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, Sturry 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, Sturry
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
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| £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 |
|---|---|---|
| £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 |
|---|---|---|
| £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 |
|---|---|---|
| £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!
1 in Canterbury / 10 nearby
in Canterbury (CT2 - 1 options) - More Details
Victoria Hotel, 59 London Road
Nearby (10 options)
Abbots Barton Hotel, Canterbury CT1
ABode Canterbury Hotel, Canterbury CT1
County Hotel (The), Canterbury CT1
Crescent Turner Hotel, Whitstable CT5
Hotel Continental (Brewery Bar), Whitstable CT5
Howfield Manor Hotel, Canterbury CT4
Judds Folly Hotel, Faversham ME13
Marine Hotel, Whitstable CT5
The Dog Inn, Canterbury CT3
Windyridge, Whitstable CT5
1 in Canterbury / 9 nearby
in Canterbury (CT2 - 1 options) - More Details
House of Agnes, 71 Dunstans St
Nearby (9 options)
Iffin Farmhouse, Canterbury CT4
Knowlton Court, Canterbury CT3
Marleybrook House, Canterbury CT3
Mount Ephraim, Faversham ME13
Preston Court, Canterbury CT3
St Martins Priory, Canterbury CT1
Swarling Manor, Canterbury CT4
Whitstable Castle, Whitstable CT5
Winters Barns, Canterbury CT4
4 in Canterbury / 45 nearby
in Canterbury (CT2 - 4 options) - More Details
Blean Village Hall, 2 School Lane, Blean
Broad Oak Village Hall, Shalloak Road, Sturry
St Stephens Community Centre, Tenterden Drive
Tyler Hill Memorial Hall, Summer Lane, Tyler Hill
Nearby (45 options)
Adisham Village Hall, Canterbury CT3
Alexander Centre, Faversham ME13
ARCA Hall (Ashford Road Community Association), Canterbury CT1
Ash Village Hall, Canterbury CT3
Barham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Boughton Under Blean Village Hall, Faversham ME13
Bridge Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Chilham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Dunkirk Village Hall, Faversham ME13
Eastling Village Hall, Faversham ME13
Elham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Faversham Assembly Rooms (Drill Hall), Faversham ME13
Faversham Guildhall, Faversham ME13
Godmersham & Crundale Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Goodnestone Village Hall, Canterbury CT3
Graveney Village Hall, Faversham ME13
Herne Community Centre, Herne Bay CT6
Herne Institute Hall, Herne Bay CT6
Kings Hall (The), Herne Bay CT6
Kingston Barn (Village Hall), Canterbury CT4
Lower Hardres Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Northgate Ward Community Centre, Canterbury CT1
Norton Village Hall, Faversham ME13
Oare Village Hall, Faversham ME13
Petham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Rhodes Minnis Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Seasalter & District WI Hall, Whitstable CT5
Selling Village Hall, Faversham ME13
Sheldwich Village Hall, Faversham ME13
St Andrews Church, Herne Bay CT6
St Andrews Church Hall, Whitstable CT5
St Martins Church Hall, Herne Bay CT6
St Mary Bredin Church (SMB) (Kendall Hall), Canterbury CT1
St Peters Church Hall, Whitstable CT5
Stelling Minnis Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Studd Hill Community Hall, Herne Bay CT6
Swalecliffe & Chestfield Community Centre, Whitstable CT5
