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 Cardiff Central, City Centre, Canton, Bay, Grangetown 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 Cardiff have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 8 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Cardiff Central, City Centre, Canton, Bay, Grangetown
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Cardiff are...
- Viking Disco - Music Is What Feelings Sound Like
- Rockbox Roadshow - Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
- DJ Diamond Dust - Party & Wedding DJ. Events, Teens & Kids Parties
- Rikki's Mobile Disco and Events - Dedicated To Making Your Party A Success!
- SGDJ Ltd - Your Vision Is Our Mission! Quality Service
- Route 66 Roadshow - A Mobile Disco For All Occasions 100% Reliable
- Knightmoves Discos & Karaoke - All Occasions Catered For At A Competitive Price
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
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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.
Viking Disco
Music Is What Feelings Sound Like
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Rockbox Roadshow
Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
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DJ Diamond Dust
Party & Wedding DJ. Events, Teens & Kids Parties
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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.
Rikki's Mobile Disco and Events
Dedicated To Making Your Party A Success!
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SGDJ Ltd
Your Vision Is Our Mission! Quality Service
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4.8 out of 5 | 8 trusted reviews
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Route 66 Roadshow
A Mobile Disco For All Occasions 100% Reliable
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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!
Knightmoves Discos & Karaoke
All Occasions Catered For At A Competitive Price
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No trusted reviews yet
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Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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Typical DJ Prices in Cardiff
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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Cardiff
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 - £183 | £183 - £288 | £288 - £430 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Cardiff
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 - £290 | £290 - £460 | £460 - £650 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Cardiff
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 - £158 | £158 - £238 | £238 - £420 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Cardiff
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 - £160 | £160 - £231 | £231 - £290 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Cardiff 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 Cardiff, 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Cardiff
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Cardiff? 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 Cardiff - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Cardiff / 19 nearby
Nearby (19 options)
Angel Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff CF10
Cardiff Bay Hotel, Cardiff CF10
Cefn Mably Hotel, Penarth CF64
Churchills Hotel, Cardiff CF5
Copthorne Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff CF5
Hilton Cardiff, Cardiff CF10
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre, Cardiff CF10
Holm House Hotel, Penarth CF64
Maldron Hotel Cardiff, Cardiff CF10
Manor House Hotel, Penarth CF64
Marriott Cardiff, Cardiff CF10
