TUESDAY, AUGUST 12
Exhibits: 12:00 – 6:00 pm
New Jersey Disc Jockey Network Meeting
9:00-10:00
Diamond Room A
Rise and shine, Jerseyites—it’s meeting time with the NJDJN!
Getting Into the Music: Making a Difference in Your DJ Business.
11:30-1:00
Tiara Ballroom B
Looking to gain or maintain the inspiration to do a great job every time out? Of course, you do, so let West Coast mobile veteran Ray Martinez motivate you. DJ Ray Mar will get deep into the heart of the DJ with his thought-provoking ideas on: preparation; anticipation; relationships; life management; courage of your convictions and more. Don’t miss this challenging session from one of America’s best-known and respected mobile entertainers, Ray Martinez!
Dancing on the Radio: Mixshows & More
12:00-1:00
Diamond Room A
Promo Only Promotions’ Cary Vance heads a panel of esteemed PDs/MDs, mixshow DJs and record label reps who will discuss the state of dance-music radio. Find out how the business of dance-radio works in 2008. With a market that has seen its share of changes, acquisitions and mergers, hear the very latest from the pros who make it happen.
MixMeister Sponsored Seminar:
MixMeister — A Radical Departure (A Reprise)
1:00-2:00
Diamond Room D
A break from traditional DJ software, Mixmeister fuses powerful production capability with automation of many technical chores. Freed from counting and matching beats, you’ll be amazed how much thoughtfulness and creativity you can use to shape your performances. MixMeister Control combines MixMeister Fusion software and a purpose-designed hardware control surface. Join us and learn how to be amazed.
DJ Recruitment with Mike Walter
1:30-3:00
Tiara Ballroom B
Is there a key to finding and keeping employees? You bet there is. Elite Entertainment’s Mike Walter is a fountain of human-resource tips. Learn how to hire—so you never need to fire.
How to Create a Music Video in 20 Minutes
1:30-3:00
Diamond Room A
Video is the next frontier for DJs. While it is becoming easier and more affordable to add video to a DJ set, coming up with good content is still a challenge. But today, Lars Schlichting of DVJ Vision and Jonny Wilson of Eclectic Method will show you how it’s done. Using hardware like DVD turntables, video mixers and DVD recorders and software like Sony Vegas and Apple Final Cut, they will demonstrate, in quick and easy terms, how to create video content that’s unique and that perfectly syncs with your audio.
The Big Switch: From CD to Software — Don’t Be Afraid
3:30-5:00
Tiara Ballroom B
With a multitude of software to choose from, there is a platform, setup, and style for every DJ out there. If you can’t make a decision on which way to go or just want to learn how to maximize your performance, Quality DJ Jason Canaan shows you the way.
Club DJ Confab: Mixing Tips & Career Solutions
3:30-4:30
Diamond Room A
Moderated by Baltimore’s John Anthony and featuring popular regional DJs vets like Indiana’s DJ Sticky Boots, Boston’s Paul Dailey and Pittsburgh’s John Hohman, our esteemed panel will tackle an array of topics from getting and keeping club gigs and properly promoting oneself, to working the dancefloor and correctly playing nightclub politics. If you’re a club DJ or want to become one, this is the panel for you.
X-Laser Sponsored Seminar: Everything Lasers!
4:00-5:30
Diamond Room D
Learn everything you need to know to safely, legally and easily add high-powered laser light shows to your services. X-Laser will show you ways to make lasers a fantastic add-on for your business. Written by DJs for DJs, X-Lazer will show you how to do it right.
DJ Expo Artist Panel: Clubland’s Hitmakers
5:00-6:00
Diamond Room A
Whether it’s a producer making bomb tracks or a vocalist creating more traditional sounds, the DJ needs hot tunes to rock the dancefloor. Listen to a panel of hitmaking artists tell their stories and explain their musical processes. Confirmed panelists include: Chris Willis (David Guetta), Katrina Leskanich (Katrina & the Waves), George LaMond, Lady Gaga, Kristy Kay & Rachel Panay
MONDAY, AUGUST 11 << click here
Please Note: No Exhibits on Monday
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 << click here
Exhibit Hall Open: 12:00 – 6:00 pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 << click here
Exhibit Hall Open: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Please note that times and places are subject to change or cancellation without notice.
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