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 Workington 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 Workington, Distington, Seaton, Allerdale, Copeland
The top 3 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Workington 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 Workington
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 Workington 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 Workington party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Workington
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 - £203 | £203 - £319 | £319 - £480 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Workington
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 - £510 | £510 - £720 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Workington
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 - £176 | £176 - £264 | £264 - £460 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Workington
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 - £152 | £152 - £220 | £220 - £280 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Workington 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 Workington, 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 Workington 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 Workington based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Workington
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Workington? 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 Workington - for full details click on any venue name!
4 in Workington / 9 nearby
in Workington (CA14 - 4 options) - More Details
Hunday Manor Hotel, Hunday, Winscales
Melbreak Hotel, Little Clifton
Washington Central Hotel, Washington St
Waverley Hotel, 1 Gordon Street
Nearby (9 options)
Allerdale Court Hotel, Cockermouth CA13
Broughton Craggs Hotel, Cockermouth CA13
Chase Hotel, Whitehaven CA28
Ellenbank Hotel, Maryport CA15
Golden Lion Hotel, Maryport CA15
Hundith Hill Hotel, Cockermouth CA13
The Bridge Hotel, Cockermouth CA13
Trout Hotel, Cockermouth CA13
Waverley Hotel, Maryport CA15
0 in Workington / 4 nearby
Nearby (4 options)
Moresby Hall, Whitehaven CA28
Saints Rooms, Cockermouth CA13
The Tithe Barn, Cockermouth CA13
Winder Hall Country House, Cockermouth CA13
10 in Workington / 11 nearby
in Workington (CA14 - 10 options) - More Details
Distington Community Centre, Church Rd, Distington
High Harrington Scout Hut, East Avenue, High Harrington
Lamplugh Village Hall, Lamplugh
Moorclose Community Centre, Needham Drive
Northside Community Centre, Trinity Drive, Northside
Seaton Village Hall, Causeway Road
St Marys Church Hall, Salisbury St
St Michaels Parish Rooms, Dean St
Workington Conservative Club, Vulcans Lane
Workington Golf Club, Branthwaite Rd
Nearby (11 options)
Blindcrake Village Hall, Cockermouth CA13
Brigham Memorial Hall, Cockermouth CA13
Christ Church Rooms, Cockermouth CA13
Crosscanonby Community Centre, Maryport CA15
Eaglesfield Village Hall, Cockermouth CA13
Greenbank Community Centre, Whitehaven CA28
Greysouthen Village Hall, Cockermouth CA13
St Beghs Social Centre, Whitehaven CA28
Summergrove Halls, Whitehaven CA28
United Reformed Church, Cockermouth CA13
Whitehaven Civic Hall, Whitehaven CA28
21 in Workington / 32 nearby
in Workington (CA14 - 21 options) - More Details
Distington Rugby Club, Hinnings Road, Distington
Gospatric Lodge #5286 (Workington Masonic Hall), Gordon Street
Gunners Club, Fisher St
Harrington Social & WM Club, 5 Grecian Terrace, Harrington
Moorclose Sports & Leisure Centre, Newlands Lane South
Moss Bay Working Mens Club, 6 Salisbury Street
Royal British Legion Distington, Church Rd, Distington
Royal British Legion Harrington, Salterbeck Rd, Salterbeck
Royal British Legion Seaton, Princes Hall, Low Seaton
Royal British Legion Workington, St Johns Court
Seaton Rangers Rugby Club, Station Yard, Seaton
Senhouse Street Working Mens Club, 148 Senhouse Street
Station Road Working Mens Club, Station Road
The Oval Centre, Salterbeck Drive
Trades Hall Social Club, 41 Brow Top
Union Jack Club, Gladstone St
West Cumbria Trades Hall Centre Workington, 39 Brow Top
Workington Cricket Club, Cloffocks
Workington Railway Club, Falcon St
Workington Rugby Club (Zebras), Ellis Park, Mossbay Rd
Workington Working Mens Club, 45-47 Station Road
Nearby (32 options)
Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, Cockermouth CA13
Brigham & District Social Club, Cockermouth CA13
