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 Bristol have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 162 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Portishead
The top 9 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Bristol are...
- Somerset Wedding DJ Services - For The Very Best In Mobile Discos
- Nighthawk Mobile Disco & Karaoke - Mobile Disco &/or Karaoke To Fit Your Party Needs
- Bristol Disco Hire - Supplying Quality Entertainment Services
- Viking Disco - Music Is What Feelings Sound Like
- Rockbox Roadshow - Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
- Rikki's Mobile Disco and Events - Dedicated To Making Your Party A Success!
- Ruby Tunes Mobile Disco - We Can Provide You With A Night To Remember!
- Dance Off Mobile DJs - Wedding DJ | Photo Booth | Led Love Letters & More
- Weston Disco Hire - Entertainment Your Way
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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.
Somerset Wedding DJ Services
For The Very Best In Mobile Discos
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4.8 out of 5 | 30 trusted reviews
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Nighthawk Mobile Disco & Karaoke
Mobile Disco &/or Karaoke To Fit Your Party Needs
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4.9 out of 5 | 44 trusted reviews
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Bristol Disco Hire
Supplying Quality Entertainment Services
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4.8 out of 5 | 17 trusted reviews
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Viking Disco
Music Is What Feelings Sound Like
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4.9 out of 5 | 21 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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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.
Rikki's Mobile Disco and Events
Dedicated To Making Your Party A Success!
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4.8 out of 5 | 11 trusted reviews
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Ruby Tunes Mobile Disco
We Can Provide You With A Night To Remember!
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4.8 out of 5 | 20 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.
Dance Off Mobile DJs
Wedding DJ | Photo Booth | Led Love Letters & More
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Weston Disco Hire
Entertainment Your Way
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Typical DJ Prices in Bristol
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 Bristol 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 Bristol party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Bristol
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 - £199 | £199 - £312 | £312 - £470 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Bristol
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 - £320 | £320 - £500 | £500 - £700 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Bristol
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 - £193 | £193 - £289 | £289 - £510 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Bristol
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 Bristol 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 Bristol, 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 Bristol 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 Bristol based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Bristol
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Bristol? 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 Bristol - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Bristol / 4 nearby
Nearby (4 options)
Avon Gorge Hotel, Bristol BS8
Berkeley Square Hotel, Bristol BS8
Clifton Hotel (Racks Bar), Bristol BS8
Walton Park Hotel, Clevedon BS21
0 in Bristol / 7 nearby
Nearby (7 options)
Clevedon Hall, Clevedon BS21
Clifton Hill House, Bristol BS8
Clifton Observatory, Bristol BS8
Kings Weston House, Bristol BS11
Royal Fort House, Bristol BS8
The Orangery at Goldney Hall, Bristol BS8
Walton Castle, Clevedon BS21
9 in Bristol / 28 nearby
in Bristol (BS20 - 9 options) - More Details
Avon Way Hall, Avon Way, Portishead
Pill Village Hall & Community Centre, Church Place, Pill
Portbury Village Hall, High St, Portbury
Portishead Folk Hall, 95 High Street, Portishead
Portishead Jubilee Hall, Slade Rd, Portishead
Portishead Public Hall, Avon Way, Portishead
Portishead Youth Centre, Harbour Rd, Portishead
Redcliffe Bay Hall, Newhaven Road, Portishead
Somerset Hall, The Precinct, Portishead
Nearby (28 options)
Abbots Leigh Village Hall, Bristol BS8
All Saints Church Hall, Clevedon BS21
Avonmouth Community Centre, Bristol BS11
Backwell Parish Hall, Bristol BS48
Backwell WI Hall, Bristol BS48
Barrow Gurney Village Hall, Bristol BS48
Christ Church Hall, Clevedon BS21
Christ Church Vestry Hall, Nailsea BS48
Clevedon Baptist Church Hall, Clevedon BS21
Clevedon Community Centre, Clevedon BS21
Cotswold Community Centre, Bristol BS11
Flax Bourton Village Hall, Bristol BS48
Hope Community Church (Hope Chapel), Bristol BS8
Kenn Village Hall, Clevedon BS21
Kingsley Hall, Clevedon BS21
Kingston Seymour Village Hall, Clevedon BS21
Lawrence Weston Rock Community Centre (St Peters Church), Bristol BS11
Lawrence Weston Youth Centre, Bristol BS11
Nailsea Methodist Church Centre, Bristol BS48
Nailsea Tithe Barn, Bristol BS48
Shirehampton Public Hall, Bristol BS11
St Mary the Virgin, Bristol BS8
St Marys Church Tithe Barn, Bristol BS11
Stockway North United Reform Church Hall, Bristol BS48
