Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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In more than 60,000 completed events our DJs have achieved a positive feedback rating of 99.9% and our members that cover weddings and parties in Blackburn have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 33 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Blackburn, Bank Hey, Belthorn, Blackamoor, Clayton-le-Dale, Guide, Knuzden, Mellor, Ramsgreave, Rishton, Salesbury, Shadsworth, Sunnybowerm Whitebirk, Wilpshire
The top 2 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Blackburn are...
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
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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.
PC Roadshows Entertainments
Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
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4.7 out of 5 | 25 trusted reviews
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The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
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4.9 out of 5 | 8 trusted reviews
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Typical DJ Prices in Blackburn
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 Blackburn 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 Blackburn party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Blackburn
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 |
|---|---|---|
| £150 - £193 | £193 - £304 | £304 - £460 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Blackburn
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 |
|---|---|---|
| £225 - £310 | £310 - £490 | £490 - £680 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Blackburn
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 |
|---|---|---|
| £125 - £173 | £173 - £259 | £259 - £450 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Blackburn
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 |
|---|---|---|
| £100 - £167 | £167 - £241 | £241 - £300 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Blackburn 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 Blackburn, 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 Blackburn 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 Blackburn based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Blackburn
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Blackburn? 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 Blackburn - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Blackburn / 22 nearby
Nearby (22 options)
Astley Bank Hotel, Darwen BB3
Barton Manor Hotel, Preston PR3
Bowers Hotel, Preston PR3
Crofters Hotel, Preston PR3
Dunkenhalgh Hotel (Mercure), Accrington BB5
Ferraris Country House Hotel, Preston PR3
Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club, Preston PR3
Gibbon Bridge Hotel, Preston PR3
Guys Thatched Hamlet (Guys and Owd Nells Tavern), Preston PR3
Marriott Hotel Preston, Preston PR3
Mercure Blackburn Foxfields Country Hotel, Blackburn BB6
Millstone Hotel, Blackburn BB2
Mytton Fold Hotel, Blackburn BB6
Northcote Manor, Blackburn BB6
Peel Park Hotel, Accrington BB5
Pickerings Hotel, Preston PR3
Sparth House Hotel, Accrington BB5
Springfield House Hotel, Preston PR3
Stanley House Hotel, Blackburn BB2
The Avenue Hotel (The Venue @ Brockhall), Blackburn BB6
The Fernhurst Lodge, Blackburn BB2
Whitehall Hotel, Darwen BB3
0 in Blackburn / 1 nearby
3 in Blackburn / 19 nearby
in Blackburn (BB1 - 3 options) - More Details
Bangor Street Community Centre, Norwich St
Blackburn Masonic Hall, Richmond Terrace
Revidge Fold United Reformed Church, Shear Brow
Nearby (19 options)
Accrington Stanley Social Club, Accrington BB5
Arthur Wilson Centre (Mercer House), Accrington BB5
Bank Mill House Centre, Blackburn BB6
Bank Top Neighbourhood Learning Centre, Blackburn BB2
Billington and Langho Community Centre (BALCA), Blackburn BB6
Cabus Village Hall, Preston PR3
Central United Reformed Church, Darwen BB3
Chipping & District Memorial Hall, Preston PR3
Claughton Memorial Village Hall, Preston PR3
Derwent Hall, Darwen BB3
King Georges Hall, Blackburn BB2
Kirkland & Catterall Memorial Hall, Preston PR3
Lower Darwen Community Centre, Darwen BB3
Mellor Village Hall, Blackburn BB2
Mill Hill Community Centre, Blackburn BB2
