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 Derby, Castle Donington, Hemington, Kegworth 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 Derby have an average score of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 383 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Derby, Castle Donington, Hemington, Kegworth
The top 10 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Derby are...
- Alt. Entertainments - Music Matters
- The Specialist Wedding DJ - High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
- Groove Noise - Where The Music Does The Talking, Not The DJ
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- AClassEntertainments.co.uk - The Premier Event Specialists With Passion And Fun
- DJ John Entertainment - Professional Wedding DJ Mobile Disco To Suit All
- TRAX Disco Roadshow - Take Your Party To The Max With TRAX
- Gingers Mobile Disco and Karaoke - Disco, Disco Karaoke, Karaoke Only, Equipment Hire
- Blue Flame Disco - Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
- Dynamix Disco - Feel Good & Let The Music Move You
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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.
Alt. Entertainments
Music Matters
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4.6 out of 5 | 21 trusted reviews
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The Specialist Wedding DJ
High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
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4.7 out of 5 | 77 trusted reviews
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Groove Noise
Where The Music Does The Talking, Not The DJ
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4.9 out of 5 | 26 trusted reviews
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PC Roadshows Entertainments
Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
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4.7 out of 5 | 25 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.
AClassEntertainments.co.uk
The Premier Event Specialists With Passion And Fun
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4.8 out of 5 | 80 trusted reviews
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DJ John Entertainment
Professional Wedding DJ Mobile Disco To Suit All
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4.7 out of 5 | 11 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.
TRAX Disco Roadshow
Take Your Party To The Max With TRAX
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4.7 out of 5 | 43 trusted reviews
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Gingers Mobile Disco and Karaoke
Disco, Disco Karaoke, Karaoke Only, Equipment Hire
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4.9 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!
Blue Flame Disco
Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
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4.7 out of 5 | 56 trusted reviews
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Dynamix Disco
Feel Good & Let The Music Move You
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4.7 out of 5 | 43 trusted reviews
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Typical DJ Prices in Derby
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 Derby 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 Derby party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Derby
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 - £200 | £200 - £314 | £314 - £470 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Derby
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 - £320 | £320 - £500 | £500 - £710 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Derby
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 - £182 | £182 - £274 | £274 - £480 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Derby
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 - £229 | £229 - £290 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Derby 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 Derby, 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 Derby 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 Derby based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Derby
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Derby? 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 Derby - for full details click on any venue name!
9 in Derby / 11 nearby
in Derby (DE74 - 9 options) - More Details
Donington Manor Hotel, 1 High Street, Castle Donington
Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel, Melbourne Rd, Isley Walton
Hilton East Midlands Airport, Derby Rd, Castle Donington
