The 2010 DJ Expo X20

“I was absolutely stunned at how big the show has gotten. I’d missed a few years, and was really impressed with the size of the booths some of the manufacturers built—huge video screens and two stories tall! The show floor was packed with DJs carrying out products, and that is a good sign of things to come.  Our industry is going strong. Great show.”
 – John R Brown, Irradiant Lighting, Chino, Calif.

 “Definitely the best DJ Expo in a long time. Pioneer is very happy with the return on investment. Congrats! Looking forward to next year!”
– David Arevalo, Pioneer DJ, Long Beach, Calif.

“Kudos to DJ Times, its staff, sponsors and supporters for putting on yet another great Expo this year in AC. Always great to see old and new faces from across the industry. Thank you for welcoming our roster of DJs and artists with open arms.”
– Felix Tapia, Moodswing360, NYC

 “To the DJ Expo crew, let me say… thanks for a great Expo, and to all the DJs who make their living with Rane and Serato Scratch Live and see us every year… you are the best!
– Mike May, Rane Corp., Mukilteo, Wash.

 “We are grateful that DJ Times championed the DJ market 20 years ago and made a lot of people take notice of this market. Congratulations for putting on this awesome show.”
– Bob Savarese, Music Trends, Levittown, NY

 “I have been coming to the Expo since the first one in LA [1991]. Thanks for all your staff efforts for a great show.”
– Jim Baxter, Colorado Sound N’ Light, Thornton, Col.

 “The show delivered results that were better than our wildest expectations and we found ourselves short-handed with personnel—our sales team of five experienced people was overwhelmed many times the first day. Count on Omnisistem to be there next year. Thank you for a very profitable show.
– Chris Giannoulas, OmniSistem, Kent, Wash.

 “Having been at the very first Expo and many since then, I must say that the entire staff was fantastic and—to quote that famous TV commercial—we’ve come a long way, baby.”
– Barry Seiden, VenueMagic/Entertainment Sciences Group, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.

 “It was great to be a part of it!”
– James Sajeva, Korg, Melville, NY

 “The show was great!”
– Bruce Kramer, Barbizon Electric Company, NYC  

 “ADJA was thrilled to be a part of the 20th anniversary of the DJ Expo.
The vibe was great and the energy of the event huge. The traffic at the show
was vibrant and upbeat.  The content of the show has definitely improved
and the support for exhibitors has increased. The DJ Expo staff went out of their
way to make sure that we had an incredible experience.  We’ll be there in 2011!”
– Dr. Drax, American DJ Association, Phoenix, Ariz.

Atlantic City, NJ—With a sold-out exhibit hall and a 16-percent rise in attendance from its ’09 event—up 24-percent for the past two shows—the 2010 DJ Expo raised the roof at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J., this past Aug. 16-19.

Presented by DJ Times and its publisher Testa Communications, the Expo drew raves and celebrated its 20 years in AC with its unique combination of exhibits, seminars and parties. While major suppliers like Pioneer DJ, Native Instruments and Denon DJ, among others, broke out new products, industry legends like DJ Jazzy Jeff and Sean “Hollywood” Hamilton presented Expo keynotes. And evening events included hot performances from chart-toppers like Mike Posner and Kelly Rowland (during the Promo Only/Pioneer party at House of Blues) and turntable talent like Skribble and DJ Shiftee (during the Friends of DJ Times party at Ego Lounge).

Missed it this year? Don’t worry—the dates for the 2011 show are set: Aug. 8-11 at The Taj.

“Had a great time as always,” said DJ Jeff Oden of Shippensburg, Pa. “I’ve been attending for about 10 years, and I like to attend seminars like DJ Jazzy Jeff’s, just to hear about how he started and where new technology has taken him. I also like to hear new ideas and strategies to gain clients and grow my business, like Jerry Bazata’s [Sales Strategies] seminar.”

“This was my 11th year,” added DJ John Horne of Huntingdon, Pa., “and I think the show just keeps getting better and better. I left with a car full of equipment—although that’s nothing new.”
“I’ve been to the last 10 or so,” said DJ Jerry Ianelli of Voorhees, N.J., “and it’s slammin’ as much as ever.”

