Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
needadisco.com is the only DJ finder website that undertakes detailed checks to rate its members covering Ely, Barway, Brandon Bank, Brandon Creek, Broad Hill, Chippenham, Down Field, Ely, Fordham, Isleham, Prickwillow, Queen Adelaide, River Bank, Soham, Stuntney, Upware, Wicken for quality and safety so that you can book in confidence
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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 Ely 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 Ely, Barway, Brandon Bank, Brandon Creek, Broad Hill, Chippenham, Down Field, Ely, Fordham, Isleham, Prickwillow, Queen Adelaide, River Bank, Soham, Stuntney, Upware, Wicken
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Ely 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 Ely
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 Ely 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 Ely party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Ely
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 - £262 | £262 - £411 | £411 - £620 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Ely
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 - £420 | £420 - £660 | £660 - £920 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Ely
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 - £220 | £220 - £330 | £330 - £580 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Ely
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 Ely 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 Ely, 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 Ely 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 Ely based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Ely
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Ely? 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 Ely - for full details click on any venue name!
4 in Ely / 7 nearby
in Ely (CB7 - 4 options) - More Details
Brook House Hotel, 49 Brook St, Soham
Nyton Hotel, 7 Barton Rd
Poets House, 40 St Marys Street
Rosery Country House Hotel, 15 Church Street, Exning
Nearby (7 options)
All Saints Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Bridge Hotel, Brandon IP27
Riverside Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Bell Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Tuddenham Mill Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Varsity Hotel, Cambridge CB5
Worlington Hall Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
3 in Ely / 2 nearby
in Ely (CB7 - 3 options) - More Details
Chippenham Park, Chippenham
Oliver Cromwells House (Tithe Office Function Room), 29 St Marys Street
The Old Hall, Stuntney Causeway, Stuntney
Nearby (2 options)
Bedinghams Farm Barn, Ely CB6
Hengrave Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
9 in Ely / 35 nearby
in Ely (CB7 - 9 options) - More Details
Chippenham Village Hall, High St, Chippenham
Ely Cathedral Education & Conference Centre, Palace Green
Fordham Victoria Hall, Carter St, Fordham
Lighthouse Centre (Lighthouse Christian Church), 13 Lynn Rd
Prickwillow Village Hall, Main St, Prickwillow
Queen Adelaide Village Hall, 25 Ely Road, Queen Adelaide
The Brook, Brook St, Soham
Vernon Cross Room (Old Gaol), Market St
Wicken Village Hall, Mission Hall Green, High St
Nearby (35 options)
Aldreth Village Centre, Ely CB6
All Saints Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Arkenstall Village Centre, Ely CB6
Barnwell Baptist Church, Cambridge CB5
Beck Row Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Brandon Church Institute, Brandon IP27
Brooklands Centre, Ely CB6
Cambridge Sea Cadets Hall, Cambridge CB5
Christ The Redeemer Church, Cambridge CB5
Coveney Village Hall, Ely CB6
Culford Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
East Barnwell Scout Centre, Cambridge CB5
Feoffees Hall, Ely CB6
Fornham All Saints Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Freckenham Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Glebe Hall, Ely CB6
Herringswell Davies Memorial Village Hall, Bury St Edmonds IP28
Lakenheath Peace Memorial Hall, Brandon IP27
Little Downham Village Centre, Ely CB6
Little Downham Village Hall, Ely CB6
Littleport Leisure Centre, Ely CB6
Littleport Village Hall, Ely CB6
Mepal Community Pavilion, Ely CB6
Mepal Village Hall, Ely CB6
Red Lodge Millennium Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Red Lodge Sports Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Risby Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Santon Downham Centre, Brandon IP27
St Peters Village Hall, Ely CB6
Stretham Parish Rooms, Ely CB6
Weeting Bowls Club, Brandon IP27
Weeting Village Hall, Brandon IP27
West Row Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Witcham Village Hall, Ely CB6
8 in Ely / 22 nearby
in Ely (CB7 - 8 options) - More Details
City of Ely Bowls Club, Nutholt Lane
Ely City Golf Club, 107 Cambridge Rd
Ely Sailing Club, Prickwillow Road
Isleham Bowls Club, Jubilee Close, Isleham
Royal British Legion Fordham, 44 Church St, Fordham
