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Take one weekend early in the year and set the standard for your best year in business.
Better pricing. Better systems. More confidence behind every enquiry. And a room full of DJs who are serious about building something bigger.
Harman Experience Centre
Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9TD
Why a weekend? Because this venue is too good to pass up. JBL runs the space as their HQ during the week, so weekends are the only time we can take it over. An immersive, high-tech environment built around sound, creativity and incredible opportunities to capture content.
Before you scroll… watch this.
Two quick clips so you can feel the room.
The After Video
This is what it feels like when you’re in the room.
- Hands-on, in-room learning built around doing, not just listening
- The people — DJs who care about skill, standards, and doing it properly
Reviews
Straight from DJs who came last year.
- Clarity on what to do next (and why)
- Confidence that comes from being in the right room
Choose Your Ticket Level
All tickets include both days. Prices increase as each stage sells out.
Step In
Every level up starts with showing up.
- 2-day pass (both days)
- Full access to all sessions + live demos
- Lunch + free parking
- Goodie bag packed with useful tools
- Post-event notes so you can stay present in the room
Level Up
Move from learning to levelling up.
- 1 mentor session (choose Dan or Mike or Mandla)
- Full audio + video recordings to replay anytime
- 4 templates based on the sessions/topics (details being finalised)
- Fresh crate ideas to upgrade your sets fast
Go Pro
Full access. Front row. Every advantage.
- 2 nights hotel
- Dinner Saturday night
- Dinner Sunday night
- Mentor sessions with Dan, Mike and Mandla
- Guaranteed feature on the Mobile DJ Mastery Podcast
- Extra access in the room for deeper questions and feedback
What This Weekend Changes
Strengthen Your DJ Business
We focus on the things that actually move the needle for working DJs. Positioning yourself properly, having confident conversations with clients, and building systems that make your business feel solid. You’ll leave with ideas you can apply straight away.
Be In The Right Room
One of the biggest takeaways from last year was the room itself. You’ll be surrounded by DJs who take their business seriously, share ideas openly, and are happy to talk honestly about what’s working. Those conversations often become the most valuable part of the weekend.
Learn By Doing
This isn’t two days of passive listening. You’ll be involved throughout the event, applying ideas and shaping your own approach as you go. After year one, the feedback was clear. You wanted more practical. So that’s exactly what we’ve built.
Who's Behind It?
Hosted by DJs a Trio Who Understand The Grind
Mandla Sibanda
Mandla Sibanda, known as DJ 2FOUR7, is recognised by DJs around the world for his big social media personality, premium DJ work, and as founder of Mobile DJ Mastery, where he inspires and mentors DJs to elevate their craft and businesses.
Dan Ross
Dan Ross is a premium DJ and MC, founder of Gloucestershire Discos, and has been performing since the age of 13 with a passion for big light shows and special FX. In recent years he has also become known for creating Planning Beats, a ground breaking platform helping DJs grow and innovate.
Mike Readings
Mike Readings is a national award-winning DJ & MC with 15 years’ experience. As a wedding business coach, he helps suppliers go from ‘Good to Great’ cutting admin from hours to minutes, increasing bookings, and using AI to streamline processes and keep their businesses thriving.
Special Guests
Industry legends hosting sessions and jumping on the podcast.
Euan Lawrence
Euan Lawrence is the owner of Tartan Entertainment, one of Scotland’s leading wedding and events companies. He is known for his high end client experience, modern style, and a reputation for packed dancefloors across the country. Euan brings real insight into building a strong brand, growing a team, and delivering a premium DJ service from start to finish.
Tony Roberts
Tony Roberts is an International DJ and the founder of the Show Me Love Collective, a DJ and live performance team offering a unique mix of vocals, sax, percussion, and full band energy. His modern approach to entertainment has made SML a standout choice for couples who want something different from the typical DJ setup. Tony will share how he built a distinctive brand, combined live performance with DJing, and created a growing collective that clients instantly connect with.
Jordan Lorde - LORDZDJ
LORDZDJ is a leading figure in the UK Urban Music scene, known for dynamic sets that blend 90s RnB, Dancehall, and the latest US and UK Hip Hop & RnB. With a huge online presence built through viral mix videos, he has grown an audience of over 300,000 on Instagram and 100,000 on TikTok. He has taken his signature style worldwide, performing at weddings in Barcelona and Italy, and at major events including the Palazzo Versace in Dubai and Sidewinder Festival in Manchester. At Level Up Live, LORDZDJ will share how he built a powerful online brand, turned viral content into international bookings, and developed a performance style that consistently connects with crowds everywhere.
