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 Colchester 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 Colchester
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Colchester 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 Colchester
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 Colchester 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 Colchester party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Colchester
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 Colchester
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 Colchester
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 Colchester
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 Colchester 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 Colchester, 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 Colchester 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 Colchester based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Colchester
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Colchester? 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 Colchester - for full details click on any venue name!
3 in Colchester / 2 nearby
in Colchester (CO6 - 3 options) - More Details
Holiday Inn Colchester, Abbotts Lane, Eight Ash Green
Marks Tey Hotel, London Rd, Marks Tey
Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf & Spa, Keepers Lane, Leavenheath
Nearby (2 options)
Bull Hotel Halstead, Halstead CO9
Rose and Crown Hotel, Colchester CO5
2 in Colchester / 8 nearby
in Colchester (CO6 - 2 options) - More Details
Marks Hall Estate, Marks Hall
The Coach House at Marks Hall Estate, Coggeshall
Nearby (8 options)
Crabbs Barn, Colchester CO5
Cressing Temple, Braintree CM77
Gosfield Hall, Halstead CO9
Hedingham Castle, Halstead CO9
Layer Marney Tower, Colchester CO5
Prested Hall, Colchester CO5
The Guildhall, Ipswich IP7
Wivenhoe House, Colchester CO4
18 in Colchester / 45 nearby
in Colchester (CO6 - 18 options) - More Details
Aldham Village Hall, Tey Road, Aldham
Chappel and Wakes Colne Village Hall, Colchester Road
Christ Church Hall, Stoneham St, Coggeshall
Coggeshall Village Hall, Stoneham Street, Coggeshall
Colne Engaine Village Hall, 1 Station Rd, Colne Engaine
Copford Village Hall, School Road, Copford
Earls Colne Village Hall, York Road, Earls Colne
Eight Ash Green Village Hall, Spring Lane, Eight Ash Green
Fordham Village Hall, Church Road, Fordham
Great Tey Village Hall, Chappel Road, Great Tey
Leavenheath Village Hall, Leavenheath
Little Horkesley Village Hall, School Lane, Little Horkesley
Marks Tey Parish Hall, London Rd, Marks Tey
Nayland Village Hall, Church Lane, Nayland
Orpen Memorial Hall, Lexden Road, West Bergholt
Polstead Village Hall, Heath Road
White Colne Village Hall, Bures Rd, White Colne
Wormingford Village Hall, Main Road, Wormingford
Nearby (45 options)
Abberton & Langenhoe Village Hall, Colchester CO5
Ansell Centre, Ipswich IP7
Black Notley Community Centre, Braintree CM77
Boxted Village Hall, Colchester CO4
Bradwell Village Hall, Braintree CM77
Brettenham Village Hall, Ipswich IP7
Bures Community Centre, Bures CO8
Bures Village Hall, Bures CO8
Castle Hedingham Village Hall, Halstead CO9
Chamberlin Hall, Ipswich IP7
Christ Embassy Church, Colchester CO3
East Mersea Hall, Colchester CO5
Elmsett and Aldham Village Hall, Ipswich IP7
Feering Community Centre, Colchester CO5
Fingringhoe Village Hall, Colchester CO5
Great Maplestead Village Hall, Halstead CO9
Great Yeldham Reading Room, Halsted CO9
Greenstead Community Centre, Colchester CO4
Hadleigh Town Hall & Guildhall, Ipswich IP7
Hitcham Village Hall, Ipswich IP7
Huntsmans Tavern, Colchester CO3
Kingsland Church, Colchester CO3
Langham Community Centre, Colchester CO4
Maurice Rowson Hall, Halstead CO9
Mersea Methodist Church Hall (Shutes Hall), Colchester CO5
Messing Village Hall, Colchester CO5
Notley Green Community Centre, Braintree CM77
Oak Tree Centre, Colchester CO4
Pebmarsh Village Hall, Halstead CO9
Peldon Village Hall, Colchester CO5
Rayne Village Hall, Braintree CM77
Ridgewell Village Hall, Halstead CO9
Rowhedge Village Hall, Colchester CO5
Shrub End Social Centre, Colchester CO3
Sible Headingham Village Hall, Halstead CO9
St Andrews Hall, Halstead CO9
St Andrews Hall, Colchester CO3
St Johns and Highwoods Community Centre, Colchester CO4
St Teresas Parish Hall, Colchester CO3
Stanway Scout Hall, Colchester CO3
Stanway Village (Tollgate) Hall, Colchester CO3
Stisted Village Hall, Braintree CM77
Tiptree Community Centre, Colchester CO5
Toppesfield Village Hall, Halstead CO9
Whatfield Village Hall, Ipswich IP7
8 in Colchester / 25 nearby
in Colchester (CO6 - 8 options) - More Details
Coggeshall Conservative Club, Church St, Coggeshall
Coggeshall Town Cricket Club, Kelvedon Rd, Coggeshall
Coggeshall Town Football Club, West St, Coggeshall
Colne Valley Golf Club, Station Road, Earls Colne
Colnes Constitutional Club, York Rd, Earls Colne
Earls Colne Recreation Club (ECRC), Halstead Road, Earls Colne
Essex Golf and Country Club, Earls Colne
Great Horkesley Village Hall, Tile House Lane, Great Horkesley
Nearby (25 options)
Braintree Golf Club, Braintree CM77
Brett Vale Golf Club, Ipswich IP7
Colchester Golf Club, Colchester CO4
Colchester Rugby Club, Colchester CO4
Colchester United Football Club, Colchester CO4
Cressing Sports & Social Club, Braintree CM77
Dabchicks Sailing Club, Colchester CO5
