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 Margate 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 Margate
The top 2 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Margate 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 Margate
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 Margate 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 Margate party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Margate
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 Margate
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 Margate
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 Margate
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 Margate 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 Margate, 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 Margate 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 Margate based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Margate
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Margate? 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 Margate - for full details click on any venue name!
3 in Margate / 2 nearby
in Margate (CT9 - 3 options) - More Details
Hussar Hotel - Tiger Bills Kitchen, 219 Canterbury Rd
Sands Hotel, Marine Drive
Smiths Court Hotel, 21-27 Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville
Nearby (2 options)
Botany Bay Hotel, Broadstairs CT10
Fayreness Hotel, Broadstairs CT10
2 in Margate / 1 nearby
in Margate (CT9 - 2 options) - More Details
Northdown House, Northdown Park Road
Salmestone Grange, Nash Road
Nearby (1 options)
Quex Garden Restaurant and Quex House, Birchington CT7
2 in Margate / 9 nearby
in Margate (CT9 - 2 options) - More Details
Margate Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent
St Johns Church Hall, Victoria Rd
Nearby (9 options)
Cliffs End Village Hall, Ramsgate CT12
Kearns Hall, Birchington CT7
Manston Village Hall, Ramsgate CT12
Minster Village Hall, Ramsgate CT12
Newington Community Centre, Ramsgate CT12
St Marks Church Centre, Ramsgate CT12
St Peters Church Halls, Broadstairs CT10
The Old School Hall, Ramsgate CT12
Westgate Community Centre, Westgate on Sea CT8
4 in Margate / 9 nearby
in Margate (CT9 - 4 options) - More Details
Margate Cricket Club, Hartsdown Road
Margate Football Club, Hartsdown Park, Hartsdown Road
Margate Oddfellows Club, 14 Hawley St
Royal British Legion Margate, Legion House, 18 St Johns Rd
Nearby (9 options)
Birchington United Services Club (BUSC), Birchington CT7
Hoverspeed Sports & Social Club, Ramsgate CT12
Manston Sports & Social Club, Ramsgate CT12
Royal British Legion Ramsgate, Ramsgate CT12
St Augustines Golf Club, Ramsgate CT12
Stonelees Golf Centre, Ramsgate CT12
Thanet Wanderers Rugby Club, Broadstairs CT10
Westgate & Birchington Golf Club, Westgate on Sea CT8
Westgate Social Club, Westgate on Sea CT8
0 in Margate / 2 nearby
1 in Margate / 1 nearby
in Margate (CT9 - 1 options) - More Details
Theatre Royal, Addington St
Nearby (1 options)
Westgate Pavilion, Westgate on Sea CT8
20 in Margate / 31 nearby
in Margate (CT9 - 20 options) - More Details
Salmestone Grange, Nash Rd
The Ales Of The Unexpected, 105 Canterbury Road
The Britannia, Fort Hill
The Harbour Arms, Stone Pier
The Hooden Horse, Richborough Close
The Hoy, Fort Hill
The Hussar, 219 Canterbury Road, Garlinge
The Lifeboat, Market Place
The Lord Byron, 113 Byron Avenue
The Mechanical Elephant, Marine Terrace
The Mulberry Tree, Dane Road
The Northern Belle, Mansion Street
The Oxford, St Peters Road
The Princess Of Wales, Tivoli Road
The Rose In June, 49 Trinity Square
The Shakespeare, Canterbury Road
The Westcoast (Olbys), King St
The Wheatsheaf, Northdown Park Road
The Wig & Pen, Market Place
Ye Olde Charles, 382 Northdown Road
Nearby (31 options)
Neptunes Hall, Broadstairs CT10
The Bake & Alehouse, Westgate on Sea CT8
The Bell Inn, Birchington CT7
The Bell Inn, Ramsgate CT12
The Bradstow Mill, Broadstairs CT10
The Brown Jug, Broadstairs CT10
The Captain Digby, Broadstairs CT10
The Chapel, Broadstairs CT10
The Charles Dickens, Broadstairs CT10
The David Copperfield, Broadstairs CT10
The Four Candles Alehouse, Broadstairs CT10
The Hair of the Dog, Ramsgate CT12
The Jolly Farmer, Ramsgate CT12
The Knot, Westgate on Sea CT8
The Lanthorne, Broadstairs CT10
The Pavilion, Broadstairs CT10
The Prince Albert, Broadstairs CT10
The Red Lion, Broadstairs CT10
The Saddler, Ramsgate CT12
The Seaview Hotel, Birchington CT7
The Smugglers, Birchington CT7
The Sportsman, Ramsgate CT12
The Swan at Westgate, Westgate on Sea CT8
The Tartar Frigate, Broadstairs CT10
The Thirty-Nine Steps, Broadstairs CT10
The Wheel Alehouse, Birchington CT7
The White Stag, Ramsgate CT12
The White Swan, Broadstairs CT10
The Windmill, Ramsgate CT12
The Wrotham Arms, Broadstairs CT10
The Yard of Ale, Broadstairs CT10
Margate DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Margate 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 Margate 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 Margate. 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 Margate 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 Margate 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 Margate, 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 Margate.
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 Margate 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 Margate
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Margate 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 Margate? 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 Margate are: - Boogie Nights Discos | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Margate? 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 Margate - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Margate 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 Margate 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 Margate and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Margate? 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. |