Panels

Mobile DJing - 12pm Sunday 4th October

Can you earn a living as a mobile DJ?

Is the aspiration to ‘quit the day job’ and become a full-time mobile DJ realistic?

This session is for hobbyist or part-time mobile DJs and also other types of DJs considering taking on mobile work. The aim of the panel is to provide an opportunity for visitors to be inspired by, and gain ideas from, successful full-time mobile DJs and those currently contemplating taking the plunge.

The Panel

	Derek Pengelly Derek is the founder and co-owner of David Summers & Co entertainment ltd. His company covers over 400 events a year and provides work for freelance DJs throughout the North West of England. Derek has been a mobile DJ for over thirty years and has covered just about every conceivable gig you can imagine. He is committed to raising standards of performance and professionalism within the industry and has travelled extensively throughout the UK and overseas to seek out advice, training and products which benefit both him and his clients.
	Kevin Blair A DJ for 22 years, Kevin has built FLAME Discos into a quality business by providing his client base with the service they require within the budgets they set. Kevin started like others in the industry, in clubs with Vinyl, moved to CD and now runs a mix of MP3 and CDs. Up until 2007, Kevin also ran a National Entertainment Agency with 600 acts and numerous DJs. He now utilises the experience gained to develop and assist new upcoming businesses and hopes that through this panel and with the help of great shows like BPM we can help each other learn, grow and maintain a presence in the entertainment market.
	Barney Grossman Barney started his mobile DJ career at the tender age of 11, like many, doing parties for family members which led to bookings from guests who attended these events. As time progressed so did Barney’s business and at the age of 16 he was booked most Friday and Saturday nights for months in advance, mainly doing birthday parties coming from referrals. Whilst also running the mobile disco side of the business, Barney developed his performance skills in beat matching and mixing which lead him into the club scene. Some years later this eventually led to one of the most prestigious DJ honors: mixing at the Ministry Of Sound on multiple occasions. He also had many other nightclub and student bar residencies all running side by side with his mobile disco business.
	Paul Forsyth Paul Forsyth has built-up his business – Storm Mobile Disco - from a love of music combined with a passion for customer service. Buying his first kit (a FAL console) at the age of 17, he later hung up his headphones (OK telephone) to concentrate on developing his main career in field sales within the sports and fashion industry. Years later, in 2002, Paul returned to the decks and began to develop his DJ Business more seriously and now works full time as a DJ. He is a member of the Musicians Union and current Chairman of SEDA (South Eastern Discotheque Association).