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 Dover have an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars from 61 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Dover
The top 5 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Dover are...
- Macs Music - A Night In The Present Or A Flashback To Your Past
- Boogie Nights Discos - Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
- DPA Events - Kent's Elite Mobile Disco And Entertainment
- DJ Sounds - Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
- 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.
Macs Music
A Night In The Present Or A Flashback To Your Past
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5.0 out of 5 | 61 trusted reviews
Boogie Nights Discos
Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
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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.
DPA Events
Kent's Elite Mobile Disco And Entertainment
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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 Sounds
Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
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Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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Typical DJ Prices in Dover
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 Dover 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 Dover party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Dover
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 Dover
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 Dover
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 Dover
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 Dover 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 Dover, 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 Dover 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 Dover based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Dover
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Dover? 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 Dover - for full details click on any venue name!
1 in Dover / 9 nearby
in Dover (CT15 - 1 options) - More Details
White Cliffs Hotel & The Cliffe, High St, St Margarets at Cliffe
Nearby (9 options)
Bell Hotel, Sandwich CT13
Blazing Donkey Country Hotel, Deal CT14
Churchill Hotel, Dover CT17
Dover Marina Hotel & Spa (Best Western), Dover CT17
Holiday Inn Dover (ex Ramada), Dover CT16
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone Channel Tunnel, Folkestone CT18
Howfield Manor Hotel, Canterbury CT4
Royal Hotel, Deal CT14
The Dog Inn, Canterbury CT3
5 in Dover / 11 nearby
in Dover (CT15 - 5 options) - More Details
Pines Calyx, Pines Garden, St Margaret's Bay
Reach Court Farm, Reach Rd, St Margarets at Cliffe
Solton Manor, East Langdon
The Old Kent Barn, Smersole Farm, Swingfield
The Thatched Barn, Folkestone Road, Farthingloe
Nearby (11 options)
Deal Castle, Deal CT14
Dover Castle, Dover CT16
Iffin Farmhouse, Canterbury CT4
Kings Hall, Dover CT17
Knowlton Court, Canterbury CT3
Marleybrook House, Canterbury CT3
Preston Court, Canterbury CT3
Red Barn Events, Folkestone CT18
Swarling Manor, Canterbury CT4
Walmer Castle, Deal CT14
Winters Barns, Canterbury CT4
6 in Dover / 35 nearby
in Dover (CT15 - 6 options) - More Details
Alkham Valley Village Hall, Hogbrook Hill Lane, Alkham
Burgoyne Heights Community Centre, Alamein Close, Guston
Elvington Community Centre, St Johns Rd, Elvington
Shepherdswell Village Hall, Cox Hill, Shepherdswell
St Margarets Hall, Reach Road
Nearby (35 options)
10th Dover Scouts, Dover CT17
Adisham Village Hall, Canterbury CT3
Ash Village Hall, Canterbury CT3
Barham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Bridge Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Buckland Community Centre, Dover CT16
Capel le Ferne Village Hall, Folkestone CT18
Chilham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Clarendon and Westbury Community Centre, Dover CT17
DODS Mill (Dover Operatic and Dramatic Society), Dover CT16
Elham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Etchinghill Village Hall, Folkestone CT18
Godmersham & Crundale Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Godric Centre, Deal CT14
Goodnestone Village Hall, Canterbury CT3
Hawkinge Community Centre, Folkestone CT18
Hawkinge Village Hall, Folkestone CT18
Kingston Barn (Village Hall), Canterbury CT4
Landmark Centre, Deal CT14
Lower Hardres Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Lyminge Village Hall, Folkestone CT18
Newington Village Hall, Folkestone CT18
Petham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Ringwould Village Hall, Deal CT14
River Village Hall, Dover CT17
St Rhadagunds Community Centre, Dover CT17
Stelling Minnis Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Temple Ewell Village Hall, Dover CT16
The Phoenix Centre, Sandwich CT13
Tilmanstone Village Hall, Deal CT14
Triangles Community Centre, Dover CT17
Waltham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Whitfield Village Hall, Dover CT16
Woodnesborough Village Hall, Sandwich CT13
1 in Dover / 30 nearby
in Dover (CT15 - 1 options) - More Details
Tilmanstone Welfare Sports Club, Eythorne
Nearby (30 options)
Aylesham & Snowdown Welfare Bowls Club, Canterbury CT3
Aylesham Social Club Ratling, Canterbury CT3
Baypoint Sports Club, Sandwich CT13
Betteshanger Social Club, Deal CT14
