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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 Newry have an average score of 0.0 out of 5 stars from 0 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Newry, South Armagh, Jerrettspass, Bessbrook, Camlough, Crossmaglen, Belleek, Newtownhamilton, Mourne, Banbridge, Down
The top 1 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Newry are...
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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!
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Typical DJ Prices in Newry
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 Newry 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 Newry party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Newry
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 - £221 | £221 - £348 | £348 - £520 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Newry
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 - £350 | £350 - £560 | £560 - £780 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Newry
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 - £158 | £158 - £238 | £238 - £420 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Newry
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 - £134 | £134 - £194 | £194 - £240 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Newry 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 Newry, 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 Newry 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 Newry based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Newry
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Newry? 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 Newry - for full details click on any venue name!
3 in Newry / 8 nearby
in Newry (BT35 - 3 options) - More Details
Belleek Country House, Main St, Belleek
Canal Court Hotel, Merchants Quay
Cross Square Hotel, 4-5 O'Fiaich Square, Crossmaglen
Nearby (8 options)
Armagh City Hotel, Armagh BT60
Balmoral Hotel, Newry BT34
Bannville House Hotel, Banbridge BT32
Downshire Arms Hotel, Banbridge BT32
Kilmorey Arms Hotel, Newry BT34
Seagoe Hotel, Craigavon BT63
The Downshire Arms, Newry BT34
Whistledown Hotel, Newry BT34
1 in Newry / 1 nearby
in Newry (BT35 - 1 options) - More Details
Slieve Gullion Courtyard, 89 Drumintee Rd, Killeavy
Nearby (1 options)
Narrow Water Castle, Newry BT34
7 in Newry / 14 nearby
in Newry (BT35 - 7 options) - More Details
Barcroft Community Centre, Dorans Hill
Crossmaglen Community Centre, Cardinal Ofiaich Square, Crossmaglen
Dorsey Community Centre, Roxborough Rd, Cullyhanna
Lislea Community Centre, 7 Mountain Rd, Lislea
Newry Town Hall, Bank Parade
Newtownhamilton Community Centre, The Square, Newtownhamilton
Pondfield Community Centre, Chapel Rd, Bessbrook
Nearby (14 options)
Annalong Community Centre, Newry BT34
Ashgrove Community Centre, Craigavon BT62
Brownstown Park Community Centre, Craigavon BT62
Corcrain Community Centre, Craigavon BT62
Derrynoose Community Centre, Armagh BT60
Keady Community Centre, Armagh BT60
Killicomaine Community Centre, Portadown BT63
Lisnacree Community Centre, Newry BT34
Marlacoo Orange Hall, Craigavon BT62
Portadown Town Hall Community Centre, Craigavon BT62
Rathfriland Community Centre, Newry BT34
The Portadown Centre (Faith Mission), Craigavon BT62
Three Ways Community Centre, Newry BT34
Watson Centre, Portadown BT63
5 in Newry / 26 nearby
in Newry (BT35 - 5 options) - More Details
Carrickcruppen GAA Club, Camlough Rd, Camloch
Cuchulainn Park Social Club, Cranny Rd, Mullaghbawn
Forkhill Gaelic Football Club (Peadar ODoirnin), Bog Road, Forkhill
Lissummon Gaelic Football & Athletic Club, Lesh Road
Shane ONeills GFC, Newry Road, Camlough
Nearby (26 options)
Armagh City Football Club, Armagh BT60
Armagh Golf Club, Armagh BT60
Attical GAA, Newry BT34
Banbridge Hockey Club, Banbridge BT32
Banbridge Leisure Centre, Banbridge BT32
Banbridge Parish Social Centre, Banbridge BT32
Banbridge Rugby Club, Banbridge BT32
Banbridge Town Football Club, Banbridge BT32
Bronte Steak House, Banbridge BT32
Burren Social Club, Newry BT34
City of Armagh Rugby Club, Armagh BT60
Eire Og Craigavon GAA, Craigavon BT62
INF Glen Club, Newry BT34
Laurelvale Cricket Club, Craigavon BT62
Mayobridge G A A Club, Newry BT34
Newry Catholic Working Mens Club, Newry BT34
Newry Masonic Social Club, Newry BT34
Newry Shamrocks Football Club, Newry BT34
Portadown Golf Club, Portadown BT63
Portadown Masonic Hall, Craigavon BT62
Royal British Legion Gilford, Banbridge BT63
Royal British Legion Newry, Newry BT34
Royal British Legion Portadown, Craigavon BT62
Saval GAA Club, Newry BT34
St Bronaghs Social Club, Newry BT34
Warrenpoint Irish National Foresters (INF), Newry BT34
2 in Newry / 0 nearby
in Newry (BT35 - 2 options) - More Details
Confederation of Community Groups, Ballybot House, 28 Cornmarket
Dannis Function Room at Dan Gregorys, 109 Camlough Road, Bessbrook
0 in Newry / 1 nearby
4 in Newry / 30 nearby
in Newry (BT35 - 4 options) - More Details
Keenans Bar, Cardinal OFiaich Square
McConvilles Bar, Cardinal O'Fiaich Square, Crossmaglen
Murphys Bar, Drumintee Road, Killeavy
The Mountain House, 37 Newry Road, Belleek
Nearby (30 options)
Downshire Arms Hotel, Newry BT34
Fearons Pub, Newry BT34
Halls Mill Inn, Banbridge BT63
Jamies Bar, Banbridge BT32
Macs Bar, Newry BT34
Tam O Shanters, Newry BT34
The Anglers Rest, Banbridge BT32
The Brass Monkey, Newry BT34
The Caledonian, Armagh BT60
The Castle Bar, Craigavon BT63
The Cavern Bar, Newry BT34
The Corner House, Armagh BT60
The Cove, Newry BT34
The Cut Bar, Banbridge BT32
The Duke, Newry BT34
The EC Hughes, Armagh BT60
The Gilford Inn, Banbridge BT63
The Halfway House, Newry BT34
The Orchard Sports Bar, Newry BT34
The Pheasant Lodge, Craigavon BT63
The Railway Inn, Banbridge BT32
The Rock Bar, Armagh BT60
The Seven Stars, Banbridge BT32
The Shelliagh Bar, Armagh BT60
The Squires, Newry BT34
The Tall Man, Newry BT34
The Top of the Town Bar, Banbridge BT32
The Wobbly Boot, Banbridge BT32
Tir Na Nog, Craigavon BT62
West End Bar (Bowles Bros), Craigavon BT62
Newry DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Newry 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 Newry, South Armagh, Jerrettspass, Bessbrook, Camlough, Crossmaglen, Belleek, Newtownhamilton, Mourne, Banbridge, Down 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 Newry. 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 Newry 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 Newry 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 Newry, 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 Newry.

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 Newry 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 Newry
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Newry 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.
How can I find a reliable DJ in Newry? 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 Newry - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Newry 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 £221 - £348 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 Newry 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 Newry and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Newry? 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. |