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ALL CONTRIBUTORS
ALAN BERG
With more than 20 years of experience in wedding-related sales and marketing, Alan Berg has been called ‘The Leading International Speaker and Expert on the Business of Weddings & Events’. He is also the author of four books which are all available on Amazon in paperback, Kindle and audio formats.
ARE YOU INVESTING IN YOU?
STOP SELLING AND HELP THEM BUY
DIALOGUE WITH ALAN BERG
HOW TO SHORTEN YOUR TO-DO LIST
WHAT A RELAY RACE CAN TELL US ABOUT MARKETING
YOUR ATTITUDE FOR SUCCESS!
HOW TO BE THE EXPERIENCED WEDDING PRO... WITHOUT SOUNDING OLD!
PRICE: NEGOTIATING VS DISCOUNTING
THE IMPORTANCE OF FOLLOWING UP!
ALAN MARSHALL
A full-time wedding DJ and Master of Ceremonies based in Hampshire, Alan Marshall has nearly 40 years of experience, and is currently focused on creating wedding entertainment that is engaging and driven by emotion. A recipient of Pro Mobile's "Lifetime Achievement" award, he has held positions at the National Association of DJ's including Branch and National Chairman, is a previous winner of the Wedding Industry Awards "National Wedding DJ of the year" and is a Mastermix ambassador.
THE POWER OF WHY!
ARE YOU WELL READ?
DISTRACTIONS...
#THEMODERNMIXTAPE
WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS
MUSIC MANAGEMENT FOR MOBILE DJS
LET'S GET EMOTIONAL
I CAN DO IT IN THE MIX...
5 STEPS TO ROCK FUEL YOUR BUSINESS AND LIFE FOR 2022
THE END!
GET THE PARTY STARTED!
THE BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BEING A WEDDING DJ
BEING A WEDDING DJ - PART 2: THE ROUTE TO SPECIALIST WEDDING DJ
#10 YEARS OF CHANGE
REVIEWED: EV EVOLVE 50
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: MASTERMIX DJ ONLY USBS
ANDI CRAMPTON
Based in Bristol, Andi Crampton has been a successful mobile DJ for over 25 years. Andi specialises in creating high energy, big production events at schools and Universities, for students from the ages of 10 - 25.
www.schoolsoutentertainment.co.uk
ANDREW BROUGHTON
A DJ for over 10 years, Andrew also presents a show on his local community & hospital radio station. By day he works in public relations, so is used to writing stories, but this is his first for Pro Mobile (he blames it on being too busy with work, family and DJing!).
DRIVING TO THE CONDITIONS
EVALUATION: HOW & WHY
A MOBILE DJ'S GUIDE TO... CRISIS MANAGEMENT!
WEDDING FAYRES! CAN YOU AFFORD TO ATTEND? CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO?
IS YOUR MARKETING WORKING FOR YOU?
DRIVING FOR BETTER BUSINESS
PROFILE: ANDREW BROUGHTON
BECOMING LEAN
EMERGING FROM THE PANDEMIC
AWARDS... ARE THEY RIGHT FOR YOUR BUSINESS?
RETHINK, REBRAND
THE RADIO INTERVIEW
'ELF AND SAFETY' - WHY YOU CAN'T JUST RELY ON COMMON SENSE WHEN IT COMES TO RISK!
'ELF AND SAFETY': LOOKING AFTER OURSELVES
ANDY STAPLETON
Having spent 10 years as a singer and guitarist in a band, Andy Stapleton went to work for a large events business, running corporate events. This lead him to become a mobile DJ and Andy now runs his own successful DJ business.
ANNA GOODWIN
Anna Goodwin is a Director, Mentor and Trainer for Anna Goodwin Accountancy as well as the author of five books on small business accounting. Her aim is to take the stress out of finances – both business and personal. From running her own business and helping others to run theirs, she knows it’s important to understand your accounts and act on them decisively.
KNOW YOUR NUMBERS – KNOW YOUR BUSINESS
FRUSTRATED BY LATE PAYMENTS? TIPS FOR GETTING PAID ON TIME
DO YOU NEED MORE MONEY?
PLAN FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS TODAY!
SUPERCHARGE YOUR LIFE WITH FINANCE MENTORING
MAKING TAX DIGITAL
10 ESSENTIAL TAX RETURN TIPS
GETTING FINANCE SAVVY
4 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS AS A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER
MAKING TAX DIGITAL... EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!
IMPROVE YOUR ENERGY AND YOUR BUSINESS...
BRIAN BUONASSISSI
Based in NYC, DJ Brian Buonassissi is a successful internationally-traveling DJ/MC specializing in luxury destination private events. He runs a multi-city mobile DJ/event business with offices in Southern California, Florida and New York City. You can connect with him at brian@bboyproductions.com.
BRUCE BURRY
Bruce Burry owns and runs a successful events company, Apollo Events. From his base in Melksham, Wiltshire, Bruce hires out LED dance floors, PA systems, lighting, and LED letters and numbers. He is also an events manager for two local venues, Melksham Town Hall and Melksham Assembly Hall.
CD POOL
Set to celebrate its 25th birthday in 2019, CD Pool is a fully-licensed, legal music subscription service exclusive to DJs. Offering pre-release tracks across a variety of genres, CD Pool’s Mobile DJ Pack will keep your music collection up-to-date with all of the essential UK Top 40 tracks including exclusive clean edits.
