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 Durham 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 Durham have an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in
The top 4 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Durham are...
- The Boogie Knight - Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
- The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
- Speeding Lights - Providing Great Entertainment For Over 10 Years
- Zunzo Party Hire - Fun, Friendly And Professional Service
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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.
The Boogie Knight
Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
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4.8 out of 5 | 29 trusted reviews
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The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
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4.9 out of 5 | 8 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.
Speeding Lights
Providing Great Entertainment For Over 10 Years
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5.0 out of 5 | 7 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!
Zunzo Party Hire
Fun, Friendly And Professional Service
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Typical DJ Prices in Durham
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 Durham 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 Durham party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Durham
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 - £169 | £169 - £265 | £265 - £400 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Durham
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 - £270 | £270 - £420 | £420 - £600 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Durham
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 - £155 | £155 - £233 | £233 - £410 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Durham
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 - £146 | £146 - £211 | £211 - £260 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Durham 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 Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Durham
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Durham? 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 Durham - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Durham / 11 nearby
in Durham (DH6 - 2 options) - More Details
Bowburn Hall Hotel, David Terrace, Bowburn
Hallgarth Manor Country Hotel , Pittington
Nearby (11 options)
Durham Marriott Hotel Royal County, Durham DH1
Eden Arms Hotel, Ferryhill DL17
Farnley Tower Hotel, Durham DH1
Helme Park Hall Hotel, Bishop Auckland DL16
Highfield Hotel, Houghton-le-Spring DH5
Honest Lawyer Hotel, Durham DH1
Ramside Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Durham DH1
Royal County Hotel, Durham DH1
Seaham Hall Hotel, Seaham SR7
Three Tuns Hotel, Durham DH1
Whitworth Hall Hotel, Spennymoor DL16
0 in Durham / 3 nearby
14 in Durham / 33 nearby
in Durham (DH6 - 14 options) - More Details
Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn
Cassop Community Centre, Front Street South, Cassop
Coxhoe Village Hall, Front Street East, Coxhoe
Croxdale (Old School) Community Centre, Rogerson Terrace, Croxdale
Greenhills Centre (Wheatley Hill Community Assn), Stephens Terrace, Wheatley Hill
Hett Village Hall, Hett Village
Ludworth Community Centre, North View, Ludworth
Pittington Village Hall, Crossroads, High Pittington
Robin Todd Centre (South Hetton Community Centre), Regent Court, South Hetton
Shadforth Village Hall, South Side, Shadforth
Sherburn Community Centre, Front St, Sherburn Village
Sherburn Hill Community Centre, Front St, Sherburn Hill
Thornley Community Centre, Hartlepool St, Thornley
Thornley Village Centre, High Street, Thornley
Nearby (33 options)
Alington House Community Centre (Ritson Hall), Durham DH1
All Saints Community Centre (ex Ferryhill Catholic Club), Ferryhill DL17
Belmont Community Centre, Durham DH1
Belmont Parish Hall, Durham DH1
Bishop Middleham Village Hall, Ferryhill DL17
Carrville Methodist Church, Durham DH1
Charlton House Community Centre, Wingate TS28
Dalton le Dale Village Hall, Seaham SR7
Dawdon Youth & Community Centre, Seaham SR7
East Lea Community Centre, Seaham SR7
Ferryhill Community Hub, Ferryhill DL17
Ferryhill Sports & Education Centre, Ferryhill DL17
Framwellgate Moor Community Centre, Durham DH1
Glebe Centre, Seaham SR7
Hawthorn Village Community Centre, Seaham SR7
Hetton & Eppleton Community Hall, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Centre, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hill Rigg House Community Centre, Peterlee SR8
Laurel Avenue Community Centre, Durham DH1
