
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 Poole have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Poole, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Branksome Park
The top 5 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Poole are...
- Infiniti Disco - Discos For Everyone And Every Occasion
- Sound Division - Mobile Entertainment
- M.F.Events UK - Discos Of Distinction
- Rockbox Roadshow - Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
- DJ Kharson - Let's Make Your Event A Hit
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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.
Infiniti Disco
Discos For Everyone And Every Occasion
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4.9 out of 5 | 31 trusted reviews
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Sound Division
Mobile Entertainment
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4.9 out of 5 | 59 trusted reviews
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M.F.Events UK
Discos Of Distinction
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4.8 out of 5 | 7 trusted reviews
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Rockbox Roadshow
Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
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4.7 out of 5 | 19 trusted reviews
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Entry-Level DJmark Award Holders
This is the entry level award offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Holders have the basic processes in place such as valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-checked electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They are working towards the higher award levels.
DJ Kharson
Let's Make Your Event A Hit
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Typical DJ Prices in Poole
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 Poole 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 Poole party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Poole
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 - £213 | £213 - £334 | £334 - £500 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Poole
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 - £530 | £530 - £750 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Poole
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 - £190 | £190 - £284 | £284 - £500 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Poole
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 - £179 | £179 - £259 | £259 - £320 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Poole 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 Poole, 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 Poole 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 Poole based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Poole
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Poole? 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 Poole - for full details click on any venue name!
5 in Poole / 11 nearby
in Poole (BH13 - 5 options) - More Details
Harbour Heights Hotel, 73 Haven Rd
Haven Hotel, 161 Banks Rd, Sandbanks
Sandbanks Hotel, 15 Banks Road
The Luminiere Hotel, 78 Haven Rd, Sandbanks
The New Beehive Hotel, 53 Cliff Drive, Canford Cliffs
Nearby (11 options)
Arndale Court Hotel, Poole BH15
Grand Hotel, Swanage BH19
Hotel du Vin Poole, Poole BH15
Hotel du Vin Poole (ex Mansion House Hotel), Poole BH15
Marric Hotel, Poole BH14
Purbeck House Hotel Louisa Lodge, Swanage BH19
Riviera Hotel, Bournemouth BH4
Salterns Hotel, Poole BH14
The Antelope Hotel (Inn), Poole BH15
The Ox Hotel, Poole BH14
Thistle Hotel Poole Quay, Poole BH15
0 in Poole / 1 nearby
2 in Poole / 19 nearby
in Poole (BH13 - 2 options) - More Details
Branksome Dene Community Room, Pinewood Road
Canford Cliffs Village Hall, 17 Ravine Rd, Canford Cliffs
Nearby (19 options)
Alderney Manor Social Club, Poole BH12
Alderney West Community Centre, Poole BH12
Harmans Cross Village Hall, Swanage BH19
Herston Hall, Swanage BH19
Holy Angels Church Hall, Poole BH14
Oakdale Community Centre, Poole BH15
Parkstone Sea Cadets Hall, Poole BH14
Poole Sea Cadets, Poole BH15
Seldown Community Centre, Poole BH15
St Aldhelms Church & Centre, Poole BH12
St Clements Church Hall, Poole BH15
St Georges Church, Poole BH15
St James Church Centre, Poole BH15
St Michaels Church Centre, Poole BH15
St Peters Parish Centre, Poole BH14