“Kudos to DJ Times, its staff, sponsors and supporters for putting on another great Expo this year in AC,” said Felix Tapia of Moodswing360, a NYC-based talent agency. “Always great to see old and new faces from across the industry.”

For the annual mobile-DJ competition, Connecticut jock Keith Alan took the “DJ of the Year” title. Additionally, DJ Times gave special recognition to the Ultimate DJ Expo Attendee and the Ultimate Expo Exhibitor—attendees and exhibitors who have supported every single show since its 1990 inception.

Ultimate Expo Attendees: Sid Vanderpool (DJ Zone Network, Twin Falls, Idaho) and John Hohman (Metromix, Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Ultimate Expo Exhibitors: Alan Cabasso (GCI Technologies, Edison, N.J.) and Neil Altneu (Denon DJ, Itasca, Ill.)

Peter Crook of Crook Caraoke in Mays Landing, NJ, won the annual Ultimate DJ Giveaway, which included: Rane SL3 interface for Serato Scratch Live; Denon DN-S3700 turntable media player and controller; Beamz Professional laser beam musical instrument and studio software; three months of 6 Promo Only subscriptions (winner’s choice); American DJ ADJ Fusion FX bar mobile system; Crown XLS 602 power amplifier; JBL Pro JRX 100 portable 15-inch 2-way speaker system; Pioneer DJ MEP-7000 multi-entertainment player; Pioneer DJ DJM-700 digital DJ mixer; and Pioneer DJ HDJ-2000 headphones.

Thanks to all exhibitors, attendees and performers for making the 2010 DJ Expo the best ever!

Special Awards to Be Given to Expo Exemplars

When DJ Expo comes to an end on the afternoon of Aug. 19, DJ Times Editor Jim Tremayne will give away the “Ultimate DJ System” to one lucky attendee on the showfloor inside Atlantic City’s Trump Taj Mahal. But before pulling that one name in front of the frothing throng of attendees, he will offer special recognition to two of the DJ Expo’s biggest supporters.

Coinciding with the Expo’s 20-year anniversary, newly minted awards will be given to the Ultimate DJ Expo Attendee and to the Ultimate DJ Expo Exhibitor—the two Expo participants who have experienced the most DJ Expos since its 1990 inception.

Stay tuned.

Monday, August 16
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS/MOBILE KICK-OFF PARTY
The Casbah @ Trump Taj Mahal
8 pm – 10 pm
Hosted by Mike Walter of Elite Entertainment and featuring a talented lineup of previous “DJ of the Year” winners.
Plus, Black Hole Recordings Artist JES
Free for All Full Expo & Special Event Badges

DENON DJ PARTY
The Casbah @ Trump Taj Mahal
10 pm ’til ?
Presenting World-Renowned VJ Roonie G rocking the video, plus Giveaways Galore from Denon DJ
Free for All Full Expo & Special Event Badges

Tuesday, August 17
PROMO ONLY/PIONEER PARTY 
House of Blues (801 Boardwalk)
Doors 8 pm, Music 8:30 ’til ?
Featuring Mike Posner, Kelly Rowland, Shaggy, Salt-N-Pepa, Judy Torres, Alexis Jordan, Auburn, Jessica Jarrell, Jump Smokers, Kaci Battaglia, Tiffany Dunn & Tino Coury.
Plus, Showcase VJs: 2nd Nature, DVDJ Unique & Kris P. 
Free For All Expo Badgeholders

MOODSWING360, PROMO ONLY, WILD 102.7 fm AFTERPARTY
@ Mixx The Nightclub, The Borgata Hotel & Casino (1 Borgata Way)
Doors open 10 pm ’til ?
Featuring a live performance by Travie McCoy, singing his #1 song, “Billionaire”
With special guests:
Hyper Crush  (“Ayo / Keep Up”)
Jump Smokers (Debut Album, “Kings of the Dancefloor,” in stores now)
Gilbere Forte (“Black Chukkas / I Know My Love”)  & more
Along with music by Borgata Resident DJs:
Riz, Chachi, Roonie G, Enferno, PS1, & Carlos Mélange
Free For All Full-Expo & Special-Events Badgeholders