Cockermouth Conservative Club, Cockermouth CA13
Cockermouth Cricket Club, Cockermouth CA13
Cockermouth Leisure Centre, Cockermouth CA13
Cockermouth Rugby Club, Cockermouth CA13
Flimby Sports & Social Club (ex WMC), Maryport CA15
Glasson Rangers Rugby Club, Maryport CA15
Grasslot Welfare Sports & Social Club, Maryport CA15
Hensingham Rugby Club, Whitehaven CA28
Lowca Rugby Club, Whitehaven CA28
Lowca Social Club, Whitehaven CA28
Lowther Club (ex Conservative Club), Whitehaven CA28
Marchon Sports & Social Club, Whitehaven CA28
Maryport Labour Club, Maryport CA15
Maryport Rugby Club, Maryport CA15
Maryport Social Club, Maryport CA15
Mirehouse Labour Social Club, Whitehaven CA28
Moresby Rugby Club, Whitehaven CA28
Moresby Sports & Social Club, Whitehaven CA28
Netherhall Old Boys Rugby Club, Maryport CA15
Netherhall Rugby Club, Maryport CA15
Royal British Legion Frizington, Frizington CA26
Royal British Legion Whitehaven (Kells), Whitehaven CA28
St Marys Catholic Club, Whitehaven CA28
The Legion Bransty, Whitehaven CA28
Whitehaven Catholic Mens Society, Whitehaven CA28
Whitehaven Cricket Club, Whitehaven CA28
Whitehaven Golf Club, Whitehaven CA28
Whitehaven Miners Social Welfare Club, Whitehaven CA28
Whitehaven Rugby Club (Haven Club), Whitehaven CA28
Whitehaven Rugby League Supporters Club (Haven Club), Whitehaven CA28
0 in Workington / 1 nearby
0 in Workington / 1 nearby
13 in Workington / 35 nearby
in Workington (CA14 - 13 options) - More Details
Dukes Bar, Wilson Street
The Blue Bell Inn, King Street
The Bounty, Finkle Street
The Briery, Stainburn Road, Stainburn
The Cumberland Hotel, Station Road
The Duke of Cumberland Inn, Bridgefoot, Dovenby
The George & Dragon, Church Road, Harrington
The Henry Bessemer, New Oxford Street
The Old Red House, King Street
The Royal George, Cross Hill
The Royal Yew, Dean
The Thirty Two, 32 Wilson Street
The Well, Upper Jane Street
Nearby (35 options)
The (Dovenby) Ship, Cockermouth CA13
The Anchor Vaults, Whitehaven CA28
The Bitter End, Cockermouth CA13
The Black Bull, Cockermouth CA13
The Bransty Arch, Whitehaven CA28
The Brown Cow, Cockermouth CA13
The Butchers Arms, Maryport CA15
The Candlestick, Whitehaven CA28
The Castle Knights, Whitehaven CA28
The Dog And Partridge Inn, Whitehaven CA28
The Honest Lawyer, Cockermouth CA13
The Howgate, Whitehaven CA28
The John Paul Jones, Whitehaven CA28
The Kings Arms, Whitehaven CA28
The Lion, Whitehaven CA28
The Lowther Arms, Maryport CA15
The Lowther Arms, Whitehaven CA28
The Miners Arms, Maryport CA15
The New Cock and Bull, Cockermouth CA13
The Old Posting House, Cockermouth CA13
The Pack Horse, Whitehaven CA28
The Richmond (Grill), Whitehaven CA28
The Sailors Return, Maryport CA15
The Shipwrights Arms, Whitehaven CA28
The Sneck Lifter, Whitehaven CA28
The Spotted Pig (ex Belle Vue), Cockermouth CA13
The Stump, Whitehaven CA28
The Sun Dial Inn, Cockermouth CA13
The Swan Inn, Maryport CA15
The Thomas Henry, Maryport CA15
The Three Tuns, Whitehaven CA28
The Vagabond, Whitehaven CA28
The Waterfront, Whitehaven CA28
The Wellington, Whitehaven CA28
The Whittington Cat, Whitehaven CA28
Workington DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Workington 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 Workington, Distington, Seaton, Allerdale, Copeland 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 Workington. 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 Workington 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 Workington 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 Workington, 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 Workington.
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 Workington 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 Workington
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Workington 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 Workington? 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 Workington are: - The Boogie Knight - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Workington? 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 Workington - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Workington 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 Workington 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 Workington and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Workington? 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. |