Studland Village Hall, Swanage BH19
Talbot View Community Centre, Poole BH12
The Church of the Good Shepherd, Poole BH12
Worth Matravers Village Hall, Swanage BH19
0 in Poole / 23 nearby
Nearby (23 options)
Ambassador Bar & Snooker Hall, Poole BH15
Branksome & Upper Parkstone Conservative Club, Poole BH14
Branksome Liberal Club, Poole BH14
Cobbs Quay Boat Club - Yacht Club, Poole BH15
Hamworthy Labour Club, Poole BH15
Hamworthy Liberal Club, Poole BH15
Hamworthy United Football Club, Poole BH15
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, Swanage BH19
Lake Yard Club, Poole BH15
Newtown Conservative Club, Poole BH12
Oakdale Conservative Club, Poole BH15
Parkstone Conservative Club, Poole BH14
Parkstone Trades and Labour Club (Woodlands Hall), Poole BH14
Parkstone Yacht Club, Poole BH14
Poole Conservative Club, Poole BH15
Poole Ex-Servicemens Club, Poole BH14
Poole Masonic Hall, Poole BH15
Poole Stadium (Champs Bar) (Pirates), Poole BH15
Royal British Legion Swanage, Swanage BH19
Swanage Conservative Club, Swanage BH19
Swanage Cricket & Croquet Club, Swanage BH19
Swanage Town & Herston Football Club, Swanage BH19
Westbourne Conservative Club, Bournemouth BH4
1 in Poole / 2 nearby
in Poole (BH13 - 1 options) - More Details
Compton Acres Gardens (Italian Villa), 164 Canford Cliffs Rd, Canford Cliffs
Nearby (2 options)
California Barn, Swanage BH19
RNLI College Events, Poole BH15
0 in Poole / 1 nearby
2 in Poole / 53 nearby
in Poole (BH13 - 2 options) - More Details
The Cliff, Ravine Road
The Plantation, 53 Cliff Drive
Nearby (53 options)
Custom House, Poole BH15
Dylans Bar, Poole BH12
Mr Kyps, Poole BH14
Penn Central (Attic Restaurant), Poole BH14
Royal Oak & Gas Tavern, Poole BH15
Seaview Hotel, Poole BH14
The Banana Wharf, Poole BH15
The Bankes Arms, Swanage BH19
The Blue Boar, Poole BH15
The Brewhouse, Poole BH15
The Bricklayers Arms, Poole BH14
The Bricklayers Arms, Poole BH14
The Brit, Poole BH14
The Bull & Boat, Swanage BH19
The Cabin, Poole BH15
The Churchill, Poole BH14
The Cockleshell, Poole BH15
The Cow, Poole BH14
The Crows Nest Inn, Swanage BH19
The Cruel Sea, Poole BH14
The Dancing Moose, Poole BH14
The Foundry Arms, Poole BH15
The George Hotel, Poole BH15
The Grasshopper, Poole BH14
The Holes Bay, Poole BH15
The Jolly Sailor, Poole BH15
The King Charles Inn, Poole BH15
The Kings Arms, Swanage BH19
The Kings Head, Poole BH15
The Libertine, Bournemouth BH4
The Lord Nelson, Poole BH15
The Lord Wimborne, Poole BH15
The Miller and Carter, Poole BH12
The New Inn, Poole BH15
The Poole Arms, Poole BH15
The Porterhouse, Bournemouth BH4
The Portsmouth Hoy, Poole BH15
The Pottery Hotel, Poole BH14
The Quay, Poole BH15
The Queen Mary, Poole BH15
The Red Lion, Swanage BH19
The Red Lion, Poole BH15
The Rope & Anchor, Poole BH15
The Royal Oak, Swanage BH19
The Sea Horse, Poole BH12
The Ship, Swanage BH19
The Sloop, Poole BH14
The Stable, Poole BH15
The Victoria Cross, Poole BH14
The Village Inn, Swanage BH19
The Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4
The White Swan, Swanage BH19
The Yachtsman, Poole BH15
Poole DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Poole 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 Poole, Canford Cliffs, Sandbanks, Branksome Park 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 Poole. 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 Poole 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 Poole 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 Poole, 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 Poole.

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 Poole 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 Poole
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Poole 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 Poole? 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 Poole are: - Infiniti Disco - Sound Division - M.F.Events UK - Rockbox Roadshow | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Poole? 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 Poole - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Poole 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 £213 - £334 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 Poole 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 Poole and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Poole? 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. |