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Henley Designs Pro Team at BPM
Henley Designs are the exclusive UK distributors of Ortofon cartridges and styli, and Ecler DJ mixers. To endorse these critically acclaimed brands in the UK they’ve established a Pro-Team, and BPM will play host to the majority of the collective. The DJs that will be showcasing the range of mixers and cartridges are Sonny Wharton, Miss Represent, Futurebound, SuperStyle Deluxe, Paddy Freeform, and this year's DMC UK champion DJ Skully. |
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Two ACME Dynaroll 250 Lighting Effects Added to the Ultimate Prize
We are pleased to announce the addition of a pair of ACME Dynaroll 250 lighting effects to the Ultimate Prize package courtesy of Prolight Concepts. Each Dynaroll 250 combines a pair of gobo barrel effects in one easy to carry and easy to setup unit. |
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Trantec Added to BPM Exhibitor List
For over two decades Trantec Systems has been applauded for its commitment to creating radio products that are not only designed in the UK to the highest specifications, but also utilise the highest levels of technology – making Trantec synonymous with a mark of quality. At BPM Trantec will be showing their range of wireless microphones, which give DJs and performers more freedom to move around and interact with their crowds. |
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Exclusive BPM CDJ Slipmats added to Ultimate Prize
The latest addition to the BPM Ultimate Prize is a pair of custom designed BPM CDJ Slipmats courtesy of cdjslipmats.com. This unique product allows DJs to customise their CDJs in a similar way to regular slipmats on vinyl decks. |
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MixMash DVDs Added to Ultimate Prize
The latest edition to the Ultimate Prize package is a pair of DVDs from MixMash, Europe’s premier supplier of music videos and ambient visuals. With Halloween coming up at the end of the month MixMash are giving away a pair of seasonal DVDs worth £65. |
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Win BPM VIP Tickets Courtesy of Drum&Bass Arena
Drum&Bass Arena have 10 pairs of exclusive VIP tickets for BPM to give away in a competition on their online forum. VIP tickets get you fast track entry into the event, entry to the VIP lounge and a few cheeky free drinks to quench the thirst that you will get whilst drooling over all that amazing kit. Head over to the forum, answer a simple question and the tickets could be yours. |
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Giraffe Music Stands Confirmed for BPM
We are pleased to announce that Giraffe Music Stands Ltd, one of the largest stands distributors in the UK, will be exhibiting at BPM. Girraffe have also kindly donated two of their G107 4ft goalpost DJ stands to the Ultimate Prize Draw, one for each day. |
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Stanton DaScratch™ added to Ultimate Prize
Stanton’s innovative new DJ control interface DaScratch has been added to the prize pile for the BPM ‘Ultimate Prize Draw’. At the end of each day, one lucky winner will take home an unbelievable prize package of gear worth thousands of pounds. Entry to the draw is free, with a draw ticket being supplied with every BPM entrance ticket either bought in advance or on the door at the event. |
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Pacemaker @ BPM
We’re pleased to announce that Tonium, the company behind the ground-breaking Pacemaker hand-held DJ system will be exhibiting at BPM. Two Pacemakers have also been added to the ‘Ultimate Prize Draw’ prize package (one for each day). |
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Beatbullyz Confirmed to Perform at BPM
In a world of genetically-modified clone bands, singing haircuts and serious scenesters, thankfully we're seeing a renaissance of live urban music. It’s all about energy, enjoyment, upliftment and realness, taking the funk back to the floor and causing outbreaks of expressive emotion and demented dancing (don’t be scared now kids). Beatbullyz are busting out of the gates of town, causing stampedes to the dance-floor and locking horns with audiences across the UK and Europe with their high energy fusion of Hip Hop, Street Soul, upbeat Funk and Urban attitude! Catch them on the main stage at BPM on Sunday 19th October. |
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Seminar Announcement
Derek Pengelly is a well known mobile DJ and advocate of professionalism within the DJ industry. Following his well received seminar at BPM 2007, we are pleased to welcome Derek back in 2008 to present a seminar on ‘Investing for Success’. |
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Lighting Up The MOS Arena
We are pleased to announce that our official technical supplier, Panda Hire Ltd, are sponsoring the production in the Ministry of Sound arena in conjunction with Martin Professional. The latest Martin Professional moving head luminaires, atomic strobes and LED screens will be used to create atmospheric effects to enhance the eclectic line-up of DJ sets and live performances that are to take place throughout the BPM weekend in the arena. |
