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The Storm DJs Year In Review
As usual we only get around to writing our review of the year a few days into the new year. So here it is! Our highlights: Onwards into 2024 for even bigger things!
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DJ Kool Herc: The Pioneer and Father of Modern DJing and Turntablism
Who is DJ Kool Herc? DJ Kool Herc, born as Clive Campbell, is a Jamaican-American DJ who is recognised as one of the originators of modern turntablism and DJing. Early Life and Immigration to the United States Born on April 16, 1955, in Kingston, Jamaica, DJ Kool Herc and his family immigrated to the Bronx,
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Should DJs Eat Easter Eggs While Performing?
As Easter approaches, many people look forward to scoffing as many Easter eggs as possible. However, for DJs, who perform in front of crowds during the holiday season, the question arises whether they should indulge in these messy chocolate treats while on stage. Basically, it’s ok in moderation. However, it is not recommended for DJs
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Happy DJ St. Patrick’s Day
We’re not sure who DJ St. Patrick is, but if he did exist, he would be the Saint of Spinning. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated around the world every year, but have you ever wondered what it would be like if the patron saint of Ireland was a DJ? Imagine St. Patrick working hard on
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The New Pioneer DJM-A9 Mixer
Pioneer has once again raised the bar in the world of professional DJ mixers with the release of the DJM-A9. With improved sound quality, playability, and connectivity, the DJM-A9 is the next step after the DJM-900NXS2. One of the standout features of the DJM-A9 is its built-in ESS Technology 32-bit A/D converter, which produces clear
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How To Get An International Hotel DJ Residency?
The question we get asked a lot by DJs is ‘how do I become one of Storm’s hotel DJ residents’? Getting a hotel DJ residency is a great way to live with £0 expenses, and be paid. But how exactly do you go about landing this type of contract? You simply need to fill in
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Tomorrowland 2023: A Guide to the World’s Largest Electronic Dance Music Festival
Tomorrowland is a highly-anticipated EDM event that takes place every summer in Belgium. This year it begins on Fri, Jul 21, 2023 and ends on Sun, Jul 30, 2023. The festival attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the music, art, and culture that Tomorrowland has to
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Who Is The Most In-Demand Open Format DJ 2023?
Our current most in-demand open format DJ is OneTrax. Over the past year he has been endlessly called upon by our clients up and down the country, and he has to successfully filled their dancefloors. Hailing from the south of France, and now with global DJ experience, OneTrax has become an energetic force to be
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Storm DJs Review of 2022
It’s time to do a quick review of 2022, in the land of Storm DJs. After the two worst years ever for DJs of most shapes and sizes (2020 and a lot of 2021), this year was the ‘back to normal’ year for the music industry. We’re not going to mention anything about global politics,
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Can I Hire A DJ Using Crypto and Bitcoin?
Yes you can! Storm DJs are now accepting DJ hire bookings using Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. Just let us know if you would like to pay for your DJ booking in this way and we will invoice you to pay via your crypto wallet using a QR code. If I pay in crypto will it be
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Who Is Ukraine’s Most Famous Female DJ?
While we pray for everyone in Ukraine right now while they are being attacked, it might be worth pointing out that there’s a whole load of DJ talent also trying to escape the mess. Ukraine’s most famous female DJ is Nastia: an absolute DJing legend. Just like the rest of her country, she is actively
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5 Unique DJ Hire Experiences To Book In 2022
As events are (almost) back to 2019 levels, it’s time to consider the 5 most unique DJ hire experiences to book in 2022. What should you book to make your event stand out from the rest? 1. A DJ & Freestyle Musician This is definitely our most popular choice for people wanting to upgrade from
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Where Should I Hire a DJ in 2022?
Where to hire a DJ in 2022? Once you start searching online you’ll find there’s quite a few options, and it can become a bit overwhelming. We have put together a quick guide below showing your current options in the UK who supply DJs to private and corporate events around the country and beyond. For
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A ‘Thank You’ to the DJs and musicians on our team
The events industry has been in disarray over the past 2 years but we’ve started to see a return to normality, well, until December (thanks Omicron!). Up until June, we were only taking bookings for virtual events or live streams. Yet in the months between June-December we managed to break our record for most events
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What is a DJ? Dinner Jackets or Disc Jockeys?
