BPM Show 2008 Donnington Park Exhibition Centre
Sat 18th & Sunday 19th October

promo blurb:

BPM is Europe’s biggest event dedicated to DJs, producers and performers.

The first BPM took place in 2007 and attracted over 2200 visitors for two days of equipment demonstrations, networking, seminars, workshops, live performances and DJ sets. Visitors and exhibitors alike hailed the event as a resounding success, cementing BPM’s place in the industry calendar.

Over the weekend of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th October 2008 BPM will return to Donington Park Exhibition centre for what promises to be an even bigger and better event. The leading equipment manufacturers and distributors will present their latest technology for you to look at, but more importantly get your hands on. BPM is an opportunity to try out the latest equipment and speak to the people behind it, and then if you find what you are looking for – buy it!

The exhibition area not only plays host to equipment brands, but also a range of service providers ranging from CD duplicators to flyer printers and music promo services to DJ associations. Find out what is available, talk face-to-face with suppliers and make the contacts that will help to set you apart from the crowd.

BPM is also the ideal place to meet and network with other DJs, producers and performers, share ideas and be inspired to move forward. Plenty of promoters and agents also attend the show, which makes it the ideal place to hook up with people who can help you make the next step.

The main stage and other performance and demonstration areas play host to DJ sets, live PAs and product and technique demonstrations. BPM is the place to be inspired to move to the next level.

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.


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!

The latest addition to the massive collection of gear up for grabs is a Road Ready RRSTANDT portable table worth £150.

BPM has negotiated a special 25% introductory discount for DJs and KJs who need the ProDub Licence.

If you are serious about DJing, performing or producing you need to be at 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.

The DJ clinics will cover various topics, including turntabalism & scratching, beat-matching and mixing specific styles of music such as RnB, Bangrah and DnB. Full details of the Clinics will be listed on the BPM website soon and each clinic will be filmed and then posted on YouTube and djtutor.com.
The sessions will be hosted by the UK’s DJ Tutor Johnathan AKA Ellaskins who will be joined by special guests from across the UK as well as his US counterpart Brian AKA Briansredd who will be flying in especially for the event. This will be first time that the two DJ Tutors have been together in the UK.
DJ Tutor will also be hosting the ‘BPM Diary Room’, which will give BPM visitors the opportunity to film their own videos sharing their personal experiences of the event. These videos will then be uploaded to djtutor.com in real time, giving internet users all over the world a glimpse of the BPM experience.


The BPM exhibition area is the perfect place to see, try and buy the latest equipment and also meet and do business with service providers, agencies, media companies and training providers. The following companies have already booked space to exhibit at BPM, many more exhibitors will be confirmed in the coming weeks and months.

Exhibitors:

Adam Hall - Stand C6
Allen & Heath - Stand G8
American DJ Europe - Stand F8
Arriba Cases UK Ltd - Stand P22
Behringer - Stand F12
Bose Ltd - Stand J2
Brooke - Stand A12
Carlsbro Electronics Ltd - Stand D12
Cerwin-Vega! - Stand C12
Chauvet - Stand A12
Citronic - Stand D2 & D8
Computer DJ - Stand F15
Cortex - Stand F2
Deltec Speakers - Stand C13
Denon DJ - Stand G2
DJ Academy - Stand A14
DJ Tech - Stand H8
Don't Lose The Music - Stand M12
Ecler - Stand P1
EXL - Stand TBA
Gemini - Stand F2
Glorious DJ - Stand J12
IMG Stageline - Stand E14
Intimidation - Stand A2
Kool Sound & Kool Light - Stand A2
M Audio - Stand H12
Martin Professional - Stand B8
Mastermix - Stand M7
MixMash - Stand J13
Native Instruments - Stand J10
Ortofon - Stand A3
PCDJ - Stand F15
Pioneer DJ - Stand E8
Pro Mobile Magazine - Stand M8
Prolight Concepts - Stand B2
RANE - Stand G12
Reloop DJ - Stand J12
Rhino - Stand A12
Road Ready Cases & Gig Skinz - Stand J12
Ryger UK - Stand P21
Sennheiser - Stand G12
Sensorcom - Stand M13
Skytronic - Stand D2 & D8
Stanton - Stand C12
Ultimate DJ Jingles - Stand TBA
Ultimax - Stand TBA

Seminars:
A key focus of BPM is aspiration - encouraging visitors to move to the next level either professionally or creatively.

The BPM seminar programme is the ideal way to learn from and be inspired by a range of speakers each with a unique insight into their chosen field. Each seminar appeals to a specific group of BPM visitors, but all will seek to be inspiring and promote creativity and innovation.

All BPM seminars are available to visitors at no extra cost.

Full details of seminar times, topics and speakers will be announced over the coming months.

Main Stage:
The main stage is the focal point of BPM, through out the weekend expect live performances, DJ sets and PAs from big names and new talent. In 2008 the main stage will be located in a huge marquee that will be erected beside the main exhibition centre. Expect a thundering sound system and a full-on production of lighting, decor and effects.

Keep checking back for the latest information or join the BPM mailing list to have the details delivered directly to your inbox.

Web:
http://www.visitbpm.co.uk/

Opening Times & Tickets:
Saturday 18th October : TBA
Sunday 19th October : TBA

Pre-registration tickets will be £8.00 (available from 1st June)

Tickets will be available on the door for £12.00.
Children under 5 years of age FOC.
All tickets are valid for entry on both days of the event.

Advanced tickets for BPM are now available
Advanced tickets guarantee entry to BPM on both days and are priced at just £8.00 (tickets will also be available on the doors at the event priced at £12).

The first 60 ticket orders will also include a free Slappa HardBody 40 PRO CD Wallet (worth £10.95)

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