Mainsforth Community Centre, Ferryhill DL17
Middlestone Moor Community Centre, Spennymoor DL16
Newton Hall Community Centre, Durham DH1
Peterlee Pavilion, Peterlee SR8
Rock House Community Centre, Seaham SR7
Seaham Town Hall, Seaham SR7
Shincliffe WI Hall (Hut), Durham DH1
St Andrews Church Hall, Spennymoor DL16
St Pauls Centre, Spennymoor DL16
Trimdon Station Community Centre, Trimdon Station TS29
Trimdon Village Hall, Trimdon TS29
Tudhoe Community Centre, Spennymoor DL16
Vane Tempest Hall (Gilesgate Community Centre), Durham DH1
West Cornforth Community Centre, Ferryhill DL17
11 in Durham / 72 nearby
in Durham (DH6 - 11 options) - More Details
Academy of Sport Education & Training (ASET), Sherburn Leisure Centre, Sherburn
Castle View Private Club, Front St South, Cassop
Coxhoe & District Social Club, Blackgate East, Coxhoe
Crowtrees Working Mens & Social Club, Durham Rd, Bowburn
Croxdale & Hett Working Mens Club, Front St, Croxdale
Kelloe Working Mens Club, Front St, Kelloe
Quarrington Hill & District Social Club, Front St South, Quarrington Hill
Sherburn Village Working Mens Club, 60 Front St, Sherburn
Shotton Comrades Club, Back Potto St, Shotton Colliery
Thornley Catholic Club, The Villas, Thornley
Wheatley Hill Workmens Social Club, Quilstyle Rd, Wheatley Hill
Nearby (72 options)
Abbey Leisure Centre, Durham DH1
Acre Rigg Social Club, Peterlee SR8
Bannatynes Health Club Durham, Durham DH1
Bede Lodge Social Club, Durham DH1
Belmont Club & Institute, Durham DH1
Belmont Social Club, Durham DH1
Byers Green Club, Spennymoor DL16
Chilton Catholic Club, Ferryhill DL17
Chilton Sports & Social Community Club, Ferryhill DL17
City of Durham Labour Club, Durham DH1
Cube (ex Top Hat), Spennymoor DL16
Dawdon Miners Welfare Social Club, Seaham SR7
Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Durham DH1
Durham City Club, Durham DH1
Durham City Cricket Club, Durham DH1
Durham City Rugby Club, Durham DH1
Durham County Club, Durham DH1
Durham Indoor Bowling Club (Newton Hall), Durham DH1
Durham Masonic Hall, Durham DH1
Easington Colliery Club & Institute, Peterlee SR8
Easington Lane Working Mens Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Easington Social Welfare Centre (The Welly), Peterlee SR8
Elemore Golf Club (ex Hetton-le-Hole Golf Club), Houghton le Spring DH5
Eppleton Cricket Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Ferryhill Community Sports & Social Club, Ferryhill DL17
Ferryhill Leisure Centre, Ferryhill DL17
Ferryhill Masonic Hall, Ferryhill DL17
Ferryhill Station Working Mens Club, Ferryhill DL17
Framwellgate Moor & Pity Me Working Mens Club & Institute, Durham DH1
Freemans Quay Leisure Centre, Durham DH1
Glendale Social Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton le Hill Community Golf Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Masonic Hall, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Social Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Victory Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Hetton Workmans Club, Houghton-le-Spring DH5
HMS Victory Club, Peterlee SR8
Horden Catholic Club, Peterlee SR8
Horden Comrades Club, Peterlee SR8
Horden Labour Club, Peterlee SR8
Horden Victory Club, Peterlee SR8
Houghton le Spring Golf Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Houghton Le Spring Social Club, Houghton le Spring DH5
Island Social Club, Seaham SR7
Knack Sports & Social Club, Seaham SR7
Knights of the Golden Horn (KGH) Club, Spennymoor DL16
Low Spennymoor & Merrington Lane Working Mens Club, Spennymoor DL16
Mainsforth Cricket Club, Ferryhill DL17
Middlestone Moor Working Mens Club (Micky Moor), Spennymoor DL16
Nevilles Cross Social Club, Durham DH1
New Durham & District Working Mens Club, Durham DH1
New Hesledon Social Club, Seaham SR7
Peterlee Catholic Club, Peterlee SR8
Peterlee Central Club, Peterlee SR8
Peterlee Labour Club, Peterlee SR8
Peterlee Leisure Centre, Peterlee SR8
Peterlee Sports & Social Club, Peterlee SR8
Royal British Legion Ferryhill, Ferryhill DL17
Seaham Ex Royal Naval Club, Seaham SR7
Seaham Harbour Cricket Club, Seaham SR7
Seaham Masonic Hall, Seaham SR7
Seaham Sports & Social Club, Seaham SR7
Seaham UDC Employees Sports & Social Club, Seaham SR7
Spennymoor & District Catholic Club, Spennymoor DL16
Spennymoor Leisure Centre, Spennymoor DL16
Spennymoor Masonic Hall, Spennymoor DL16
Spennymoor Working Mens Club, Spennymoor DL16
Trimdon Colliery & Deaf Hill Working Mens Club, Trimdon Station TS29
Tudhoe Cricket Club, Spennymoor DL16
Tudhoe Victory Club, Spennymoor DL16
Wingate Constitutional Club, Wingate TS28
1 in Durham / 2 nearby
in Durham (DH6 - 1 options) - More Details
The Venue, Parkhill, Coxhoe
Nearby (2 options)
Gilesgate Armoury, Durham DH1
Grand Electric Hall, Spennymoor DL16
0 in Durham / 1 nearby
0 in Durham / 2 nearby