CHRIS BINNS
A mobile DJ based in East London, Chris Binns has 20 years of experience in the industry. He is a wedding specialist DJ and Master of Ceromonies who is very passionate about his work. Chris is currently undertaking research for a book that he plans to publish later this year to highlight the potential hazards faced by mobile DJs and suggest ways to keep healthy while out on the road.
CHRIS SPITTAL
Harrogate-based DJ Chris Spittal enjoyed an interesting a varied career that took in event management and club door work before he found his passion for mobile DJing. He is now well-established as a successful event DJ specialising in weddings.
DAN KEELEY
One of the UK's leading mental health activists and keynote speakers, Dan Keeley is on a mission to empower the UK to speak up when we’re suffering. He is the founder and Mission Director of #AREWEOKUK.
DANIEL ROSS
Daniel Ross has over 15 years of industry experience and is a full-time professional DJ, providing services for weddings, parties, and corporate events through Gloucestershire Discos. He is also the founder of Planning Beats, a new software company offering innovative event planning solutions.
DANIEL WINGMALM (A.K.A. MR DEE)
My name is Daniel Wingmalm. I was born in Sweden and I've been a DJ for as long as I can remember. The earliest memory I have of DJing is when I was about 5 or 6 years old, playing around with my brother’s record player, changing the records before they finished – even at such an early age I was beginning to master the art of the turntable!
DANNY OAKES
Danny Oakes started his career as a stand-up comedian before a successful 17-year stint as breakfast show host for the radio stations Galaxy Yorkshire and Capital Yorkshire. Now operating as a DJ and host, the last 12 months have seen Danny branch out into the world of pub quizzes.
DARREN PALMER
Darren set up his mobile DJ business, DJ80, based in Horsham in West Sussex, in 2012. Working as a full-time sole operator, he has established a solid reputation as a party DJ and has gone on to build successful businesses including justschooldiscos.com and thepartyoutside.com
www.dj80.co.uk
DAVID ABBOTT
With more 20 years’ experience in senior marketing roles, David Abbott has run companies from start-ups to UK divisions of billion-dollar multi-nationals. He currently helps businesses to maximise their prices - price is one of the most important things for a business to get right, and one of the hardest.
DAVID REED
With years of experience both as a DJ and a management consultant, David is the founder of sound and lighting gear retailers RSDmusic and is passionate about DJs providing a quality service in exchange for good fees!
DEREK PENGELLY
Derek Pengelly is now retired after enjoying a long and prosperous career as a Specialist Wedding DJ, Master of Ceremonies and Party Host. His entertainment career was developed alongside his work in high street retail management, as well as a spell in a business development role for Vauxhall Motors. He is married to Carol, and currently lives in the north west of England.
EDDIE SHORT
Starting his DJ career in the early 90s at the tender age of 12, Eddie Short progressed from children’s parties through family functions to weddings and corporate events and has since DJed at 100s of events. Eddie has served as Pro Mobile’s editor for 12 years and is passionate about promoting professionalism and excellence in the mobile DJ business.
10 TIPS TO HELP YOUR MOBILE LIGHT SHOW SHINE
50 WAYS TO MARKET YOUR MOBILE DJ BUSINESS
ARE MOBILE DJS A DYING BREED?
DIALOGUE WITH THEO LOYLA
PRO MOBILE CONFERENCE 2018
THE RISE OF THE RETRO ROADSHOW
15 YEARS OF PRO MOBILE (2003 - 2018)
DIALOGUE WITH MIKE WALTER
MOBILE BEAT LAS VEGAS 24
DIALOGUE WITH LOUIS SMYTH
DIALOGUE WITH... EDDIE SHORT
READY TO GO WIRELESS?
REVIEWED: FOCUSRITE SCARLETT STUDIO
REVIEWED: CAMEO LUKE 700 RGB
REVIEWED: LASERWORLD CS-1000RGB MKII & SHOWEDITOR
REVIEWED: EQUINOX FUSION 100 SPOT
REVIEWED: IBIZA LIGHT 9BEAM-MINI
REVIEWED: EQUINOX SATURN SPOT
REVIEWED: PEAVEY RBN 112
REVIEWED: NOVOPRO PS1XL
REVIEWED: LIGHT RIDER
REVIEWED: LEUCHTKRAFT TWIST-40LED
REVIEWED: NOVOPRO PS1XXL
REVIEWED: XVIVE U3
REVIEWED: LEUCHTKRAFT BLADE-116
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: IBIZA LIGHT FXBAR140
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: KAM KWM11PRO & KWM1920
EUAN BASS
A full-time DJ for over 30 years, Euan Bass has a wealth of experience to share from DJing in pubs and clubs, to presenting radio shows, as well as running a successful mobile DJ business. Under his stage name, Ian Stewart, Euan now specialises in wedding entertainment but also DJs for a wide variety of other events each year.
FABIO CAPOZZI
Owner and Principle DJ at Funktion DJs, Fabio Capozzi has been working in the industry since 1983 with a background in both club and mobile work. In his third term as Secretary for the National Association of Disc Jockeys (NADJ), his commitment to the industry continues to drive Fabio to share his knowledge and experience with progressive DJs of all ages.