Novotel Cardiff Centre, Cardiff CF10
Parc Hotel, Cardiff CF10
Park Inn Cardiff Centre, Cardiff CF10
Park Plaza Cardiff, Cardiff CF10
Radisson Blu Cardiff, Cardiff CF10
Royal Hotel, Cardiff CF10
St Davids Hotel , Cardiff CF10
The Old Post House, Cardiff CF5
0 in Cardiff / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Cardiff Castle, Cardiff CF10
Pencoed House Estate, Cardiff CF5
St Fagans Natural History Museum, Cardiff CF5
3 in Cardiff / 16 nearby
in Cardiff (CF11 - 3 options) - More Details
Canton Community Hall, Leckwith Rd, Canton
St Catherines Church Hall, Kings Rd, Llandaff
St Mary of the Angels Church Hall, Talbot St
Nearby (16 options)
Albert Road Methodist Church & Community Centre, Penarth CF64
All Saints Church Hall, Penarth CF64
Bonvilston Village Hall, Cardiff CF5
Butetown Community Centre, Cardiff CF10
Cornerstone, Cardiff CF10
Cwrt Y Vil Community Centre, Penarth CF64
Dinas Powys Parish Hall (Community Council), Penarth CF64
Glyndwr Community Centre, Penarth CF64
Lower Penarth Community Centre, Penarth CF64
Murchfield Community Centre, Penarth CF64
Penarth Sea Cadets, Penarth CF64
Pentrebane Community Centre, Cardiff CF5
St Augustines Church, Penarth CF64
St Fagans Village Hall, Cardiff CF5
Tabernacle Baptist Church (Tabs), Penarth CF64
Wenvoe Community Centre, Cardiff CF5
8 in Cardiff / 37 nearby
in Cardiff (CF11 - 8 options) - More Details
Canton Labour Club, 74 Llandaff Rd, Canton
Cardiff Bay Yacht Club, Ferry Road
Cardiff City Football Club (Bluebirds), Leckwith Road
Glamorgan Cricket Club (SWALEC Stadium) (Nat Cricket Ctr)
Gol Centre, Lawrenny Avenue, Canton
Grangetown Catholic Club, 86 Corporation Rd
Riverside Conservative Club, 56 Neville St
Transport Club Cardif (ex Cardiff Bus), 59-61 Tudor St
Nearby (37 options)
4th Glamorgan Home Guard Club, Cardiff CF5
BP Sports & Social Club, Penarth CF64
Canton Liberal Working Mens Club, Cardiff CF5
Canton Rugby Club, Cardiff CF5
Cardiff and Country Club, Cardiff CF10
Cardiff County Hall Social Club, Cardiff CF10
Cardiff Masonic Hall, Cardiff CF10
Cardiff Rugby Club, Cardiff CF10
Cardiff West End Social Club, Cardiff CF5
Cogan Coronation Club & Institute, Penarth CF64
Cottrell Park Golf Resort, Cardiff CF5
Dinas Powis Golf Club, Penarth CF64
Dinas Powis Rugby Club, Penarth CF64
Dinas Powys Lawn Tennis Club, Penarth CF64
Docks Conservative Club, Cardiff CF10
Ely Conservative Club, Cardiff CF5
Ely Sports & Social Club, Cardiff CF5
Fairwater Conservative Club, Cardiff CF5
Fairwater Social & Athletic Club, Cardiff CF5
Glamorgan Wanderers Rugby Club, Cardiff CF5
Llandaff & Ely RAFA Club, Cardiff CF5
Llandaff Rowing Club, Cardiff CF5
Llandaff Rugby Club, Cardiff CF5
Old Penarthians Rugby Club (Old Pens), Penarth CF64
Park House Club, Cardiff CF10
Penarth Conservative Club, Penarth CF64
Penarth Ex-Servicemens Club, Penarth CF64
Penarth Labour Club, Penarth CF64
Penarth Masonic Hall, Penarth CF64
Penarth Rugby Club, Penarth CF64
Penarth Yacht Club, Penarth CF64
Pengam Moors Social Club, Cardiff CF10
Royal British Legion Cardiff, Cardiff CF10
Royal British Legion Penarth, Penarth CF64
Royal British Legion Penarth Llandough, Penarth CF64
Sully Sports Rugby Club, Penarth CF64
Wenvoe Castle Golf Club, Cardiff CF5
0 in Cardiff / 5 nearby
Nearby (5 options)
Dyffryn Springs, Cardiff CF5
Hebron Hall Christian Centre, Dinas Powys CF64
Portland House, Cardiff CF10
The Gallery at Le Monde, Cardiff CF10
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff CF10
0 in Cardiff / 2 nearby
0 in Cardiff / 5 nearby
Nearby (5 options)
Cardiff City Hall, Cardiff CF10
Insole Court, Cardiff CF5
National Museum Wales (Cardiff), Cardiff CF10
The Kymin, Penarth CF64
The Paget Rooms, Penarth CF64
17 in Cardiff / 71 nearby
in Cardiff (CF11 - 17 options) - More Details
