Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Bury St Edmunds
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Bury St Edmonds are...
- DJ Stef - Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
- A.R.C. Disco - Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
- East Anglian Discos - Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
- Disco Soca - The Party Disco For Your Special Event
- DJ Fat Adam - International DJ With Over 25 Years Experience
- DJ Sounds - Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
- DJ Barney Weddings and Events Services - Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
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DIAMOND DJmark Award Holders
Diamond is the highest award level offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients and they undertake health & safety assessments prior to every event. They publish a complaints procedure and have held a DJmark Award for a minimum of two years demonstrating their commitment to the scheme.
DJ Stef
Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
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PLATINUM DJmark Award Holders
Platinum is the second highest award level offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients and they undertake health & safety assessments prior to every event. They publish a complaints procedure and are working their way up to a Diamond Award in due course by regularly submitting updated documentation.
A.R.C. Disco
Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
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4.6 out of 5 | 37 trusted reviews
East Anglian Discos
Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
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GOLD DJmark Award Holders
Gold is the mid level award offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Award holders have valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-check their electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They also have recent trusted positive feedback from previous clients.
Disco Soca
The Party Disco For Your Special Event
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DJ Fat Adam
International DJ With Over 25 Years Experience
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5.0 out of 5 | 1 trusted review
Other Local DJs
These members do not currently hold a DJmark Award, however they are working towards attaining one as soon as possible.
This doesn't mean that they do not have the required documentation or positive customer feedback - just that they haven't shared that with us yet. If in doubt, ask!
DJ Sounds
Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
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DJ Barney Weddings and Events Services
Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
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Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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Typical DJ Prices in Bury St Edmonds
Firstly, a disclaimer. There are LOTS of mobile DJs and entertainment companies out there, mostly run by individuals - some as a part-time extension of their hobby and others as a full-time professional business. There are endless debates about pricing on DJ forums and social media groups, with some DJs happy to work for under £100 a night and others that "wouldn't load the van" for less than £500 for the same event. So there is a much wider range of pricing (and service level) than in many other industries, for example plumbers. There is no such thing as a 'standard DJ'!
However, many people have never booked a DJ before and have no idea when it comes to how much they should budget. So what we've done is look at the details for literally hundreds of events that have taken place in and around the Bury St Edmonds area to come up with some guideline pricing showing typical rates for common types of event. We update these price ranges on a regular basis to reflect current trends.
The only sure way to get accurate prices is to request FREE DJ quotes for your Bury St Edmonds party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Bury St Edmonds
This is for an evening-only event of 4/5 hours duration with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£150 - £215 | £215 - £338 | £338 - £510 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Bury St Edmonds
This would typically include music for the ceremony, background music and microphones during the wedding breakfast, and an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£225 - £340 | £340 - £540 | £540 - £760 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Bury St Edmonds
Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, social events, Christmas parties etc. come into this category. Prices are for an evening disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£125 - £205 | £205 - £307 | £307 - £540 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Bury St Edmonds
This would usually be a weekend afternoon or weekday evening event lasting 2/3 hours. Prices are for a disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£100 - £157 | £157 - £226 | £226 - £280 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Bury St Edmonds to attend your function with a basic sound rig, often just a couple of entry-level speakers to provide sound for the dancefloor, and a small selection of lighting effects working in "sound-to-light" mode - ie. flashing different colours in time to the beat. You can expect limited interaction with your Budget DJ prior to the party. Most will accept some music requests on the night but will be working with a fairly limited music collection.
Many Budget DJs are part-time operators working to supplement other income. As such they are usually a good choice for low-cost venues such as pubs and village halls, and events such as 18th birthday parties and engagements.
A mid-range DJ will likely have a choice of equipment which will be selected to best suit your function and venue, and might offer some level of control over the lighting to keep it synchronised and befitting of the music style playing. They will usually offer a consultation in advance and be skilled enough to "hold the function together" on the night, continually thinking and planning ahead to make the event go smoothly. You can expect smart dress, good levels of presentation and confident microphone skills.
Many mid-range DJs are full-time businesses who can devote time to forward planning for your party in Bury St Edmonds, as well as offering a range of add-on services. Lots of mid-priced DJs will be members of organisations such as DJmark giving you confidence in their service. This means they will hold Public Liability Insurance, have regularly safety tests undertaken on their electrical equipment ("PAT"), and will issue contracts for bookings. They will also be able to provide consistently good feedback from former clients.