7 WAYS TO WIN GIGS - KNOW YOUR NICHE
REVIEWED: DENON DJ MC7000
REVIEWED: MARQ LIGHTING GESTURE WASH 102
REVIEWED: ON THE ROAD WITH ROCK N ROLLER STOW-A-WAYS
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: BEAMZ FUZE75S SPOT 75W LED MOVING HEAD
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: HERCULES DJCONTROL INPULSE 500
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: KAM ILINK-500RGB (KML301)
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: NUMARK NS4FX
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: KAM PARTY SET
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: XVIVE XP3 BLUETOOTH AUDIO RECEIVER
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: LD SYSTEMS MAUI 28 G3
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: RELOOP MIXON 8 PRO
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: EQUINOX RADIANCE
GARY EVANS-OSGOOD
A full-time DJ, specialising in hosting weddings, Gary Evans-Osgood has a wealth of knowledge and experience. He is a well-respected and extremely successful wedding DJ who was recently recognised as the national ‘DJ of the Year’ at the Wedding Industry Awards 2017.
GEORGE PIZZEY AKA RATZI
George Pizzey is a Media and Marketing Manager by day, and a DJ by night. As well as a number of regular weekend residencies, George has had guest appearances at large events and festivals, has produced mixes for BBC radio and still finds time to work as a mobile DJ.
www.djratzi.co.uk
GLENN NASH
With over 25 years of experience, Glenn Nash runs Genie Discs Entertainment providing mobile DJ and karaoke services throughout Kent. Having hosted karaoke at countless venues over the years, Glenn also organised the popular Pub Idol karaoke competition and is the Vice-Chairman of SEDA, the South Eastern DJ Association.
GREG CARTWRIGHT
With a first class English degree, an interest in journalism and a passion for music, Greg Cartwright is Pro Mobile's sub-editor and copywriter. He polishes the English on many of the articles that appear in the magazine, as well as writing a few in his own right.
PRO MOBILE CONFERENCE 2015
GRAB CUSTOMERS AND COMMUNICATE YOUR BRAND WITH COMPELLING COPY
DIALOGUE WITH ROGER SQUIRE
DIALOGUE WITH BEN MCCARTHY
GEAR OF THE YEAR 2015
THE MOBILE DJ BUSINESS DETOX
10 THINGS TO DO AT THE PRO MOBILE CONFERENCE 2016
DIALOGUE WITH TONY PRINCE
I PREDICT A RIOT (BUT WHAT IF I'M WRONG?)
TOP 10 FIFTIES FLOOR-FILLERS
FULL PACKAGE OR OPTIONAL EXTRA?
TOP 10 SIXTIES FLOOR-FILLERS
PRO MOBILE CONFERENCE 2016
INTRODUCING PINTEREST AND CANVA
RADIO SILENCE
THE ART OF SAMPLING
CREDIT WHERE CREDIT'S DUE
GDPR FOR DUMMIES DJS
FIRST TIME LUCKY
BLUE SKIES AHEAD
BASIC SEO FOR DJS
THE MILLENNIAL WHOOP
SOBER RAVES
VIVA LA FIESTA!
IN THE POWER OF MUSIC WE TRUST
FLYING SOLO
8 MISTAKES YOUR DJ BUSINESS IS MAKING ON INSTAGRAM (AND HOW TO AVOID THEM)
THE STORY OF GRIME!
DIGITAL FORECAST
HOW ENGAGED ARE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWERS?
WHO THE F*** IS MARK RONSON?
HOME CINEMA: 10 MUSIC DOCUMENTARIES TO WATCH DURING LOCKDOWN
DIGITAL HOUSEKEEPING: THE IMPORTANT MARKETING ADMIN IT'S ALL TOO EASY TO FORGET
INSTAGRAM STORIES: 12 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GET STARTED
COMPUTER WORLD
DANCING ON MY OWN - THE RISE AND RISE OF THE SAD BANGER
UNDER PRESSURE: HOW BUSINESSES RESPONDED TO COVID-19 AND WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THEIR MARKETING EFFORTS
REGGAE GOT SOUL
DIGITAL FORECAST: 2021
10 THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT JOHN LENNON
DIALOGUE WITH GREG CARTWRIGHT
TIKTOK - IS IT TIME FOR MOBILE DJS TO EMBRACE THE WORLD'S NEW SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORM?
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT: PHASE ONE
10 ESSENTIAL MARKETING TOOLS AND RESOURCES EVERY SMALL BUSINESS NEEDS!
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT: DJKIT.COM
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT: WESTEND DJ
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MARKETING FUNNEL
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT: BOPDJ
AMY WINEHOUSE REMEMBERED
BPM 2021 - THE INDUSTRY BOUNCES BACK AT 'THE SHOW FOR DJS'
CHRISTMAS FLOPS: THE WOULD-BE SEASON HITS THAT WEREN'T TO BE!
HOW HIGH? THE STORY OF THE CASTRATI
DIGITAL MARKETING FORECAST 2022
GOOD VIBRATIONS: THE CURIOUS LIFE OF LEON THEREMIN
THE END OR THE BEGINNING?
PRO MOBILE CONFERENCE 2022 | GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE THAT WAIT...
