ADJA

10/06/2026

Running a DJ business involves a lot more than pressing play. You’re managing clients, contracts, equipment, venues, insurance, marketing, retirement planning, and the reputation attached to your name.

That’s where the American Disc Jockey Association (ADJA) comes in.

For $99/year, ADJA membership is designed to give working DJs access to professional resources that can help protect, promote, and strengthen their businesses.

Membership benefits include:
- Discounted liability and equipment insurance options
- Health insurance access
- 401(k) access through Merrill Lynch
- A public profile in the ADJA DJ Directory to help potential clients find you
- On-demand education covering performance and business skills
- Professional networking opportunities
- Member discounts, including Promo Only music
- Additional benefits and partnerships as the association continues to grow

One of the biggest potential savings is liability insurance. ADJA members can access coverage starting at $175/year, making the membership itself potentially pay for itself through insurance savings alone.

And your membership isn’t only about saving money. It’s about building a stronger, more professional DJ business.

Learn more and join at ADJA.org.

09/17/2026

Ever had a venue ask for proof of insurance before even set up? You're not alone. A Certificate of Insurance is quickly becoming standard for DJs working at hotels, country clubs, and event venues.

Swipe through to see what a COI actually covers, why venues ask for it, and how ADJA members can get access to insurance built specifically for working DJs.

Protect your business. Protect your bookings. Join the ADJA (link in bio)

09/15/2026

From AlphaTheta/Pioneer DJ Global:

VirtualDJ now supports OneLibrary; a unified music library format for DJs that works with products and applications from different manufacturers. You can export the music collections you manage in VirtualDJ to a USB drive in the OneLibrary format and use them with compatible DJ hardware such as XDJ-AZ and OPUS-QUAD.

OneLibrary is a platform that standardizes information such as playlists, Hot Cue points, and beatgrid data. In the future, the initiative aims to enable a more flexible DJ environment.

🔗 To find out more, visit https://bit.ly/4xryluD

*A version of VirtualDJ that supports OneLibrary is needed to use OneLibrary. See less See less

Expanding software options and enabling a more flexible DJ experience

09/07/2026

Many venues require liability coverage before you can even load in and press play.
Liability insurance can cost around $350/year on your own. Through an ADJA membership, eligible members can access coverage for approximately $175/year.*
With ADJA membership at just $99/year, the insurance savings alone can more than offset the cost of your membership.
And membership is about more than insurance—you’re joining a national community dedicated to helping professional DJs protect, strengthen, and grow their businesses.
Join the American Disc Jockey Association today.
👉 ADJA.org

08/18/2026

A letter from the ADJA President:

Dear ADJA Members,Thank you for your patience over the past year as we rebuilt ADJA from the ground up.

When I took over after Drax's passing, I knew the organization needed more than a new website. It needed a foundation that would serve members for years to come. That meant a new secure, cloud-based website, updated member systems, improved security, and a brand-new public-facing DJ directory. It took longer than expected, but we wanted to get it right, not just get it done.

I'm excited to say the wait is over. The new ADJA website is live and fully operational, with new features designed to bring more value to our members.

At ADJA.org, you'll find an updated online experience with easier access to your membership information, benefits, resources, account, and an enhanced profile.

We've also launched ADJA-DJ.org, a brand-new public-facing DJ directory designed to help consumers find professional ADJA members. Each member gets a professional profile page that showcases their business, boosts online visibility, and links back to their own website, helping drive visitors straight to you. Best of all, the directory updates automatically from your ADJA member profile, so there is no additional work required to keep it current.

Membership is now simpler too: one level, priced at $99/year, with full access to all benefits, including your listing on ADJA-DJ.org. Combined with our professional liability insurance savings, one of the most valued benefits since ADJA's early days, this is the best value available to professional DJs.

This is just the beginning. I have been part of this industry for many years, and I know how important organizations like ADJA can be when they provide real value to their members.

I'm honored to help move ADJA into its next chapter, adding more benefits, resources, and opportunities that help members grow their businesses, and I'm looking forward to building it with all of you.

Thanks again for your patience, support, and belief in what ADJA can become.

Sincerely,
Jim Robinson
President
American Disc Jockey Association

02/18/2026

Video of the ADJA memorial presented to Hugo Drax on Monday, February 16, 2026 at 11:30a at the MEX/PBX Conference at Southpoint Hotel, Las Vegas NV.

Presented by Larry Williams, Curtis Whipple, Brian Graham, Jonathan Marriott, Robbie Britton, Peter Merry, Jim Robinson, Sean McKee, Scott Faver