What is a DJ? What do these 2 letters stand for? There are 2 key definitions. Disc Jockey – a person who plays existing recorded music for a live audience (per Wikipedia see here). Dinner Jacket – a semi-formal two or three piece suit for evening wear (per Wikipedia see here). It should be obvious at
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March DJ Competition: What Was On Offer?
Our February DJ competition was a success, and we happily sent over the mammoth £6,500 DJ prize to our first ever winner, Allan Barwise. Our March competition gave you a chance to win a new selection of prize bundle options. The most in-demand DJ setup for 2021. The current best CDJs and Mixer: 2 x Pioneer
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7 Wedding DJ Concerns: what to consider when booking?
We answer the most common wedding DJ concerns which come up when a newly-engaged couple start the booking process. We’ve covered all the most popular wedding DJ concerns and hopefully settled your nerves. If you have any other worries please feel free to let us know. For a bespoke quote, just email us, and for
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Pfizer vaccine saves the world: Parties & Weddings come storming back, soon.
The partying world can only be grateful for Pfizer: the creators of the vaccine which will (hopefully) bring life for the entertainment world back to some form of normality. What we know so far: It is 90% effective after worldwide trials. The only side-effect is a sore arm and minor fever (like the flu vaccine)
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What is the latest 2022 news re COVID and the DJ entertainment industry?
COVID:19 / Coronavirus has had an incredible impact on the DJ / entertainment industry since March 2020, effectively grinding everything to a standstill. We are now back to business as usual. Our latest Q&As are below:
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Post-Pandemic Party Planning
As we keep reassuring everyone out there, this pandemic has now become treated as a flu-like threat which will need to be treated with regular vaccinations. Therefore we know there’s a lot to celebrate, and potentially a lot of parties to host and attend. When will we be able to party again? Now! When should
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What to look for when hiring a resident DJ?
A good resident DJ can be hard to find, and being a regular in the same venue can be a difficult (not impossible) task. It really depends on the venue and the crowd. Some customers like seeing the same DJ and building a brand around their regular appearances, whilst others like to keep things fresh
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Craziest DJ Booths and Stages
DJ Booths: Last week we spoke about the first ever zero gravity rave and how Armin van Buuren may have been preparing with his rotating DJ booth in which he performed upside down! This started a conversation in our office about some of the craziest DJ booths and stages for DJs to play in/on. DJ
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Will Brexit affect my DJ booking?
No! We don’t really understand the pros/cons Brexit (who does?!) but it does not affect on our UK DJ bookings. A report on the BBC seems to state the European travel will be the same for the next few years and then travellers may require a visa (£6.30 for 3 years). This might have a
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New Wedding DJ Trends
The new COVID vaccinations are being well distributed, which means wedding (and wedding DJ) season is hopefully just around the corner… We’ve put together a list of wedding DJ trends we’ve noticed recently, and can hopefully provide some inspiration for anyone who needs it! THEMED WEDDINGS Films, TV shows and books can have a massive
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Thank you 2019 DJs and Musicians
Another fun year over with, and a big thanks to all the 2019 DJs and Musicians we have worked with! Onwards to 2020! In no particular order, thanks to: Elijah Paul – sax Enrika – violin Josh Simo – sax DJ Whoppa Miranda Loy Dozzer DJ Frank 3000 Seb Emmins Onetrax Raf Hale0 Greg Hale0
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When he’s taking a break from DJing, Celebrity James Haskell can be found in the Jungle…
As you’ve probably heard in the press, our most-popular celebrity James Haskell has taken a break from DJ gigs and is now in the Australian jungle with an appearance on “I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here”. We’re wishing him luck in the competition, but also looking forward to getting him back so that
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Kurt Geiger DJs
In the run-up to Kurt Geiger’s busy trading period we were tasked with supplying quality DJs to their in-store events around the country. Our Kurt Geiger DJs who took part included Miranda Loy, Raf Hale-0, Frizzie, and Becky Saif. The stores included Manchester Intu, Liverpool, and Newcastle.
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Should I use a Mobile Disco or a Top-Rated DJ Agency?
The answer: If you want to use a random tradesperson who your uncle Joe might know, then someone with a name like ‘Barry’s Mobile Disco’ might be the way to go. If you want a reputable, music-focused DJ or artist, then you’ll want to use a top-rated DJ Agency. A brief overview of what a
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FAQ: How far in advance should I book a DJ for my event?