"WE'RE NOT GONNA TAKE IT"
QUEEN OF THE NIGHT: HOW RéGINE ZYLBERBERG PIONEERED THE DISCOTHEQUE
5 SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR WRITING AND BUILD TRUST WITH YOUR AUDIENCE
LSD VOYAGER TO VIRGIN GALACTIC : THE STORY OF TUBULAR BELLS
SEO - AN 8-STEP APPROACH FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
SONGS OF CHRISTMAS PAST
GEN Z - TIME TO MEET YOUR NEXT GENERATION OF CLIENTS!
DIGITAL MARKETING: FORECAST 2023
WILD ONE: THE TARNISHED LEGACY OF JERRY LEE LEWIS
FAITHLESS: 10 MUST-KNOW TRACKS...
GOOGLE ANALYTICS 4: A GUIDE FOR MOBILE DJS
GOOGLE ANALYTICS 4: HOW TO ACCESS 3 ESSENTIAL REPORTS
TALKING HEADS... THE GREATEST CONCERT FILM EVER?
GIGS IN STRANGE PLACES
FORGET THE DOOM AND GLOOM... MAKE YOUR BUSINESS MORE EFFICIENT WITH AI
RETAILER SPOTLIGHT - TECHFORMUSIC
THREADS: META’S NEW CROWNING JEWEL OR JUST ANOTHER TWITTER?
SINEAD O'CONNOR - THE PUNK ICON THE WORLD DIDN'T DESERVE
CAN I GET AN ENCORE?
FROM VALENTINE'S DAY TO FIRST DANCES: 11 ALTERNATIVE LOVE SONGS FOR YOUR MUSIC LIBRARY
DIGITAL MARKETING: FORECAST 2024
CAROL KAYE: THE MOST RECORDED BASS PLAYER IN HISTORY!
PRODUCTIVITY HACKS, APPS AND PROCESSES TO OPTIMISE YOUR BUSINESS IN 2024
BEYONCé HAS GONE COUNTRY
WHY WEB ACCESSIBILITY IS A MARKETING ESSENTIAL, NOT A NICE TO HAVE
FOR YOUR EARS ONLY!
DIALOGUE WITH: DAN PORTER
REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ FUNFETTI SHOT
REVIEWED: LITECONSOLE LED STRIPS
REVIEWED: EQUINOX TRUSS PLINTH KITS
REVIEWED: EQUINOX MAXIPAR PLUS
REVIEWED: V-MODA CROSSFADE M-100 / CROSSFADE II WIRELESS
HARRY KILB
A DJ since the early 80s, Harry Kilb has built a reputation for putting on impressive mobile shows. Now a full-time professional DJ, Harry specialises in Wedding Entertainment, but also turns his hand to various other parties.
HUGH MCGUINESS
An experienced DJ based in Glasgow, Hugh McGuiness runs Quality Discos, a mobile entertainment business covering bookings throughout Lanarkshire. An advocate of networking and training for DJs, Hugh also offers his services as a Wedding Host, Ceilidh Caller, and Master of Ceremonies.
IAN FOREST
A mobile DJ with a heap of experience, Ian Forest is a regular contributor to Pro Mobile and also serves as the Chairman of the South Eastern DJ association (SEDA).
10 REASONS WHY OTHER DJS ARE STEALING YOUR CLIENTS
10 MORE REASONS WHY OTHER DJS ARE STEALING YOUR CLIENTS!
REVIEWED: ADJ WIFLY NE1
REVIEWED: PIONEER DDJ-RZ & REKORDBOX DJ
REVIEWED: ADJ RICOCHET
REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ INTIMIDATOR TRIO
REVIEWED: KAM MOONCLUSTER
REVIEWED: IMG STAGELINE CUBE-630/LED
REVIEWED: LITECONSOLE éLITE
REVIEWED: FBT PROMAXX 114A
REVIEWED: PIONEER DJ DDJ-1000
REVIEWED: FBT VN2000
REVIEWED: PIONEER DJ RB-DMX1
REVIEWED: EQUINOX MIDAS SPOT
REVIEWED: HK AUDIO ELEMENTS GALA
REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ INTIMIDATOR SPOT 260
REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ INTIMIDATOR SPOT 475Z
REVIEWED: OHM BRS-12A3, BRS-12 & BRT-10 SYSTEM
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: HK AUDIO POLAR 10
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: EQUINOX HELIX 100W GOBO FLOWER
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: EQUINOX FUSION 200 ZOOM SPOT
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ GIGBAR MOVE
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: BEAMZ BBP96 & BBP96S
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: BOSE L1 PRO8
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ D-FI XLR PACK
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: BOSE L1 PRO32 & SUB2
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ OBSESSION HP
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ INTIMIDATOR SCAN 360
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: JBL PRX ONE
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ ILS ECO SYSTEM
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: EQUINOX HELIX XP 150W GOBO FLOWER
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ INTIMIDATOR SPOT 260X
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ ILS COMMAND
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ FREEDOM STICK X4
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ INTIMIDATOR FREE SPOT 60 ILS
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: EQUINOX HELIX SERIES
IAN SMITH
Having enjoyed a successful career as a club DJ and remixer/producer in the 90s, 'Ian D' Smith has recently returned to the business after a long hiatus to establish himself as a mobile DJ. Although relatively new to the mobile DJ scene, Ian’s stories and lessons learnt from the club world are valuable to today’s mobile DJs regardless of their level of experience.
