
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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 109 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Canterbury
The top 2 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Canterbury are...
- Boogie Nights Discos - Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
- Macs Music - A Night In The Present Or A Flashback To Your Past
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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.
Boogie Nights Discos
Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
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4.8 out of 5 | 48 trusted reviews
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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!
Macs Music
A Night In The Present Or A Flashback To Your Past
More Details | Get A Quote |
4.8 out of 5 | 61 trusted reviews
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Typical DJ Prices in Canterbury
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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Canterbury
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 - £215 | £215 - £338 | £338 - £510 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Canterbury
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 - £340 | £340 - £540 | £540 - £760 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Canterbury
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 - £190 | £190 - £284 | £284 - £500 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Canterbury
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 - £158 | £158 - £228 | £228 - £290 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Canterbury 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 Canterbury, 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Canterbury
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Canterbury? 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 Canterbury - for full details click on any venue name!
3 in Canterbury / 3 nearby
in Canterbury (CT1 - 3 options) - More Details
Abbots Barton Hotel, 36 New Dover Rd
ABode Canterbury Hotel, 30-33 High Street
County Hotel (The), High St
Nearby (3 options)
Howfield Manor Hotel, Canterbury CT4
The Dog Inn, Canterbury CT3
Victoria Hotel, Canterbury CT2
1 in Canterbury / 7 nearby
in Canterbury (CT1 - 1 options) - More Details
St Martins Priory, St Martins Hill
Nearby (7 options)
House of Agnes, Canterbury CT2
Iffin Farmhouse, Canterbury CT4
Knowlton Court, Canterbury CT3
Marleybrook House, Canterbury CT3
Preston Court, Canterbury CT3
Swarling Manor, Canterbury CT4
Winters Barns, Canterbury CT4
6 in Canterbury / 18 nearby
in Canterbury (CT1 - 6 options) - More Details
ARCA Hall (Ashford Road Community Association), 151 Ashford Road, Thanington
Northgate Ward Community Centre, Military Road
St Mary Bredin Church (SMB) (Kendall Hall), Nunnery Fields, Old Dover Rd
Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Thanington Road
The Querns Community Centre, Querns Place
Westgate Hall, Westgate Hall Road
Nearby (18 options)
Adisham Village Hall, Canterbury CT3
Ash Village Hall, Canterbury CT3
Barham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Blean Village Hall, Canterbury CT2
Bridge Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Broad Oak Village Hall, Canterbury CT2
Chilham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Elham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Godmersham & Crundale Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Goodnestone Village Hall, Canterbury CT3
Kingston Barn (Village Hall), Canterbury CT4
Lower Hardres Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Petham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
St Stephens Community Centre, Canterbury CT2
Stelling Minnis Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Tyler Hill Memorial Hall, Canterbury CT2
Waltham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
5 in Canterbury / 10 nearby
in Canterbury (CT1 - 5 options) - More Details
Canterbury Golf Club, Littlebourne Road, Scotland Hills
Canterbury Gymnastics Club, Unit 4 Cotton Road, Wincheap Industrial Estate
Canterbury Masonic Hall, St Peters Place
Chaucer Club, Chaucer Lodge, Chaucer Road
Kent County Cricket Club (St Lawrence - Spitfire), St Lawrence Ground, Old Dover Rd
Nearby (10 options)
Aylesham & Snowdown Welfare Bowls Club, Canterbury CT3
Aylesham Social Club Ratling, Canterbury CT3
Broome Park Golf & Country Club, Canterbury CT4
Canterbury Rugby Club, Canterbury CT4
Chartham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Chislet Colliery Welfare Club (Hall), Canterbury CT3
Greenfields Shooting Grounds, Canterbury CT2
New Club, Canterbury CT3
PoloFarm Sports Club (Canterbury CC), Canterbury CT3
Wingham Cricket Club, Canterbury CT3
1 in Canterbury / 2 nearby
in Canterbury (CT1 - 1 options) - More Details
Canterbury Conservative Club, St Margaret's Suite, 31 St Margarets St
Nearby (2 options)
Charlton Park (Foundation), Canterbury CT4
The Night Yard, Canterbury CT4
0 in Canterbury / 1 nearby
26 in Canterbury / 37 nearby
in Canterbury (CT1 - 26 options) - More Details
The Black Griffin, 40 St Peters Street
The Carpenters Arms, 102 Black Griffin Lane
The Cherry Tree, White Horse Lane
The City Arms, Butchery Lane
The Dolphin, St Radigunds Street
The Foundry, White Horse Lane
The Jolly Sailor, 75 Northgate
The Kings Head, 204 Wincheap
The Lady Luck, St Peters Street
The Loft, St Margarets Street
The Maidens Head, Wincheap
The Mill (Run of the Mill), 47 Sturry Road
The Millers Arms, Mill Lane
The Old Buttermarket, 39 Burgate
The Parrot, Church Lane, St Radigunds St
The Penny Theatre, 30-31 Northgate
The Phoenix, 67 Old Dover Road
The Pound, Pound Lane
The Seven Stars, Orange Street
The Shakespeare, Butchery Lane
The Tally Ho, Clyde Street
The Thomas Becket, Best Lane
The Thomas Ingoldsby, Burgate
The Two Doves, Nunnery Fields
The Two Sawyers, 58 Ivy Lane
The White Hart, Worthgate Place
Nearby (37 options)
The Bishops Finger, Canterbury CT2
The Black Pig, Canterbury CT3
The Black Robin, Canterbury CT4
The Blean Tavern, Canterbury CT2
The Chapter Arms, Canterbury CT4
The Dog & Duck, Canterbury CT3
The Duke William, Canterbury CT3
The Eight Bells, Canterbury CT2
The Evenhill, Canterbury CT3
The Fitzwalter Arms, Canterbury CT3
The Frog & Orange, Canterbury CT3
The George, Canterbury CT4
The George and Dragon, Canterbury CT2
The Golden Lion, Canterbury CT2
The Granville Arms, Canterbury CT4
The Griffins Head, Canterbury CT3
The Grove Ferry, Canterbury CT3
The Half Moon & Seven Stars, Canterbury CT3
The Haywain, Canterbury CT3
The Hop Pocket, Canterbury CT4
The Jackdaw Inn, Canterbury CT4
The Kings Arms, Canterbury CT4
The Local, Canterbury CT4
The Mermaid, Canterbury CT4
The Monument, Canterbury CT2
The Old Coach & Horses, Canterbury CT2
The Prince Of Wales, Canterbury CT3
The Red Lion, Canterbury CT3
The Red Lion, Canterbury CT4
The Rose and Crown, Canterbury CT4
The Royal Oak, Canterbury CT2
The Royal Oak, Canterbury CT3
The Three Tuns Inn, Canterbury CT3
The Two Sawyers, Canterbury CT4
The West Gate Inn, Canterbury CT2
Two Smoking Barrels, Canterbury CT2
Ye Olde Beverlie, Canterbury CT2
Canterbury DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury. 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury, 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 Canterbury.

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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Canterbury 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 Canterbury? 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 Canterbury are: - Boogie Nights Discos | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Canterbury? 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 Canterbury - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Canterbury 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 £215 - £338 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Canterbury? 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. |