To be perfectly honest, there’s no right answer. We’ve taken last minute, on-the-day club bookings and confirmed a wedding 18 months in advance. It really depends on how organised you want to be. Ideally you want to have everything confirmed 3 months before the event date, this means you get a longer list of DJs
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FAQ: How long do I need a wedding DJ for?
FAQ: How long do I need a wedding DJ for? Answer: How long’s a piece of string?! This really depends on the type of party you want to have. The most common booking for us is a 5 hour DJ set and is usually 7pm-midnight, but the possibilities are endless. Perhaps you want a DJ
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FAQ: How far ahead of my event should I contact my DJ to discuss playlists?
FAQ: How far ahead of my event should I contact my DJ to discuss playlists? Answer: Six weeksThe deposit has been paid, your chosen DJ is now confirmed and you’re starting to get excited about your party! We encourage as much communication as possible between DJ and client, but we have recently begun applying a
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DJ and Saxophonist. The Winning Event Combination.
Why a DJ and Saxophonist Are the Perfect Pair for Your Event Combining a DJ and a saxophonist offers a unique and thrilling experience for any type of event. This duo brings together the best of both worlds: the DJ’s skill in selecting and mixing a diverse range of music genres, and the saxophonist’s talent
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The Best 9 Types of Events For DJs
Ever wondered whether your event would work well with the inclusion of a DJ? Look no further. We have compiled the definitive list of events for DJs, the event-types which work best with DJs. We’ve also added in our real-life photos from each type of event. 1. The Corporate Drinks When companies want to have
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Who is the best DJ in the world?
It’s a tough question, who is the best DJ in the world? The truth is, there’s no definitive answer and that’s the beautiful thing about music – there’s so much of it across so many styles and genres that everyone has their own opinion. DJ Mag often has a bias towards EDM DJs and big
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FAQ: Does it cost less to book Black Friday DJs?
Black Friday DJs – are they cheaper? Answer: Generally no! Our experienced and talented DJs are always fairly priced but as a treat for all our customers we always offer discounts around Black Friday. Look out for new discount codes every year. Are you planning a last minute Christmas party for your employees? Starting early
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FAQ: Can Your DJs Perform Outdoors?
We (the UK) had a great summer! Record number of 30+degree days with a World Cup campaign that saw non-football fans donning Harry Kane shirts and singing ‘football’s coming home’ around the office. 2018 set a record for number of outdoor DJs bookings for Storm DJs. People were throwing garden parties, outdoor weddings and businesses
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Freshers’ Week Across The UK
It’s freshers’ week and across the country students are out partying every single night! T-shirt cannons, lazers and 2-for-1 offers on Jägerbombs are a feature in every club and our DJs are keeping dancefloors busy until the early hours of the morning. Is there a better way to spend your first week as an “independent adult” than
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Can we request live musicians alongside the DJ?
FAQ: Can we request a drummer, saxophonist, violinist to play alongside the DJ? The biggest decision for most of our clients is choosing between a DJ or band, I think you know what our answer is! However, for feuding couples a compromise is needed. Live musicians playing alongside DJs have become increasingly popular thanks to
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MTV Launches New Clubbing Channel
Club MTV has replaced the MTV Dance Network on Sky (channel 354) and Virgin Media (channel 314). MTV said the channel will be “the ultimate party destination” and has the tagline “Club MTV: Where The Weekend Never Stops”. Club MTV will celebrate and highlight club culture via its programming, which includes a mixture of EDM,
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Featured Artist: Teisha Matthews AKA TSHA
Teisha Matthews (TSHA) joined our team in the back end of 2017 and has been a great addition to our roster. Capable of playing anything from hip-hop to house and everything in between, Teisha’s versatility makes her the ideal DJ for private, corporate or club gigs. In her short time with Storm, she has consistently received
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Movies and TV Shows about DJs and Clubbing
Rob Stark goes from ‘King of the North’ to ‘King of the Rave’ in his latest movie role. Richard Madden played Rob Stark in Game of Thrones for three seasons (spoiler alert!) before being betrayed and brutally murdered. In a recent trailer released by Netflix, Madden takes on the role of superstar DJ in the
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Hot Air Balloon DJ Records Mix From The Sky
Over the past few months we’ve spoken about crazy DJ booths and performing in zero gravity. Now an Australian DJ has recorded his latest mix from a hot air balloon. As part of a collaboration with Microsoft, Basenji took to the skies in New South Wales with his Surface Pro to produce and perform a
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5 Reasons to Book a DJ alongside a Saxophone Player for your Wedding
Looking for a way to make your wedding stand out from the crowd? Look no further than booking a DJ and a saxophone to perform together! Here are five reasons why this dynamic duo is the perfect entertainment choice for your big day. A Unique and Memorable Sound Let’s face it, most weddings have a
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Zero Gravity DJs: The Sky Is Not The Limit
It sounds like an idea Elon Musk might come up with after a big night out, but German nightclub promoters BigCityBeats are hosting the first ever zero gravity rave. Winners of a social media competition will be sent into the stratosphere to party in an aircraft that is usually used for training astronauts. The clubbers
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FAQ: Should I hire a live musician?
