
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 Penrith have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 62 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Penrith, Penrith Carleton Hall, Shap, Tebay, Langwathby, Lazonby, Pooley Bridge, Eden, Lakeland
The top 3 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Penrith are...
- The Boogie Knight - Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
- 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.
The Boogie Knight
Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
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4.8 out of 5 | 29 trusted reviews
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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 Penrith
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 Penrith 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 Penrith party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Penrith
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 - £203 | £203 - £319 | £319 - £480 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Penrith
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 - £320 | £320 - £510 | £510 - £720 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Penrith
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 Penrith
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 - £152 | £152 - £220 | £220 - £280 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Penrith 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 Penrith, 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 Penrith 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 Penrith based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Penrith
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Penrith? 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 Penrith - for full details click on any venue name!
9 in Penrith / 23 nearby
in Penrith (CA10 - 9 options) - More Details
Clifton Hill Hotel, Clifton
Haweswater Hotel, Lakeside Road, Bampton
Kings Arms Hotel, Shap
Shap Wells Hotel, Shap
Sharrow Bay Country House Hotel, Lake Ullswater
Temple Sowerby House Hotel, Temple Sowerby
The Kings Arms Hotel @ Shap, Shap, Shap
Westmorland Hotel, Orton
Nearby (23 options)
Alston House, Alston CA9
Appleby Manor Country House Hotel, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
Brantwood Country Hotel, Penrith CA11
Crown Hotel, Carlisle CA4
Damson Dene Hotel, Kendal LA8
Edenhall Country Hotel, Penrith CA11
George Hotel, Penrith CA11
Gilsland Hall Hotel (ex Gilsland Spa), Brampton CA8
Glenridding Hotel, Penrith CA11
Heather Glen Hotel, Carlisle CA4
Heaves Country House Hotel, Kendal LA8
Inn on the Lake, Penrith CA11
Leeming House Hotel, Penrith CA11
Lovelady Shield Country House Hotel, Alston CA9
Low House, Carlisle CA4
Nent Hall Country House Hotel, Alston CA9
North Lakes Hotel, Penrith CA11
Old Church Hotel, Penrith CA11
Rampsbeck Country House Hotel, Penrith CA11
Roundthorn Country House, Penrith CA11
The Brackenrigg Inn, Penrith CA11
The Villa Levens, Kendal LA8
Tufton Arms Hotel, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
3 in Penrith / 6 nearby
in Penrith (CA10 - 3 options) - More Details
Brougham Hall, Brougham
Crossrigg Hall, Cliburn
Morland Hall, Morland
Nearby (6 options)
Appleby Castle, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
Augill Castle, Kirkby Stephen CA17
Calthwaite Hall, Penrith CA11
Eden Barn @ Musgrave Hall, Kirkby Stephen CA17
Greystoke Castle, Penrith CA11
Naworth Castle, Brampton CA8
7 in Penrith / 19 nearby
in Penrith (CA10 - 7 options) - More Details
Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall
Kirkby Thore Memorial Hall, Main St, Kirkby Thore
Knipe Hall, Askham
Langwathby Village Hall, Low Mill, Langwathby
Lazonby Village Hall, Lazonby
Temple Sowerby Village Hall, Temple Sowerby
Nearby (19 options)
Ainstable Village Hall, Carlisle CA4
Appleby Borough Hall (aka Supper Room), Appleby in Westmorland CA16
Appleby Market Hall, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
Asby Village Hall, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
Brampton Community Centre, Brampton CA8
Brampton Parish Hall, Brampton CA8
Cumwhinton Village Hall, Carlisle CA4
Downagate Community Centre, Carlisle CA4
Endmoor Village Hall, Kendal LA8
Evergreen Community Centre, Penrith CA11
Garrigill Village Hall, Alston CA9
