Pro Mobile - The Magazine for Mobile DJs

ISSUE: 112(MAR/APR 2022)

The Mar/Apr 2022 edition of Pro Mobile is packed with the usual mix of articles, news, views and reviews all linked to the wonderful world of mobile DJing.

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Pete Holding, Pro Mobile Editor

IN THIS ISSUE

PROFILE: Andrew Broughton

I’ve read so many Profiles from fellow DJs in Pro Mobile over the years and I’m always in awe of the background and experience you all have. When it came to the idea of writing my own, it seemed ridiculous, as I’ve only been DJing for a few years. Well, at least that’s how it feels to me. The reality is it’s been about 20.

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Time to Connect

There are many ways we can improve our businesses, and there are also many ways we can improve our performances. I believe the fastest way to achieve both is by attending industry events. The next such event, and a highlight of our industry’s calendar, is in March – the Pro Mobile Conference. Later in the year we should see the return of The DJ Show, there will be two Plasa Shows and, of course, BPM – the Show for DJs, as well as a great many more regional get-togethers.

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Facebook: Back to Basics

Social media continues to be an ever-evolving beast, with innovative features introduced on existing networks, and new platforms launched on a regular basis. But while many of us are familiar with the likes of TikTok, Twitch and Clubhouse, we’re going to focus on the stalwart of the social media world; a company that continues to be at the forefront when it comes to marketing and business promotion.

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Good Vibrations: The curious life of Leon Theremin

Whether we know it or not, we’ve probably all heard the theremin. ‘Good Vibrations’ (The Beach Boys), ‘Race for the Prize’ (The Flaming Lips), ‘Please Go Home’ (The Rolling Stones), ‘Lovely Head’ (Goldfrapp) and ‘Cup of Coffee’ (Garbage) are just a handful of popular tracks to utilise the instrument’s eerie, futuristic sound.

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DIALOGUE WITH: Jet Boot Jack

Dave Evans catches up with Adriel Leff better known as Jet Boot Jack, to talk about his illustrious career and what the future may hold for the man they call the ‘Bootleg DJ King’

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10 Essential Tax Return Tips

As many of you will know, the deadline for submitting your self-assessment tax return was extended to 28/02/22. For some of you this must have been a massive relief.

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and the beat goes on...

Lockdown restrictions seem to be a thing of the past. How nice is it to be able to say that? We are back doing what we love after just short of two years, a period that gave us time to review how we operate and to become more efficient. So, how well founded were your plans and what fruits have they borne?

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How to be the Experienced Wedding Pro... without sounding old!

I had the privilege of speaking at a national conference about a touchy subject: getting older. Why is it a touchy subject? After all, isn't aging inevitable? As a matter of fact, getting older beats the alternative of dying young!

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The End or the Beginning?

Greg Cartwright catches up with Spencer Hickson, founder of Groove Noise and Inner Trust, to discuss his new franchise and the journey from consideration to launch.

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Pro Mobile Awards 2022 - Voting now live!

Following the success of the Pro Mobile Awards over the past four years, they are returning for 2022. Designed to bring together the mobile DJ industry within the UK and Ireland to acknowledge and celebrate excellence, the Awards are voted for by you – Pro Mobile’s readers – and will be presented at this year’s Pro Mobile Conference.

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The DJ Playlist: Drum & Bass

During the late 80s and early 90s there was a musical shift as the rave scene exploded and drum ‘n’ bass emerged, impacting the UK’s music charts and dancefloors. Initially the sound was referred to as ‘jungle’ but by the mid-90s the name drum ‘n’ bass was adopted as an umbrella term to cover all types of music produced in this style.

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