What did you think of BPM?

[WWDJ]

A thread to discuss the highlights and lowlights of the BPM show itself.

I went today for about 2 hours this afternoon for a wander. As I will be meeting you guys tomorrow, i'm sure there will be lots to talk about so I thought i'd have a look round on my own today for a bit.

Overall it's as good as ever i'd say.
- The Pioneer stand is, as ever commanding a lot of attention as is the American DJ stand. I would imagine Pizza will be in limited supply tomorrow
- The PA demo area seems bigger this year with a lot more PA systems. I didn't get to listen but disappointed not to see the FBT Vertus in there.
- The FBT Vertus is being used on the Denon stand (in white) and to my ears it rocked. They were using 3 units per side with some booth monitors too.
- For me as a Traktor user, the Native Instruments stand was disappointing. Not many demo points and the S2 which I had gone to see was not even there.
- Interesting Moving Head podiums from Ultimax

Lots more to see tomorrow ...

[marting]

having not been before nothing to compare with all though i did expect it to be bigger....

my feet are killing me had a good time although i did leave feeling why am i going back tomorrow other than to meet you guys off the forum looking forward to seeing Angela's mdd signs.

I expect i will take more interest in the workshops tomorrow and hope to grasp a slice of adj pizza, as for tonight i guess im taking it easy and letting my feet have a rest.

[welby]

After last year's show I just decided it wasn't for me,

but this year curiosity got the better of me and at the last minute I relented and headed up the M6 to the show.

I got there just as the fanfare of welcome was blasted out by Denon and bustled my way in with a small crowd of people all eager to get in.

And as I walked in I was greeted with what I can only describe as a dark smoke filled hall with the Denon DJ doing the obligitory blast off routine.

I went with an open mind and prepared to give it another chance, but In my opinion the show seemed a lot smaller than last year.

I really didn't get excited by what was on offer.

I headed over to the ultimax stand to pick up some g-clamps and they were at a great price - so thank you for that.

I also went and spoke to Alex at DJEP and had a great demo of the revamped DJEP client portal - now that was good to see.

After that I wandered around the hall looking for moments of inspiration but even the glare of the VDJ stand failed to impress.

So overall I haven't changed my mind about the show - dissapointing apart from a couple of moments of interest.

So what did you get out of the show?

[MikeW]

For those of us who couldnt make it, it would also be good to get info on any new products that are being launched. Especially lighting products.

[surround sounds]

Too be honest i was not there long and only brought a few things..
It was pretty much the same as last year as many stalls was in the same place.
I was looking for a new sound system to go with my other 3..I use RCF but i listened to the rcf speakers on the 12 o clock demo and they sounded very poor..If i had never brought rcf before i certainly would not wasting my money on them.. So although the demo is good to listen to speakers it depends alot where the speakers are situated in the demo area because peavey sounded very good and so did most of the speakers on the inside but further you went out the worse they got.. I was impressed with the DB and FBT Speakers and i think i may go for them..
Now would i go again? No but i said that last year and still went..

[djdavepowell]

I went to bpm for the first time Saturday, thought it was great, didn't buy anything as its a bit overwhelming with so much stuff.
Is anyone going there on Monday? I really want to chat with the "open air photo booth" guys but have no way of contacting them until they go back to America, so if anyone is going there tomorrow could I either get them to find a cell number for me to contact them or see if they can call me. Long shot I know!

Thanks David

[sxboy]

Got bak about an hour ago, too me longer to get there than I was there, what a complete waste of time.
Loads of goodies on show, "ooh can I buy that, err no we don't have stock here, but you can order it" wha'ts the point of that, I can order it without driving 250 miles and paying a tenner to park! The prolight stand had the equinox front screen, all nicely lit up and in a prominant position, I asked about whether thay would bring out black cloths for it, as I already have one, "ermm no never been asked that before, anyway you can't buy the screens untill december at the earleist, as they are out of stock" whats the point of having them there then.


Daren

[welby]

I went to bpm for the first time Saturday, thought it was great, didn't buy anything as its a bit overwhelming with so much stuff.
Is anyone going there on Monday? I really want to chat with the "open air photo booth" guys but have no way of contacting them until they go back to America, so if anyone is going there tomorrow could I either get them to find a cell number for me to contact them or see if they can call me. Long shot I know!

Thanks David

David they have a website:

http://openairphotobooth.com/ (http://openairphotobooth.com/)

All the infomation that you require is there.

Ha just re-read your post "have no way of contacting them until they go back to America" :) sorry!

[CRAZY K]

anyway you can't buy the screens untill december at the earleist, as they are out of stock" whats the point of having them there then.


Daren

That will be the slow boat from China again---just got my speaker that was on the last one in to Harwich or wherever they dock:rolleyes:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

This is supposed to be a trade show, featuring new products, not a car boot sale selling stuff as cheaply as possible.

I can't believe people are negative about this. It's not about going to buy stuff ffs...

Did you come and meet any of the MDD in the bar? Did you network with anyone? Did you talk to any manufacturers about their products?

I did. I had a conversation with Rik from Pioneer, a long chat about LEDS with a very interesting man, I chatted to Grumpy Joes about their poseur tables and floors, had a lengthy discussion and got a few ideas from the guys at open air photo booth. I even went and listened to a couple of seminars and watched some very clever (if not relevant to me) turntablists and mixers.