The Barn, Clevedon BS21
The Mansion House, Bristol BS8
The Rock Community Centre, Bristol BS11
Tickenham Village Hall, Clevedon BS21
6 in Bristol / 25 nearby
in Bristol (BS20 - 6 options) - More Details
Lodway Cricket Club, Macrae Road, Pill
Pill Memorial Club, Lodway, Pill
Portishead Bowling Club, Rodmoor Road, Portishead
Portishead Cricket Club, Lake Road, Portishead
Portishead Town Football Club, Bristol Road, Portishead
Portishead Working Mens Club, Slade Rd, Portishead
Nearby (25 options)
Avonmouth Old Boys Rugby Club, Bristol BS11
Avonmouth Working Mens Club, Bristol BS11
Backwell United Football Club, Bristol BS48
Bristol Commonwealth Society, Bristol BS8
City and Port of Bristol Sports & Social Club (PBA), Bristol BS11
Clevedon Conservative Club, Clevedon BS21
Clevedon Cricket Club, Clevedon BS21
Clevedon Rugby Football Club, Clevedon BS21
Clevedon Sailing Club, Clevedon BS21
Clevedon Triangle Club, Clevedon BS21
Clifton Club, Bristol BS8
Clifton College Sports Centre, Bristol BS8
Cotham Park Rugby Club, Bristol BS8
Grove Sports & Social Club, Bristol BS48
Kingsweston Sports & Social Club, Bristol BS11
Lawrence Weston Social Club, Bristol BS11
Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club, Bristol BS48
Nailsea Masonic Hall, Bristol BS48
Polish Ex-servicemens Club, Bristol BS8
Quaker Meeting House, Clevedon BS21
Shirehampton Football Club, Bristol BS11
Shirehampton Park Golf Club, Bristol BS11
Shirehampton Social Club, Bristol BS11
The Square Club, Bristol BS8
University of Bristol Sports Centre, Bristol BS8
0 in Bristol / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Bristol Zoo Gardens Events - Clifton Pavilion, Bristol BS8
Leigh Court, Bristol BS8
Shoots Floating Bar & Restaurant, Bristol BS8
16 in Bristol / 62 nearby
in Bristol (BS20 - 16 options) - More Details
Clarence House, High St, Portishead
The Albion, 15 Bristol Road, Portishead
The Anchor (Melbournes), 60 Ham Green, Pill
The Black Horse, Clevedon Lane, Clapton In Gordano
The Duke Of Cornwall, Pump Square, Pill
The Gordano Gate, Wyndham Way, Portishead
The Hall & Woodhouse, Chandlery Square, Portishead
The Kings Arms, St Georges Hill, Easton-In-Gordano
The Kings Head, Heywood Road, Pill
The Old Mill, High Street, Portishead
The Poacher, 106 High Street, Portishead
The Posset Cup, Unit 3 Mustad Way, Portishead
The Priory, Station Road, Portbury
The Royal Inn, Pier Road, Portishead
The Ship Inn, 310 Down Road, Portishead
The White Hart Inn, Clevedon Road, Weston in Gordano
Nearby (62 options)
5 The Beach (Five), Clevedon BS21
Alterego, Bristol BS8
Amoeba, Bristol BS8
Bar Humbug, Bristol BS8
Bundys Bar, Bristol BS8
Channings Hotel, Bristol BS8
Las Iguanas, Bristol BS8
No. 4 Clifton Village (Rodney Hotel), Bristol BS8
The Battleaxes, Bristol BS48
The Bear at Hotwells (and Be-Bop Club), Bristol BS8
The Beaufort Arms, Bristol BS8
The Berkeley, Bristol BS8
The Blackbear Pub, Bristol BS8
The Botanist, Bristol BS8
The Brace & Browns, Bristol BS8
The Brass Pig, Bristol BS8
The Cellar, Clevedon BS21
The Clifton, Bristol BS8
The Coach & Horses, Bristol BS8
The Coronation Tap, Bristol BS8
The Cow Shed, Bristol BS8
The Crab Apple, Clevedon BS21
The Drum & Monkey at Kenn, Clevedon BS21
The Eldon House, Bristol BS8
The George Inn, Bristol BS11
The Giant Goram, Bristol BS11
The Glassmaker, Nailsea BS48
The Grain Barge, Bristol BS8
The Greedy Goose, Bristol BS48
The Hope & Anchor, Bristol BS11
The Jersey Lily, Bristol BS8
The Kings Arms, Bristol BS8
The Lamplighters, Bristol BS11
The Lansdown, Bristol BS8
The Lifeboat Inn, Bristol BS11
The Limehouse, Clevedon BS21
The Lion, Bristol BS8
The Mardyke, Bristol BS8
The Merchants Arms, Bristol BS8
The Miles Arms, Bristol BS11
The Moon & Sixpence, Clevedon BS21
The Moorend Spout, Bristol BS48
The Nettle & Rye, Bristol BS8
The Old Farmhouse, Bristol BS48
The Penny, Bristol BS8
The Port of Call, Bristol BS8
The Portcullis, Bristol BS8
The Pump House, Bristol BS8
The Quadrant, Bristol BS8
The Quinton House, Bristol BS8
The Ring O Bells, Bristol BS48
The Rising Sun, Bristol BS48
The Rose of Denmark, Bristol BS8
The Royal Oak, Bristol BS48
The Royal Oak, Clevedon BS21
The Salthouse, Clevedon BS21
The Sawyers Arms, Bristol BS48
The Somerset House, Bristol BS8
The Star Inn, Clevedon BS21
The W G Grace, Bristol BS8
The Wagon & Horses, Clevedon BS21
The White Rabbit, Bristol BS8
Bristol DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Bristol 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 Portishead 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 Bristol. 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol, 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 Bristol.
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 Bristol 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 Bristol
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Bristol 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 Bristol? 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 Bristol are: - Somerset Wedding DJ Services - Nighthawk Mobile Disco & Karaoke - Bristol Disco Hire - Viking Disco - Rockbox Roadshow | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Bristol? 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 Bristol - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Bristol 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 £199 - £312 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 Bristol 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 Bristol and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Bristol? 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. |