Broome Park Golf & Country Club, Canterbury CT4
Canterbury Rugby Club, Canterbury CT4
Chartham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Chislet Colliery Welfare Club (Hall), Canterbury CT3
Deal & Betteshanger Lions Rugby Club, Deal CT14
Deal Town Football Club (The Hoops), Deal CT14
Deal Welfare Club & Institute, Deal CT14
Dover Harbour Board Club (Club Dover), Dover CT16
Dover Masonic Hall, Dover CT17
Dover Rugby Football Club, Dover CT17
Dover Working Mens Club, Dover CT17
Etchinghill Golf Club, Folkestone CT18
Folkestone Rugby Club, Folkestone CT18
Hawkinge Cricket Club, Folkestone CT18
Hawkinge Youth Football Club (Sports Pavilion), Folkestone CT18
New Club, Canterbury CT3
Phoenix Railway Social Club, Dover CT17
PoloFarm Sports Club (Canterbury CC), Canterbury CT3
Princes Golf Club, Sandwich CT13
Royal British Legion Deal, Deal CT14
Sandwich Bowling Club, Sandwich CT13
Sene Valley Golf Club, Folkestone CT18
The Qube, Dover CT17
Walmer & Kingsdown Golf Club, Deal CT14
Whitfield Club, Dover CT16
Wingham Cricket Club, Canterbury CT3
0 in Dover / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Bluebirds Function Rooms, Dover CT17
Charlton Park (Foundation), Canterbury CT4
The Night Yard, Canterbury CT4
0 in Dover / 2 nearby
9 in Dover / 94 nearby
in Dover (CT15 - 9 options) - More Details
Swingate Inn, Deal Road, Swingate
The Carpenters Arms, Coldred Hill, Coldred
The Coastguard, The Bay, St Margarets Bay
The Duke of York, Jubilee Way
The Lydden Bell, 81 Canterbury Road, Lydden
The Marquis at Altham, Alkham Valley Road, Alkham
The Plough, Folkestone Road, Church Hougham
The Red Lion, Kingsdown Road, St Margarets-At-Cliffe
The Royal Oak, Holt St, Nonington
Nearby (94 options)
Crown Inn, Deal CT14
The Admiral Harvey, Dover CT16
The Admiral Owen, Sandwich CT13
The Alma, Deal CT14
The Archer, Dover CT16
The Arlington (West), Dover CT17
The Berry, Deal CT14
The Black Pig, Canterbury CT3
The Black Robin, Canterbury CT4
The Blazing Donkey, Sandwich CT13
The Blue Pigeons, Deal CT14
The Boars Head, Dover CT17
The Bohemian, Deal CT14
The Bowling Green Tavern, Deal CT14
The Carriers Arms (ex Battle of Britain), Dover CT17
The Cat & Custard Pot, Folkestone CT18
The Chapter Arms, Canterbury CT4
The Cinque Ports Arms, Dover CT17
The Coach & Horses, Folkestone CT18
The Coach and Horses, Deal CT14
The Cricketers, Dover CT16
The Crown, Deal CT14
The Crown & Sceptre, Dover CT17
The Cullins Yard, Dover CT17
The Deal Hoy, Deal CT14
The Dog & Duck, Canterbury CT3
The Drum Major (ex Cambridge Arms), Deal CT14
The Duchess (ex Dover Tavern) (ex Flotilla & Firkin), Dover CT16
The Duke William, Canterbury CT3
The Eight Bells, Dover CT16
The Evenhill, Canterbury CT3
The Farrier (ex Admiral Keppel), Deal CT14
The Fitzwalter Arms, Canterbury CT3
The Five Bells, Sandwich CT13
The Five Bells, Deal CT14
The Flotilla, Dover CT16
The Frog & Orange, Canterbury CT3
The Funky Monkey, Dover CT16
The George, Canterbury CT4
The George & Dragon, Sandwich CT13
The Golden Lion, Dover CT17
The Granville Arms, Canterbury CT4
The Griffins Head, Canterbury CT3
The Grove Ferry, Canterbury CT3
The Half Moon & Seven Stars, Canterbury CT3
The Hare & Hounds, Deal CT14
The Haywain, Canterbury CT3
The Hop Pocket, Canterbury CT4
The Jackdaw Inn, Canterbury CT4
The Just Reproach, Deal CT14
The Kings Arms, Sandwich CT13
The Kings Arms, Canterbury CT4
The Kings Head, Deal CT14
The Kings Head, Deal CT14
The Kittiwake, Dover CT16
The Lanes, Dover CT17
The Leather Bottle, Deal CT14
The Lighthouse, Deal CT14
The Lighthouse Inn, Folkestone CT18
The Local, Canterbury CT4
The Louis Armstrong, Dover CT16
The Marine Court (ex Millers), Dover CT16
The Mash Tun (ex Pier Three), Dover CT16
The Mermaid, Canterbury CT4
The New Inn, Sandwich CT13
The Old Endeavour, Dover CT17
The Plough, Deal CT14
The Plough & Harrow, Deal CT14
The Prince Albert, Deal CT14
The Prince Albert, Dover CT16
The Prince Of Wales, Canterbury CT3
The Rack of Ale, Dover CT16
The Red Cow, Sandwich CT13
The Red Lion, Dover CT16
The Red Lion, Canterbury CT3
The Red Lion, Canterbury CT4
The Rising Sun, Deal CT14
The Roman Quay, Dover CT16
The Rose and Crown, Canterbury CT4
The Royal Oak, Folkestone CT18
The Royal Oak, Dover CT17
The Royal Oak, Canterbury CT3
The Saracens Head, Deal CT14
The Sir Norman Wisdom, Deal CT14
The Sportsman, Deal CT14
The Sportsman (ex Prince of Wales) (ex Fountain), Dover CT17
The Stag, Deal CT14
The Telegraph, Deal CT14
The Three Cups, Dover CT17
The Three Horseshoes, Deal CT14
The Three Tuns Inn, Canterbury CT3
The Two Sawyers, Canterbury CT4
The Valiant Sailor, Folkestone CT18
The Zetland Arms, Deal CT14
Dover DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover. 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 Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover, 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 Dover.
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 Dover 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 Dover
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Dover 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 Dover? 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 Dover are: - Macs Music - Boogie Nights Discos | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Dover? 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 Dover - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Dover? 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. |