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DJ Jacob Brings Wireless Options to Jacksonville

Posted on August 6, 2013 by webmaster

Jacob Towe, aka DJ Jacob, owns DJ Jacob Towe – The Luxury Wedding and Event DJ entertainment company based in Jacksonville, Fla. With seven years of experience and the only DJ on staff, Towe averages about 60-70 weddings per year. He invested in wireless lighting and incorporated Freedom Par Quad-5 and EZpar 64 RGBA wash lights […]

And the Winner Is…

Posted on August 2, 2013 by webmaster

Congratulations to Robert Purchase, aka DJ Motion — the winner of our Ultimate DJ Setup contest. He is the proud new owner of one CHAUVET® DJ 4BAR, one CHAUVET® DJ 6SPOT, one pair of customized V-MODA Crossfade LP headphones, one Numark Orbit wireless DJ controller and a one-year Promo Only Audio Gold subscription. Purchase has more […]

Q Event Productions Takes Over South FL Prom

Posted on August 1, 2013 by webmaster

Nate Horowitz, owner of Q Event Productions, created an extreme party scene at J.P. Taravella High School’s prom in Coral Springs, Fla. His setup included 12 pieces in the TRUSST® trussing system and 23 CHAUVET® DJ lights. He built two eye-catching truss structures using six 2.5-meter and four 2-meter sticks of truss, as well as two […]

DJ Profile: Sixth Element

Posted on August 1, 2013 by webmaster

Mario Garcia, aka DJ Sixth Element, is originally from Puerto Rico and currently resides in Miami where he operates his DJ business, Sixth Element. He caters to the South Florida area and specializes in corporate, private and house parties. Read on and get to know more about your fellow DJ. 1. How and when did […]

Brian May of Queen and Kerry Ellis of the West End Light Up London with Freedom

Posted on July 25, 2013 by webmaster

Rock legend Brian May and West End star Kerry Ellis team together for a live performance illuminated with 24 wireless, battery-operated Freedom fixtures at the St. Pancras International train station in London. To stand tall above crowds of commuters and fans during rush hour, the former Queen guitarist and musical-theatre star performed atop a translucent […]

SlimPAR Colors Lavish Wedding in Mexico

Posted on July 23, 2013 by webmaster

SlimPAR Tri 12 IRC wash lights bathed the Community Center in Ciudad de Mexico in vivid colors during a lavish wedding. Lighting Designer Yonathan Mendelsberg of Lomas Eventos also incorporated 35 CHAUVET® Professional fixtures into the event’s lighting design.The gear was supplied by Novelties Mexico. Check out the photos from the elaborate event.

DJ Sixth Element Takes it to the House

Posted on July 22, 2013 by webmaster

Mario Garcia, aka DJ Sixth Element, shared this photo with us on Twitter. He used an LED Mushroom and Mini Kinta to add colorful beams to a house party in Miami.  This is Garcia’s first lighting purchase and he chose these fixtures because, “they had great reviews, good room coverage and are DMX capable.” Thanks for sharing!

Tune in for Tips – CHAUVET DJ Master the Ceremony featuring Steve Moody

Posted on July 17, 2013 by webmaster

[youtube_sc url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pjboXMCLp0&feature=share&list=UUDypbZfvVHzidMPwNobchOw width=430 height=250] Tune in to CHAUVET DJ Master the Ceremony: Tips from Top Mobile Entertainment Companies. This ongoing video series shares career tips from top mobile DJs and entertainment companies in the industry. Learn ways to set yourself apart in a saturated market and how to ultimately master every ceremony. In our latest edition, […]

CHAUVET DJ Debuts on Spike TV’s Bar Rescue

Posted on July 15, 2013 by webmaster

Spike TV’s hit series “Bar Rescue” features bar and nightlife expert Jon Taffer and his team of experts who revamp struggling bars nationwide. In the episode airing on July 14, the team ventured to Raleigh, N.C. and used 54 CHAUVET DJ fixtures to assist in the transformation of Cashmere Nightclub into Dual Lounge and Nightclub. To […]

Extreme Productions Builds the Ultimate Setup with TRUSST® and CHAUVET® DJ

Posted on July 10, 2013 by webmaster

Adam Penias, aka DJ Adam, owns and operates Extreme Productions in South Florida. To meet the needs of his clients and set himself apart from the competition, he uses a collection of 85 CHAUVET® DJ fixtures and TRUSST® truss totems. A DJ for six years, Penias specializes in Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, Quinces, proms and homecomings. He […]