A premium DJ is most likely to work with you in advance to plan all aspects of the event, from equipment and lighting needs through to music preferences, announcements, key timings and the structure of the party. They will be willing to work with other entertainment providers and the venue management to avoid any unnecessary "surprises". They possess the experience and skills to ensure meticulous planning and preparation befitting of their fee, and will be smartly presented on the day to suit your function.
The perfect choice for an important event such as a wedding reception or corporate gathering, premium DJs will be able to confidently lead your celebration. Generally run as full-time businesses, Premium DJs operating in the Bury St Edmonds area are most likely to offer an impeccable feedback record and have attained DJmark Platinum or Diamond level - demonstrating their commitment to customer service.
Check out our Top 10 mobile discos in Bury-St-Edmonds based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Bury St Edmonds
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Bury St Edmonds? Our DJs have played at hundreds of local pubs, clubs, community centres, village halls, hotels and more.
Here's a summary list of function rooms local to Bury St Edmonds - for full details click on any venue name!
1 in Bury St Edmonds / 11 nearby
in Bury St Edmonds (IP31 - 1 options) - More Details
Grange Hotel, Barton Rd, Thurston
Nearby (11 options)
All Saints Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Bell Hotel, Thetford IP24
Gissing Hall, Diss IP22
Priory Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP32
Ravenwood Hall Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Riverside Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Bell Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Thomas Paine Hotel, Thetford IP24
Tuddenham Mill Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Wereham House Hotel, Thetford IP24
Worlington Hall Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
0 in Bury St Edmonds / 6 nearby
Nearby (6 options)
Bressingham Hall & High Barn, Diss IP22
Columbine Hall and Barn, Stowmarket IP14
Haughley Park Barn, Stowmarket IP14
Helmingham Hall & Gardens, Stowmarket IP14
Hengrave Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Kenton Hall Estate, Stowmarket IP14
13 in Bury St Edmonds / 51 nearby
in Bury St Edmonds (IP31 - 13 options) - More Details
Badwell Ash Village Hall, Badwell Green, Badwell Ash
Barningham Village Hall, Sandy Lane, Barningham
Cavendish Hall, Church Rd, Thurston
Coney Weston Village Hall, The Street, Coney Weston
Fornham St Martin Village Hall, The Street, Fornham St Martin
Great Barton Village Hall, Elms Close, Great Barton
Great Livermere Village Hall, Troston Road, Great Livermere
Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bardwell Road, Sapiston
Norton Village Hall, Ixworth Road, Norton
Pakenham Village Hall, Great Livermore
The New Green Centre, New Green Avenue
Troston Village Hall, The Street, Troston
Walsham-le-Willows Village Hall, The Street
Nearby (51 options)
Abbey Neighbourhood Centre, Thetford IP24
All Saints Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Ashlar House Function Suite, Bury St Edmunds IP32
Bacton Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Barnham Village Hall, Thetford IP24
Battisford Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Beck Row Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Blackbourne Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Botesdale Village Hall, Diss IP22
Cedars Park Community Centre, Stowmarket IP14
Charles Burrell Centre, Thetford IP24
Cloverfield Church & Community Hall, Thetford IP24
Cockfield Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Cotton Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Croxton Village Hall, Thetford IP24
Culford Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Diss Christian Community Church, Diss IP22
Drinkstone Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Fornham All Saints Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Freckenham Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Garboldisham Village Hall, Diss IP22
Hepworth Village Hall, Diss IP22
Herringswell Davies Memorial Village Hall, Bury St Edmonds IP28
Hinderclay Village Hall, Diss IP22
Hopton Village Hall, Diss IP22
John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, Stowmarket IP14
Market Weston Village Hall, Diss IP22
Mendlesham Community Centre, Stowmarket IP14
Moreton Hall Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP32
New Bury Community Association, Bury St Edmunds IP32
Onehouse Harleston and Shelland Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Palgrave Community Centre, Diss IP22
Rattlesden Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Red Lodge Millennium Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Red Lodge Sports Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Rickinghall Village Hall, Diss IP22
Ringshall Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Risby Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Roydon Village Hall, Diss IP22
Shelfanger Village Hall, Diss IP22
St Peters Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Stonham Aspal Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Stowmarket Community Centre, Stowmarket IP14
Stowupland Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
The Mix, Stowmarket IP14
Thetford Guildhall (Carnegie - Large Court - Small Court), Thetford IP24