Tankerton (St Marys) Parish Social Centre, Whitstable CT5
Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Canterbury CT1
The Querns Community Centre, Canterbury CT1
The Retreat (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart), Herne Bay CT6
Waltham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
West Faversham Community Centre, Faversham ME13
Westgate Hall, Canterbury CT1
Whistable Umbrella Community Centre (St Marys Hall), Whitstable CT5
1 in Canterbury / 35 nearby
in Canterbury (CT2 - 1 options) - More Details
Greenfields Shooting Grounds, Sturry Hill
Nearby (35 options)
Aylesham & Snowdown Welfare Bowls Club, Canterbury CT3
Aylesham Social Club Ratling, Canterbury CT3
Broome Park Golf & Country Club, Canterbury CT4
Canterbury and District Indoor Bowling Association (Oyster), Whitstable CT5
Canterbury Golf Club, Canterbury CT1
Canterbury Gymnastics Club, Canterbury CT1
Canterbury Masonic Hall, Canterbury CT1
Canterbury Rugby Club, Canterbury CT4
Chartham Village Hall, Canterbury CT4
Chaucer Club, Canterbury CT1
Chestfield Cricket Club, Whitstable CT5
Chestfield Golf Club, Whitstable CT5
Chislet Colliery Welfare Club (Hall), Canterbury CT3
Faversham Cricket Club (Macknade), Faversham ME13
Faversham Golf Club, Faversham ME13
Faversham Town Football Club, Faversham ME13
Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club, Herne Bay CT6
Herne Bay Angling Association Club, Herne Bay CT6
Herne Bay Catholic Social Club, Herne Bay CT6
Herne Bay Ex-Servicemens Club, Herne Bay CT6
Herne Bay Football Club, Herne Bay CT6
Herne Bay Masonic Hall, Herne Bay CT6
Kent County Cricket Club (St Lawrence - Spitfire), Canterbury CT1
New Club, Canterbury CT3
PoloFarm Sports Club (Canterbury CC), Canterbury CT3
Province of East Kent Freemasons, Whitstable CT5
Royal British Legion Herne Bay, Herne Bay CT6
Royal British Legion Whitstable, Whitstable CT5
The Homing Country Club, Whitstable CT5
Whitstable (Seasalter) Golf Club, Whitstable CT5
Whitstable Cricket Club, Whitstable CT5
Whitstable Labour Club, Whitstable CT5
Whitstable Rugby Club, Whitstable CT5
Whitstable Town Football Club, Whitstable CT5
Wingham Cricket Club, Canterbury CT3
0 in Canterbury / 6 nearby
Nearby (6 options)
Canterbury Conservative Club, Canterbury CT1
Charlton Park (Foundation), Canterbury CT4
Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, Whitstable CT5
Orchard Venue, Faversham ME13
The Night Yard, Canterbury CT4
The Old Brewery Store (Shepherd Neame), Faversham ME13
1 in Canterbury / 0 nearby
in Canterbury (CT2 - 1 options) - More Details
Wellington House, St Stephens Rd
11 in Canterbury / 112 nearby
in Canterbury (CT2 - 11 options) - More Details
The Bishops Finger, St Dunstans St
The Blean Tavern, Blean Hill, Blean
The Eight Bells, London Road
The George and Dragon, King Street, Fordwich
The Golden Lion, Mayton Lane, Broad Oak
The Monument, St Dunstans St
The Old Coach & Horses, Church Hill, Harbledown
The Royal Oak, 140 Blean Common, Blean
The West Gate Inn, North Lane
Two Smoking Barrels, Sturry Hill, Sturry
Ye Olde Beverlie, St Stephens Green
Nearby (112 options)
Hampton Inn, Herne Bay CT6
Rodneys Sports Bar, Herne Bay CT6
Ship Inn & Bowery Hall, Romney Marsh ME13
The Alma, Faversham ME13
The Anchor, Faversham ME13
The Black Dog, Whitstable CT5
The Black Griffin, Canterbury CT1
The Black Pig, Canterbury CT3
The Black Robin, Canterbury CT4
The Brents Tavern, Faversham ME13