JASON CLARK
Following a stint working in clubs during the ‘90s, Jason picked his headphones back up to become a mobile DJ in 2018. Based in Hertfordshire, he now specialises in Weddings, but loves it when a booking lands with ‘90s club classics on the request list! When not DJing, Jason works as a Product Development Manager for a tech start-up and has been involved in website development since the very early days of the internet.
JASON WALSH
Baltimore based Jason Walsh owns Bay Deejays, a mobile DJ business that specialises in weddings. Jason is also the founder and president of the United States DJ association, and is Editor-in-Chief at Mobile Beat magazine.
JIM MOORE
A solo operator, Jim Moore has over 10 years of experience behind the decks and closing in on 20 years of playing in bands that have graced some of Scotland's most famous venues including The Barrowlands and King Tuts. Now fully focussed on DJing and pushing his business to a bespoke clientele, Jim specialises in high-end weddings and the odd corporate event.
JOFF THOMPSON
Based in Oxford, Joff Thompson has been a DJ for 22 years. Over that time he has done it all – pubs, clubs, bars, boats, weddings, schools and birthday parties – you name he’s been there and played the tunes! Having previously held down long-term residencies, he now focuses on mobile work. Aside from DJing Joff is also a primary school teacher, stand-up comedian and writer.
JOHN STIERNBERG
John Stiernberg is founder and principal consultant with Stiernberg Consulting, the Los Angeles, CA-based business development firm (www.stiernberg.com). John has over 25 years’ experience in the music and entertainment technology field. His book Succeeding In Music: Business Chops for Performers and Songwriters is published by Hal Leonard Books.
JONO HEALE
With extensive experience in the entertainment industry, both as a professional musician and working in ‘behind the scenes’ roles, Jono Heale is passionate about raising awareness about hearing conservation. As well as serving as a Director for ACS Custom, he sits on the Musicians’ Health Advisory Board for Help Musicians UK, the AFEM Health Working Group and is an advisor for The British Tinnitus Association’s Plug’em campaign.
JULES LITTLE
Based in the Czech Republic, but regularly returning to the UK for gigs, Jules Little is a DJ with over 30 years of experience. Having done everything from mobile to club DJing, radio presenting to stadium announcing, he’s currently resident DJ at the Butlins Absolute ‘80s weekends as well as one of Mastermix DJ’s in-house producers.
YOU'RE KILLING IT MATE
DO I TAKE THE GIG?
BAND ON THE RUN
YESTERDAY - TIME FOR THE NEW GENERATION
COVID-19 LOCKDOWN - A DJ’S GUIDE TO SURVIVING LIFE!
CAN I DO IT IN THE MIX?
PAUSE FOR THOUGHT
GET BACK TO WHERE YOU ONCE BELONGED!
AND THE BEAT GOES ON...
... AND THEN THERE WAS NOTHING!
WHERE DID IT ALL GO RIGHT?
PROFILE > JULES LITTLE
KEVIN MAHONEY
Kevin Mahoney is a Commercial Solicitor at Harrison Clark Rickerbys Solicitors who advises businesses of all shapes and sizes on a range of issues including commercial contracts, intellectual property rights and data protection. He has a keen interest in helping businesses navigate consumer rights issues and consumer protection law. He can be contacted directly by telephone on 01242 246 426 and 07741 907 454 or by email to kmahoney@hcrlaw.com
LESLIE BALL
Following a career in the army, Leslie Ball became a mobile DJ eight years ago. Based in Burton-on-Trent, he now specialises in weddings providing DJ and hosting services to brides throughout the Midlands.
LIAM PEAKE
Director and operator at Virtual Events
LOUIS SMYTH
The son of a mobile DJ, 18 year old Louis Smyth is already making waves as a performance / mash-up DJ and music producer.
MARK WALSH
A DJ trainer and passionate advocate of the mobile DJ industry, Mark has been involved in the industry for over 20 years. Despite being Co-founder and Sales Director of the BPM DJing & Electronic Music Production event, he still finds time to get out in front of a crowd as a DJ and host, both in the UK and abroad.
THE SHOWMAN'S WEDDING
DRIVING INTO DARKNESS
ORGANISING MUSIC IN THE DIGITAL AGE
FROM HULL TO HOLLAND: A TRIP TO HIGHLITE HQ
FROM SERIOUS MISTAKE TO STAND-OUT MOMENT!
BUYING FROM CHINA - IS IT WORTH IT?
ATTACK OF THE CLONES
THE FUTURE WILL BE LIVE
IT'S NICE TO BE IMPORTANT, BUT IT'S IMPORTANT TO BE NICE
THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
REVIEWED: DB TECHNOLOGIES DVA MINI
REVIEWED: VISUAL PRODUCTIONS CUETY
REVIEWED: ADJ AIRSTREAM DMX BRIDGE
REVIEWED: DENON DJ AXIS 12 / 12S
REVIEWED: PEAVEY DARK MATTER
REVIEWED: IBIZA LIGHT PORT12UHF-BT
REVIEWED: QSC K12.2
REVIEWED: RCF EVOX J SERIES
MICHAEL WALTER
Mike Walter is the proud owner of Elite Entertainment, a multi-system DJ company based in New Jersey that has been selected by TheKnot.com and WeddingWire.com as a top Entertainment company in the USA. For over 25 years, he has MCed events, has presented seminars since 1998 across the world, Mike has published two books, ‘Running Your Multi-Op’ and the self-help primer, ‘Ten Things You Can Do’ to Have a Better Day. He’s also released a number of videos and Podcasts.