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DJ Slipmatt Confirmed for BPM
DJ Slipmatt, regarded by many as the 'Godfather of Rave', is one of the UK's busiest and most well-respected DJs. After making an appearance at last year’s BPM, Slipmatt will return to BPM in 2008 on Saturday 18th to play a set in the Ministry Of Sound Arena on a thundering Intimidation sound system. |
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Book Launch at BPM
A new book titled ‘Getting On Air – How to Find a Job in Radio and Keep It’, written by veteran broadcaster David Hoffman, is to be officially launched at this year’s BPM. The book is for hospital and community radio volunteers, mobile DJs and in-fact anyone who aspires to become a professional radio presenter. It is packed with advice and information for would-be radio stars, together with a collection of amusing anecdotes from David’s many years of Radio work. |
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A helping hand for up and coming talent
Getting noticed in the music business is tough, but the BPM Promo Exchange provides an opportunity for fresh talent to gain exposure. Visitors to BPM are once again invited to bring along their demo CDs to be distributed through this unique concept. |
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DMC Return to BPM with 'The Sessions'
The Sessions, hosted by DMC in the Main Stage area, were a highlight of the first BPM event. That’s why we are very pleased to announce that the organisers of the world famous mixing championship will return to BPM 2008 to once again give visitors the chance to take centre-stage and show-off their skills. |
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Feeling Restless?
Saturday October 18th 2008 sees the launch of the Midlands’ newest electronic music night – RESTLESS. BPM ticket holders who fancy a night out in Leicester after the first day of the event are entitled to a £2 discount on the entry price simply by showing their BPM ticket. |
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KORG Comes On Board At BPM
Korg UK will be showing off an ever-growing list of DJ performance and production tools on their stand at BPM. |
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Groundworx Session at BPM
Groundworx Session was formed by two sound-systems joining forces, Groundeddjs and Soundworx. The Sessions take place across the UK, always attracting a heavy following. Mainly focusing on Progressive House and Electro the boys from The Groundworx Session know how to build and keep a party going. Their used to working the decks for many hours, keeping their crowds filled full of that exciting tingly feeling by entrapping them with spine chilling bass driven tracks from beginning to end. |
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Tom Middleton to Headline BPM Party
Pioneer Pro DJ will be hosting the official BPM Saturday after-party at the Rapture nightclub in nearby Loughborough. The night will feature a headline DJ set from Tom Middleton, together with Pioneer’s Rik Parkinson, the MYNC project’s Nick Correlli, Jono Allen & Ian Heath, Phil Jarram and Marshall Staxxx. |
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HouseProud to perform ‘History of House’ set at BPM
HouseProud is a unique collective of highly experienced and talented DJs who are passionate about House music and put on successful and memorable club events at various venues and festivals across the UK. On Saturday the 18th October the House Proud DJs will play a unique ‘History of House’ set on the Pioneer Pro DJ Main Stage at BPM, mixing up classics and up-front tracks covering House music from across the years. |
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DigiGames Added To BPM Exhibitor List
DigiGames produce a unique range of contestant lock-out quiz game systems and computer software for hosting TV gameshow style competitions at corporate events and other functions. Their compact systems are designed to help mobile DJs and other entertainers professionally host interactive, engaging and entertaining quiz shows at their events. |
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FireProof Skratch Duck Added To BPM 2008 Line-up
The FireProof Skratch Duck (FPSD) has been working as an independent turntablist since around 2000. In that time he has honed his skills and released several underground albums. In 2004 he jointly formed a band, The Response Collective, with a bassist, a keyboardist and a guitarist. The Collective have since released an album and played gigs across the country, including a Main Stage set at BPM 2007. |
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DJ Tutor @ BPM
YouTube phenomenon DJ Tutor will be hosting a series of ‘DJ Clinics’ at this year’s BPM. The short clinics will take place on the hour, every hour, throughout the weekend; with each session covering a different specific area of DJing. Visitors will be given practical demonstrations, together with plenty of useful advice, invaluable hints and useable tips. Each session will be followed by an opportunity for visitors to ask questions and receive one-to-one tutoring. |
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Road Ready Portable Table Added To BPM Prize Pile