As a part of our ongoing Frequently Asked Questions series, we lay out our answers to simple service questions about Storm DJs: Your question: Should I hire a live musician to play alongside my DJ? The answer: Definitely! The more complete answer: Live musicians are becoming increasingly popular alongside DJs. Over the summer we’ve had
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FAQ: Do your DJs take requests?
As a part of our ongoing Frequently Asked Questions series, we lay out our answers to simple service questions about Storm DJs: Your question: Do your DJs take requests The answer: Definitely, just ask! The more complete answer: The answer to this is; “within reason”. We encourage our DJs to interact with the clients before
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FAQ: Can I meet my DJ before the event?
As a part of our ongoing Frequently Asked Questions series, we lay out our answers to simple service questions about Storm DJs: Your question: Can I meet my DJ before the event? The answer: If you feel you need to. The more complete answer: We encourage open communication between us, the client and the DJ
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FAQ: Should I choose the Package DJ?
As a part of our ongoing Frequently Asked Questions series, we lay out our answers to simple service questions about Storm DJs: Your question: Should we use the in-house DJ for our event? The answer: Probably not… The more complete answer: Your chosen event venue will most likely have a DJ to offer you as
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FAQ: Should I choose a DJ or a Band?
As a part of our ongoing Frequently Asked Questions series, we lay out our answers to simple service questions about Storm DJs: Your question: If live musicians are so good (see previous post), why should I choose a DJ instead of a band? The answer: DJs are normally cheaper and have more music to play
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FAQ: Does Storm have any DJ Packages?
As a part of our ongoing Frequently Asked Questions series, we lay out our answers to simple service questions about Storm DJs: Your question: Does Storm DJs have any DJ packages? The answer: Yes The more complete answer: We added packages for you where you want a simple solution for your DJ needs. Check out
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5 Questions we’ve been getting A LOT recently
We know every booking is unique, each client has a different idea of what makes a great party and that’s why we’re here to provide for every possible scenario. Whether you’re throwing a roller disco and need cheesy disco music or having your wedding reception in a country manor, we’ve got you covered. Every booking
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Bring Your Own Vinyl
We’ve come up with a new concept to offer to our wonderful customers – you’ve heard of Bring Your Own Beer, now it’s time for BYOV (Bring Your Own Vinyl). How many times have you gone up to a random DJ and requested your favourite song just to be told “Sorry mate, i ain’t got
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Our first trip to Printworks
Last weekend we took our first trip to London’s latest clubbing hot spot to see what all the fuss was about. Printworks is a 6000 capacity warehouse space in Canada Water that was previously used as a newspaper printing facility. Promoters LWE have teamed up with record labels and festivals to host some of the
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Midnight City to play sold out show in Oxford
Liverpool based duo Midnight City will be headlining the prestigious Catz Ball on Saturday 18th February. 2016 was a busy year for Midnight City as they played countless clubs and festivals, delivering real house music to thousands of party-goers across the country. When they weren’t behind the decks, Jonny Hayes and Josh Jones were in the
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A Hacker’s Guide: How to treat your DJ
A DJ is for life, not just for your event! They’re people too and usually they’re pretty ordinary people. Just because they’re up until 4am every night and have an unhealthy obsession with vinyl, doesn’t make them any different to you and I. It’s only the crazy ones that like to wear mouse helmets or throw
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The Christmas Party (DJ) Season Is Here
The John Lewis advert is out, mince pies are flying off supermarket shelves and Mariah Carey is playing on the radio (or soon will be) – Christmas is coming! It must be time to start putting together those Christmas party ideas you’ve been noting down throughout the year. The office Christmas party is the talking
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How Much Does A DJ Cost?
