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 Clacton-on-Sea have an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 188 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Clacton-on-Sea
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Clacton-on-Sea are...
- DJ Stef - Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
- 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
- DJ:Gavin Vaclavik - Mobile DJ For Weddings, Parties And Events
- DJ Fat Adam - International DJ With Over 25 Years Experience
- Disco Inferno - Professional Mobile Disco For Every Occasion
- 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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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.
DJ:Gavin Vaclavik
Mobile DJ For Weddings, Parties And Events
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4.7 out of 5 | 21 trusted reviews
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DJ Fat Adam
International DJ With Over 25 Years Experience
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5.0 out of 5 | 1 trusted review
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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!
Disco Inferno
Professional Mobile Disco For Every Occasion
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4.9 out of 5 | 13 trusted reviews
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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 Clacton-on-Sea
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 Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Clacton-on-Sea
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 - £208 | £208 - £327 | £327 - £490 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Clacton-on-Sea
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 - £330 | £330 - £520 | £520 - £740 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Clacton-on-Sea
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 - £195 | £195 - £293 | £293 - £510 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Clacton-on-Sea
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 - £169 | £169 - £244 | £244 - £310 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea, 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 Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Clacton-on-Sea
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Clacton-on-Sea? 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 Clacton-on-Sea - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Clacton-on-Sea / 8 nearby
Nearby (8 options)
Esplanade Hotel, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Hotel Continental Harwich, Harwich CO12
Kingscliff Hotel, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Kingsway Hall, Harwich CO12
Maison Talbooth Hotel, Colchester CO7
Pier Hotel, Harwich CO12
The Cliff Hotel, Harwich CO12
Tower Hotel, Harwich CO12
6 in Clacton-on-Sea / 30 nearby
in Clacton-on-Sea (CO16 - 6 options) - More Details
Albert Edward Hall Community Centre, Legerton Drive
Coppins Hall Community Centre, Maldon Way
Little Clacton Village Hall, 25 The Street, Little Clacton
St Osyth Village Hall, Clacton Rd, St Osyth
Thorpe-le-Soken WI Hall, High St, Thorpe-le-Soken
Weeley Village Hall, Clacton Road, Weeley
Nearby (30 options)
Alresford Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Ardleigh Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Bradfield Community Centre, Manningtree CO11
Bradfield Village Hall, Manningtree CO11
Brantham Leisure Centre, Colchester CO7
Brantham Village Hall, Manningtree CO11
Brightlingsea Community Centre, Colchester CO7
Brotherhood Hall, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Colchester Assembly Rooms, Colchester CO7
Columbine Centre, Walton on the Naze CO14
Constable Memorial Hall, Colchester CO7
Elmstead Community Centre, Colchester CO7
Frinton Community Centre, Frinton on Sea CO13
Golf Green Hall, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Great Bentley Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Great Bromley Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Great Clacton Community Centre, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Great Oakley Village Hall, Harwich CO12
Long Meadow Community Centre, Harwich CO12
McGrigor Hall, Frinton-on-Sea CO13
Ogilvie Hall, Manningtree CO11
Pier Avenue Baptist Church Hall, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Princes Theatre (Town Hall), Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Ramsey War Memorial Recreation Ground, Harwich CO12
St Andrews Hall, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Thorrington Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Venture Centre 2000, Manningtree CO11
William Loveless Hall, Colchester CO7
Wivenhoe Scout & Guide Hall, Colchester CO7
Wrabness Village Hall, Manningtree CO11
1 in Clacton-on-Sea / 35 nearby
in Clacton-on-Sea (CO16 - 1 options) - More Details
Thorpe Sports & Social Club, Station Road, Thorpe-le-Soken
Nearby (35 options)
Brantham Athletic Football Club & Leisure Centre, Manningtree CO11
Brightlingsea Regent Football Club, Colchester CO7
Clacton Cricket Club (County Ground), Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Clacton Indoor Bowls Club, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Clacton on Sea Bowling Club, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Clacton on Sea Golf Club, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Clacton Railway Club, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Clacton Rugby Club, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Clacton Snooker Club, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Colchester Bowling Club, Colchester CO7
