Presenters, Hosts, & Djs

 With more than 25 years in sales, marketing and sales management, Alan Berg has been called “The Leading International Expert on the Business of Weddings & Events”. He’s a Certified Speaking Professional™, the highest earned designation conferred by the National Speakers Association, and one of only 36 Global Speaking Fellows worldwide! 

Artem Lomaz has been continuously redefining the role of the wedding and event Master of Ceremonies. Whether accompanying a DJ or band, the award-winning MC  - honored twice as "Entertainer of the Year" in his career - is known to industry insiders as a meticulous performer with a refined presentation style and personalized methodology that captures the spirit and character of each of his clients’ events. 

Bad Boy Bill has consistently stayed

ahead of the pack.  His innovation has shaped the industry, not just

behind the decks, but in every aspect of the business. He will always be a legend for his contribution to dance music

and he is lauded for what he’s doing today, and the industry and

his legions of fans are always wondering what he will do next.

For 25 years, you could hear Catherine's voice on the radio, broadcast at 50,000 watts to hundreds of thousands of listeners in several states.

That’s when I truly “found my voice.” Because being great at communicating is a skill like anything else. Which means it can be learned and practiced and improved over time. And I did.

I grew into the role hour by hour on the air. First as a news anchor, then as a morning show “side-chick,” and eventually as the host of my own talk show.

Chad is the owner of San Diego's Almost Famous Entertainment servicing the downtown San Diego Gas Lamp District's bars, restaurants, and clubs. His company also serves the wedding and corporate industry in Southern California. 

David has been trusted by the world’s top client base and has became one of the most in demand event DJs across the country. He provides his unique style of entertainment to VIP Events, Corporate Events and the Private Events. He has had the fortune to travel the country providing the soundtrack for celebrities, companies, organizations, and industry professional events. 

For fifteen years, David has been raising the bar in the private event industry in Athens, Atlanta, and North Georgia. He is equally skilled as a remix-artist as he is an event host / MC. 

Beyond music, David also has a strong background in audio production, improvisation, customer-service, public-speaking, and entertainment for all ages. 

He is the founder of The Blueprint , an industry leading DJ education platform. Keep up with him on his Instagram stories or on TikTok. 

 Dayna Sol is a nationally recognized DJ and Event Host based in Columbus who uplifts events with pure energy, soulful connection, and a little Sol shimmer!  For over 20 years, Dayna Sol has created authentic and vibrant entertainment and hosting experiences for all styles of events, ranging from corporate events and conferences, to intimate or extravagant celebrations.

With over 22 years of experience in the music industry, DJ Cova is a veteran in the dance community. As a well-renowned and highly respected producer/remixer and audio engineer, Cova has established himself as the go-to person for high-profile collaborations, having worked with artists such as Enrique Iglesias, Cobra Starship, Kat Deluna, and Chris Willis, among many others. He now mentors DJs and aspiring producers looking to elevate their skills with 1-on-1 training, [something else he does & more! 

 DJ HAPA is considered one of the best guides you could have on the musical journey he creates every night.  Describing his sound as “#FeelGoodSound”, he is known for playing a multitude of genres and blending it all together to create a unique soundtrack. He has shared the stage with artists as diverse as his musical selection: Michael Jackson, Earth Wind & Fire, and Drake to Bruno Mars, Marshmello, and Chromeo  

 From early days as a skilled turntablist to his time as the producer of Jump Smokers & leading his own radio show on the legendary B96 Chicago, Flipside has been all about versatility. Growing up in Chicago taught him an appreciation and passion for house music which helped set the table for his deep knowledge of dance music from all parts of the world. 

Jamie is the president and founder of South Carolina's JLK Events. Combining a great MC with a great DJ has made Jamie known as the premier wedding DJ in the area. Jamie has been providing quality entertainment for wedding receptions for over 20 years.  

DJ Lady D performs charismatic sets of house, disco, tech-house, and open-format for fan-filled, brand influencer, charity and celebrity events throughout the world, including appearances at the ARC, North Coast, Westfest, Noise Pop, Summerdance, Chosen Few, Wanderlust, SXSW, and Lollapalooza festivals.  

DJ LG has been entertaining people since 2010 from church youth groups to the largest high school dances in the Chicagoland Area. LG is currently the newest resident DJ for the Anita Dee Yacht Charters & the Navy Pier Entertainment Cruises, which both set sail in the heart of Lake Michigan 365 days a year. You can regularly find LG at some of the most prestigious clubs & bars around Chicago.

 Packed dance floors & long lines prevail at clubs when Laura B is spinning. Her ability for any music genre has had the crowds moving in the clubs since 1982 in Chicago. Open format remains her specialty, but make no mistake: she has held residencies with specific genres including house, hip hop, & top 40.   Her experience has kept her working hard hailing over 13 years of residency at Excalibur/Vision Chicago’s largest Nightclub & over 16 years residency Hydrate Nightclub 

 Leah Weinberg is an attorney, a recovering wedding planner, and the author of The Wedding Roller Coaster.  