West Row Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Wetherden Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Winfarthing Village Hall, Diss IP22
Woolpit Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Wortham Village Hall (W & Burgate Community Centre), Diss IP22
3 in Bury St Edmonds / 26 nearby
in Bury St Edmonds (IP31 - 3 options) - More Details
Stanton Bowls Club, Bury Rd, Stanton
Thurston Rugby Club, Robinson Field, Ixworth Road
Walsham le Willows Sports Club, Summer Road, Walsham le Willows
Nearby (26 options)
British Sugar Sports & Social Club, Bury St Edmonds IP32
Bury St Edmunds Golf Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Debenham Leisure Centre, Stowmarket IP14
Diss Cue Club, Diss IP22
Diss Masonic Hall, Diss IP22
Diss Town Football Club, Diss IP22
Haughley United Football & Social Club, Stowmarket IP14
Mildenhall Cricket Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Mildenhall Social Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Mildenhall Town Football Club (The Hall), Bury St Edmunds IP28
Moreton Hall Social Club, Bury St Edmunds IP32
Old Newton Sports & Social Club, Stowmarket IP14
Royal British Legion Bury St Edmunds, Bury St Edmunds IP32
Royal British Legion Stowmarket, Stowmarket IP14
Royal British Legion Thetford, Thetford IP24
Stowmarket Golf Club, Stowmarket IP14
Stowmarket Rugby Club (Chilton Fields Community Club), Stowmarket IP14
Stowmarket Town Football Club, Stowmarket IP14
Suffolk Golf and Country Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Thetford & District Ex-Servicemens Club, Thetford IP24
Thetford Golf Club, Thetford IP24
Thetford Rugby Club, Thetford IP24
Thetford Sports & Social Club, Thetford IP24
Thetford Town Football Club, Thetford IP24
Waterworld Breckland Leisure Centre, Thetford IP24
Worlington Cricket Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
0 in Bury St Edmonds / 1 nearby
8 in Bury St Edmonds / 68 nearby
in Bury St Edmonds (IP31 - 8 options) - More Details
The Cadogan Arms, The Street, Ingham
The Dun Cow, Up Street
The Flying Fortress, Mount Road
The Fox & Hounds, Barton Road
The Greyhound, 49 High Street, Ixworth
The Pykkerell Hotel, 38 High Street, Ixworth
The Swan Inn, Thetford Road, Coney Weston
The Woolpack, The Street, Fornham St Martin
Nearby (68 options)
Carbon, Stowmarket IP14
The Bear, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Beerhouse, Bury St Edmunds IP32
The Bennet Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Bird In Hand, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Black Horse, Thetford IP24
The Brewers Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Burston Crown, Diss IP22
The Chase, Thetford IP24
The Cherry Tree, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Chestnut Horse, Stowmarket IP14
The Cornhall, Diss IP22
The Cross Keys, Diss IP22
The Crown, Stowmarket IP14
The Crown & Castle, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Dog and Partridge, Thetford IP24
The Dolphin Inn, Thetford IP24
The Eagle, Thetford IP24
The Elveden Inn, Thetford IP24
The Fighting Cocks, Diss IP22
The Five Bells , Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Fox, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Gardeners Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Gladstone Arms, Stowmarket IP14
The Golden Boar, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Green Dragon, Thetford IP24
The Greengage, Bury St Edmunds IP32
The Greyhound , Diss IP22
The Greyhound , Diss IP22
The Half Moon, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Judes Ferry, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Kings Arms , Stowmarket IP14
The Kings Head, Diss IP22
The Kings Head, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Little Wellington, Stowmarket IP14
The Maids Head, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Manger, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Manor House (ex Dolphin Inn), Diss IP22
The Moreton Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP32
The Norfolk Terrier, Thetford IP24
The Oak, Stowmarket IP14
The Pickerel Inn, Stowmarket IP14
The Plough & Fleece, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Punch Bowl Inn, Stowmarket IP14
The Queens Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Queens Head, Stowmarket IP14
The Red Lion, Thetford IP24
The Retreat, Stowupland IP14
The Rose & Crown, Thetford IP24
The Royal William, Stowmarket IP14
The Rushbrooke Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Shepherd & Dog, Stowmarket IP14
The Six Bells , Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Six Bells, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Three Horseshoes, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Three Kings, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Walnut Tree, Stowmarket IP14
The Walnut Tree, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Waterfront Inn, Diss IP22
The White Elephant, Diss IP22
The White Hart, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The White Hart Inn, Diss IP22
The White Horse, Stowmarket IP14
The White Horse , Diss IP22
The White Horse, Diss IP22
The White Horse, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Willow Tree, Stowmarket IP14
The Woolpack, Stowmarket IP14
Bury St Edmonds DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Bury St Edmonds will make a dramatic difference to the success of their event - in a lot of cases possibly one of the most important (and expensive) days of their lives. For others, where the music is just incidental, a basic service is often all they need.
