Hiring a professional wedding DJ can be the difference between guests singing and dancing all night long vs. guests leaving early from boredom.

If you are a wedding DJ and want to up your game, check out the following resources to take your company to the next level!

Wedding DJ Conferences and Resources

Conferences To Attend

Mobile Entertainment Expo (February) – Located at the Southpoint Casino in Las Vegas, NV. The Mobile Beat Conference was purchased and is now incorporated as part of the Photo Booth Expo. There is an exhibitor floor and presentations.

Midwest DJs Live (April) – Located in Milwaukee, WI. The conference has about 150 DJs with an exhibitor floor with under 50 booths and many educational presentations.

Marquee Show (June) – Located in Schaumberg, IL (20 minutes from Chicago). The conference has an exhibitor floor with under 50 booths and many educational presentations.

DJX, fka DJ Expo (August) – The longest-running DJ conference in the USA. The conference has a large exhibitor floor and educational presentations. Attending DJs is estimated at 5,000.

Wedding MBA (November) – A wedding pro conference focusing on educational tracks for many industries. There is a very large exhibitor floor. Attendees are estimated at 6,000 with the majority being wedding venues and wedding planners.

The DJ Collective (November) – An intimate DJ conference. The website states: “Trendsetting content with a creative edge focusing on Performance, Branding, Social Media, Marketing, and Business Practices.”

Harvest of Sound (December) – The website states: “Featuring the top manufacturers in the industry, Harvest of Sound gives you the opportunity to hear, and test equipment side by side. seminars are designed to not only elevate your business”

Record Pools

Promo Only – I only recommend legal DJ pools and Promo Only is my favorite for radio edits and a vast library.

Podcasts

PhDJ Podcast – Mike Walter and Joe Bunn discuss DJ topics to grow your business and have successful performances.

The Travel DJ Blend with DJ Brian B – Topics include music ideas and business tips.

Wedding Business Solutions – Alan Berg offers tips for running your business along with marketing and sales tips.

YouTube Channels

Nick Spinelli – Offering tips for running your DJ business.

Jason Jani – Offering tips for running your DJ business.

DJNTV (Disc Jockey News) – Offering tips for running your DJ business.

Associations

ADJA (American Disc Jockey Association)

NAME (National Association of Mobile Entertainers)

CPDJA (Canadian Professional Disc Jockey Association)

Playlist Builders

My Wedding Songs – Offers 600+ curated playlists to grow your music knowledge.

Spotify – Get song ideas.

Tips & Tools

The DJs Vault – A paid educational portal to help you plan your music, grow your business, and dominate your market.

DJ News – A great resource for managing your DJ company and educational tips.

Final Thoughts

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If you want to see a wedding playlist near you, check out our list of wedding DJ playlists!