Comrades Sports and Social Club, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Foxash Social Club, Manningtree CO11
Frinton Golf Club, Frinton on Sea CO13
Frinton Lawn Tennis Club, Frinton on Sea CO13
Frinton on Sea Cricket Club, Walton on the Naze CO14
Harwich & Dovercourt Cricket Club, Harwich CO12
Harwich & Dovercourt Rugby Club, Harwich CO12
Harwich & Parkeston Football Club, Harwich CO12
Harwich Masonic Hall, Harwich CO12
Harwich Town Sailing Club, Harwich CO12
Harwich United Services Club , Harwich CO12
Holland Football Club, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Little Oakley Football Club, Harwich CO12
Little Oakley Memorial Club, Harwick CO12
Mistley Cricket Club, Manningtree CO11
Mistley Social Club and Village Hall, Manningtree CO11
Park Pavilion Social Club, Harwich CO12
Parkeston Railway Club, Harwich CO12
Royal British Legion Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7
Royal British Legion Walton on the Naze, Walton-on-the-Naze CO14
S & R Club, Harwich CO12
Walton & Frinton Yacht Club, Walton on the Naze CO14
Wivenhoe Sailing Club, Colchester CO7
Wivenhoe Town Cricket Club, Colchester CO7
Wivenhoe Town Football Club, Colchester CO7
0 in Clacton-on-Sea / 2 nearby
0 in Clacton-on-Sea / 1 nearby
12 in Clacton-on-Sea / 67 nearby
in Clacton-on-Sea (CO16 - 12 options) - More Details
The Black Boy, Thorpe Road, Weeley
The Blacksmiths Arms, 20 The Street, Little Clacton
The Bowling Green, Colchester Road, Weeley
The Brace of Pistols, 421 St Johns Road
The Crown, High Street, Thorpe-Le-Soken
The Kings Arms, 10 Colchester Rd, St Osyth
The Red Lion, Clacton Road, St. Osyth
The Rose & Crown, High Street, Thorpe-Le-Soken
The Sailor Boy, Beach Road, St. Osyth
The Seagulls, Beach Road, St. Osyth
The White Hart, Clacton Road, Weeley Heath
Wick Lodge, 145 Jaywick Lane
Nearby (67 options)
Kings Arms, Colchester CO7
Milos, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
No 1 Harbour Square (Number One), Colchester CO7
Ocean Hotel & Bar, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
Old Courthouse Inn, Colchester CO7
The Anchor, Colchester CO7
The Bath House, Walton on the Naze CO14
The Black Horse Inn, Colchester CO7
The Blacksmiths Arms (Heath Motel), Manningtree CO11
The Bottle Kiln, Harwich CO12
The Brewers Arms, Colchester CO7
The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester CO7
The British Flag, Harwich CO12
The Bull at Brantham, Manningtree CO11
The Captain Fryatt, Harwich CO12
The Carriers Arms, Colchester CO7
The Creek, Colchester CO7
The Crown, Colchester CO7
The Crown, Manningtree CO11
The Essex Skipper, Frinton on Sea CO13
The Flag, Colchester CO7
The Greyhound, Colchester CO7
The Hare & Hounds, Colchester CO7
The Haywain, Manningtree CO11
The Kings Arms, Harwich CO12
The Kings Arms, Colchester CO7
The Lemon Tree Hotel (5th Avenue), Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Lion Brasserie, Colchester CO7
The Lock & Barrel, Frinton on Sea CO13
The Mistley Thorn Hotel, Manningtree CO11
The Moon and Starfish, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Never Say Die, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Old Court House, Colchester CO7
The Plough, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Queens Head, Colchester CO7
The Red Lion, Manningtree CO11
The Red Lion, Frinton on Sea CO13
The Red Lion, Colchester CO7
The Roaring Donkey, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Robert Burre, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Robin Hood, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Rose & Crown, Colchester CO7
The Rosebud, Colchester CO7
The Royal, Harwich CO12
The Royal Albion, Walton on the Naze CO14
The Royal Fusilier, Colchester CO7
The Royal Marine, Walton on the Naze CO14
The Royal Oak, Harwich CO12
The Royal Oak, Colchester CO7
The Samuel Pepys, Harwich CO12
The Sheldrake, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Skinners Arms, Manningtree CO11
The Stingray, Harwich CO12
The Strangers Home, Manningtree CO11
The Swan, Colchester CO7
The Tavern, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Three Jays, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Tom Peppers, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The Trafalgar, Harwich CO12
The Victory, Walton on the Naze CO14
The Village Maid, Manningtree CO11
The Waggon At Wix, Manningtree CO11
The Warwick Arms, Clacton-on-Sea CO15
The White Rose, Colchester CO7
The Wooden Fender, Colchester CO7
The Yachtsmans Arms, Colchester CO7
Ye Olde Cherry Tree, Harwich CO12
Clacton-on-Sea DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea. 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 Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea, 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 Clacton-on-Sea.
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 Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea? 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 Clacton-on-Sea are: - DJ Stef | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Clacton-on-Sea? 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 Clacton-on-Sea - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Clacton-on-Sea 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 £208 - £327 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 Clacton-on-Sea 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 Clacton-on-Sea and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Clacton-on-Sea? 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. |