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Issue #278 - November /December 2013

Our next ShowNight at the Thistle Hotel at Brands Hatch is on Sunday 24th November 2013 at 7:30pm prompt. We really look forward to welcoming anyone who has not attended a ShowNight before. We are pleased to tell you that the following exhibitors have confirmed:

Pioneer - XY - Speakers Xtenda Mix - Video Downloads

Prolight Concepts

Martin Professional

Members Show (1) James Cresswell, Essex DJs

Members Show (2) James David Wedding DJ from Colchester

SEDA-Shop Look out for the exciting NEW product ranges such as glow sticks and confetti cannons offered at preferential rates to SEDA members.

Second Hand TableIs the first port of call for members as they stream in at 7:30pm eager to grab the first bargains of the evening! As ever we ask that if you would like to sell off some old gear that you ensure these items are brought to Andy Robinson in the show room by 7:15pm at the latest. After this time you are best advised to leave the items in your car. You must also vacate the show room prior to our official opening at 7:30pm.

The Thistle HotelBrands HatchDartford, Kent

DA3 8PE

It’s just off J3 of the M25, and doors open at 19:30

ROAR: SEDA Management reserves the right to refuse admission to any SEDA ShowNight. Unfortunately we have serial visitors who appear to see no benefit in becoming a SEDA member, yet are happy to visit our bi-monthly ShowNights on a regular basis.

This edition of SEDAmail was brought to you with contributions from Caroline Robinson, BrianMole and it was thrown together, printed and distributed by Steve Jebbitt. If you have any comments, contributions, or questions, please drop us an email at dj@seda.org.uk

Important Dates For Your DiaryEVENT DATESEDA ShowNight at The Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch 24th November 2013

SEDA ShowNight at The Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch 19th January 2014

Mobile Beat (MBLV) Las Vegas 3rd - 6th February 2014

ProMobile Conference 2014 9th and 10th March 2014

SEDA ShowNight at The Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch 23rd March 2014

SEDA ShowNight at The Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch 18th May 2014

SEDA ShowNight at The Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch 20th July 2014

SEDA ShowNight at The Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch 28th September 2014

SEDA ShowNight at The Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch 16th November 2014

Please check dates on the relevant web sites before you travel. E &.O.E

Jenny Sutton from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Lewis Ward from Bracknell, Berkshire

Dan Elliott from Maidstone, Kent

Richard Partridge from Canterbury, Kent

Tim Franklin from Welwyn, Hertfordshire

Gary Blanford from Aylesford, Kent

Louise Mole from Southwater, West Sussex

Martin Todd from Walmer, Kent

A Big Warm Welcome To Our Newest Members

Your Committee 2013/14Elected postsChairman: Brian MoleVice Chairman: Paul ForsythHonorary Secretary: Ian BarberHonorary Treasurer: Jonathan HuttonMarketing Co-ordinator: Ian ForestMembership Secretary: Caroline Robinson

Co-opted postsEvents Co-ordinator: Andy RobinsonSEDAshop: Andy Dykes Harry KilbSEDAmail: Steve Jebbitt Mary EagletonDevelopment: Tony OwenSocial Media: Glenn NashHealth & Safety: Ian Barber

A V E R Y

f r o m t h e S E D A C o m m i t t e e

Samuel Barnes from Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

Colin Jaques from Southgate, London

Seb Knowles from Berkshire, Reading

M E R R Y C H R I S T M A S

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Anniversary

Thoughts From the Chairyou so much for your valued support Mark.

PLASA took place at the Excel in October this year, and SEDA’s presence was felt as I delivered a DJ related seminar on what used to be known as ‘DJ Sunday’. I also recently presented a mixing seminar for our NADJ South Central friends in Hampshire in return for Alan Marshall’s amazing seminar at our last SEDAbuzz.

Our next ShowNight is on Sunday 24th Novem-ber 2013 at the Thistle Hotel, Brands Hatch. Paul Forsyth will tell you here what is planned at this time, I have to say this one is going to be very exciting!

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SEDA’s last ShowNight took place on Sunday 29th September 2013. We had a very busy night with lots to see, and excellent opportunities to chat with many friends and colleagues. Our second hand table was full of various bits and pieces for sale, the SEDA shop had lots of ‘party pack’ style novelty kits on offer to brighten up our clients’ parties and give us a new revenue stream, and the raffle raised a generous sum for our adopted charity, as well as providing some great prizes - thank you very much for your contributions.

We had a couple of visitors to our shownight, it was great to welcome Alan Marshall the National Secretary of NADJ, and also Paul Burrows the regional organiser for E & SE of the Musicians Union which generated a quote from former SEDA Chairman Roger Eagleton; “This is a landmark moment in SEDA’s history”.

The featured retailer was RSD Music who are based in Eversley in Hampshire. Dave Reed brought along a great selection of new equipment for sale with discounts for SEDA members along with a couple of new surprises.

There was a very welcome return to SEDA Shownights with Gary Job representing Denon DJ, with lots of high quality mixers, media players and of course the Engine software on show. Gary, I speak for all the SEDA members when I say it’s great to see you back! Scott Bye from Virtual DJ demonstrated the new features planned on VirtualDJ 8; this generated a lot of interest from many visitors and members.

And finally, Mark Parkhouse did an excellent presentation on the range of FBT speakers he brought along. You may remember seeing an FBT ‘stack’ on our BPM stand this year, thank

Following the amazing ShowNight we presented in September comes theNovember end of year extravaganza!

Exclusive!!! First outing of the new XY series of Pioneer Speakers following their launch at PLASA - We have the joint representation from Pioneer of both Playout systems and the New Speaker range (this may be the first chance for many to see this addition to the Pioneer brand) We are pleased to have both Rob and Alex representing these two areas.

Bernie form Prolight Concepts will be showing us the latest developments and best sellers from their vast fantastic of products.

Mark Buss will be popping in to to bring us up to speed with what is happening over at Martin Professional.

Mark from Xtendamix will be showcasing their products and how they can be a fantastic addition to what you do.

We will also be announcing some of the plans to celebrate SEDA’s 40th Anniversary - That’s right! SEDA the longest running DJ Association in the UK will be celebrating our 40th birthday.

With much more to be confirmed, keep up to date at www.seda.org.uk or on our Facebook pages.

See you there.

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