As BPM draws closer, the ultimate prize package continues to grow. The latest addition to the massive collection of gear up for grabs is a Road Ready RRSTANDT portable table worth £150. |
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Reloop Launch Digital Jockey at BPM
The new Reloop ‘Digital Jockey’ controller will make its UK début at BPM. Completely dedicated to the future, the Digital Jockey makes playing, mixing and manipulating music from a computer's hard disc as easy as using a DJ CD-player and a mixing console. |
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Behringer DDM4000 Mixer Added To Ultimate Prize
The ‘Ultimate Draw’ prize pile continues to grow, with the addition of two DDM4000 mixers from Behringer (one for each day’s draw. The DDM4000 is a state-of-the-art 32-bit digital DJ mixer, jam-packed with creative tools, yet its intuitive layout will make you feel at home in an instant; editing, storing and recalling your settings is simply a breeze! |
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BPM Negotiates 25% Introductory Discount on ProDub Licence
BPM has negotiated a special 25% introductory discount for DJs and KJs who need the ProDub Licence. |
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Electrovamp Spice Up BPM Sunday
On Sunday 19th October feisty electro-pop duo Electrovamp will bring BPM 2008 to a close with a live PA on the Pioneer Pro DJ Main Stage. Their hi-energy performance will include debut single ‘I Don’t Like The Vibe In The VIP’ and the follow-up ‘Drinks Taste Better When They’re Free’, which is due for release on 6th October 2008. The sexy sisters are sure to bring BPM 2008 to a close in style with their cheeky lyrics and ear-shatteringly vibrant in-your-face tones. |
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Audio Innovate to Exhibit at BPM 2008
Audio Innovate ("AI") was founded in 2005 by Elliot Marx, an audio electronics and DSP engineer with 11 years experience in designing mixers and CD players for the DJ industry. AI's mission is to provide the DJ with unique, practical, and rugged tools for both live performance and studio recording. With DJs becoming more and more like musicians in their own right, AI is constantly seeking ways to give DJs the ability to bring performance to a new level. |
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DJ Mag Host Tech Awards at BPM
This year DJ magazine have chosen to carry out the judging for their illustrious Tech Awards at BPM. For the first time ever, their panel of expert DJs and producers will be judging the kit in front of your very eyes in the BPM POD Theatre. |
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SLAPPA CD Case Added To Ultimate Prize Package
The latest addition to the line-up of swag for the BPM Ultimate Prize Draw is a SLAPPA 360 PRO CD case. Both of the lucky winners (one on each day) will pick up one of these fantastic designer storage cases together with a host of other prizes. |
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BPM Presents Addictive TV
Pioneering audio/visual artistes Addictive TV will be headlining the Pioneer Pro DJ Main Stage at BPM on Saturday 18th October. |
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Dan Tait Returns to BPM
Following a hectic summer schedule including gigs in Ibiza, Singapore, Germany, Belgium & Cyprus, Dan Tait will return to BPM in October to demonstrate the latest gear on the Pioneer Pro DJ stand. At the inaugural BPM event Dan played a main stage set as well as showing off the innovative Pioneer DVJ-1000 DVD players and SVM-1000 DJ vision mixer that was launched in the UK at BPM 2007. |
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DDS80 Added to BPM Prize Pile
We are pleased to announce that the BPM Ultimate Draw prize on both days of the event will include one of Numark’s brand new DDS80 professional DJ playback devices worth £699. The DDS80 is sure to attract lots of visitors to the Numark stand in the BPM exhibition area and the two lucky winners of the prize draw will each walk away with of these one of these innovative devices for free, together with £1000s of other prizes. |
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International Guest Speaker Confirmed for BPM
We are pleased to announce that international speaker, author and DJ Ken Day will be flying in from the US to present two seminars at BPM 2008. Ken’s varied career has included work as a radio DJ, club DJ, mobile DJ, TV actor, news reader and MC, working in various locations around the world and performing for audiences ranging from 2 to 100,000. He co-authored ‘The Master Wedding MC’ and is a popular business trainer and motivational speaker. |
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BPM Ultimate Prize Draw
A new feature of this year’s BPM will be a massive prize draw that will see two huge prize packs given away, one on each day of the event. Both prize piles will feature an unbelievable collection of gear from BPM exhibitors that is bound to make the winners’ year, if not decade! |
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Radio 1 Xtra DJ Semtex at BPM
DJ Semtex will be appearing on the Pioneer Pro DJ stand at BPM, demonstrating the brand’s flagship DVJ-1000 DVD players and SVM-1000 vision mixer. The influential Hip Hop DJ will be appearing both days of the show.
