DJ and audio shows BPM and PRO shows are combining at a new venue this year.
Organiser Marked Events has put the two events together to create BPM/PRO, a single event with two separate areas – DJ & Studio and Sound & Lighting. In previous years the two shows were held at the same venue but were separate.
The show is moving to the Birmingham NEC’s Genting Arena, and the opening dates have also changed. The DJ & Studio hall will open for two days (Sunday, 11th September and Monday, 12th September), while the Sound & Lighting expo will be three days, with an additional day on Tuesday the 13th.
Event director, Mark Walsh, explained: “As the industry continues to define its routes to market and with the contraction of the retail sector, we really have seen where we fit into the exhibition calendar. By continuing to listen to the industry, we have carved out our own audience and really know where we are heading. Shifting the focus away from two show names and redefining by product sector makes our message far stronger, makes it easier for our exhibitors to choose where to exhibit and, for our visitors, provides a far more user-friendly experience.”
This year also marks the tenth anniversary of BPM.
“Even from day one we have never been afraid to stick our necks out and challenge the way the industry thinks about events,” said Walsh. “BPM has been a raging success and is one of the few shows globally that has grown and survived the recession. There is such a good feeling in the industry right now and I feel the changes we are implementing will offer a fresh show that appeals to our audiences.”
Tickets for the event will be available from May. www.visitbpm.co.uk.
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