Spring Hill Community Centre, Accrington BB5
St Antonys Centre (St James Old School), Accrington BB5
St Francis Church, Blackburn BB2
Woodlands United Reformed Church, Blackburn BB2
16 in Blackburn / 58 nearby
in Blackburn (BB1 - 16 options) - More Details
Audley Working Mens Club, Audley Range
Beechwood Road Working Mens Club & Function Room, Beechwood Road
Blackburn Northern Sports Club, Pleckgate Road
Blackburn Rugby Club, Ramsgreave Drive
Free Gardeners Working Mens Club, Parker St
Furthergate Working Mens Club, Cherry St
Guide Social Club, School Lane
Old Blackburnians Football Club, Lammack Road
Orchard Working Mens Institute, 137-143 Whalley New Rd
Rishton Conservative Club, Cliff St, Rishton
Rishton Cricket & Social Club, Rishton
Rishton Free Gardeners Working Mens Club, Parker St, Rishton
Rishton Golf Club, Hawthorn Drive, Rishton
Rishton Workmens Club, 22 Commercial Street, Rishton
St Albans Social Club, Larkhill
Wilpshire Golf Club, Whalley Rd, Wilpshire
Nearby (58 options)
Accrington & District Golf Club, Accrington BB5
Accrington Cricket & Tennis Club, Accrington BB5
Accrington Masonic Hall (Adelaide Suite), Accrington BB5
AFC Darwen, Darwen BB3
Baxenden and District Golf Club, Accrington BB5
Baxenden Conservative Club, Accrington BB5
Baxenden Cricket Club, Accrington BB5
Blackburn Golf Club, Blackburn BB2
Blackburn Railway Club, Blackburn BB2
Blackburn Rovers Football Club (Ewood Park Blues Bar), Blackburn BB2
Blackburn Sports & Leisure Centre, Blackburn BB2
Bold St Working Mens Social Club, Accrington BB5
Bolton Road Conservative Club, Darwen BB3
Bridge Street Sports & Social Club, Darwen BB3
Brooks Club, Accrington BB5
Broughton & District Club, Preston PR3
Burnley Road Bowling Club, Accrington BB5
Calder Vale Country Club, Preston PR3
Canine Working Mens Club, Accrington BB5
Cherry Tree Cricket and Tennis Club, Blackburn BB2
Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club, Accrington BB5
Clayton-le-Moors Freemasons Hall, Accrington BB5
Darwen Central Club, Darwen BB3
Darwen Cricket Club, Darwen BB3
Darwen Golf Club, Darwen BB3
Darwen Masonic Hall (Hawkshaw Suite), Darwen BB3
Darwen Subscription Bowling Club, Darwen BB3
East Lancashire Cricket Club, Blackburn BB2
Enfield Cricket Club, Accrington BB5
Ewood Park Working Mens Club, Blackburn BB2
Feniscowles & Pleasington Sports & Social Club, Blackburn BB2
Fulwood & Broughton Cricket Club, Preston PR3
Globe Bowling & Billiards Club, Accrington BB5
Great Harwood Cricket Club, Blackburn BB6
Great Harwood Golf & Social Club, Blackburn BB6
Green Haworth Golf Club, Accrington BB5
Hoddlesden Conservative Club, Darwen BB3
Hollins Grove Conservative Club, Darwen BB3
Langho Football Sports & Country Club, Blackburn BB6
Leisure Hour Working Mens Club, Blackburn BB6
Longridge & District Conservative Club, Preston PR3
Longridge Sports & Social Club (ex Royal British Legion), Preston PR3
Longshaw Sports & Social Club, Blackburn BB2
Mill Hill Working Mens Club, Blackburn BB2
Oswaldtwistle Social & Conservative Club (The Ossy), Accrington BB5
Parkview Working Mens Club, Accrington BB5
Platt Social Club, Accrington BB5
Pleasington Golf Club, Blackburn BB2
Poplar Social Club (Pop Club), Accrington BB5
Samlesbury Sports & Social Club (Canberra Club), Blackburn BB2
St Marks Club, Blackburn BB2
St Pauls Working Mens Institute, Blackburn BB2
St Wilfrids Terrace Members Club, Preston PR3
Stanhill Working Mens Club, Accrington BB5
Stanley Street Social Club (The Stanley), Accrington BB5
Sydney Street Working Mens Club, Accrington BB5
Two Gates Bowling & Social Club, Darwen BB3
Whittingham & Goosnargh Sports & Social Club, Preston PR3
0 in Blackburn / 1 nearby
13 in Blackburn / 99 nearby
in Blackburn (BB1 - 13 options) - More Details
The Adelphi, 33 Railway Road
The Blackamoor Inn, Roman Road
The Cabin End, Windsor Road
The Foresters, 92 Fecitt Brow
The Hare & Hounds, 78 Lammack Rd
The King Edward VII, Haslingden Road, Guide
The Knowles Arms (Ego Restaurant), Pleckgate Road
The Old Mother Redcap, Blackburn Road
The Pack, Elton Road, Belthorn
The Rishton Arms, Station Road, Rishton
The Rising Sun, 797 Whalley New Road
The Walmsley Arms, High Street, Rishton
The Willows, Haslingden Road, Guide
Nearby (99 options)
Grants Bar, Accrington BB5
Mill Hill Hotel, Blackburn BB2
Olde England Kiosk, Darwen BB3
Snuffys, Blackburn BB6
The Abbey, Accrington BB5
