CHAUVET DJ made it easier for mobile entertainers to set up shows by introducing the compact, battery-powered IRC remote controllable EZ Series of fixtures. Now the company is making it easier than ever for mobile entertainers to win free gear, too, by holding the aptly named ‘The World’s EZest DJ Contest’.

Show laser manufacturer Laserworld is looking for a new sales executive to join its UK subsidiary. The role will be predominantly office-based, but the successful candidate will occasionally be required to travel for product demonstrations and sales opportunities.

While known for their range of quality cases for DJs, UDG has now ventured into manufacturing stands having released its first laptop stand. The UDG Creator Laptop/Controller Stand gives mobile DJs a new way to balance their laptop and tablet or controller above their mixer for a more convenient and compact setup.

DJ equipment manufacturer Kam has released its latest UHF wireless microphone system – the KWM Quartet. A set comprised of four hand-held, wireless, rechargeable radio mics and a four-channel modular receiver, the new kit enables mobile DJs to use up to four microphones all at once at a distance of up to 100m.

Adding to its compact Inno Pocket range of fixtures, which started with the popular Inno Pocket Spot moving head, ADJ has recently released its Inno Pocket Scan and Roll fixtures; two incredibly small and portable, but still very powerful, mirror scanner units. Both offer impressive effects on their own, but truly stunning and varied compact mobile lightshows can be created by combining multiple Inno Pocket Scans and Rolls with Inno Pocket Spots.

The latest instalment of Mastermix’s Pro Dance series is out now featuring thirteen of the latest dance tracks and popular remixes of chart hits. With tracks from Avicii feat. Robbie Williams, Cheryl, Professor Green feat. Mr Probz and Rixton to name just a few, the December edition of Pro Dance is a must for all commercial club and bar DJs as well as mobiles who play for younger crowds.

CHAUVET DJ has released its new GigBAR IRC – a portable lightshow package that combines LED pars, LED derbies, strobes and a laser into one portable unit. The new multi-effects bar fixture gives mobile DJs an easily transportable and simple-to-use solution, allowing them to update their show with eye-catching effects without the need to carry a large number of units.

The ‘Modfather’ Paul Weller will embark on a 14-date UK tour of ‘often missed’ towns and cities next spring, prior to the release of his as-yet-untitled 12th album – the follow up to 2012’s Sonik Kicks – expected in March/April 2015.

During the last few weeks the regional winners of the 2015 Wedding Industry Awards have been announced at events across the country. The Awards seek to reward the outstanding efforts of wedding DJs – alongside bridal retailers, photographers, caters, venues and other wedding professionals – while also giving clients a chance to voice their opinions and thank their favourite suppliers by voting for them.

Loudspeaker manufacturer HRA (High Resolution Audio) has launched its latest series of speakers – the CX series – as well as an accompanying range of SB subwoofers, offering mobile DJs a number of compact speaker solutions.

With Christmas just around the corner and the festive party season ramping up, Mastermix has released the second Christmas themed edition of its popular DJ Beats DJ-only compilation series. DJ Beats Christmas 2 features the radio versions of 14 must-have Christmas tracks with extended intro and outro beats to allow DJs to seamlessly mix them into their sets.

Pioneer DJ is giving away free headphones with every sale of its DDJ-SR controller and a free monitor speaker with every sale of its DDJ-SZ as part of a ‘Winter Vibes’ bundle offer. DJs will also receive the Serato DJ Expansion Pack with purchase of either product.

DJ case manufacturer UDG has announced its new Creator DIGI Hardcase Large solution which offers protection to the working DJ’s invaluable digital music collection. The Creator DIGI Hardcase is a lightweight and durable hard-case made of moulded EVA material and designed to protect mobile DJs’ USB sticks, SD Cards, hard drives, power supplies and other vital equipment.

Prolight Concepts has recently released its new LEDJ Mini Pix range of COB LED wash/pixel solutions, giving mobile DJs three portable fixtures to choose from – the LEDJ Mini Pix 4 Batten, LEDJ Mini Pix 9 Batten and LEDJ Mini Pix 9 Panel.

CHAUVET has released the latest addition to its EZ range of battery-powered fixtures. The EZgobo IRC is an LED GOBO projector that gives mobile DJs ten interchangeable, metal, ‘wedding-ready’ GOBOs, allowing them to add a romantic atmosphere to weddings and other occasions.

With the end of the year looming, Mastermix has released the second Volume of its Grandmaster 2014 compilation. Packed with the biggest pop, dance and urban hits of the year, the double CD includes two non-stop mixes available exclusively to DJs. A total of 54 tracks are featured including artists as diverse as Duke Dumont and Taylor Swift!

Building on its previous well-received DJ training tours, Pioneer will undertake a Digital Takeover Tour, set to commence tomorrow (the 25th of November), where attendees can gain a better understanding of digital DJing and learn how to use their gear to improve their performances.

UDG has launched a new series of Creator Controller Hardcases, furthering the scope of its already popular Creator Series. The new cases – which are available in medium, large, XL and 2XL sizes – embody UDG’s stylish but durable signature design, and come in a striking black colour.

Martin Professional has announced that its new aquatic LED effect, the RUSH DC 1 Aqua - which will be showcased at the LDI Expo in Las Vegas this weekend – is now shipping.

ADJ will use the LDI (Lighting Dimensions International) entertainment technology show in Las Vegas, which opens its show floor today (Friday the 21st of November), as a chance to debut more than 25 of its latest products. Details of three of these new units have already been announced ahead of the show: the 5P Hex, Illusion Dotz 3.3 and Fog Fury Jett.

The December edition of Mastermix’s series of Pro Disc music compilations of the latest essential chart music is released today. Pro Disc 174 is packed with new and forthcoming releases from the likes of Mary J. Blige, George Ezra, Calvin Harris, Jessie J, McBusted, Professor Green, Rixton, The Script, Sam Smith, Take That and Tiësto.

Pioneer DJ has launched its first touch-screen USB-only DJ player, the XDJ-1000, as part of its new line-up of digitally focused rekordbox™-ready DJ music players. This is something of a landmark, as it is essentially the first ‘CDJ’ style player from Pioneer without a CD drive.

The NADJ has expressed thanks to all of its members who have purchased WorldPay Zinc Chip and PIN machines, following the successful launch of a unique fund-raising scheme back in December 2013. Over £1000 in Amazon e-vouchers has since been raised for the association’s chosen charity: The Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, which will provide gifts to children in need across the UK this winter.

Noughties pop sensations S Club 7 have announced a full UK tour for 2015, following the group’s first performance in over a decade on the BBC Children In Need telethon last Friday.

CHAUVET DJ’s latest release, the MotionOrb, is a product that offers something different and unique for mobile DJs. A new concept, the fixture is a décor light comprising fifty-five colour-changing LED orbs mounted on ‘strings’ across five rows, giving mobile DJs a creative lighting alternative to moving effects that offers smooth RGB colour mixing.