I also forgot to mention the free pizza and give aways and fun at the ADJ stand and also the sound demo's put on by RSD music - fantastic idea. They had big club systems, 'road warrior' system and the line array type systems too.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

So here are the photos I took on Monday as we spent most of the time in the bar on Sunday...

They are on Facebook as there are almost 100 of them, but it is a public album so you should be able to view them.

Clicky. (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152163015525191.922305.601185190&type=1)

[Excalibur]

Most useful part of the show for me was the seminar given by Alex on DJEP. Very informative and well done. I went and had a word with him later on the stand, and will look into it very carefully. I'm very disappointed I couldn't go on Monday, as I'd originally planned, because that's the day when it's easier to have a chat with folk about things in more detail.

[flatliners]

that k array sound system was pure class or the lite console dj deck stand

[soundmaster mobile disco]

I really enjoyed my time at bpm again.I did not spen much time with you guys ,I think alan spent more time with you this year.As always its a great opportunity to meet and network with other djs,put faces to names ect.The seminars are as always very interesting and educational.

And of course we always look forward to the legendary sunday night out in reflex!

[Jiggles]

One year I will get to come down and annoy the hell out of you all... One of these years... :D xD

[flatliners]

Why do people always say that one year I will come down we hear that all the time instead of saying it just do it

[Jiggles]

Why do people always say that one year I will come down we hear that all the time instead of saying it just do it


Money? Not everyone has the spare money to splash out on the night out, trasport down, the hotel etc.

[yourdj]

Money? Not everyone has the spare money to splash out on the night out, trasport down, the hotel etc.

£5 a week should do it. Just don't buy that extra pint when you out. Surely thats attainable :p
You only have to pay for the hotel, travel, parking and entrance + some beer :beer1:
You will have loads of money left over to spend on a new piece of equipment :)

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Money? Not everyone has the spare money to splash out on the night out, trasport down, the hotel etc.

As much as it is a knees up its once a year the best chance to meet with DJs face to face and build relationships. Just because someone isn't on your doorstep doesn't mean they can't be of use to you or your business at some point down the line. I bet there are a huge amount of emails/phone calls exchanged between members every week which has been helped by the fact they have met each other in the flesh and found out what they are really like.....

Just for your information I'm a joy to behold in real life.......... :D

[funkymook]

To be fair though Toby, if someone has to budget £5 a week to go they probably have other expenses that take priority over BPM anyway - spare money is only spare if you don't need it.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Where were you anyway Martin?

[Paul James Promotions]

Did anyone get chance to have a listen to the PA experience?

Have seen plenty of feedback about the show, seminars and arena but no mention of the demos.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Did anyone get chance to have a listen to the PA experience?

Have seen plenty of feedback about the show, seminars and arena but no mention of the demos.

Me and Darren heard the mid range systems. I quite liked the sound of a system called FBT (?), though it had to be said it wasn't the place to be with a hangover :)

[funkymook]

Where were you anyway Martin?

Gigs Friday and Saturday nights, client meeting Monday evening, very sick dog and mum back in hospital over the weekend - it just wasn't gonna happen this year :(

[Alchemy]

Me and Darren heard the mid range systems. I quite liked the sound of a system called FBT (?), though it had to be said it wasn't the place to be with a hangover :)

I agree, the demo was better this year with 3 different genres of music played through each system. In the road warrior category I too thought the FBT system fared best, although because all the systems were set up with flat EQ I would probably be able to get a sound I liked from all of them.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Did anyone get chance to have a listen to the PA experience?

Have seen plenty of feedback about the show, seminars and arena but no mention of the demos.

AS Neil said we listened to the road warrior section on Monday, but I also listened to the club system on the Sunday and thought the Ohm system faired best.

[Jiggles]

As much as it is a knees up its once a year the best chance to meet with DJs face to face and build relationships. Just because someone isn't on your doorstep doesn't mean they can't be of use to you or your business at some point down the line. I bet there are a huge amount of emails/phone calls exchanged between members every week which has been helped by the fact they have met each other in the flesh and found out what they are really like.....

Just for your information I'm a joy to behold in real life.......... :D


I would love to come an meet everyone! xD

[jamesh]

Well i didn't really get to see much of the show as was on the Advanced Event Designs stand but from there it seemed the best BPM yet - the atmosphere was great, plenty of footfall and overall it wasn't too noisy (although we were based in the quiet area) so i think Mark, Eddie and the team did a fantastic job.

The stand was nice and busy all weekend with some great feedback and comments on not only the deckstand booth range but also regarding venue magic and our new brand of uk manufactured starcloth products under the banner of UK Starcloths.

Due to demand at the show and not being able to see or speak to everyone at the show we have extended the show special prices that we were doing at BPM until the end of the week (midnight sunday 14th October) so if you've ever thought about buying a deckstand booth or any of our other products now's the perfect time to as you'll beat the price increase next week.

Anyway back on topic to the show... I think it will be interesting to see what happens with next years show with Plaza moving their show dates... I know it wont make much difference to the attendance as BPM is more for DJ's etc... but will it have an effect on exhibitors? guess we'll have to wait and see.

[djrobentertainment]

I got to the Dj Tutor final to win a lite console buy building it the quickest, But it all went :Censored::Censored::Censored::Censored: up an I failing miserably under pressure.