And so it begins! Another new year, a new set of challenges awaits us mobile DJ folk; a recession, venues closing down week by week, the ever-increasing costs of throwing a party or funding a wedding, and the constant irritation of have-a-go bedroom DJs charging ridiculously low fees and then ruining events with their unprofessionalism and inexperience….but I’m still forever optimistic about the industry that I love and that’s why I’ve got big changes coming this year.
I’ve been very fortunate to reconnect recently with a very dear friend, someone whom I helped along the way in his younger years and he is now the most in-demand club DJ in Norfolk & East Anglia. Introducing Jon Holder, the most energetic and charismatic DJ that I know! His enthusiasm behind the decks is unrivalled, and he has the mixing chops to really set the dance floor on fire! Combined with my technical skills and vast equipment collection, we’re teaming up for 2026 to give clients the perfect blend for their party or wedding. Two DJs, awesome sound system, dazzling light show!
Also planned for me this year is to pull away from doing so many gigs for other DJs…I’ve neglected my own branding for a few years whilst helping others improve theirs. All the great feedback from the events that I’ve done ends up on their websites, not mine! I’ll be taking steps in the next few months to really push my own services.
On the equipment front, I’ve made big changes regarding my regular sound system. I sold off my largest PA kit in October (simply wasn’t getting used) and reinvested in the very latest active system from ElectroVoice. Without getting too geeky, it’s a real top quality sounding array speaker system, with 15″ subwoofers to reach those lovely deep bass notes! I’ve also bought two ElectroVoice battery-powered PA speakers for garden parties, wedding ceremony music, etc. Incredibly portable and surprisingly loud, these small speakers offer endless possibilities. Finally, in order to squeeze into smaller venues and tight spaces where my standard DJ booth won’t fit, I’ve added a Denon Prime Go+ controller to the kit roster. Completely self-contained music player, it can perform all the DJ mixing tricks without a laptop or even a power lead!
That’s all for my January 2026 update. Thanks for reading!