The biggest deciding factor in ensuring the quality of the DJ service that you hire in Bury St Edmunds is usually the budget. We urge you to consider this very carefully as an overall percentage of the cost of your event. Don't shop for a DJ in Calstock - Gunnislake purely on price, because many affordable yet experienced DJs will actively avoid clients that appear not to value the service and focus only on cost. Instead, shop around on the suitability, reputation and level of service being offered - then, once you have a shortlist of suitable DJs you can then review the pricing.
BE WARY OF ONLINE REVIEWS
Many review platforms such as Facebook and Google accept "reviews" from ANYONE whether or not they've actually used the service - including the DJ, the DJ's partner, the DJ's friends, the DJ's dog...
needadisco.com reviews can only be submitted by clients that have used the service including people like you partying in Bury St Edmonds. We do not accept random reviews. We also think that reviews can go out of date quite quickly, so we do not count reviews that are more than 3 years old to be sure that you're getting an up-to-date picture. Also, our Bury St Edmonds discos are clearly ranked on specific criteria such as audio quality, lighting quality, presentation, music choices, request handling, microphone use, audience interaction and more, so that you can quickly compare local DJ services.
CHECK FOR A DJMARK AWARD
All DJmark Award holding DJs in Bury St Edmonds operate legally and with due regard for excellent customer service.
DJmark is the longest established and most rigorous awarding body for the UK mobile disco industry, working with mobile DJs to independently check paperwork, credentials and customer feedback. If you employ a DJmark Award holding DJ for your wedding or party in Bury St Edmonds, you can be assured that you will be working with "one of the good guys". Learn more about DJmark and how booking an award holder can save you a lot of time and potential stress for your party in Bury St Edmonds.
COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION, COMMUNICATION...
Be very clear about your expectations for the event and TALK to your potential DJ about them. Don't be afraid to walk away if you're not confident in his/her abilities to deliver.
Do you want a straightforward 'same-as-everyone-else' mobile disco or are you looking for something a little different? Are you looking for a Bury St Edmonds DJ who can rapidly switch genres to suit the guests ... or would you prefer a club-style DJ with a predetermined set and excellent beatmatching skills? Would you be happy with a silent DJ or would you like someone with microphone skills and the right presence to confidently make announcements and keep your guests informed?
DJ Hire FAQs for events in Bury St Edmonds
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Bury St Edmonds since 2006. In that time we've confirmed more than 60,000 events and our DJ members have accrued positive feedback in 99.96% of cases. If you are thinking of hiring a DJ click the button below to get rapid free quotes from a selection of available companies, or read our FAQs.
Who are the best mobile DJs in Bury St Edmonds? needadisco.com used various methods to rate the quality and safety of the mobile DJs and disco companies that it recommends. We not only look at customer feedback but also their documentation such as insurance, electrical testing records, approach to health & safety and many more aspects. In our opinion, the best mobile DJs available to hire for weddings, parties and events in Bury St Edmonds are: - DJ Stef | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Bury St Edmonds? Easy - just request quotes from needadisco.com and our experienced mobile disco members will be in touch with free quotations and more information about their service. There's no obligation to book and you can close your enquiry at any time. needadisco.com has hundreds of safety and quality checked DJs available for all types of events being held in Bury St Edmonds - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Bury St Edmonds DJ? For an entry level DJ you can expect to pay anything from £150 upwards for a small evening function. A more realistic amount if you are looking for an experienced DJ with a good standard of audio and lighting equipment and positive feedback from recent customers would be in the region of £215 - £338 for an evening event. If you are looking for a professional DJ with an impeccable and long-standing feedback record for an important event such as a wedding reception you can easily add another 50-100% to these amounts. Remember - for most parties the DJ is the one aspect that will be remembered long after the cake, buffet or wedding dress - and you really want it to be for the right reasons! | |
I'm having a party in Bury St Edmonds and I've never booked a DJ before! needadisco.com makes it really easy for you to find a suitable mobile DJ for your party. Simply provide a few details about your plans and let our members contact you with further information about what they can offer and a quotation. Then you can pick the one you like the sound of and book them directly. There's no middlemen agencies involved and no commission to pay. We have DJs based in Bury St Edmonds and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Bury St Edmonds? Many of our DJs also offer other popular party services - such as dancefloor hire, photo booths, LOVE letters, and some even provide photography, catering, venue decoration, bouncy castle hire and much more! You can request quotes for any or all of these products and services and choose your favourites in your own time. |