DJ Profile: DJ Cat

Posted on July 2, 2013 by webmaster

Cathryn Miller, aka DJ Cat, is originally from Australia and currently lives in Yemassee, South Carolina where she operates Outback Entertainment. During the week, you can find her on the decks at local clubs and Karaoke bars, but on weekends, she caters to festivals, weddings and events like the Navy Ball on Parris Island. Her […]

Chauvet-sponsored Concert Benefits At-risk Youth

Posted on July 1, 2013 by webmaster

CHAUVET® DJ and TRUSST® joined forces to illuminate a fund-raising concert geared toward at-risk youth and orchestrated by Sharing Hope Empowerment and Reaction, S.H.E.A.R. Inc., a non-profit organization founded by Chauvet Quality Control Technician Anthony Durden. Durden and CHAUVET® DJ Product Coordinator Raglan Jones, outfitted the stage with 26 CHAUVET® DJ fixtures and a 24-piece TRUSST® […]

Super Bocinas Hosts CHAUVET® DJ Open House

Posted on June 27, 2013 by webmaster

 Super Bocinas, located in Guatemala City, recently held a CHAUVET® DJ open house for mobile entertainers, lighting technicians and event planners. Jorge Nichols, owner of Super Bocinas, and his team coordinated the event which included demonstrations of the latest CHAUVET® DJ gear and TRUSST® trussing systems as well as raffles for t-shirts and Mini Strobe […]

DJ Cat Gives Venue Another Life with CHAUVET® DJ

Posted on June 24, 2013 by webmaster

We have to share these “before” and “after” photos with you. CHAUVET® DJ VIP Rewards member Cathryn Miller, aka DJ Cat, uses 10 SlimPAR 56 wash lights to transform this venue into a dream-like wedding event. Miller, who owns Outback Entertainment and has 25 years of experience (mainly in Australia), is a permanent club DJ in South Carolina […]

IDJ Entertainment is on Cloud 9 with Nimbus

Posted on June 12, 2013 by webmaster

Greg Hinchley, owner of IDJ Entertainment, started DJing at the age of 13 and now has 24 years of experience under his belt including 14 seasons dedicated to weddings. He has a collection of 32 CHAUVET® DJ fixtures to choose from when it comes to lighting events, including: four LXW, two 4PLAY and two 6SPOT effect lights, […]

Nimbus Makes an Appearance at the annual BADJA Cookout

Posted on June 11, 2013 by webmaster

Every year, the Baltimore Area DJ Association (BADJA) hosts an annual cookout for all of its members. Mark Whipple, program director for BADJA and owner of The Sound Investment DJ Co., hosted this year’s event and threw a pool party complete with good food and camaraderie. To add excitement to the event, Chris Bartosik, BADJA […]

DJ Mikey Mike Reviews LFS-75DMX

Posted on June 7, 2013 by webmaster

Tune in as 32-year veteran DJ Mikey Mike, owner of Direct Sound, reviews the robust 75-watt LFS-75DMX gobo projector and framing spot.Get an in-depth look at the unit, obtain the facts on the features and see it in action.Don’t forget, CHAUVET® DJ VIP members earn 700 points when you add this powerful fixture to your setup! [youtube_sc url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2hu8tgqZBw&feature=share&list=PL1R_BPU_56YPCrPqlW8RExiF1CNThVJfY width=430 […]

DJ Profile: DJ Akshen

Posted on June 1, 2013 by webmaster

Jay Valdez, also known as DJ Akshen, is an energy power house. Originally from Los Angeles, Valdez resides in Phoenix where he owns and operates Kreative Development LLC which specializes in weddings as well as private and corporate events. He serves on the advisory committee for an accredited DJ program at Scottsdale Community College and […]

Super Bob Steals the Spotlight with Chauvet

Posted on May 30, 2013 by webmaster

[youtube_sc url= https://youtu.be/d12hWcr3rPw width=430 height=250] Super bob, a 4-member band located in Virginia who plays rock music with a touch of go-go and hip hop mixed in, uses 10 Chauvet fixtures to light the stage during live performances. This video, taken at the Greene Turtle Sports Bar and Grille in Prince Frederick, Maryland, features a […]

Tun Up! Pulse Cooler Fete Brings the Flavor with CHAUVET® DJ

Posted on May 28, 2013 by webmaster

Pulse Cooler Fete 2013 took over Guyana National Stadium with live performances on a CHAUVET®-DJ illuminated stage. Hosted by Pulse Entertainment, the concert featured performances from artists including KES the Band, KI & JMC 3veni, Sally Sagram, Shal Marshall and 5Star Akil. An elaborate truss design suspended above the stage featured Core 3×3 fixtures and Intimidator Beam […]