Gosfield Lake Golf Club, Halstead CO9
Greenstead Association Social Club, Colchester CO4
Hadleigh United Football Club, Ipswich IP7
Halstead Town Football Club, Halstead CO9
Hedingham Social Club, Halstead CO9
Kelvedon & Feering Cricket Club, Colchester CO5
Kelvedon Labour Club & Institute, Colchester CO5
Mersea Centre, Colchester CO5
PlayFootball Colchester, Colchester CO3
Playgolf Colchester, Colchester CO3
Rowhedge Social Club, Colchester CO5
Royal British Legion Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7
Royal British Legion Halstead, Halstead CO9
Royal British Legion West Mersea, Colchester CO5
Sible Hedingham Village Club & Snooker Hall (The Hedingham), Halstead CO9
Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester CO3
The Glebe, Colchester CO5
The Institute Kelvedon, Colchester CO5
4 in Colchester / 4 nearby
in Colchester (CO6 - 4 options) - More Details
East Anglian Railway Museum, Station Road, Wakes Colne
Houchins, Coggeshall
West Street Vineyard, West Street, Coggeshall
Westwood Park, London Rd, Little Horkesley
Nearby (4 options)
Carters Vineyard, Colchester CO4
Gosfield Lake Resort, Halstead CO9
Kersey Mill (The Venue), Ipswich IP7
Mersea Island Vineyard, Colchester CO5
0 in Colchester / 1 nearby
23 in Colchester / 72 nearby
in Colchester (CO6 - 23 options) - More Details
The Alma, Copford Green, Copford
The Angel Inn, Polstead St, Stoke-by-Nayland
The Barn, Brook Rd, Great Tey
The Beehive, School Road, Little Horkesley
The Bird In Hand, Coggeshall Road, Earls Colne
The Brewers Arms, Bower House Tye, Polstead
The Castle, High Street, Earls Colne
The Chequers, The Street, Great Tey
The Crown Inn, Park Street, Stoke By Nayland
The Five Bells, Mill Lane, Colne Engaine
The Hare & Hounds, Harrow Street, Leavenheath
The Kings Arms, Broad Green, Coggeshall
The Lion , High Street, Earls Colne
The Lion , Honey Lane, Honey Tye
The Old Queens Head, Ford Street, Aldham
The Queens Head, Queens Road, West Bergholt
The Red Lion, Coggeshall Road, Marks Tey
The Rose & Crown, Nayland Road, Great Horkesley
The Shoulder of Mutton, Halstead Road, Aldham
The Three Horseshoes, Church Road, Fordham
The White Hart, Market Hill, Coggeshall
The White Hart, Nayland Road, West Bergholt
The Yew Tree, The Causeway, Great Horkesley
Nearby (72 options)
Kings Head, Halstead CO9
Scenarios, Halstead CO9
The Ale House, Colchester CO3
The Anchor, Colchester CO5
The Anchor, Colchester CO5
The Angel, Colchester CO5
The Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO4
The Beehive, Colchester CO4
The Berechurch Arms, Colchester CO3
The Bird In Hand, Halstead CO9
The Blue Anchor, Colchester CO5
The Bonnie Blue Oak, Colchester CO5
The Branocs Tree, Braintree CM77
The Bricklayers, Colchester CO4
The Bull, Colchester CO3
The Compasses at Pattiswick, Braintree CM77
The Dog & Pheasant, Colchester CO4
The Dog & Pheasant, Colchester CO5
The Dolphin, Braintree CM77
The Eight Bells, Bures CO8
The Eight Bells, Ipswich IP7
The Essex Cricketers, Braintree CM77
The Fat Cat, Colchester CO3
The Four Horseshoes, Ipswich IP7
The Fowlers Farm, Braintree CM77
The Friar, Colchester CO4
The Griffin, Halstead CO9
The Hole In The Wall, Colchester CO3
The Hospital Arms, Colchester CO3
The King William IV, Braintree CM77
The Kings Arms, Colchester CO3
The Kings Head , Halstead CO9
The Kings Head , Halstead CO9
The Kings Head, Ipswich IP7
The Leather Bottle, Colchester CO3
The Lexden Crown, Colchester CO3
The Lindsey Rose, Ipswich IP7
The Live and Let Live, Colchester CO3
The Locomotive, Halstead CO9
The Marquis, Ipswich IP7
The Mulberry Tree, Braintree CM77
The New Times, Colchester CO5
The Oak, Colchester CO5
The Oaklands Inn, Braintree CM77
The Onley, Braintree CM77
The Peldon Plough, Colchester CO5
The Peldon Rose, Colchester CO5
The Pheasant (The Coach House), Halstead CO9
The Plough, Halstead CO9
The Prettygate, Colchester CO3
The Ram, Ipswich IP7
The Red Lion, Ipswich IP7
The Red Lion , Ipswich IP7
The Rose and Crown, Ipswich IP7
The Rovers Tye, Colchester CO4
The Royal Oak, Halstead CO9
The Shepherd (and Dog), Colchester CO4
The Ship, Colchester CO5
The Swan, Braintree CM77
The Swan Inn, Colchester CO3
The Thatchers Arms, Bures CO8
The Three Horseshoes, Bures CO8
The Three Pigeons, Halstead CO9
The Victory at Mersea, Colchester CO5
The Waggon and Horses, Halstead CO9
The Welsh Princess, Braintree CM77
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Halstead CO9
The Wheelhouse, Ipswich IP7
The White Hart, Halstead CO9
The White Hart (Essex Barn), Halstead CO9
The White Lion, Halstead CO9
The Willows Inn, Braintree CM77
Colchester DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester. 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 Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester, 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 Colchester.
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 Colchester 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 Colchester
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Colchester 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 Colchester? 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 Colchester are: - DJ Stef | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Colchester? 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 Colchester - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Colchester? 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. |