The Bull Inn, Faversham ME13
The Butchers Arms, Herne Bay CT6
The Carpenters Arms, Canterbury CT1
The Carpenters Arms, Faversham ME13
The Chapter Arms, Canterbury CT4
The Cherry Tree, Canterbury CT1
The Chimney Boy, Faversham ME13
The City Arms, Canterbury CT1
The Coach and Horses, Whitstable CT5
The Crown & Anchor, Faversham ME13
The Divers Arms, Herne Bay CT6
The Dog & Duck, Canterbury CT3
The Dolphin, Canterbury CT1
The Dove, Faversham ME13
The Druids Head, Herne Bay CT6
The Duke Of Cumberland, Whitstable CT5
The Duke William, Canterbury CT3
The East Kent Hotel, Whitstable CT5
The East Quay, Whitstable CT5
The Evenhill, Canterbury CT3
The Firkin Frog, Herne Bay CT6
The First And Last, Herne Bay CT6
The Fitzwalter Arms, Canterbury CT3
The Foundry, Canterbury CT1
The Four Fathoms, Herne Bay CT6
The Freewheel, Faversham ME13
The Frog & Orange, Canterbury CT3
The George, Canterbury CT4
The Granville Arms, Canterbury CT4
The Griffins Head, Canterbury CT3
The Grove Ferry, Canterbury CT3
The Half Moon & Seven Stars, Canterbury CT3
The Handsome Sam, Whitstable CT5
The Haywain, Canterbury CT3
The Heron, Herne Bay CT6
The Hop Pocket, Canterbury CT4
The Huntsman & Horn, Herne Bay CT6
The Jackdaw Inn, Canterbury CT4
The Jolly Sailor, Canterbury CT1
The Kings Arms, Canterbury CT4
The Kings Head, Canterbury CT1
The Lady Luck, Canterbury CT1
The Leading Light, Faversham ME13
The Limes, Faversham ME13
The Lobster Shack, Whitstable CT5
The Local, Canterbury CT4
The Loft, Canterbury CT1
The Long Reach, Whitstable CT5
The Maidens Head, Canterbury CT1
The Mermaid, Canterbury CT4
The Mill (Run of the Mill), Canterbury CT1
The Millers Arms, Canterbury CT1
The Monument, Whitstable CT5
The Old Buttermarket, Canterbury CT1
The Old Neptune (The Neppy), Whitstable CT5
The Old Wine Vaults, Faversham ME13
The Oyster Pearl, Whitstable CT5
The Parrot, Canterbury CT1
The Penny Theatre, Canterbury CT1
The Peter Cushing, Whitstable CT5
The Phoenix, Canterbury CT1
The Plough Inn, Whitstable CT5
The Plough Inn, Herne Bay CT6
The Pound, Canterbury CT1
The Prince Albert, Whitstable CT5
The Prince Of Wales, Canterbury CT3
The Prince Of Wales, Herne Bay CT6
The Quayside, Whitstable CT5
The Queens Head, Faversham ME13
The Queens Head, Faversham ME13
The Red Lion, Canterbury CT3
The Red Lion, Canterbury CT4
The Red Lion, Faversham ME13
The Red Lion, Faversham ME13
The Red Lion, Faversham ME13
The Rising Sun (The Riser), Herne Bay CT6
The Rose & Crown, Faversham ME13
The Rose and Crown, Canterbury CT4
The Rose in Bloom, Whitstable CT5
The Royal, Whitstable CT5
The Royal Naval Reserve, Whitstable CT5
The Royal Oak, Canterbury CT3
The Saxon Shore, Herne Bay CT6
The Seven Stars, Canterbury CT1
The Shakespeare, Canterbury CT1
The Ship Inn, Faversham ME13
The Shipwrights Arms, Faversham ME13
The Sportsman, Whitstable CT5
The Tally Ho, Canterbury CT1
The Tankerton Arms, Whitstable CT5
The Thomas Becket, Canterbury CT1
The Thomas Ingoldsby, Canterbury CT1
The Three Horseshoes, Faversham ME13
The Three Tuns, Faversham ME13
The Three Tuns Inn, Canterbury CT3
The Two Brewers, Whitstable CT5
The Two Doves, Canterbury CT1
The Two Sawyers, Canterbury CT1
The Two Sawyers, Canterbury CT4
The Waterfront , Whitstable CT5
The White Hart, Canterbury CT1
The White Horse Inn, Faversham ME13
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, Sturry 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. |