Wednesday, August 18
“DJ OF THE YEAR” AWARDS
The Casbah @ Trump Taj Mahal
8 pm – 11 pm
Sponsored by Men’s Warehouse & Hosted by Mike Walter of Elite Entertainment, the annual party & competition will bestow awards to the best of the best from America’s Mobile Nation.
Free for All Full Expo & Special Event Badges

“FRIENDS OF DJ TIMES” AFTERPARTY
The Ego Lounge @ Taj Casino Floor
11 pm ’til ?
DJ Skribble (“America’s Hardest-Working DJ”)
DJ Shiftee (2009 DMC World Champ)
Phil “Butcha” Moffa (Vinyl Life & DJ Times)
Spinning the Hits & Guilty Pleasures All Night

*You Must Be 21-Years Old (and In Possession of a Photo ID) for Admission to All DJ Expo Events. No Exceptions.

2010 Promo Only/Pioneer Party @ the DJ Expo!

Aug. 17th @ the House of Blues
801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
Doors 8 pm, Music Starts 8:30

Don’t Miss the Hitmakers of Today, Tomorrow & Yesteryear—Make Sure to Arrive Early! 

Starring Such Chart-Topping Talent as:

Mike Posner
Current Smash Hit, “Cooler Than Me”

Kelly Rowland
“Commander” & The Voice Behind David Guetta’s “When Love Takes Over”

 Shaggy
“It Wasn’t Me,” “Boombastic,” “Angel,” “In the Summertime” & “Oh Carolina”

 Salt-N-Pepa
“Push It,” “Shoop,” “Let’s Talk About Sex” & “Whatta Man”

 Judy Torres, The Queen of Freestyle
“Come Into My Arms,” “Please Stay Tonight,” “Love Story” & “Faithfully”

 Alexis Jordan
No. 1 Dance Hit, “Happiness”

 Auburn
“La La La” feat. Iyaz

 Jessica Jarrell
“Almost Love (24/7)” & “Overboard” with Justin Bieber

 Jump Smokers
“My Flow So Tight” & “Don’t Be a Douchebag”

 Kaci Battaglia
“Crazy Possessive,” “I Think I Love You” & “Paradise”

 Tiffany Dunn
“Knock You Down”

 Tino Coury
“Diary” from the game, “Tap Tap Revenge 3”

 Plus “Special Guests!”

Also, featuring America’s Top VJs:

• DJ 2^nd Nature

• DVDJ Unique

• Kris P

 All DJ Expo Badgeholders Admitted Free

DJs looking for big break—look here.

Hollywood Hamilton’s “DJ Expo/Remix Top 30 Countdown Contest” invites all DJs with remix/mixing skills to compete for four one-hour DJ spots on Hollywood Hamilton’s nationally syndicated radio show, Remix Top 30 Countdown, broadcast in 17 major markets.

How? Just send us your mix.

Send a 30 minute mix (no longer, please) 320K mp3 or wav file of a recent sample mix to expocontest@testa.com for consideration. Please send your mix via YouSendIt or SendSpace and include your name, city/state and contact information, including email address.

Deadline for submissions is August 15.

The winning DJ will be announced at Hollywood’ Hamilton’s Keynote Q&A at the International DJ Expo, on Wednesday, August 18.

May the best mix win!

CONGRATULATIONS TO
JASON GOLDSTEIN
OF NEW JERSEY!

Remember there’s still a few tickets available.

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The DJ Expo is in its 20th year and — now that
we’re set to produce our 25th show — we have to ask: 

Have you been to 15 DJ Expos?

Have you been to 20 DJ Expos?

