LATEST ISSUE: 135 (JAN/FEB 2026)
The Jan/Feb 2026 edition of Pro Mobile is packed with the usual mix of articles, news, views and reviews all linked to the wonderful world of mobile DJing.
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Pete Holding, Pro Mobile Editor
You can read all of the reviews and the first part of every article by following the links below, but to read the articles in full and get the complete Pro Mobile experience you’ll need a copy of the physical magazine – click ‘Subscriptions -> Magazine’ above to get hold of one! or click here SUBSCRIBE NOW
Pete Holding, Pro Mobile Editor
IN THIS ISSUE
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As the final echoes of the festive season fade and the midnight countdown of New Year’s Eve becomes a memory, I find myself looking out at the year ahead with a sense of immense pride and renewed energy.
PROFILE> Lee Russell
From a young age, I loved music and entertainment. But, like most kids growing up in the UK, I spent my Saturday mornings on the football pitch and my Sunday afternoons watching the greats on television. Back then, I dreamed of being a footballer. But, as I grew older, I realised I had a real passion for entertaining, a pull toward the stage that was just as strong as the pull towards the pitch.
THE PROFESSIONAL PIVOT
You have spent years honing your craft. You have impressed the regulars at your local, rocked the dancefloor at countless 18th and 21st birthdays, and likely navigated the nostalgic requests of a 40th or 50th with the grace of a seasoned pro. You turn up, play the hits, get paid and all is good in the world. In that environment, life is simple.
The Bizarre World of THE KLF
The music industry is a rich melting pot of diverse talents, inflated egos, and desperate hopefuls. Although longevity is the key to a sustained income and a modicum of immortality, acts can still rise, fall and disappear within weeks.
Mastering Music Requests:Service over Ego
t’s a divisive subject, I know! If you ask a mix of DJs whether they accept requests from guests you’ll get a range of opinions, and sometimes the reaction can be surprisingly intense.
Bringing Burns Night to the Dancefloor
Burns Night. The very phrase conjures images of tartan, whisky, and impassioned recitations of Tam O’ Shanter. For the uninitiated, it might seem like a quaint, old-fashioned affair, far removed from the pulsating beats of a modern mobile DJ. But think again! This traditional Scottish celebration, honouring the legendary poet Robert Burns, is a goldmine of opportunity for DJs looking to offer something truly unique and memorable across the whole of the UK and further afield.
The weDJ Report
Just when we thought the calendar was quiet for major DJ gatherings other than the Pro Mobile Conference (PMC), we get two new events coming at once! In March, we have the brand-new show from PLASA called CRE8, the first of which will be held at Tileyard North in Wakefield.
The Hidden Price of Digital Downloads
You’ve invested thousands in your rig. Your van is sign-written, your Public Liability Insurance is paid up, and your PAT testing sticker is gleaming on every IEC cable. You carry yourself as a professional, charge professional rates, and promise a premium experience. But if you are running that business on the back of YouTube rips and dodgy converters, you aren’t building a career – you are building a castle on quicksand.
The Price of Professionalism
At some point, someone will have either told you they booked someone cheaper or that you are simply too expensive. Once you have finished wondering who they could have possibly booked instead of you, your mind inevitably begins to search for solutions to ensure this never happens again.
Six degrees of Kevin Bacon
No doubt you’re aware of the game Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon, whereby everything is supposedly linked to the great man if only you can identify exactly how. We’re going to play that game now, with six stories, each tenuously connected. But where to start? As the game is called Six Degrees Of Kevin Bacon, and this is a music-based publication, we will aim to keep a musical theme – and what better way to begin than with an approximation of the game’s title.
The DJ Playlist powered by Mastermix DJ
One of the things I enjoy most is seeing DJs share their playlists from recent events. These snapshots of real-world dancefloors offer a unique glimpse into what’s working right now for different audiences.
NADJ Update (i135)
If you are reading this, the sky has not fallen in, the lights are still on and NADJ CIC is very much a reality. This Chairman’s Report is intended to do something the association has not done before: to set out clearly and transparently where we are going, how we plan to get there and the financial realities that sit underneath those plans.
SEDA Update (i135)
Well… it’s a cold one! We’ve officially survived Christmas and powered through the New Year rush, and now it’s time to look ahead to 2026. And what a promising start it’s been.
REVIEWED
REVIEWED: EQUINOX FUSION PATRIOT 500 BEAM
REVIEWED: EQUINOX QUAD BLOX
REVIEWED: Q-AUDIO QSD 3-PRO
REVIEWED: APELABS NEON PIX