Soham Comrades Club, Market St, Soham
Soham Town Rangers Football Club, Julius Martin Lane, Soham
Stuntney Social Club, Soham Rd, Stuntney
Nearby (22 options)
Burwell Ex-Service Social Club, Cambridge CB5
Bury St Edmunds Golf Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Cambridge Ex-Services & Royal Mail Club, Cambridge CB5
Cambridge United Football (Supporters) Club, Cambridge CB5
Ely Beet Sports & Social Club, Ely CB6
Ely City Football Club, Ely CB6
Ely Outdoor Sports Association (Tigers), Ely CB6
Ely Squash & Leisure, Ely CB6
Haddenham Sports & Social Club, Ely CB6
Little Thetford Sports & Social Club, Ely CB6
Littleport Ex-Servicemens Club, Ely CB6
Mildenhall Cricket Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Mildenhall Social Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Mildenhall Town Football Club (The Hall), Bury St Edmunds IP28
Pymoor Cricket & Social Club, Ely CB6
Royal British Legion Brandon, Brandon IP27
Royal British Legion Ely Littleport, Ely CB6
Royal British Legion Ely Sutton Brooklands Centre, Ely CB6
Suffolk Golf and Country Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Sutton Conservative Club, Ely CB6
Witchford Sports & Social Club, Ely CB6
Worlington Cricket Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
4 in Ely / 3 nearby
in Ely (CB7 - 4 options) - More Details
Hiam Sports & Social Club, Putney Hill Rd, Prickwillow
Rosewood Pavilion, Freckenham Road, Chippenham
The Beeches Community Centre, 32 Mill St, Isleham
The Maltings, Ship Lane
Nearby (3 options)
Center Parcs Elveden Forest, Brandon IP27
Horsley Hale Farm, Ely CB6
Rose Barn, Ely CB6
20 in Ely / 30 nearby
in Ely (CB7 - 20 options) - More Details
Riverside Bar & Kitchen, The Maltings, Ship Lane
The Carpenters Arms, 76 Brook Street, Soham
The Chequers, Carter Street, Fordham
The Cherry Tree, 66 Fordham Road, Soham
The Crown, Church Street, Fordham
The Cutter Inn, 42 Annesdale
The Draymans Son, 29a Forehill
The Griffin, Church Street, Isleham
The Hereward, 45 Market Street
The High Flyer, 69 Newnham Street
The Kings Arms, St Marys Street
The Maids Head, High Street, Wicken
The Merry Monk, West Street, Isleham
The Prince Albert, 62 Silver Street
The Rising Sun, 11 Sun Street, Isleham
The Royal Standard, 24 Fore Hill
The Ship, High Street, Soham
The Tharp Arms, 46 High Street, Chippenham
The Townhouse, 60 Market Street
The White Pheasant, Market Street, Fordham
Nearby (30 options)
Lakenheath Pavilion, Brandon IP27
The Anchor, Ely CB6
The Ancient Shepherds, Cambridge CB5
The Bird In Hand, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Burleigh Arms, Cambridge CB5
The Chequers, Ely CB6
The Corner House, Cambridge CB5
The Crown & Castle, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Five Bells, Brandon IP27
The Flintknappers, Brandon IP27
The Golden Boar, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Half Moon, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Judes Ferry, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Kings Head, Cambridge CB5
The Kings Head, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Lazy Otter, Ely CB6
The Maids Head, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Maypole, Cambridge CB5
The Plough & Harrow, Ely CB6
The Queens Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Ram Hotel, Brandon IP27
The Red Lion, Ely CB6
The Saxon, Brandon IP27
The Swan on the River, Ely CB6
The Three Kings, Ely CB6
The Three Kings, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Three Pickerels, Ely CB6
The Walnut Tree, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The West End House (Westie), Ely CB6
The White Hart, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Ely DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Ely 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 Ely, Barway, Brandon Bank, Brandon Creek, Broad Hill, Chippenham, Down Field, Ely, Fordham, Isleham, Prickwillow, Queen Adelaide, River Bank, Soham, Stuntney, Upware, Wicken 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 Ely. 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 Ely 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 Ely 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 Ely, 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 Ely.
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 Ely 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 Ely
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Ely 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 Ely? 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 Ely are: - DJ Stef - The Specialist Wedding DJ | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Ely? 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 Ely - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for an Ely 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 Ely 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 Ely and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Ely? 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. |