The Alexandra, Blackburn BB2
The Alston Arms, Preston PR3
The Anchor, Darwen BB3
The Barn at Scorton, Preston PR3
The Bay Horse, Accrington BB5
The Belgrave, Darwen BB3
The Bellflower, Preston PR3
The Black Dog, Accrington BB5
The Black Horse, Darwen BB3
The Blackburn Times , Blackburn BB2
The Boars Head, Accrington BB5
The Boddington Arms, Blackburn BB2
The Brickworks, Accrington BB5
The British Queen, Darwen BB3
The Brockholes Arms, Preston PR3
The Bull & Royal, Preston PR3
The Bulls Head Inn, Blackburn BB2
The Butlers Arms, Blackburn BB2
The Clifton Arms, Blackburn BB2
The Clog & Billycock, Blackburn BB2
The Cock, Darwen BB3
The Commercial Hotel, Accrington BB5
The Corporation Arms, Preston PR3
The Craven Heifer Inn, Darwen BB3
The Crown, Preston PR3
The Crown & Thistle, Darwen BB3
The Crown Inn, Darwen BB3
The Derby Arms, Preston PR3
The Dog & Partridge, Preston PR3
The Duke Of Wellington, Blackburn BB6
The Durham Ox, Preston PR3
The Eagle & Child Inn, Preston PR3
The Elletson Arms, Preston PR3
The Engineers Arms, Darwen BB3
The Entwistle, Darwen BB3
The Farmers Arms, Preston PR3
The Farmers Arms , Preston PR3
The Feildens Arms, Blackburn BB2
The Feildens Arms, Blackburn BB2
The Forts Arms, Accrington BB5
The Fox & Hounds, Blackburn BB2
The George, Accrington BB5
The Greenfield Inn, Darwen BB3
The Greyhound Inn, Accrington BB5
The Hare & Hounds, Accrington BB5
The Hare & Hounds, Accrington BB5
The Jubilee, Blackburn BB2
The Kings Arms, Preston PR3
The Level One, Accrington BB5
The Lord Nelson, Blackburn BB6
The Moorgate Arms, Blackburn BB2
The Nags Head, Accrington BB5
The New Holly, Preston PR3
The Oaklea Tavern, Accrington BB5
The Old Chapel, Darwen BB3
The Old England Forever, Accrington BB5
The Old Function Room, Darwen BB3
The Oyster and Otter, Blackburn BB2
The Park Hotel, Blackburn BB6
The Patten Arms, Preston PR3
The Petre Arms, Blackburn BB6
The Plough, Accrington BB5
The Plough, Blackburn BB6
The Postal Order, Blackburn BB2
The Prince Of Wales, Darwen BB3
The Priory at Scorton, Preston PR3
The Pub Royale, Blackburn BB6
The Quarrymans Arms, Blackburn BB2
The Ranken Arms, Darwen BB3
The Ribchester Arms, Preston PR3
The Roebuck, Preston PR3
The Royal Arms, Darwen BB3
The Spinners, Darwen BB3
The Spinning Jenny, Accrington BB5
The Spread Eagle, Blackburn BB2
The Stags Head, Preston PR3
The Station (ex Station Hotel), Blackburn BB2
The Stop & Rest, Blackburn BB2
The Stumble Inn, Preston PR3
The Sun Inn, Preston PR3
The Tinker & Budget, Accrington BB5
The Towneley Arms Hotel, Preston PR3
The Traders Arms, Blackburn BB2
The Uncle Jacks, Darwen BB3
The Varsity, Accrington BB5
The Victoria, Blackburn BB6
The Walmsley Arms, Blackburn BB6
The Walton Arms, Accrington BB5
The Wheatsheaf Hotel, Preston PR3
The Whitakers Arms, Accrington BB5
The White Bull at Alston, Preston PR3
The White Lion, Darwen BB3
Trickys, Accrington BB5
Victoria Hotel, Darwen BB3
Blackburn DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Blackburn 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 Blackburn, Bank Hey, Belthorn, Blackamoor, Clayton-le-Dale, Guide, Knuzden, Mellor, Ramsgreave, Rishton, Salesbury, Shadsworth, Sunnybowerm Whitebirk, Wilpshire 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 Blackburn. 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 Blackburn 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 Blackburn 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 Blackburn, 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 Blackburn.
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 Blackburn 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 Blackburn
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Blackburn 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 Blackburn? 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 Blackburn are: - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Blackburn? 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 Blackburn - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Blackburn 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 £193 - £304 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 Blackburn 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 Blackburn and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Blackburn? 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. |