MIKE GARRETT
James Garrett is the founder and owner of DJ Mike Production, as well as one half of the popular DJ podcast, 2 DJs & A Mic. He has been the DJ for the D Ellis Morning Show and a guest DJ for N’rotation, and has been behind the decks for over 35 years. Visit 2djs1mic.com to stay up to date with the latest news, education and industry guests by DJ Mike and DJ Jay P, or follow them on your favourite podcast provider.
MITCH TAYLOR
Mitch Taylor is an international Sales Trainer, Author & Speaker for the events industry and has impacted thousands over the course of his 25 plus year career, through workshop instruction, mentoring, podcasts & personal coaching. Mitch is the author of the book SALES 4 Event Pros, creator of the series #LyricsToLiveLifeBy and the founder of the Accelerate Your Business Course and Community.
NICK CHATTEN
Based in East Anglia, Nick Chatten is a hugely experienced mobile DJ who specialises in wedding celebrations. He won the The Wedding Industry Awards 'DJ of the Year' for East of England in 2017 and in 2018 was honoured with the Pro Mobile DJ's DJ award, voted for by his peers in recognition of his positive contribution to the mobile DJ industry.
PAT MULLIGAN
Based in West Yorkshire, Pat Mulligan is a successful DJ and Wedding Host with over 30 years of experience. Having done everything from super-club to mobile DJing, Pat specialises in all-day hosting mostly in his home town, Bradford, but also across the UK and Europe.
www.patmulligan.co.uk
PAUL RADMORE
Based in Devon, Paul Radmore's DJ career started 16 years ago when he performed his first gig for a friend's 18th birthday party. Since then he has built up a successful business and now offers his DJ and related services for a wide variety of events across the county.
PETE SHERRIFF
ete is a professional DJ, radio presenter and voice-over artist. He hosts shows on several internet radio stations and is part of the creative team for Mastermix.
www.facebook.com/djpeteSherriff
PETER HOLDING
A full-time mobile DJ and wedding host since 2013, Peter Holding set up his business – All Parties and Events – with his wife Michelle in 2012. Prior to that he spent close to 30 years working in Sales, Sales Management, and finally Corporate Communications, mostly within the banking sector.
PROFILE: PETE HOLDING
GOING FULL-TIME
PHOTOBOOTHS
LET'S TALK BUSINESS
THE 4 PILLARS OF CUSTOMER SERVICE
MOBILE DJ BUSINESS REVIEW
FINDING A WAY FORWARD
INTRODUCING PETER HOLDING - INCOMING EDITOR FOR PRO MOBILE
2020: THE YEAR THE DANCING STOPPED!
DIALOGUE WITH... EDDIE SHORT
DIALOGUE WITH TERRY RYAN
DIALOGUE WITH JORDAN TILSTONE
PRO MOBILE AWARDS: THE WINNERS 2021
DIALOGUE WITH JOHN COGHLAN
DIALOGUE WITH... LOUIS SMYTH (PT 2)
PLASA SHOW IS BACK!
DIALOGUE WITH... AARON TRAYLOR & DOMINIC PIRONE
PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2022 - VOTING NOW LIVE!
PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2022 - THE RESULTS
NOW! THAT'S WHAT I CALL A MOBILE DJ
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PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2023
PLAY> EDITORS LETTER
PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2023 - THE RESULTS
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MY CULTURAL LIFE
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SNAP SHOT: PBX EUROPE 2023
DIALOGUE WITH... AMY FRANCESCA
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PROFILE> MAL WILLIAMS
DIALOGUE WITH> JACK QUENBY
DIALOGUE WITH> KEL SWEENEY
PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2024
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PRO MOBILE FOCUS & RETREAT 2024
PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2024 - THE RESULTS
SNAP SHOT: NAMM 2024
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DIALOGUE WITH... ALLAN TURNER-WARD
READY TO GO WIRELESS?
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DIGITAL MONOGRAMS - ANIMATIONS FOR WEDDINGS & EVENTS
REVIEWED: HUMPTER CONSOLE PRO
REVIEWED: EQUINOX ARCUS 2000 LOW FOGGER
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: YAMAHA STAGEPAS 1K
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: QSC KS118
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: PEAVEY LN1263 COMPACT ARRAY
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: BISHOPSOUND POWER CONDITIONER
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: LEDJ VERSILED 6 WIRELESS DMX CONTROLLER
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: LD SYSTEMS MAUI 44 G2
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: YAMAHA STAGEPAS 1K MKII & DXL 1K
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: STUDIOMASTER DIRECT 121MX
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: PIONEER DJ DDJ FLX-10
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: PIONEER DJ XPRS 122 & XPRS 1182S
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: RCF ART 910-AX
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: RCF SUB 702-AS MK3
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ PINSPOT Q1Z ILS
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ELECTRO-VOICE EVERSE 12
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: YAMAHA DHR12
PETER MERRY
An entertainer, speaker, author, advocate, consultant and blogger, Peter Merry is a leading light in the US wedding DJ industry. He was the lead keynote speaker at the 2015 Pro Mobile Conference and will return in 2016 to present the lead keynote session alongside Randy Bartlett in an exclusive joint presentation.