Have you attended all 24 DJ Expos — including the shows in:

• Orlando (’91)
• LA (’91-’93)
• Chicago (’92)
• San Fran (’99-’00)?
• Have you been to every show in Atlantic City
(1990, 1994-2009)?

Can you prove it? Do you have the memorabilia? Expo badges? T-shirts or program guides? Do you have pictures from past Expos? From the parties? From the showfloor? Do you have receipts for long discontinued DJ products you bought at DJ Expo?

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Tell us in 100 words or less why you are
The Ultimate DJ Expo Attendee
— and you might be a winner!

DJ Times and The DJ Expo want to know because we’ll have something very special for one lucky, longtime attendee—to be presented at the 2010 DJ Expo, Aug 16-19 at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, N.J.
Please send your responses and pics to ultimate@testa.com, with Ultimate Expo DJ as the subject line.

If you have something you’d like to mail us — don’t worry, you’ll get it back in the same condition we received it— please send that to:

The DJ Expo
c/o Ultimate Expo DJ
25 Willowdale Ave
Port Washington, NY 11050

Good luck & we’d love to hear from you!

“All-Star Wedding MCs Secrets Revealed” by Steve Moody
Join an all-star cast of seasoned MCs as they take you through the A to Z of a mobile event, offering tried-and-true expertise on how to troubleshoot, and how to paint a picture with your voice. Don’t miss it.

“The Brand of You” by Jason Jani
From business basics to enhancing your presentation, from extending your brand with social media to the overall sales experience, DJ Jason Jani of Sound Connection Entertainment has managed to balloon his business in the last few years to top-notch status. Learn how he gets into the client’s mindset before he starts a consultation, or how he formats his agenda to make the consultation experience easier and more focused.

“Legal FAQs for DJs” by Coe Ramsey
Whether you’re a mobile entertainer, club DJ, or music-making producer/ artist, you’re bound to encounter legal issues and have some crucial legal questions. Coe Ramsey feels your pain and will provide answers to frequently asked questions. In this fact-filled seminar, the entertainment attorney and former DJ/remixer/producer—a fave to DJs of all stripes—tackles an array of DJ-related topics: corporate formation, liability protection, employment issues, contracts, music copyrights, and more.

“Mitzvahs: You Don’t Have to Be Jewish” by Mike Weider
That’s right, you don’t have to be Jewish to book Mitzvah gigs—you just have to know what you’re doing. Mike Weider from New Jersey’s Ultimate Sounds DJs, knows what he’s doing, and after listening and watching this long-time pro spill the mitzvah science and break down any cultural barriers, you will, too.

“Weddings: How to Sell to Bride 3.0” by Evan Reitmeyer
Let’s face it—those from the Millennial Generation are different. They communicate with each other differently from previous generations, and that extends to the way they make purchases. Join My Deejay’s Evan Reitmeyer, who’s learned how to navigate this new generation of brides, for the secrets to 3.0 success.

“Put Wow in Your Lighting” by Jason Weldon
Are you still using outdated methods of lighting? Synergetic Sounds and Lighting’s Jason Weldon has the solution to increase bookings with the power of light—pictures and demonstrations. You need good, professional pictures of rooms that you’ve lit, with all different colors, patterns and options, and then you have to make sure your prospects and clients see what a room can look like. This will make them want to buy it—because it looks so good!

“How an ‘Event Director’ Can Change Your Business” by Adam Weitz
OK, the recession is over… time to grow your business. So what are you gonna do to break out of the box? Plan to sell multilevel entertainment packages, but the big question is: How are you going to manage all this and while conducting your party successfully? Philly DJ Adam Weitz of A Sharp Production advises that you create an “Event Director”—an upper level manager to maintain all movement at your event. Learn how.

“It’s become another Expo tradition,” says DJ Skribble. And so it is. New York’s DJ Skribble—America’s hardest working DJ—will once again headline the “Friends of DJ Times” party at DJ Expo. Set for Aug. 18 at The Taj Mahal’s Ego Lounge, Skrib’s always versatile set will cap off a week of manic Expo events, which include DJ-pleasing parties, seminars and exhibits.