SEDA - South Eastern Discotheque Association
Promoting the art of the professional disc jockey
Welcome to the SEDA website designed to be your portal to both SEDA and the DJ world. All the latest industry news is here as well as reviews of new equipment and other articles of interest. You can interact with our site by voting in polls and commenting on the things we post. Registration is FREE, quick and simple.If you would like information on becoming a SEDA member, please click here.
Latest News
Pioneer announce new CDJ-850
July 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The CDJ-2000s are quickly replacing the CDJ-1000Mk3 as the industry standard player in the world’s biggest clubs, while the CDJ-900 takes root in regular clubs. For semi-pro bedroom DJs and bars and completing the rekordbox™ enabled CDJ line-up, Pioneer today announce the new CDJ-850, available from August 2010 (suggested retail price: £799). CDJ-850: resembling the CDJ-2000 while still at an affordable price Intentionally designed to feel and function like other CDJ models further up the range,... [Read the full story]
Events
DJ Mag Top 100 DJ’s
July 28, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Our friends at DJmag are once again compiling the Top 100 DJ’s list. So, who’s been rocking you iPod over the last 12 months? Who’s kept you raving ‘til 9am? Who’s dazzled you with their technical skills?? Your favourite DJs NEED your support! Head over to www.top100djs.net to cast your votes and you could see your musical hero crowned World’s Number One for 2010! Every voter receives a free track download from Trackitdown.net, check your voter confirmation email for full details. PLUS don’t forget... [Read the full story]
Music and Video
CD Pool Dance Radio Hits – May 2010
May 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Well here it is, a brand new release from CD Pool. Dance Radio Edits of popular current chart hits from the likes of Cahill, Moto Blanco, Freemasons, Wideboys, Buzz Junkies and more! Check out the tracklist… This will no doubt be a really popular item for CD Pool (i’ve already subscribed!). The new disc costs just £14.95 per month or if you currently subscribe to any of the CD Pool discs (hits, radio, urban, etc.) then you can add it to your current subscription for just £10 per month! But wait! The SEDA... [Read the full story]
Technology
Pioneer announce new CDJ-850
July 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The CDJ-2000s are quickly replacing the CDJ-1000Mk3 as the industry standard player in the world’s biggest clubs, while the CDJ-900 takes root in regular clubs. For semi-pro bedroom DJs and bars and completing the rekordbox™ enabled CDJ line-up, Pioneer today announce the new CDJ-850, available from August 2010 (suggested retail price: £799). CDJ-850: resembling the CDJ-2000 while still at an affordable price Intentionally designed to feel and function like other CDJ models further up the range,... [Read the full story]
Safety
Laser Safety for the Mobile DJ
January 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment
It is important that we are aware of the risks and health and safety recommendations when using lasers during mobile discos or when installed in a night club. This article is written and taken from the five minute crash-course I gave to the SEDA membership on Sunday 17 January 2010 at the bi-monthly shownight in Maidstone. Lasers are a stunning bright effect that stands out from other types of disco lighting. Due to their high brightness levels, there are risks and thus considerations to take when using and operating lasers.... [Read the full story]
SEDA Blog
Pop Rocks The Charts
May 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Acts like Lady GaGa, Cheryl Cole and the X Factor have helped Pop overthrow Rock’s domination of the UK Charts. According to the figures 33.5% of singles sold in 2009 were classed as Pop by the Official Charts Company (OCC A further 18.9% were RnB, including JLS, Beyonce, Dizzee Rascal under the OCC’s guidelines. Almost 9% came from hip-hop acts like the Black Eyed Peas. But Rock’s share slumped from 31% to 24.5% – led by Anti X-Factor fuled No. 1 from Rage Against the Machine, Kings of Leon and... [Read the full story]
SEDA Blog
Pop Rocks The Charts
Acts like Lady GaGa, Cheryl Cole and the X Factor have helped Pop overthrow Rock’s domination of the UK Charts. According to the figures 33.5% of singles sold in 2009 were... [Read more]
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Technology News
Pioneer announce new CDJ-850
The CDJ-2000s are quickly replacing the CDJ-1000Mk3 as the industry standard player in the world’s biggest clubs, while the CDJ-900 takes root in regular clubs. For semi-pro... [Read more]
More Technology News...
- Numark Mixdeck
- Introducing the SRM1801 Powered Subwoofer from Mackie
- Pioneer announce new CDJ-350 Compact Digital Multi-Player & DJM-350 2 Channel DJ Mixer with USB recording
- Pulsar announce 3 year warranty
- ALLEN & HEATH LAUNCHES TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE XONE DJ RANGE
- Pioneer announce new mixer: DJM-2000
- NEW COLOUR XONE:92 INSTALLED IN MATTER LONDON
- NAMM 2010 – New Toys!
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Music & Video
CD Pool Dance Radio Hits – May 2010
Well here it is, a brand new release from CD Pool. Dance Radio Edits of popular current chart hits from the likes of Cahill, Moto Blanco, Freemasons,... [Read more]
CD Pool Hits – May 2010
The very latest Hits disc from CD Pool landed with a thud on my doorstep this morning and what a great lineup! There are some really good songs on there... [Read more]
The Essential Selection: UK Funky
For those who are new to SEDA or just need a refresh the Essential Selection features 5 top tracks from a specific genre that should have you covered... [Read more]
Now 75
The very latest in the popular Now That’s What I Call Music series has been released. Now in it’s 75th incarnation it absolutely promises... [Read more]
MixMash Kids vol.2
The original Kids volume from MixMash was such a HUGE smash, they decided to release another disc crammed full of high quality video’s to keep the... [Read more]