How To Get Wedding DJ Gigs
We spoke to six-time award-winning wedding DJ Terry Lewis to get his advice on how to get wedding DJ gigs.
Why Vinyl Records Are More Popular Than Ever – And How To Protect Them
We explore why vinyl records are so popular – and why protecting them is a necessity.
What Makes A Great DJ?
There are several key attributes which separate the great DJs from the good, and the best from the rest. Here’s what makes a great DJ, featuring insights from those in the industry.
The Best Powered Speakers For DJs
Power is everything if you’re a DJ. The higher the power of a speaker, the greater the sound quality you are likely to achieve. If you’ve spent days and days practising before a live show, the last thing you want is to be let down by poor sound quality. Whether you’re planning on spinning at…
2018’s Best DJ Equipment To Achieve The Ultimate Sound
From live mixers to sequencing software, we’ve selected some of the best DJ equipment around. Audio-Technica AT-LP1240-USB XP Credit: DJ City As record players go, the AT-LP1240-USB XP turntable is one of the best in the business. It is ideal for pro, mobile and club DJ use and is considered one of the most versatile,…
How To Protect Your DJ Equipment
As any DJ will tell you, accidents can happen – even with the utmost care and caution. Here are our top tips for keeping your DJ equipment safe before, during and after a show. Prepare backups When you’re playing to a lively crowd, the last thing you want to happen is for the sound…
DJ Diaries: Lonyo
“You wouldn’t wait until you had a crash to get car insurance, so why would you wait until you have an accident to get DJ insurance?” This self-explanatory but astute observation was made by Insure4Music policyholder and legendary garage DJ Lonyo Engele, better known by his stage name Lonyo. His song ‘Summer of Love’ was…
Win 2 VIP tickets to the BPM | PRO show
How does pocketing 2 x VIP tickets worth £99 each for this year’s BPM | PRO show sound? We’re delighted to give you the chance to enter our exclusive BPM | PRO competition. WIN 2 x VIP tickets to this year’s show on Sunday 22nd October and Monday 23rd October 2017! Perks include: · VIP…
The 5 Coolest New DJ Gadgets
Let’s face it, DJs get the coolest toys. Guitarists get pedals and amps, vocalists get microphones and (occasionally) Auto-Tune. DJ gadgets, however, include watches, headphones, decks, lighting, speakers and tons more. 1) Lofelt Basslet – £179 Image credit: Lofelt The phrase ‘feel the bass’ gets thrown around a lot, particularly at raves and clubs, but…
The 5 Synthesisers That Changed The World
The history of the synthesiser is a difficult story to plot. Although synonymous with the golden age of synth music in the 80s, electronic instruments have existed since the 19th century in the form of telegraphs, organs and other pioneering devices. Exactly what constitutes a synthesiser is still open for debate, but its journey from…