One of – if not the – first question our clients ask us, tends to be “how much does a DJ cost?”. The answer is far from straightforward. It can set you back as little as £50 – or as much as £250,000 – to hire a DJ. Below, we discuss the main factors behind the price differences you’ll encounter:
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What is an Open-Format DJ?
What is an Open-Format DJ? An Open-Format DJ (or Multi-Genre DJ) is a DJ who will perform a mix (or set) based upon any given format of music. He or she will perform any of the below: Any one specific genre of music that you request; Several types of music chosen by you; or A mix of genres of
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Welcome DJ Moreon and Baffa
Next up in our Legendary DJ roster additions are the very talented House and Techno DJ duo, DJ MOREON & BAFFA. Hailing from Venezuela, the boys are now based in Barcelona, where their unique house and techno style focused on extended loops & dub sound’s is proving a winning formula. Emanating from very different backgrounds – dance
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Welcome Ray Keith
This month we welcome DJ RAY KEITH, one of drum ‘n’ bass‘ most well known producers and DJs, to our “Legendary DJ” roster. Keith started DJ’ing in the 1980s, following English beat-freaks through hip-hop, soul and rare-groove, until hardcore and acid-house burst onto the music scene in the late ’80s and early ’90s. A mainstay of the UK breakbeat scene throughout
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Introducing DJ José Padilla…
One of our recent additions to the legendary roster is DJ José Padilla, the fantastic face behind Ibiza’s Café del Mar. He is one of Storm’s most publicly-known faces, and definitely our most experienced DJ. He puts together what is arguably the world’s most iconic downtempo, and sunset-inspired mixes, straight from the home of the unique Balearic sound.
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8 Things to Think About when Choosing your Wedding DJ
No matter what type of wedding you are having, there’s no denying that music will play a crucial role. Choosing the right DJ for your wedding can be difficult: Make the right decision by testing the mettle of any potential supplier in these 8 key areas. Here’s how Storm DJs positions itself firmly ahead of
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Our New Open-Format Multi-Genre DJs
Following unprecedented growth over the past 12 months, we have brought on board a number of stunning new recruits to help satisfy demand for quality, genre-flexible and open-format DJs. We are delighted to (briefly) present the latest hand-picked additions to the Storm “family”, our prestigious DJ roster. All are highly experienced players on the DJ scene both in
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April Bank Holiday: Glu Sound & ELITO @ XOYO 17/04/14
Looking for the best April bank holiday events in London? On Thursday 17/04/14 head down to London’s XOYO on Thursday for an exclusive back to back set by Glu Sound and ELITO (Billy Gonzalez). Freshly back from Miami and various worldwide locations over the last few months, the 2 DJs return for a rare back
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DJ Mel Reeves – our new female addition to Storm DJs
[simple_slider] [simple_slide img=”https://storm-djs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/djmelreevesstormdjslondon011000.jpg”] [simple_slide img=”https://storm-djs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/djmelreevesindia1000.jpg”] [simple_slide img=”https://storm-djs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/djmelreevesstormdjslondon071000.jpg”] [simple_slide img=”https://storm-djs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/djmelreevesstormdjslondon021000.jpg”] [simple_slide img=”https://storm-djs.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/djmelreevesstormdjslondon061000698.jpg”] [/simple_slider] DJ Mel Reeves has just joined the exclusive Storm DJs London agency roster. With a wealth of DJing experience around the world, Mel has become a very creative DJ as well as being one of the most glamorous faces on the circuit. This
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Who are Storm DJs? The Quality DJ Hire Agency. Not to be confused with the model agency, the Russian Ant&Dec, nor the singer.
Researching to find out who Storm DJs actually are? Within the arena of search engines it has recently become apparent that our brand is fairly simple to find. SEO standards have become a lot easier to work with as Google can identify quality and reality over imitation. However, as with the usual Internet issues there
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