RACHEL HOLMES
A business mentor and educator with over 30 years’ experience, Rachel Holmes is an expert on branding and social media. With a background in the fitness industry, she has developed a number of hugely successful global brands working alongside companies including Virgin Active & Fitness First. Rachel will be presenting a seminar at this year's Pro Mobile Conference as well as contributing on a regular basis to the magazine.
RICHARD CORCORAN
www.childrensentertainerdorset.co.uk
RICHARD LEE
Richard is the Label Manager for Mastermix and heads up the development team for The Music Factory Entertainment Group but still finds time to DJ at selected events across the UK & Europe.
A DJ'S GUIDE TO THE MOVIES
SOMETHING GOT ME STARTED
A DJ'S GUIDE TO THE CHRISTMAS NO.1
DIALOGUE WITH MARK TASKER
UNDER THE COVERS
SAY I'M YOUR NUMBER 2
WHO IS COLIN SEEGAN?
THE B-SIDE
50 YEARS OF RADIO 1
THE ART OF THE 12
LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION
HIP HOP HOORAY
DIALOGUE WITH STEPHANIE HIRST
WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH
ALBUM TRACKS: FILLERS OR FLOOR-FILLERS?
WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN
IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A... STADIUM ANNOUNCER
A DJ'S GUIDE TO.... TV THEMES!
BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES
IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A... INTERNATIONAL DJ (PART 1)
THE FIRST TIME...
THE DJ PLAYLIST: JACKIN' HOUSE
IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A... SALES REP!
THE DJ PLAYLIST: LOUNGE & BAR GROOVES
IT SHOULDN'T HAPPEN TO A... RADIO PRESENTER!
THE DJ PLAYLIST: MAINSTAGE/BIG ROOM
SPOTLIGHT ON: MUSIC FACTORY MASTERMIX
MASTERMIX PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST
ENTER... THE STUDIO!
THE DJ PLAYLIST: BIG BAND FUSION
THE DJ PLAYLIST: DRUM & BASS
LET'S HAVE A STREET PARTY!
MASTERMIX DJ PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST: AFROBEATS
FOR THE RECORD...
MASTERMIX PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST: YACHT SOUL
MASTERMIX DJ PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST - BREAKDANCE
FOR THE RECORD PT.II
DIALOGUE WITH: PAUL DAKEYNE
THE DJ PLAYLIST: CHRISTMAS
SO, JUST WHAT ARE RE-GRIDS?
MASTERMIX PRESENT: THE DJ PLAYLIST - MOD CLASSICS
IN MEMORY OF DAVID BROWN: TRUE STORIES
THE DJ PLAYLIST POWERED BY MASTERMIX
CRASH!, BANG!, WALLOP!... WHAT A NAME DROP!
THE UK TOP 40 - THEN & NOW...
MASTERMIX DJ PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST
LIVE AID REVISITED
MASTERMIX PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST > NU METAL
MASTERMIX DJ PRESENTS... THE DJ PLAYLIST: BRITPOP
REACHING BREAKING POINT
THE DJ PLAYLIST... POWERED BY MASTERMIX DJ
THE DJ PLAYLIST: PHILADELPHIA SOUL
RICHARD LINTON
Richard is a mobile DJ, radio presenter and actor based in Surrey. He has been in the business for more years than he cares to remember!
RICHARD WELSH
Richard is a DJ and entertainer based in Bournemouth. His long and varied career has included work as a Club DJ, Comedy Performer, Nightclub Act and has recently turned back full circle to Wedding DJing and entertaining at Children’s parties.
ROB FERRE
Based in Salt Lake City, Utah in the USA, Rob Ferre is a DJ, MC, Host and Speaker and also the owner of market-leading mobile DJ company Life of the Party Entertainment. A natural-born entertainer, Rob loves music and dancing, but he has also developed a passion and expertise for the business side of the DJ industry.
ROB SEALEY
Based in Birmingham, Rob has been a professional mobile DJ for over 20 years. He has also had a long and varied career in addition to DJing, including IT management, audio visual services and event management. Rob is always looking for ways to help improve the industry and has a reputation for over-delivering.
ROGER D.G. KNIGHT
Having performed his first gig as a DJ back in 1978, it was only fairly recently that Roger - forced by losing his 'day job' - became a full-time DJ focusing on wedding entertainment. Now a qualified Toastmaster and Celebrant, Roger's business is going from strength to strength as he builds a reputation for himself as 'the wedding guy'.
ROGER SQUIRE
The first person in the world to coin the marketing term ‘Mobile Discotheque’ in 1966, Roger Squire personally DJ/compered over 1,200 events in the late 60s and early 70s. Roger’s team of 15 mobile discotheques entertained at over 12,000 events and his Disco Shops sold over 20,000 complete mobile disco systems between 1973 and 1988.
SARA WALKER
With a degree in English and Journalism and a passion for all things marketing, Sara joined Pro Mobile’s parent company Marked Events Ltd in 2014 as the Marketing and Communication Manager. Having started her career as a journalist for a weekly newspaper, Sara moved on to join an international company as a PR and Marketing Executive gaining lots of advertising experience.