Nosda Tafarn Tafod, Despenser St
The Admiral Napier, 239 Cowbridge Road East, Canton
The Beverley, 77 Cathedral Road
The Butchers Arms, 29 Llandaff Road, Canton
The Canton, 6 Llandaff Road
The Canton Cross Vaults, Leckwith Road, Canton
The Cayo Arms, 36 Cathedral Road
The Cedar Tree Farm, Ferry Road
The Halfway, 247 Cathedral Road
The Ivor Davies, 243 Cowbridge Road East
The New Conway, 58 Conway Road, Canton
The Ninian Park, Leckwith Rd, Leckwith
The Plum Tree, 160 Cowbridge Rd East, Canton
The Robin Hood, Severn Grove
The Romilly, 71 Romilly Crescent
The Town House, 70 Cathedral Road
Y Mochyn Du, Sophia Close
Nearby (71 options)
33 Windsor Place, Cardiff CF10
Bacchus, Cardiff CF10
Coffi Co, Cardiff CF10
Duke of Clarence, Cardiff CF5
Glass House, Cardiff CF10
ONeills Cardiff, Cardiff CF10
Pier 64, Penarth CF64
Salt at Cardiff Bay, Cardiff CF10
The Albion, Penarth CF64
The Aubrey Arms, Cardiff CF5
The Bears Head, Penarth CF64
The Brewhouse, Cardiff CF10
The Bunker, Cardiff CF10
The Butchers Arms, Cardiff CF5
The Caerau, Cardiff CF5
The Cambrian Tap, Cardiff CF10
The Captains Wife, Penarth CF64
The Central Bar, Cardiff CF10
The City Arms, Cardiff CF10
The Clive, Cardiff CF5
The Clive Arms, Penarth CF64
The Coach House, Cardiff CF5
The Corner House, Cardiff CF10
The Corporation, Cardiff CF5
The Cottage, Cardiff CF10
The Cross Keys Inn, Penarth CF64
The Dock, Cardiff CF10
The Duke of Wellington, Cardiff CF10
The Eli Jenkins, Cardiff CF10
The Fairwater, Cardiff CF5
The Flute & Tankard (ex Promised Land), Cardiff CF10
The Gatekeeper, Cardiff CF10
The Glassworks, Cardiff CF10
The Goat Major, Cardiff CF10
The Golden Cross, Cardiff CF10
The Golden Lion, Penarth CF64
The Great Western, Cardiff CF10
The Kings, Cardiff CF10
The Maltsters Arms, Cardiff CF5
The Merrie Harriers, Penarth CF64
The Mount Stuart, Cardiff CF10
The Old Arcade, Cardiff CF10
The Old Market Tavern, Cardiff CF10
The Old School, Penarth CF64
The Owain Glyndwr, Cardiff CF10
The Oystercatcher, Penarth CF64
The Packet, Cardiff CF10
The Pen & Wig, Cardiff CF10
The Pilot, Penarth CF64
The Plymouth Arms, Cardiff CF5
The Prince of Wales, Cardiff CF10
The Queens Vaults, Cardiff CF10
The Radyr Court, Cardiff CF5
The Railway Inn, Cardiff CF5
The Red Lion, Cardiff CF5
The Schooner, Penarth CF64
The Sportsmans Rest, Cardiff CF5
The Sportsmans Rest, Cardiff CF5
The Ten Mill Lane, Cardiff CF10
The Three Horse Shoes, Cardiff CF5
The Three Horseshoes, Penarth CF64
The Tiny Rebel Cardiff, Cardiff CF10
The Victoria Park Hotel, Cardiff CF5
The Walston Castle, Cardiff CF5
The Waterguard, Cardiff CF10
The Wenvoe Arms, Cardiff CF5
The Wharf, Cardiff CF10
The Windsor, Penarth CF64
The Yardarm, Cardiff CF10
Tiger Tiger Cardiff, Cardiff CF10
Zerodegrees, Cardiff CF10
Cardiff DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Cardiff 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 Cardiff Central, City Centre, Canton, Bay, Grangetown 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 Cardiff. 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff, 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 Cardiff.
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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Cardiff 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 Cardiff? 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 Cardiff are: - Viking Disco - Rockbox Roadshow - DJ Diamond Dust | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Cardiff? 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 Cardiff - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Cardiff 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 £183 - £288 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Cardiff? 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. |