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DJ Magazine Partner with BPM
We are pleased to announce that DJ Magazine will be partnering with BPM in 2008. Widely acknowledged as the world's leading dance music magazine, we are excited about the contribution that DJ will make to this year’s BPM. |
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Feedback Prize Winner
The BPM organisers would like to thank everyone who took the time to fill out the BPM 2007 visitor feedback questionnaire. All of the feedback will be considered during the planning of this year’s BPM event, however we can only give the feedback prize to one person and the lucky winner is Jason Kent. |
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IMG Stageline Added to Expanding Exhibitor List
IMG Stageline will be showing off their range of good quality, yet very affordable, DJ, PA and Lighting equipment on their stand at BPM 2008. Highlights of the brand's range include LED powered lighting effects, great value PA systems and reliable DJ CD players and mixers. |
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D-Joust 2008
BPM are proud to announce that we will once again be sponsoring the up and coming DJ competition D-Joust. Last year’s winner Ben Matthews aka Dr Fish played a main stage set at BPM 2007 and is now making a name for himself on the international DJ circuit. |
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RANE Join the BPM Line-up
RANE is a brand synonymous with quality DJ mixers and forward-thinking innovation, which is a key trait of their flagship Scratch LIVE USB DJ interface. Expect to see Scratch Live and much more on the RANE stand at BPM 2008. |
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Last Chance to Win Vestax Mixer
If you attended BPM 2007 and haven’t already filled in the online feedback form, make sure you complete it before the 16th of June when everyone who has completed the survey will be entered into a draw to win a Vestax mixer. |
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Get a Free Slappa CD Case With Your BPM Tickets
The first 60 people who order tickets for BPM 2008 will receive a free Slappa CD case worth £10.95. |
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BPM 2008 Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets for BPM 2008 are now on sale direct from the BPM website. Advanced tickets guarantee entry to both days of the event and also represent a substantial saving on the door price. |
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Sennheiser at BPM 2008
The latest new exhibitor to confirm their attendance at BPM 2008 is Sennheiser, a global brand well known for their range of quality headphones and microphones. |
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BPM Gallery Updated
The gallery page has been updated with a collection of pictures showing some of the DJ sets and live performances from last year’s BPM. |
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Martin to Exhibit at BPM 2008
We are pleased to announce that Martin Professional will be exhibiting at BPM 2008. Expect to find out about the latest innovations from the brand and to see their current collection of lighting and smoke technology in action. |
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BPM 2008 Dates
Following the success of the first BPM event in November 2007, we are pleased to announce the dates for BPM 2008. BPM will return to Donington Park Exhibition centre on the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October 2008. |
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Give Us Your Feedback On BPM
The first BPM event was a huge success and the organisers would like to thank every one of the 2200 visitors who helped to make it the biggest event of its kind in the UK. Plans are already underway for the next BPM event, which is set to be even bigger and better. If you visited BPM the organisers would like to hear what you thought about the event, so that your views can be taken into account during the planning of next year’s BPM.
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