SEAN SMYTH
www.MLCEVENTS.co.uk
STEPHANIE HIRST
With over 15 awards & 11 years hosting Capital FM’s breakfast show, Stephanie is one of the UK's biggest radio stars. She now hosts the 'Stephanie Hirst Show’ BBC Radio Leeds and her unique ‘Vinyl Revival’ on BBC Radio Manchester.
Expanding into TV, she has presented for ITV’s Lorraine, BBC Breakfast, BBC Inside Out and written for The Guardian & The Independent.
Stephanie still finds time in her busy schedule to perform a string of live DJ / MC events as well as hosting her hugely popular 'Kitchen Belters' show where she mixes up the hits to her 200,000+ followers.
STEPHEN J ELLIOT
A multi-award nominated Scottish Wedding DJ, Stephen J Elliot is also the owner of a successful coaching business, Your Future Self, where he has worked with the like of Celtic Football Club and Forever Living Products. Stephen lives by the mantra ‘every day is a disco’!
STEVEN HONEYBALL
Steve has been a mobile DJ since 2005, in 2016 he rebranded to offer a more personal touch and production service and now trades under Steven Honeyball - DJ Entertainment & Production Services.
He has held roles within NADJ in the Membership and Branch Development roles before moving on to Pro Mobile as Business Development Manager in July 2018
PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2021: MOBILE DJ INDUSTRY AWARDS VOTED FOR BY YOU!
PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2022 - VOTING NOW LIVE!
PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2023 - THE RESULTS
PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2024
PRO MOBILE AWARDS 2024 - THE RESULTS
PROFILE: MARCOS ARANIBAR
READY TO GO WIRELESS?
PROFILE: STEVEN HONEYBALL
REVIEWED: LD SYSTEMS MAUI P900
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: HUMPTER MOVE BOOTH
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ADJ LINK
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: YAMAHA DHR SERIES
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: PIONEER DJ HDJ-CX
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: H|H TRM-1201
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ INTIMIDATOR SPOT 375 ZX
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ELIMINATOR VORTEX
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: OMEGA PRO AUDIO PORTABLE-28T AND PORTABLE-15S
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: XVIVE U4T9 IN-EAR MONITORS
REVIEWED: APELABS COIN 2.0 TOUR PACK
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: KAM KMPA600 COMPACT TOWER PA SYSTEM WITH LIGHTING
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ EZBEAM Q3 ILS
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: ELIMINATOR STRYKER BEAM
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: HUMPTER MH STAND
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ 4BAR HEX ILS
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: YAMAHA YDM505S & YDM707
REVIEWED: REVIEWED: CHAUVET DJ SHOCKER P2
TERRY ‘HOOLIGAN’ RYAN
Terry ‘Hooligan’ Ryan is a respected DJ, label owner, remixer and DJ tutor. For over six years, his On The Rise Academy has provided lessons to students both amateur and advanced on everything from turntables, CDJs and controllers to DJing techniques, music organisation and new tech.
TOBY OAKLEY
An experienced wedding DJ and all-day host based in Hampshire, Toby Oakley is the founder of the HDA (Hampshire DJ Alliance) and owner of the New Forest-based bespoke mobile DJ service, Your DJ.
TOM WELLINGHAM
A DJ for the last 18 years, Tom Wellingham is one of the founders of online DJ directory findyour.dj. After spending the last decade working in the hospitality industry, Tom and his colleagues set up findyour.dj with the hope that they could help connect DJs of all kinds looking for work, with customers looking for their services.
TONY WINYARD
Tony Winyard has been a DJ for 35 years, including many years playing in clubs all around the world, presenting on radio and working in mobile wedding entertainment. He is currently the host of the popular podcast 'Happy Vs Flourishing' and is in demand as a speaker, coach and business mentor.
ARE YOU AN EXPERT DJ? (OR WOULD YOU LIKE TO BECOME ONE?)
IN DEFENCE OF SID
WHEN IS A GIG NOT A GIG?
WISHING YOU AN APPY NEW YEAR
MOBILE PHONES HAVE MADE PODCAST STARS
THE IMPORTANCE OF PERCEPTION
A CHANGE IS GONNA COME 10 OF THE MOST ICONIC PROTEST SONGS FROM THE PAST CENTURY
I LOOK ALL WHITE BUT MY DAD WAS BLACK
ANTIFRAGILITY - LEARNING TO THRIVE NOT SURVIVE!
CREATING THE PERFECT MOMENT
THE IMPORTANCE OF CHECKLISTS!
TAKE A LOOK IN THE MIRROR
I CAN'T GET NO SLEEP... A NEW APPROACH TO SLEEP CAN HELP DJS LOVE HEALTHIER, SAFER LIVES!
EVERY BREATH YOU TAKE
NO, AI WON'T REPLACE DJS!
MANAGING DJ ANXIETY
TUNING OUT THE NOISE
VANESSA JOY
Now a successful wedding photographer based in New York, Vanessa Joy started her photographic journey in 1998 and has since earned five college degrees and become an influential business coach in the wedding community. Vanessa has spoken on major platforms such as CreativeLIVE, Wedding MBA and Mobile Beat, in addition to giving talks at numerous conventions throughout Europe and America.
WAYNE DAVIES
Wayne Davies is a successful Daventry-based wedding DJ and host and is also currently the chairman of the National Association of Disc Jockeys. His business, djwedding disco offers a range of packages for weddings as well as other parties including services from dry ice effects to dance floors and mirror balls.
