The Committee (March 2024 - 2025)

The people who dedicate their valuable time to look after SEDA...
Theo Loyla

Theo Loyla

Hon. President

Theo Loyla is one of the UK’s most experienced and respected DJ’s.   Starting in Norwich in 1966 he has run his Banana Power Travelling Discotheque and performed at all manner of functions from village halls to Royal Palaces, childrens parties to 90th birthdays!  Along the way he has been a club DJ or Mecca, Top Rank and top London and provincial clubs.   Theo is an experienced master of ceremonies and compere and has worked for and with many well known celebrities.   He is a founder member of SEDA and is currently Hon. President.   He was also a previous Chairman of the DJ Federation of Great Britain, co-founder of the charity Disco Aid, columnist for various magazines like Mix Mag, Jocks and Disco International and also disco promotion manager responsible for Saturday Night Fever, Grease, Fame, Flashdance, Ghostbusters, Level 42, Whitney Houston and many other artistes.    Still in demand for selected functions he has a huge experience and choice of music from the 40’s to todays charts and a quality audio system and attractive lighting.   The safest pair of hands in the mobile disco industry!

Tony Caliandro

Chairman

Tony is the creator of the very successful Cosmo Pod. He is a great contributor to the committee and is the guy everyone loves because of his experience of going from the analogue days through to the modern technology. He certainly knows his stuff and is willing to share his DJ and business knowledge with anyone who needs advice.

Jack Wilson, Webmaster + Technical

Andy Dykes

Vice Chairman

Andy has been a member of SEDA for donkey’s years.

Andy is a very clever chap indeed, his creations via his company (Paladin Innovations) including the Casebooth concept along with loads of other different types of DJ booth are owned by folk across the UK.
What this guy doesn’t know about aluminium isn’t worth knowing!

Jack Wilson, Webmaster + Technical

Dan Viggers

Honorary Secretary

Dan Viggers has been a SEDA committee member for a while now, his knowledge of the industry and the relationship he builds with suppliers is second to none. Whenever there’s a new product from a supplier Dan is on the case to get it to one of our show nights so members can see the product and have a play.

Keith Hutchins

Honorary Treasurer

Keith joined SEDA in 1982 and has been a DJ for over 40 years. He has served as Chairman, managed the SEDA Shop, organised the old exhibitions and has been treasurer twice. Despite his advancing years he is still and active DJ and takes pride in both the performance and equipment he supplies.

Jack Wilson, Webmaster + Technical

Jack Wilson

Webmaster + Technical

Jack has been involved in SEDA for a little while now. Jack became a member a few years ago and rapidly began helping and getting involved into SEDA and it’s running at shownights. Jack now kindly takes care of our shownight technical responsibilities and also our webmaster duties.

Jack runs his own mobile disco company – Kent Discos along side his small production company (Kent Media Group) whilst being involved in many other industry related things such as the BPM DJ Show

Jack Wilson, Webmaster + Technical

Brian Mole

Committee Member

Brian is a full time award winning wedding DJ based in West Sussex with his company Dancemix. He has been a SEDA committee member for many years, also serving as chairman from 2012 to 2015. He has also won many awards for his services including:
National Highly Commended Wedding DJ of the year 2019, The Wedding Industry Awards
Winner, Wedding DJ of the year 2019, South East region, The Wedding Industry Awards
Winner, Wedding DJ of the year 2018, South East region, The Wedding Industry Awards

Jack Wilson, Webmaster + Technical

Ryan Lockett

Committee Member

Ryan is our technical wizard working alongside Jack. If there’s a technical problem Ryan will know how to fix it instantly. His knowledge with all the latest technology is truly incredible and has no problem sharing his wisdom with all members (not that us old folks understand it). If anyone has a problem with DMX Ryan is your go to guy. 

Jack Wilson, Webmaster + Technical

Steve Jebbitt

Committee Member

Steve has been helping SEDA out behind the scenes for many years. It’s Steve who does all the amazing work behind SEDA Mail. Steve also makes all the amazing SEDA clothing merchandise we have with his company Smart Creative Design. He is a great credit to SEDA and is always there to give great advice. 

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