Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
needadisco.com is the only DJ finder website that undertakes detailed checks to rate its members covering Bolton, Smithills, Halliwell, Heaton for quality and safety so that you can book in confidence
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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 Bolton have an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars from 72 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Bolton, Smithills, Halliwell, Heaton
The top 7 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Bolton are...
- Groove Noise - Where The Music Does The Talking, Not The DJ
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
- Blackpools Midas Disco - North West Mobile Disco
- Ady's Disco - For A Party You Don't Want To End
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
- DJ Mike Francis - Vetted, Experienced And Trusted DJs
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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.
Groove Noise
Where The Music Does The Talking, Not The DJ
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5.0 out of 5 | 26 trusted reviews
PC Roadshows Entertainments
Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
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The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
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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.
Blackpools Midas Disco
North West Mobile Disco
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5.0 out of 5 | 40 trusted reviews
Ady's Disco
For A Party You Don't Want To End
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5.0 out of 5 | 5 trusted reviews
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!
Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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DJ Mike Francis
Vetted, Experienced And Trusted DJs
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5.0 out of 5 | 1 trusted review
Typical DJ Prices in Bolton
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 Bolton 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 Bolton party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Bolton
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 - £189 | £189 - £297 | £297 - £450 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Bolton
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 - £300 | £300 - £480 | £480 - £670 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Bolton
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 - £176 | £176 - £264 | £264 - £460 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Bolton
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 - £145 | £145 - £209 | £209 - £260 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Bolton 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 Bolton, 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 Bolton 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 Bolton based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Bolton
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Bolton? 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 Bolton - for full details click on any venue name!
1 in Bolton / 4 nearby
in Bolton (BL1 - 1 options) - More Details
Holiday Inn Bolton Central, 1 Higher Bridge Street
Nearby (4 options)
Britannia Hotel, Bolton BL3
Egerton House Hotel, Bolton BL7
Last Drop Village Hotel (Mercure), Bolton BL7
Mercure Bolton West Hotel (was Ramada), Bolton BL6
1 in Bolton / 2 nearby
in Bolton (BL1 - 1 options) - More Details
Watermillock, Crompton Way
Nearby (2 options)
Ridgmont House, Bolton BL6
Rivington Hall Barn, Bolton BL6
4 in Bolton / 6 nearby
in Bolton (BL1 - 4 options) - More Details
Albert Halls (Bolton Town Hall), Victoria Square
Hobart Hall, Hobart St
The Roundhouse at Halliwell, Kenton Close, Halliwell
Victoria Hall, Knowsley St
Nearby (6 options)
Great Lever Community Centre, Bolton BL3
Ladybridge Community Centre, Bolton BL3
Radcliffe Masonic Hall, Bolton BL2
Rumworth Hall (Labour Club - Soul Club), Bolton BL3
St Johns Community Centre, Bolton BL2
Walmsley Parish Hall, Bolton BL7
14 in Bolton / 43 nearby
in Bolton (BL1 - 14 options) - More Details
Astley Bridge Bowling Club, Ivy Bank Road
Astley Bridge Conservative Club, Moss Bank Way
Astley Bridge Cricket Club, Moss Bank Way, Astley Bridge
Bar Lane Bowling Club, Bar Lane
Bolton Old Links Golf Club, Chorley Old Road
Bolton Rugby Club (Mortfield Pavilion), Avenue St, Chorley Old Road
Genting Casino Bolton, Higher Bridge St
Halliwell Labour Club, Hennon St
Heaton Cricket Club, Church Road
Hollywood Road Sports & Social Club, Hollywood Road
Markland Hill Racquets Club, Markland Hill
Royal British Legion Bolton Astley Bridge & District, Belmont Road
Smithills & Heaton Conservative Club, 468 Chorley Old Road
Victory Reform Club, Victory St
Nearby (43 options)
Blackrod Cricket Club, Bolton BL6
Bolton Cricket Club, Bolton BL3
Bolton Golf Club, Bolton BL6
Bolton Irish Centre, Bolton BL3
Bolton Railway Club (LMRCA), Bolton BL3
Bolton Ukrainian Social Club, Bolton BL2
Bradshaw Conservative Club, Bolton BL2
Bradshaw Cricket Club, Bolton BL2
Breightmet Conservative Club, Bolton BL2
