features a collection of new and forthcoming chart tracks selected to help DJs ensure their collections contain all of the latest floor-fillers. Pro Disc 164 is packed with 21 tracks from artistes as diverse as Beyonce and The Killers, Ellie Goulding and Sub Focus.