Kegworth Hotel, Packington Hill, Kegworth
Priest House Hotel, Kings Mills, Castle Donington
Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport, Herald Way, Pegasus Business Park
Thistle Hotel East Midlands Airport, Castle Donington
Tudor Hotel, 101 Bondgate, Castle Donington
Yew Lodge Hotel, Packington Hill, Kegworth
Nearby (11 options)
Country Cottage Hotel, Nottingham NG11
Holiday Inn Derby-Nottingham M1 J25, Nottingham NG10
Kegworth House, Derby DE72
Lawns Hotel, Derby DE73
Mayfield House, Nottingham NG10
Novotel Nottingham, Nottingham NG10
Quorn Country Hotel (Charnwood House), Loughborough LE12
Quorn Grange Hotel, Loughborough LE12
Risley Hall Hotel, Derby DE72
Sutton Bonington Hall, Loughborough LE12
Thistle Hotel East Midlands Airport, Derby DE72
1 in Derby / 5 nearby
in Derby (DE74 - 1 options) - More Details
Langley Priory, Diseworth
Nearby (5 options)
Calke Abbey, Derby DE73
Draycott House, Derby DE72
Highfields Manor, Loughborough LE12
Prestwold Hall, Loughborough LE12
Thrumpton Hall, Nottingham NG11
4 in Derby / 40 nearby
in Derby (DE74 - 4 options) - More Details
Castle Donington Village Hall, 41 Moira Dale, Castle Donington
Diseworth Village Hall, Hall Gate, Diseworth
Kegworth Community Centre, The Dragwell, Kegworth
Kegworth Village Hall, Nottingham Road, Kegworth
Nearby (40 options)
Aston on Trent War Memorial Hall, Derby DE72
Barrow on Trent Village Hall, Derby DE73
Barton in Fabis Village Hall, Nottingham NG11
Belton Village Hall, Loughborough LE12
Burton-on-the-Wolds Village Hall, Loughborough LE12
Chellaston Community Centre, Derby DE73
Clifton Community Centre, Nottingham NG11
Clifton Village Hall, Nottingham NG11
Costock Village Hall, Loughborough LE12
Dovecote Sports Hall, Nottingham NG11
Glenmore Centre, Loughborough LE12
Gotham Memorial Hall, Nottingham NG11
Hathern Village Hall, Loughborough LE12
Highbank Community Centre, Nottingham NG11
Hoton Cotes & Prestwold Village Hall, Loughborough LE12
Long Whatton Community Centre, Loughborough LE12
Melbourne Assembly Rooms, Derby DE73
Normanton on Soar New Village Hall, Loughborough LE12
Old Woodhouse Community Hall, Loughborough LE12
Park Gate Community Centre, Nottingham NG11
Quorn Church Rooms (St Barts), Loughborough LE12
Quorn Conservative Club, Loughborough LE12
Quorn Village Hall, Loughborough LE12
Risley Memorial Hall, Derby DE72
Sawley Memorial Hall & Community Centre, Nottingham NG10
Seagrave War Memorial Hall, Loughborough LE12
Shardlow Village Hall, Derby DE72
Shepshed Community Centre, Loughborough LE12
Sileby Community Centre, Loughborough LE12
St Johns Church, Nottingham NG10
St Peters Rooms, Nottingham NG11
Sts Michael & Marys Church, Derby DE73
Swithland Memorial Hall, Loughborough LE12
Ticknall Village Hall, Derby DE73
Wesley Hall, Derby DE73
Weston on Trent Village Hall, Derby DE72
Wilford Village Hall, Nottingham NG11
Woodhouse Community Hall, Loughborough LE12
Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall, Loughborough LE12
Wymeswold Village (Memorial) Hall, Loughborough LE12
1 in Derby / 31 nearby
in Derby (DE74 - 1 options) - More Details
Kegworth Town Cricket Club, Station Road, Kegworth
Nearby (31 options)
Barrow (upon Soar) Conservative Club, Loughborough LE12
Barrow (upon Soar) Town Football Club, Loughborough LE12
Barrow Conservative Club, Loughborough LE12
East Leake Leisure Centre, Loughborough LE12
Elvaston Cricket Club, Derby DE72
Hathern Club, Loughborough LE12
Lakeside Sporting, Loughborough LE12
Lingdale Golf Club, Loughborough LE12
Maywood Golf Club, Derby DE72
Melbourne Sporting Partnership (Pavilion), Derby DE73
Moorlands Club, Nottingham NG10
Mountsorrel Working Mens Club, Loughborough LE12
Park Hill Golf Club, Loughborough LE12
Quorn Football Club, Loughborough LE12
Royal British Legion Chellaston, Derby DE73
Royal British Legion Clifton, Nottingham NG11
Royal British Legion Melbourne, Derby DE73
Ruddington Grange Golf Club, Nottingham NG11
Rushcliffe Golf Club, Loughborough LE12
Sandiacre Town Cricket Club, Nottingham NG10
Shepshed Dynamo Football Club, Loughborough LE12
Sileby & District Conservative Club, Loughborough LE12
Sileby & District Liberal Working Mens Club, Loughborough LE12
Sileby Town Cricket Club, Loughborough LE12
Soldiers & Sailors, Nottingham NG10
St Hughs Social Club, Derby DE72
St Peters Church Hall, Derby DE73
Swarkestone Cricket Club, Derby DE73
The Sportsman, Nottingham NG10
Wilford Bowls & Social Club, Nottingham NG11
Zingari Club, Nottingham NG10
0 in Derby / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Beaumanor Hall, Loughborough LE12
Donington Park Circuit - Events, Derby DE72
