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 Saffron Walden have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 254 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Saffron Walden, Arkesden, Audley End, Clavering, Debden, Langley, Littlebury, Quendon, Rickling, Shortgrove, Wendens Ambo, Wicken Bonhunt, Widdington
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Saffron Walden are...
- DJ Stef - Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
- The Specialist Wedding DJ - High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
- A.R.C. Disco - Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
- Capital Nightlife - Professional Disco And DJ Service
- East Anglian Discos - Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
- John Headley Roadshow - Disco / Karaoke Quiz Nites Theme Nights, Numbers
- Connections Entertainment - Wedding & Party DJ
- DJ Barney Weddings and Events Services - Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
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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.
DJ Stef
Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
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4.8 out of 5 | 50 trusted reviews
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The Specialist Wedding DJ
High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
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4.7 out of 5 | 77 trusted reviews
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PLATINUM DJmark Award Holders
Platinum is the second 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 are working their way up to a Diamond Award in due course by regularly submitting updated documentation.
A.R.C. Disco
Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
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4.7 out of 5 | 37 trusted reviews
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Capital Nightlife
Professional Disco And DJ Service
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4.9 out of 5 | 54 trusted reviews
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East Anglian Discos
Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
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4.9 out of 5 | 6 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.
John Headley Roadshow
Disco / Karaoke Quiz Nites Theme Nights, Numbers
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4.8 out of 5 | 24 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.
Connections Entertainment
Wedding & Party DJ
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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!
DJ Barney Weddings and Events Services
Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
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4.9 out of 5 | 6 trusted reviews
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Typical DJ Prices in Saffron Walden
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 Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Saffron Walden
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 - £262 | £262 - £411 | £411 - £620 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Saffron Walden
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 - £420 | £420 - £660 | £660 - £920 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Saffron Walden
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 - £220 | £220 - £330 | £330 - £580 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Saffron Walden
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 - £192 | £192 - £277 | £277 - £350 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden, 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 Saffron Walden 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 Saffron-Walden based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Saffron Walden
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Saffron Walden? 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 Saffron Walden - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Saffron Walden / 8 nearby
Nearby (8 options)
Banyers Hotel , Royston SG8
Cambridge Motel, Royston SG8
Coach House Hotel, Royston SG8