Glenridding Public Hall, Penrith CA11
Milton Village Hall, Brampton CA8
Mungrisdale Village Hall, Penrith CA11
Penrith Parish Centre (St Andrews Rooms), Penrith CA11
Penruddock Village Hall, Penrith CA11
Scotby Village Hall, Carlisle CA4
Stainton Village Hall, Penrith CA11
Staveley Village Hall, Kendal LA8
1 in Penrith / 16 nearby
in Penrith (CA10 - 1 options) - More Details
Tebay Sports Social & Railway Club, Church St, Tebay
Nearby (16 options)
Agricultural Hall, Penrith CA11
Appleby Eden Cricket Club, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
Appleby Golf Club, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
Beacon Social Club, Penrith CA11
Brampton Conservative Club, Brampton CA8
Brampton Golf Club, Brampton CA8
Carlisle Golf Club, Carlisle CA4
Frenchfields Sports Ground, Penrith CA11
Kirkby Stephen Sports & Social Club, Kirkby Stephen CA17
Penrith Conservative Club, Penrith CA11
Penrith Cricket Club, Penrith CA11
Penrith Rugby Club, Penrith CA11
Royal British Legion Appleby, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
Royal British Legion Penrith, Penrith CA11
The Warehouse, Penrith CA11
Upper Eden Rugby Club, Kirkby Stephen CA17
1 in Penrith / 0 nearby
in Penrith (CA10 - 1 options) - More Details
0 in Penrith / 1 nearby
10 in Penrith / 33 nearby
in Penrith (CA10 - 10 options) - More Details
The Black Swan, Main Street, Culgaith
The Butchers Arms, Crosby Ravensworth
The Crown and Mitre Inn, Main St, Bampton Grange
The Crown Hotel, Eamont Bridge
The Fetherston Arms, Kirkoswald, Redhill
The George and Dragon, Clifton
The Joiners Arms, Lazonby
The Kings Arms , Main Rd, Temple Sowerby
The Strickland Arms, Great Strickland, Clifton
The Sun, Pooley Bridge
Nearby (33 options)
Blenkinsop Castle Inn, Brampton CA8
Blenkinsopp Castle Inn, Brampton CA8
Rose & Crown, Carlisle CA4
The Belted Will Inn, Brampton CA8
The Blacksmiths Arms, Brampton CA8
The Board & Elbow, Penrith CA11
The Club Inn, Kendal LA8
The Dog Beck, Penrith CA11
The Druids Arms, Penrith CA11
The Duke of Cumberland, Brampton CA8
The Eagle and Child, Kendal LA8
The Fat Lamb Hotel, Kirkby Stephen CA17
The General Wolfe, Penrith CA11
The Golden Ball, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
The Grey Goat, Penrith CA11
The Hare & Hounds, Kendal LA8
The Inn at Brough, Kirkby Stephen CA17
The Kings Arms Inn, Penrith CA11
The Kings Head, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
The Masons Arms, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
The Miners Arms, Alston CA9
The New Vic, Penrith CA11
The Plough Inn, Carlisle CA4
The Queens (Arms Inn), Carlisle CA4
The Royal Oak, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
The Sandford Arms, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
The Shoulder Of Mutton, Brampton CA8
The Stoneybeck Inn, Penrith CA11
The Strickland Arms, Kendal LA8
The Three Greyhounds, Appleby in Westmorland CA16
The Travellers Rest, Penrith CA11
The Turks Head, Alston CA9
The Wheatsheaf, Kendal LA8
Penrith DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Penrith 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 Penrith, Penrith Carleton Hall, Shap, Tebay, Langwathby, Lazonby, Pooley Bridge, Eden, Lakeland 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 Penrith. 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 Penrith 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 Penrith 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 Penrith, 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 Penrith.

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 Penrith 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 Penrith
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Penrith 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 Penrith? 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 Penrith are: - The Boogie Knight - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Penrith? 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 Penrith - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Penrith 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 £203 - £319 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 Penrith 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 Penrith and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Penrith? 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. |