Breightmet Golf Club, Bolton BL2
Darcy Lever Cricket Club, Bolton BL3
Deane Golf Club, Bolton BL3
Derby Ward Labour Club, Bolton BL3
Dobbies Sports & Social Club, Bolton BL2
Douglas Valley Golf Driving Range - Hawthorns Restaurant, Bolton BL6
Dunscar Conservative Club, Bolton BL7
Dunscar Golf Club, Bolton BL7
Eagley Cricket Club, Bolton BL7
Eagley Sports and Leisure Club, Bolton BL7
Edgworth Cricket Club, Bolton BL7
Egerton Cricket Club, Bolton BL7
Ellesmere Road Recreation Club & Institute, Bolton BL3
Hardy Hall, Bolton BL3
Harwood Golf Club, Bolton BL2
Heroes (ex Royal British Legion Blackrod), Bolton BL6
Hilltops Sports & Social Club, Bolton BL6
Horwich Conservative Club, Bolton BL6
Horwich Ex-Servicemens Club CLOSED, Bolton BL6
Horwich Leisure Centre, Bolton BL6
Horwich Reform Club, Bolton BL6
Horwich RMI Cricket Club, Bolton BL6
Little Lever Conservative Club, Bolton BL3
Little Lever Cricket Club, Bolton BL3
Little Lever Working Mens Club, Bolton BL3
Lostock Sports Club, Bolton BL6
Powerleague Bolton, Bolton BL2
Regent Park Golf Club, Bolton BL6
Rumworth & Hulton Conservative Club, Bolton BL3
Tempest United Football Club, Bolton BL6
The Barlow, Bolton BL7
Tonge Cricket Club, Bolton BL2
Tonge Moor Conservative Club, Bolton BL2
Turton Golf Club, Bolton BL7
0 in Bolton / 2 nearby
Nearby (2 options)
The Wellbeing Farm (Wheatsheaf Hill), Bolton BL7
Whites Hotel (Reebok Stadium), Bolton BL6
34 in Bolton / 43 nearby
in Bolton (BL1 - 34 options) - More Details
Brierfield Hotel, 721 Blackburn Road
Carbon Bar, 18 St Andrews Court, Mawdsley Street
Smithills Coaching House, Smithills Dean Rd
The Ainsworth Arms, 606 Halliwell Road
The Balmoral, 94 Bradshawgate
The Bay Mare, 651 Blackburn Road
The Blind Tiger, Nelson Square
The Brass Cat, Churchgate
The Brewhouse, 987 Blackburn Road
The Claremont Arms, 274 Halliwell Road
The Colliers Arms, 1051 Chorley Old Road
The Cotton Kier, Eagley Brook Way
The Cotton Tree, Prince Street
The Crofters Arms, 494 Halliwell Road
The Doffcocker Inn, 780 Chorley Old Rd
The Elephant & Castle, Deansgate
The Finishers Arms, 487 Church Road
The Flying Flute, Bradshawgate
The Great Ale (at the Vaults), Market Place
The Greyhound, 146 Deansgate
The Last Orders, 243 Halliwell Road
The Lion Of Vienna, 158 Chorley New Road
The Lord Clyde, 109 Folds Road
The Lord Raglan (The Rag), 384 Halliwell Road
The Millstone (ex Pepper Alley), Crown St
The Old Three Crowns, Deansgate
The Pineapple, 562 Blackburn Road
The Spinning Mule, Nelson Square
The Sportsmans Arms, 1135 Chorley Old Road
The Star & Garter, 11 Bow Street
The Tempest Arms, 1110 Chorley Old Road
The Victory, 151 Chorley Old Road
The Weavers Arms, Brunel Street
The Wilton Arms, 883-885 Belmont Rd
Nearby (43 options)
Henighans, Bolton BL3
Henighans (Bottom Bull), Bolton BL2
The Beaumont, Bolton BL3
The Beaumont Arms, Bolton BL3
The Belmont Bull, Bolton BL7
The Black Bull, Bolton BL7
The Blundell Arms, Bolton BL6
The Bolton Castle, Bolton BL2
The Bowling Green, Bolton BL2
The Bridge Inn, Bolton BL6
The Brooklyn, Bolton BL3
The Canary Tavern, Bolton BL3
The Chetham Arms, Bolton BL7
The Cross Guns, Bolton BL7
The Crown, Bolton BL6
The Duke of Wellington, Bolton BL6
The Dunscar Arms, Bolton BL7
The Gilnow Arms, Bolton BL3
The Jolly Carter, Bolton BL3
The King William, Bolton BL7
The Kings Head, Bolton BL3
The Lever Arms, Bolton BL3
The Lever Bridge, Bolton BL2
The Masons Arms, Bolton BL7
The Mosley Arms, Bolton BL2
The Oddfellows Arms, Bolton BL3
The Old Original Bay Horse (Long Pull), Bolton BL6
The Old White Horse, Bolton BL2
The Poacher, Bolton BL6
The Queen Anne, Bolton BL3
The Red Lion, Bolton BL6
The Saddle, Bolton BL6
The Southfields, Bolton BL3
The Spread Eagle, Bolton BL7
The Tansy Green, Bolton BL2
The Thomas Egerton, Bolton BL7
The Three Pigeons, Bolton BL3
The Top Bull, Bolton BL2
The Victoria & Albert, Bolton BL6
The Volunteer, Bolton BL3
The Vulcan Inn, Bolton BL3
The White Horse, Bolton BL7
Withins Sports Bar, Bolton BL2
Bolton DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Bolton 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 Bolton, Smithills, Halliwell, Heaton 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 Bolton. 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 Bolton 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 Bolton 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 Bolton, 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 Bolton.
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 Bolton 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 Bolton
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Bolton 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 Bolton? 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 Bolton are: - Groove Noise - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Bolton? 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 Bolton - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Bolton 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 £189 - £297 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 Bolton 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 Bolton and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Bolton? 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. |