DJ Brian B plays high-end events and luxury travel gigs all over the world. He joins us to talk about why lighting matters so much in rooms like that.

Brian explains how one lighting mistake can shift the energy of a room. He talks about why you need to know the point of the event before you plan anything. He also shares stories from rooms he's worked around the world, and why DJs and lighting designers need to work together.

In this episode, we cover:

• What to look for in a venue's lighting when you walk in

• The mistakes that kill a party's energy, and how to avoid them

• What every DJ should ask the lighting team before doors open

• How high-end lighting differs from mid-tier

His take: lighting, sound, and the look of the room all have to work together. If one is off, the whole event feels off.

For DJs, event planners, and anyone who wants their events to hit harder.

DJ Brian B: https://linktr.ee/djbrianbofficial

Tickets for the 2026 DJ Collective Recharge: https://www.thedjcollectiveofficial.com/

Bad venue lighting can wreck a client's vision. This episode is all about it.

Brent goes off about venues that put in bad uplighting. The color temperature is wrong, it clashes with the decor, and the client's vision goes out the window. Brian shares a horror story from a past gig where the lighting killed the mood.

This is the first episode of Bitch Fest, our new segment where we vent about event production.

In this episode, we cover:

• The top three lighting mistakes venues make, and how to avoid them

• How to level up your own event setups

• Creative lighting ideas and trends that make an event stand out

For event planners, venue owners, lighting designers, and anyone in production who's tired of bad lighting.

Owning a lot of lights doesn't make you a lighting designer. This episode is about what does.

We call out the DJs who sell themselves as lighting experts because they bought the newest gear. We talk about the cheap fixtures a lot of the industry leans on, and why so many DJ lighting setups fall flat.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to set yourself apart as a DJ who designs lights

• Why every look should start with a plan and a reason

• Where to find ideas, like hotels and community theater

• How to pick the right gear for the room and the event

• Why you should keep learning and be honest about your own work

Get this wrong and it costs you clients. Get it right and your events and your name both get better.

For new and working DJs who want to take lighting seriously.

Sorry for the lag in this one. It's fixed in our next batch of episodes.

DJ Expo just wrapped, and we've been watching the recaps. The lights that stood out most were Nexus Lights.

Nexus is a new brand from German Light Products (GLP). The fixtures are modular, IP65 rated, app controlled, and DMX capable. They also have magnetic mounts and USB-C charging. The price is about $100 per light.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why modular lights make sense for new and working DJs

• The features that set Nexus apart

• How they can level up your gigs on a small budget

• How they compare to brands you already know

If you DJ, design lights, or plan events, give this one a listen.

Nexus Lights: https://youtube.com/shorts/GS60OY3vF3g?si=TEpmyFq8ibzSdg1A

Seth V's DJX recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV4-CFknE_4&t=4s

Sorry in advance if the video lags. It's not your phone. It's one of our hosts' internet. Guess who.

We talk about how to build lighting offers for weddings and corporate events.

We walk through why we build each setup around the event instead of selling one-size-fits-all options. We also get into the business side: how to run the sales conversation, how to talk budget with clients, and how to price different setups for different event types.

We share what it's been like to go to lighting and DJ conferences, and whether they're still worth the trip. DJ shows have changed a lot, and tech has changed what you see on the show floor.

We break down InfoComm, NAMM, and LDI. What each one is good for, who should go, and how to get the most out of it.

This episode is all about color.

We cover the basics of color theory and how color mixing works on a rig. Brent and I share our favorite color combos and where we use them.

We also talk about what colors mean to people, how they set the mood for a theme, and how they change the feel of a room. Plus what happens to your colors on camera, and how to keep them from looking off in photos and video.

Lots of practical tips you can use at your next gig.

Harrison from Wolfmix joins us to talk about the Wing.

We get into how he found his way into lighting, why he started Wolfmix, and what led to the W1. Then we break down the Wing: where the idea came from, how it got built, and what it can do.

We also talk about how user feedback shapes the product and why firmware updates keep making it better. The Wing works for a lot of different rigs and it's easy to pick up. For DJs who run their own lights, it's a big deal.