15 in Durham / 87 nearby
in Durham (DH6 - 15 options) - More Details
Oak Tree Inn, Bowburn
The Blacksmiths Arms, Station Road, Low Pittington
The Blue House, Salters Lane, Haswell
The Coach & Horses, Butchers Race, Croxdale
The Cross Keys, Front Street, Sherburn
The Daleside Arms, Front Street, Croxdale
The Davy Lamp, Front Street, Kelloe
The Fox Cub, Durham Gate, Thinford
The Hett Arms, West Street, Hett
The Italian Farmhouse, Durham Rd, Coxhoe
The Melrose Arms, Front Street, Shotton Colliery
The Oddfellows Arms, Front Street, Haswell
The Poachers, Bridge Street, Metal Bridge
The Queens Head, North View, Ludworth
The Shadforth Plough, South Side, Shadforth
Nearby (87 options)
Llewellyns, Ferryhill DL17
Seven Stars Inn, Durham DH1
The Argus Butterfly, Peterlee SR8
The Ash Tree, Spennymoor DL16
The Avenue Inn, Durham DH1
The Big Jug, Durham DH1
The Binchester, Spennymoor DL16
The Bishops Mill, Durham DH1
The Black Bull Inn, Trimdon Station TS29
The Black Horse, Spennymoor DL16
The Bonnie Pit Lad, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Brewers Arms, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Burn, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Colpitts Hotel, Durham DH1
The Copt Hill, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Crows Nest, Seaham SR7
The Dalton Park Inn, Seaham SR7
The Davy Lamp, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Dean & Chapter, Ferryhill DL17
The Duke Of Seaham, Seaham SR7
The Duke Of Wellington, Durham DH1
The Dun Cow, Durham DH1
The Dun Cow, Seaham SR7
The Eldon Arms, Ferryhill DL17
The Fat Buddha, Durham DH1
The Fighting Cocks, Durham DH1
The Five Quarter, Peterlee SR8
The Fox & Hounds, Trimdon TS29
The Fox & Hounds, Spennymoor DL16
The Fox and Hounds, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Fox Cub, Spennymoor DL16
The Frog & Ferret, Spennymoor DL16
The Garden House, Durham DH1
The Grand Electric Hall, Spennymoor DL16
The Green Tree, Spennymoor DL16
The Greyhound, Ferryhill DL17
The Half Moon, Peterlee SR8
The Half Moon Inn, Durham DH1
The Hat & Feathers, Seaham SR7
The Head Of Steam, Durham DH1
The Hearts of Oak, Peterlee SR8
The Honest Lawyer Hotel, Durham DH1
The Jovial Monk, Durham DH1
The Mallard, Seaham SR7
The Marlborough, Seaham SR7
The Marquis Of Granby, Durham DH1
The Masons Arms, Spennymoor DL16
The Mill, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Moors Tavern, Spennymoor DL16
The New Inn, Houghton le Spring DH5
The Newton Grange, Durham DH1
The Oddfellows Arms, Seaham SR7
The Olive Grove, Spennymoor DL16
The Pemberton Arms, Seaham SR7
The Penny Gill, Spennymoor DL16
The Pit Laddie, Spennymoor DL16
The Post Boy, Ferryhill DL17
The Queens Head, Durham DH1
The Railway Crossing, Wingate TS28
The Royal, Trimdon Station TS29
The Royal George, Peterlee SR8
The Royal Oak, Spennymoor DL16
The Shakespeare Tavern, Durham DH1
The Shoes, Durham DH1
The Square & Compass, Ferryhill DL17
The Stapylton Arms, Seaham SR7
The Surtees Arms, Ferryhill DL17
The Swan & Three Cygnets, Durham DH1
The Tap & Spile, Durham DH1
The Three Tuns , Houghton le Spring DH5
The Three Tuns , Houghton le Spring DH5
The Times Inn, Seaham SR7
The Top House, Wingate TS28
The Travellers Rest, Durham DH1
The Tree of York Road (ex Argus Butterfly), Peterlee SR8
The Victoria, Seaham SR7
The Victoria, Durham DH1
The Village Inn, Seaham SR7
The Voltigeur, Spennymoor DL16
The Water House, Durham DH1
The Wheatsheaf, Spennymoor DL16
The Wheatsheaf, Ferryhill DL17
The White Horse, Ferryhill DL17
The William Hedley, Durham DH1
The Winning Post, Spennymoor DL16
The Woodman Inn, Durham DH1
Uncle Sams Bar, Seaham SR7
Durham DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Durham 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 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 Durham. 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 Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham, 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 Durham.
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 Durham 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 Durham
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Durham 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 Durham? 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 Durham are: - The Boogie Knight - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Durham? 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 Durham - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Durham 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 £169 - £265 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 Durham 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 Durham and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Durham? 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. |