Westgate Suites, Nottingham NG10
7 in Derby / 87 nearby
in Derby (DE74 - 7 options) - More Details
The Cap & Stocking, 20 Borough St
The Chequered Flag, Borough Street, Castle Donington
The Cross Keys, 90 Bondgate, Castle Donington
The Jolly Potters, Hillside, Castle Donington
The Jolly Sailor, Main Street, Hemington
The Otter, London Road, Kegworth
The Red Lion, High Street, Kegworth
Nearby (87 options)
Amalfi White (ex Melbourne Liberal Club), Derby DE73
Melbourne View Hotel, Derby DE73
The Anchor Inn, Loughborough LE12
The Black Swan, Loughborough LE12
The Blacksmiths Arms, Loughborough LE12
The Blue Ball, Loughborough LE12
The Bonnie Prince, Derby DE73
The Bridge, Nottingham NG10
The Brookfield, Derby DE73
The Bull & Bush, Loughborough LE12
The Bulls Head, Loughborough LE12
The Bulls Head, Derby DE72
The Bulls Head, Derby DE73
The Buzz Bar, Nottingham NG10
The Clock Warehouse, Derby DE72
The Coach & Horses, Derby DE72
The Coopers Arms, Derby DE72
The Corner Pin, Derby DE73
The Corner Pin, Nottingham NG10
The Crewe & Harpur Arms, Derby DE73
The Cross Keys, Derby DE72
The Crown Inn, Loughborough LE12
The Crusader, Nottingham NG11
The Cuckoo Bush Inn, Nottingham NG11
The Curzon Arms, Loughborough LE12
The Dog & Duck, Derby DE72
The Eaton Farm, Nottingham NG10
The Fairham Hotel, Nottingham NG11
The Frame Breakers, Nottingham NG11
The Generous Briton, Loughborough LE12
The Griffin Inn (Old Stables), Loughborough LE12
The Half Crown, Nottingham NG10
The Hardinge Arms, Derby DE73
The Harrington Arms, Derby DE72
The Harrington Arms, Nottingham NG10
The Hole In The Wall, Nottingham NG10
The Hollybush Inn, Derby DE73
The Horse and Trumpet, Loughborough LE12
The Kings Arms, Loughborough LE12
The Kings Head, Loughborough LE12
The Manor House, Loughborough LE12
The Manor House at Quorn, Loughborough LE12
The Nags Head, Loughborough LE12
The Nags Head, Derby DE72
The Nags Head, Nottingham NG10
The Navigation Inn, Loughborough LE12
The Nottingham Knight, Nottingham NG11
The Olympic, Derby DE72
The Oxford, Nottingham NG10
The Packe Arms, Loughborough LE12
The Pied Bull Inn, Loughborough LE12
The Queens Head, Loughborough LE12
The Queens Head, Derby DE72
The Quorndon Fox, Loughborough LE12
The Rancliffe Arms, Nottingham NG11
The Red Heart Inn, Nottingham NG11
The Red Lion, Nottingham NG10
The Red Lion, Nottingham NG11
The Richmond Arms, Loughborough LE12
The Risley Park, Derby DE72
The Rose And Crown, Derby DE73
The Royal Oak, Derby DE72
The Royal Oak , Loughborough LE12
The Royal Oak, Loughborough LE12
The Ruddington Arms, Nottingham NG11
The Shakespeare Inn, Derby DE72
The Soar Bridge Inn, Loughborough LE12
The Staff Of Life, Derby DE73
The Stage One, Nottingham NG10
The Star Inn, Nottingham NG11
The Steamboat Inn, Nottingham NG10
The Storey Arms, Loughborough LE12
The Tappers Harker, Nottingham NG10
The Three Crowns, Loughborough LE12
The Three Crowns (Top House), Nottingham NG11
The Three Horseshoes, Loughborough LE12
The Trent Lock, Nottingham NG10
The Victoria (Hotel), Derby DE72
The Waterside Inn, Loughborough LE12
The White Hart, Derby DE72
The White Horse, Loughborough LE12
The White Lion , Nottingham NG10
The White Lion , Nottingham NG10
The White Swan, Derby DE72
The White Swan, Derby DE73
The WIlford Green, Nottingham NG11
The Wilmot Arms, Derby DE72
Derby DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Derby 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 Derby, Castle Donington, Hemington, Kegworth 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 Derby. 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 Derby 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 Derby 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 Derby, 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 Derby.
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 Derby 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 Derby
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Derby 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 Derby? 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 Derby are: - Alt. Entertainments - The Specialist Wedding DJ - Groove Noise - PC Roadshows Entertainments | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Derby? 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 Derby - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Derby 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 £200 - £314 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 Derby 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 Derby and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Derby? 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. |