ADJA once again leads the way representing DJs at the largest wedding professionals conference in the world. ADJA will be teaching other event pros the value of a professional DJ.  Once again the ADJa is the ONLY association representing DJs.

July 14th – July 17th 2013 The ADJA will once again lead the DJ industry in reaching out to the most influential event professionals.  The membership of NACE.  ADJA will provide entertainment for 3 events during the conference. It will be another example of how ADJA leads the way helping DJs to build their business by representing them at influential meetings & events.

This year we will be kicking it up a notch as we rock the Foundations Signature event.  If your an ADJA member in Chicago, call the national office to find out how you can get involved.

The ADJA is proud to announce their fourth annual educational conference , “The Las Vegas DJ Show“, “Boost Your Spirits, Boost Your Business” to take place September 9th – 11th in beautiful Las Vegas, Nevada.  This show is sponsored by American DJ, Promo Only, Denon, Pioneer & NLFX Professional as well as ADJA and The Current Audition.

Once again, the best and brightest in educational leadership will be “on hand” with the industries most cutting-edge seminars that will change the landscape of DJ education. Building upon the successes of our second education conference this past year, our goal is for every attendee to feel rejuvenated and empowered with the most impressive knowledge-based conference ever!

We will offer Six tracks of education – tracks on Performance, Business, Multi System Operations, Technology and Turntablism. The show will run 3 simultaneous sessions at time.  With a total of over thirty seminars, this year’s educational multi-track will offer attendees the widest array of topics that are sure to inspire and motivate you to take your business to the next level.

This year we are very excited to announce our move to the Las Vegas Convention Center! We will still have connections for rooms at the LVH & more.  The show just keeps getting better & better.  We promise this will be the best show you have ever attended. The best way to measure this promise is to simply ask anyone who attended. The response from attendees was overwhelming. The Las Vegas DJ Show is setting the bar for exceeded everyone’s expectations.

With a beautiful Exhibit Hall featuring more than fifty companies showcasing the latest gear and newest innovations our industry has to offer – this event promises to be the “don’t miss” event of 2013. Like last year, the Exhibit Hall is “free to attend”, so too are the networking events like our Sponsored Pool Party or the fabulous night out at the Marquee.  This year we have once again arranged for a great Pool Party and to treat all conference attendees to a VIP “all Access” pass for an awesome party at the stunning Marquee night Club where you will be treated to top name entertainment for FREE, plus you will receive an open bar with your conference pass for the first hour!  How cool is that?  The multi-track educational seminars represent the only fee for this amazing DJ show.

The event is open to everyone and until the end of March 2013, EVERYONE can get a pass for only $49 per person.  Members and non members alike. After that prices will go up so don’t miss this great opportunity.  Non-members also have the opportunity to purchase a show pass that includes a one-year membership in the ADJA for only $249. It’s a great opportunity for your DJ business to take a major step forward in 2013.

Once again the ADJA is leading the way in delivering the finest Education Conference & DJ show in the nation. The Las Vegas DJ Show is sure to re-ignite our industry and set a standard by which all others will be measured.

Visit the “official” conference website at TheLasVegasDJShow.com for more details as they become available.

If you haven’t seen Vegas in Summer, you haven’t seen Vegas!

When selecting services \ vendors for your wedding, make sure they
are celebration solutionists! Professionals who can take your unique
requests and turn them into special moments. Here’s an example.

During a recent planning session the bride said she wanted her father
daughter dance right after the ceremony. I said that would be fine.
After pictures, and the introduction, she can dance with her dad.

She said no, not after the introduction, immediately after the ceremony.
I asked why? She then explained that her dad always wears shorts. And
even though this was a formal wedding, dad would not stay in his long
pants past the ceremony.

No problem. We played the ceremony recessional music, the bride and
groom exited the ceremony, and dad was waiting for them at the end
of the aisle.

With all the guests standing and watching, dad, in his long pants, took
his daughter’s hand, the groom stepped aside, the music changed, and
they shared their father daughter dance right then and there, at
the end of the ceremony aisle.

It was not the norm. But the perfect solution for their celebration.
And yes 30 seconds after their dance, dad was in his shorts.

The holiday season will be here soon. Many companies start looking for
entertainment in October for their yearend celebrations. Of course those
who enjoyed their entertainment last year were smart and secured their
entertainment back in January. If you enjoy your entertainment this year
I recommend you do the same for next year.

The middle Saturday of December is always the most popular. So plan
ahead. Here are  some questions to ask  yourself when considering
entertainment for your yearend celebration.
 
1. How many guests?
2. Where?
3. Timing?
4. Age Range of guests?
5. Ethnic background?
6. Which best describes your group?

a. We make our own fun and just want the DJ to  play good music
b. Most holiday parties the guests eat, then go home, with little or no dancing
c. Dancing is not important to our having a good time
d. We want the DJ to interact with the audience, show us a good time, and
encourage dancing?
e. We prefer to play games over dancing
f. Describe your group

Valuable information that will help you focus on which entertainer,
entertainment service, best suits your company personality. And
you will know when you have the right entertainment service
when they can address these issues with confidence.

July 16th – July 19th 2012 The ADJA will once again lead the DJ industry in reaching out to the most influential event professionals.  The membership of NACE.  ADJA will provide entertainment for 3 events during the conference. It will be another example of how ADJA leads the way helping DJs to build their business by representing them at influential meetings & events.

Last dance for the queen of disco, Donna Summer, she died today at 63 from lung cancer. A five time Grammy winner, in the 70’s and 80’s she topped the charts with hits like Hot Stuff, Bad Girls, and Last Dance, from the 1978 movie, Thank God It’s Friday, which won an Oscar for best original song.

Other hits included Enough is Enough, No More Tears, her duet with Barbra Streisand, and MacArthur Park Suite, an 18 minute disco classic from her Live and More album that made her the first female artist to have a #1 single and #1 album on the Billboard charts at the same time.

For years DJ’s across the United States closed their clubs and shows with Last Dance. Maybe it’s time to start that tradition again.

At formal youth events like Bar \ Bat Mitzvahs adults typically
prefer to enjoy their meal. Usually 1 hour plus. Whether it’s a
sit down meal or a buffet. Young people on the other hand
only need 10 minutes. If that. LOL

One solution is to stagger the meal times. Let the adults savor
their meal, while your entertainer plays an interactive game
with the kids.

A well designed interactive game that is not too loud will serve
as entertainment for the adults and keep kids occupied.

Approximately 15 minutes later the Bar\Bat Mitzvah boy\girl
can lead his\her friends in a Conga Line to their very own
buffet line.

Of course there is also that eat and dance at the same time
thing about Jewish events. But that’s a tip for another day

Wednesday night Davy Jones of the Monkees died in Florida of a heart attack. It was sudden and unexpected. While most famous in the 60’s and early 70’s he continued to perform regularly with and without original members of the Monkees. Their TV Show Meet the Monkees was quite avant-garde for the time. And considered quirky by some.

The Monkees had several hits with Davy Jones in the lead including I’m A Believer (Covered more recently by Smashmouth), Daydream Believer (Later covered my Anne Murray), I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone (covered my no one), Last train to Clarksville, and many others well remembered by those who grew up during that time.

Companies across the nation are currently looking forward to the better weather months ahead and are planning now their employee appreciation events, team building activities, and C.A.P.’s (Client Appreciation Parties).

Tried and true games and activities can be fun. But the results are short lived.

For a memorable experience with benefits that are long lasting, and offer improved performance, increased team spirit, heightened productivity, and an attitude of gratitude amongst your employees look to ADJA members who offer Game Master and Team Building services to put your team on the track to true success!