Crown House, Saffron Walden CB10
Hardwicke Arms Hotel, Royston SG8
Saffron Hotel, Saffron Walden CB10
Sheene Mill Hotel, Royston SG8
Stansted Manor Hotel, Bishops Stortford CM23
3 in Saffron Walden / 6 nearby
in Saffron Walden (CB11 - 3 options) - More Details
Audley End House, English Heritage Hospitality, Audley End
Parklands, Quendon Hall, Quendon
Parklands Quendon Hall - Events, Quendon
Nearby (6 options)
Bluntswood Hall, Buntingford SG9
Goldstones Farm, Saffron Walden CB10
Minstrel Court, Royston SG8
Sandon Manor, Buntingford SG9
South Farm, Royston SG8
Wimpole Hall, Royston SG8
11 in Saffron Walden / 60 nearby
in Saffron Walden (CB11 - 11 options) - More Details
Clavering Village Hall, Hill Green, Clavering
Duddenhoe Village Hall, Duddenhoe End
Jikes Hall, Newport
Littlebury Village Hall, Walden Rd, Littlebury
Lord Butler Leisure Centre, Peasland Rd
New Life Church, Shire Hill
Newport Village Hall, Station Road, Newport
Quendon & Rickling Village Hall, Cambridge Road, Quendon
Stansted House, Shire Hill
Wendens Ambo Parish Hall, Royston Road, Wendens Ambo
Widdington Village Hall, High St
Nearby (60 options)
1st Royston Scout HQ, Royston SG8
Abbey Lane United Reform Church, Saffron Walden CB10
Abington Pigotts Village Hall, Royston SG8
All Saints Church Hall, Royston SG8
All Saints Community Hall, Royston SG8
Anstey Village Hall, Buntingford SG9
Apton Centre (Age Concern), Bishops Stortford CM23
Arrington Village Hall, Royston SG8
Ashdon Village Hall, Saffron Walden CB10
Barkway Village Hall, Royston SG8
Barley Town House, Royston SG8
Berden Village Hall, Bishops Stortford CM23
Bishops Park Community Centre, Bishops Stortford CM23
Buntingford Scout Hut, Buntingford SG9
Chesterfords Community Centre, Saffron Walden CB10
Christian Outreach Centre Bishops Stortford, Bishops Stortford CM23
Coombes Community Centre, Royston SG8
Cottered Village Hall, Buntingford SG9
Farnham Village Hall, Bishops Stortford CM23
Fowlmere Rec & Village Hall, Royston SG8
Great Chesterford Community Centre, Saffron Walden CB10
Great Chishill Village Hall, Royston SG8
Guilden Morden Village Hall, Royston SG8
Havers Community Centre, Bishops Stortford CM23
Hempstead Village Hall, Saffron Walden CB10
Hinxton Village Hall, Saffron Walden CB10
Hormead Village Hall, Buntingford SG9
Ickleton Village Hall, Saffron Walden CB10
Litlington Recreation Centre, Royston SG8
Litlington Village Hall, Royston SG8
Little Chesterford Village Hall, Saffron Walden CB10
Little Walden Village Hall, Saffron Walden CB10
Manuden Village Hall, Bishops Stortford CM23
Market Hill Rooms, Royston SG8
Melbourn Community Hub, Royston SG8
Melbourn United Reformed Church, Royston SG8
Meldreth Village Hall, Royston SG8
Northgate Youth Centre, Bishops Stortford CM23
Orwell Village Hall, Royston SG8
Parsonage Community Hall, Bishops Stortford CM23
Rhodes Arts Complex, Bishops Stortford CM23
Royston Methodist Church Hall, Royston SG8
Royston Town Hall, Royston SG8
Saffron Walden District Scout Hall, Saffron Walden CB10
Saffron Walden Methodist Church, Saffron Walden CB10
Sandon Village Hall, Buntingford SG9
Seth Ward Community Centre, Buntingford SG9
Sewards End Village Hall, Saffron Walden CB10
Shepreth Village Hall, Royston SG8
St Josephs Hall, Bishops Stortford CM23
St Marys Catholic Church Hall, Royston SG8
St Michaels Mead Community Centre, Bishops Stortford CM23
Steeple Morden Village Hall, Royston SG8
Therfield Fordham Memorial Hall, Royston SG8
Thorley Community Centre, Bishops Stortford CM23
Thriplow Village Hall, Royston SG8
United Reform Church Hall, Bishops Stortford CM23
Whaddon Village Hall, Royston SG8
Wimbish Village Hall, Saffron Walden CB10
Wimpole Village Hall, Royston SG8
1 in Saffron Walden / 26 nearby
in Saffron Walden (CB11 - 1 options) - More Details
Golden Acre Community Centre, Longhorse Croft, Ross Close
Nearby (26 options)
Barkway Park Golf Club, Royston SG8
Bassingbourn Snowsports Centre, Royston SG8
Bassingbourn Sports Centre, Royston SG8
Birchanger Sports & Social Club, Bishops Stortford CM23
Bishop Stortford Swifts Football Club, Bishops Stortford CM23
Bishops Stortford Bowling Club, Bishops Stortford CM23
Bishops Stortford Football Club, Bishops Stortford CM23