Courtney Lake - DJ Cee B
DJ Cee B is a respected name in the DJ community, known for versatile sets across Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall, Afrobeats and modern club edits. He has built a dedicated following for his practical Serato tools and workflow systems that help DJs organise their libraries with speed and clarity. With a strong online presence and a reputation for simplifying the technical side of DJing, DJ Cee B has become a trusted voice for music-library mastery. At Level Up Live, he will share the methods he uses to streamline crate building, automate organisation and create a performance-ready music library that supports creative, high-impact sets.
What You'll Take Home
Real improvement for your business and DJ career.
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Saturday and Sunday Evening Networking
When the sessions finish, the real conversations carry on. Two nights to meet the right people, swap real-world solutions, and build connections that keep paying you back long after the weekend.
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Podcast Panel: You Ask, We Answer
A short intro, then it’s over to you. This session is driven by audience questions, with loads of time for proper answers, follow-ups, and the stuff you actually want to know.
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AI Note Taker
Your Notes Done For You
No laptop, no notepad, no trying to keep up. You’ll get clean notes after the weekend with the key takeaways, action points, and reminders ready to use.
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A Venue That Lifts The Standard
Hosted inside JBL’s Experience Centre. Proper sound, proper energy, and a space that makes conversations easy. It feels like an experience, not a standard conference room.
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Lunch and Parking Sorted
Lunch, coffee, and free on-site parking are included. No hunting for food, no watching the clock, no messing about. Turn up, settle in, and stay focused on the weekend.
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Why We’re Keeping It Small
We’re keeping it tight, because real growth happens in smaller rooms. This is about genuine connection, not a cattle-market of random DJs. You’ll leave with real contacts, real takeaways, and a clear plan of action.
Weekend Programme
Full programme coming soon
We’re making sure the sessions are built for the room, not for a PDF. You’ll see the full breakdown here as soon as it’s locked.
Full programme coming soon
We’re building the Sunday schedule around the practical elements. When it’s confirmed, it’ll drop in right here.
Harman Experience Centre
A Unique Event Space to Learn and Connect
Accommodation & Dining
Stay and Network
Hotel + Dinner
The weekend is based at Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8, combining a fair price, easy access just off the M1, and quality amenities, with both the hotel stay and evening dinners all in one place.
Main hotel base
The main base for attendees is Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8. Staying here keeps everything simple across the weekend, with no need to travel between venues.
We’ll be releasing a limited number of discounted rooms in April using our event booking code.
Address: Breakspear Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 4UA.
Dinner both nights
Dinner takes place at Holiday Inn Hemel Hempstead M1, Jct. 8 on both Saturday and Sunday evening, within the hotel’s restaurant and open lobby space.
During checkout you’ll be able to add a seat reservation so we can hold space. Food is paid in advance when selecting your menu choices, around 2 weeks before the event.
Not Just Another DJ Meet-Up. This is a Career-Level-Up.
We’re bringing together a group of the most ambitious mobile DJs in the UK for a two-day, high-impact experience. Learn how to increase your bookings, raise your rates, and deliver unforgettable events while building a business that actually works for you.
Our Partners & Supporters
Proudly supported by some of the most innovative brands in the DJ, events and tech industry.
Audio Partner
Delivering world-class sound systems trusted by professionals worldwide, JBL brings unmatched audio power to Level Up Live.
Retail Partner
We are working behind the scenes to bring the best partnerships, brands and companies to Level Up Live!
Business Software Partner
Planning Beats is the all-in-one DJ business platform, helping professionals streamline bookings, music planning, and client management.
Lighting Partner
Martin by HARMAN provides cutting-edge lighting solutions that transform events with innovation, impact, and atmosphere.
Microphone Partner
With legendary sound quality, AKG by HARMAN supplies microphones designed for clarity, precision, and reliability on every stage.
Other Partner
We are working behind the scenes to bring the best partnerships, brands and companies to Level Up Live!
Frequently Asked Questions
Get in touch if you have any further questions.