After nearly a decade in the wedding industry as the owner of Color Pop Events, a New York City-based wedding planning company, Leah is returning to her roots as an attorney to assist her former colleagues in the events industry, along with other entrepreneurs and business owners.  

 Lindsay is a seasoned entrepreneur and wedding industry expert, renowned for her innovative strategies in wedding show marketing. With a knack for turning face-to-face interactions into booked weddings, she has carved a niche for herself as the go-to authority for wedding professionals seeking to maximize their revenue through show participation.

Marc McIntosh is the founder of Wedding Venue Success and Team Wedding Marketing as well as Wedding Pro News. He makes his living working with show producers and wedding professionals. He is a website developer and a marketing expert.

 Serial Entrepreneur, Keynote Presenter, Executive Coach, Business Consultant, Event Producer, DJ, and most importantly… the best Dad and Husband he can be. 

Maurice Joshua is an American record producer. His single "This Is Acid (A New Dance Craze)" (1988), reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. He has been nominated for 3 Grammy Awards for various remixes, & his remix of Beyoncé's "Crazy in Love", known as "Krazy in Luv" (Maurice's Nu Soul Mix), won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording

 Meagan is the owner of Magnolia Collective, a wedding planning and design company in its 13th year of business, with teams serving both North Carolina and Virginia. She is the Director of Programming for the NACE Richmond chapter, as well as the Design Chair for the NACEYs gala 

Mike Hitman Wilson Started djing in 1984 and has spun at some of the World's Premier Nightclubs.  

In 1988 Mike became a member of the World renowned Hotmix 5. He created mix shows for several radio stations including WBMX, 896, WGCI in Chicago, and Hot 97 in New York (all of which were ranked#1 by Arbitron during his show). 
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We are excited to announce that Michael Alevras will be joining us again at the 2024 Marquee Show as a presenter with a 2024 version of his Games People Play seminar
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 Mike Walter is an industry leader, conference speaker, trainer, DJ, and owner of one of the largest multi-op DJ businesses in the world. His proven training and performance secrets are now available to DJs everywhere

 Paul Benario, also known as DJ Paul Michaels, a dynamic entrepreneur who seamlessly blends the worlds of DJing and IT. Balancing two thriving ventures—his DJ business, Paul Michaels Events, and his innovative IT firm, BBComputing—Paul brings a wealth of experience to the table.
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Psycho-Bitch (known to her friends as Val) has been down in the trenches for over 25+ years, and to hear her play even today you see that she still has that It factor that made her one of the supreme House DJs of Chicago.

DJ QBert is an American turntablist and composer.  He  was awarded America's Best DJ in 2010, was DMC USA Champion 1991 (solo) and achieved titles as DMC World Champion in 1992 and 1993. He is a DJ Legend.
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Ronald Carroll is an American DJ, singer, songwriter and producer. He is primarily known in the house music circuit.

Carroll has worked with many of house's most famous producers, including E-Smoove, Maurice Joshua and Bob Sinclar. He has also produced, usually with partner Spero Pagos, for other vocalists or his own songs.

 Shannon Tarrant is on a mission to help event pros learn a proven system for success. A professional go-getter, she is a no-bs speaker, sharing her industry wisdom while running her own business - Wedding Venue Map and launching a new podcast, The Wedding Sassholes. Shannon tells it like it is, whether you’re ready for it or not. 
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DJ Skribble is a DJ, producer, remixer, radio personality and actor.

Skribble  worked on MTV's The Grind, Total Request Live, Spring Break, Hip Hop Night and the Millennium Special Live. He has appeared several times on various radio and television shows, and appeared in the 2000 film Turn It Up, credited as 'DJ'.Skribble was also a judge for the 8th annual Independent Music Awards to support independent artists.

Skribble appeared on New York City radio stations such as Hot 97 for two years & worked for WKTU for over eleven years. He is currently a resident DJ at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Chicago-born, DJSPEED found the music of the streets at a young age. As he grew, the club & party scene got him mixed in the vibe. And soon after that, he started his radio career at Chicago’s B96 mixshow and expanded to many radio stations from LA to Miami. Pioneer Electronics also hired him in their debut and development of their staple CDJ & DVJ turntables. Speed has toured the nation performing alongside Timbaland, Paul Oakenfold, Beyonce, Run DMC, Jay Z, & Eminem (to name a few).

 Tyree Cooper is part of that first Global House music revolution that started in Chicago. His  contribution to House Music and Acid House cannot be matched and that led him help co-create  a genre called Hip House alongside The DJ Fast Eddie. This widened the appeal of House music  worldwide.    

 Growing up on the streets of Chicago’s South Side, listening to Farley Jackmaster Funk, The  Hot Mix 5, Ron Hardy, and Frankie Knuckles