Bishops Stortford Golf Club, Bishops Stortford CM23
Bishops Stortford Rugby Club, Bishops Stortford CM23
Bishops Stortford Working Mens Club, Bishops Stortford CM23
Eternit Sports & Social Club, Royston SG8
Grange Paddocks Leisure Centre, Bishops Stortford CM23
Heath Sports Centre & Cafe Bar, Royston SG8
Heydon Grange , Royston SG8
Heydon Grange Golf & Country Club, Royston SG8
Hockerill Sports & Social (Cricket) Club, Bishops Stortford CM23
Royal British Legion Royston, Royston SG8
Royston Conservative Club, Royston SG8
Royston Golf Club, Royston SG8
Royston Leisure Centre, Royston SG8
Royston Town Football Club, Royston SG8
Saffron Walden Bowls Club, Saffron Walden CB10
Saffron Walden Golf Club, Saffron Walden CB10
Saffron Walden Town Bowling Club, Saffron Walden CB10
Saffron Walden Town Football Club, Saffron Walden CB10
The Bury (Buntingford Town FC), Buntingford SG9
0 in Saffron Walden / 1 nearby
9 in Saffron Walden / 53 nearby
in Saffron Walden (CB11 - 9 options) - More Details
The Axe & Compasses, Arkesden
The Bull, Park Lane, Langley Lower Green
The Coach and Horses, Cambridge Road, Newport
The Elmdon Dial, Heydon Lane, Elmdon
The Fighting Cocks, Wendens Ambo
The Fox and Hounds, High St, Clavering
The Gate, 74 Thaxted Road
The Plough, High St, Debden
The Queens Head Inn, High Street, Littlebury
Nearby (53 options)
Eight Bells, Saffron Walden CB10
Host Restaurant & Bar, Bishops Stortford CM23
The Ark, Bishops Stortford CM23
The Axe, Saffron Walden CB10
The Beehive, Buntingford SG9
The Black Bull, Buntingford SG9
The Black Horse, Royston SG8
The Blind Fiddler (ex Chequers), Buntingford SG9
The British Queen, Royston SG8
The Bull, Buntingford SG9
The Chequers, Royston SG8
The Chequers , Royston SG8
The Coach & Horses, Bishops Stortford CM23
The Coach & Horses, Royston SG8
The Cross Keys Hotel, Saffron Walden CB10
The Crown, Saffron Walden CB10
The Crown, Royston SG8
The Dolphin, Royston SG8
The Duke Of York, Saffron Walden CB10
The Edward VII, Royston SG8
The Eight Bells, Saffron Walden CB10
The Fox, Buntingford SG9
The Fox & Duck, Buntingford SG9
The Fox And Duck, Royston SG8
The Half Moon, Bishops Stortford CM23
The Harvest Moon, Bishops Stortford CM23
The Hoops, Royston SG8
The Ickleton Lion, Saffron Walden CB10
The Jolly Postie, Royston SG8
The Jolly Sailors, Buntingford SG9
The King William IV, Royston SG8
The Kings Arms, Saffron Walden CB10
The Manor House, Royston SG8
The Moon & Stars, Buntingford SG9
The Nags Head, Bishops Stortford CM23
The Old Bull Inn, Royston SG8
The Old English Gentleman, Saffron Walden CB10
The Pheasant, Royston SG8
The Pig & Abbot, Royston SG8
The Plough, Saffron Walden CB10
The Plough, Royston SG8
The Port Jackson, Bishops Stortford CM23
The Red Cow, Royston SG8
The Red Lion, Saffron Walden CB10
The Swan House, Royston SG8
The Temeraire, Saffron Walden CB10
The Terrace, Bishops Stortford CM23
The Three Horseshoes, Bishops Stortford CM23
The Three Tuns, Buntingford SG9
The Three Willows, Bishops Stortford CM23
The Waggon & Horses, Royston SG8
The White Hart, Saffron Walden CB10
The Woodman Inn, Royston SG8
Saffron Walden DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden, Arkesden, Audley End, Clavering, Debden, Langley, Littlebury, Quendon, Rickling, Shortgrove, Wendens Ambo, Wicken Bonhunt, Widdington 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 Saffron Walden. 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 Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden, 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 Saffron Walden.
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 Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden? 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 Saffron Walden are: - DJ Stef - The Specialist Wedding DJ | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Saffron Walden? 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 Saffron Walden - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Saffron Walden 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 £262 - £411 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 Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Saffron Walden? 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. |