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 Richmond, Swaledale, Arkengarthdale 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 Richmond have an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Richmond, Swaledale, Arkengarthdale
The top 5 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Richmond are...
- The Boogie Knight - Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- 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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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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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 Richmond
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 Richmond 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 Richmond party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Richmond
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 - £174 | £174 - £273 | £273 - £410 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Richmond
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 - £280 | £280 - £440 | £440 - £610 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Richmond
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 - £161 | £161 - £241 | £241 - £420 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Richmond
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 - £136 | £136 - £196 | £196 - £250 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Richmond 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond 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 Richmond based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Richmond
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Richmond? 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 Richmond - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Richmond / 18 nearby
Nearby (18 options)
Croft Hotel, Darlington DL2
Frenchgate Restaurant & Hotel, Richmond DL10
George Hotel, Darlington DL2
Golden Lion Hotel, Leyburn DL8
Hartforth Hall Hotel, Richmond DL10
Headlam Hall Hotel, Darlington DL2
Jersey Farm Hotel, Barnard Castle DL12
Kings Head Hotel, Richmond DL10
Rockliffe Hall Hotel, Darlington DL2
Scotch Corner Hotel, Richmond DL10
St George Hotel, Darlington DL2
The Black Swan Hotel, Leyburn DL8
The Croft Hotel (Raffles), Darlington DL2
The Lodge at Leeming Bar, Leyburn DL8
The Morritt (Country House) Hotel, Barnard Castle DL12
The Spa Hotel, Darlington DL2
Walworth Castle Hotel, Darlington DL2
Waterford House, Leyburn DL8
0 in Richmond / 8 nearby
Nearby (8 options)
Augill Castle, Kirkby Stephen CA17
Bolton Castle, Leyburn DL8
Bowes Museum, Barnard Castle DL12
Eden Barn @ Musgrave Hall, Kirkby Stephen CA17
Lartington Hall, Barnard Castle DL12
Middleton Lodge, Richmond DL10
The Hay Barn (Gilling Old Mill Barn) (Wedding Barn), Richmond DL10
Thornborough Hall, Leyburn DL8
9 in Richmond / 54 nearby
in Richmond (DL11 - 9 options) - More Details
Barningham Village Hall, Barningham
Dalton & Gayles Village Hall, Dalton
Fremington Village Hall, Fremington
Hutton Magna Village Hall, Hutton Magna
Newsham Village Hall, Newsham
Ovington Village Hall, Ovington
Ravensworth Village Hall, Ravensworth
Reeth Memorial Hall, Arkengarthdale Road, Reeth
Walker Memorial Hall, Aldbrough St John
Nearby (54 options)
Aiskew Methodist Church Hall, Leyburn DL8
Askrigg Temperance Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Bainbridge Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Bedale Hall Community Centre, Leyburn DL8
Bellerby Memorial Hall, Leyburn DL8
Boldron Village Hall, Barnard Castle DL12
Bolton cum Redmire Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Booth Memorial Institute, Richmond DL10
Bowes & Gilmonby Parish Hall, Barnard Castle DL12
Brompton-on-Swale Community Sports Hall, Richmond DL10
Burtersett Village Institute, Leyburn DL8
Chantry Hall, Bedale DL8
Colburn Village Hall, Catterick Garrison DL9
Constable Burton Reading Room, Leyburn DL8
Cotherstone Village Hall, Barnard Castle DL12
Coverdale Memorial Hall, Leyburn DL8
Crakehall Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Eggleston Village Hall, Barnard Castle DL12
Gainford Montalbo Village Hall, Darlington DL2
Gayle Village Institute, Leyburn DL8
Gilling West Village Hall (John Ross Suite), Richmond DL10
Hackforth Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Hipswell Village Hall, Catterick Garrison DL9
Horsehouse Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Hunton Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Hurworth Grange Community Centre, Darlington DL2
Hurworth Village Hall, Darlington DL2
Ingleton Village Hall, Darlington DL2
Lunedale Carlbeck Community Centre, Barnard Castle DL12
Marwood Social Centre, Barnard Castle DL12
Mickleton Village Hall, Barnard Castle DL12
Middleham Key Centre, Leyburn DL8
Middleton in Teesdale Village Hall, Barnard Castle DL12
Middleton Tyas Memorial Hall, Richmond DL10
Newton le Willows & Patrick Brompton Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Romaldkirk Reading Rooms, Barnard Castle DL12
Sadberge Village Hall, Darlington DL2
Scarth Hall, Darlington DL2
Scorton War Memorial Institute, Richmond DL10
Scotton Village Hall, Catterick Garrison DL9
Skeeby Jubilee Village Hall, Richmond DL10
Snape Village Institute, Leyburn DL8
St Andrews Church & Community Hall, Richmond DL10
Staindrop & Streatlam Village Hall, Barnard Castle DL12
Stainton Grove Community Centre, Barnard Castle DL12
The Family Centre, Catterick Garrison DL9
Thornton Rust Institute, Leyburn DL8
Tunstall Village Hall, Richmond DL10
Wensley Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
West Burton Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
West Witton Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Whorlton Village Hall, Barnard Castle DL12
Winston Village Hall, Darlington DL2
Witham Hall, Barnard Castle DL12
0 in Richmond / 18 nearby
Nearby (18 options)
Barnard Castle Cricket Club, Barnard Castle DL12
Barnard Castle Rugby Club, Barnard Castle DL12
Barnard Castle Working Mens Club, Barnard Castle DL12
Bedale Athletic Sports Association Club (BASA), Leyburn DL8
Bedale Golf Club, Leyburn DL8
Bedale Riverside Club, Leyburn DL8
Catterick Golf Club, Catterick Garrison DL9
Croft & District Working Mens Club, Darlington DL2
Darlington Football Club (Northern Echo Arena), Darlington DL2
Darlington Mowden Park Rugby Club (Northern Echo Arena), Darlington DL2
Dinsdale Spa Golf Club, Darlington DL2
Kirkby Stephen Sports & Social Club, Kirkby Stephen CA17
Middleton in Teesdale Working Mens Club, Barnard Castle DL12
Richmond Cricket Club, Richmond DL10
Richmond Golf Club (Yorks), Richmond DL10
Staindrop Masonic Hall, Darlington DL2
Travaux Sports Club, Catterick Garrison DL9
Upper Eden Rugby Club, Kirkby Stephen CA17
0 in Richmond / 1 nearby
0 in Richmond / 1 nearby
14 in Richmond / 65 nearby
in Richmond (DL11 - 14 options) - More Details
Charles Bathurst Inn, Arkengarthdale
The Black Bull, Reeth
The Bolton Arms, Downholme
The Brownlow Arms, Caldwell
The Buck Hotel, Arkengarthdale Road, Reeth
The Cross Keys Inn, Eppleby
The Farmers Arms, Muker
The Four Alls, Girlington Bank, Ovington
The George & Dragon, Hudswell
The Hack and Spade, Whashton
The Kings Head, Gunnerside
The Red Lion Inn, Langthwaite
The Shoulder of Mutton, Kirby Hill
The Stanwick, Aldbrough St John
Nearby (65 options)
The Ancient Unicorn Inn, Barnard Castle DL12
The Bay Horse, Richmond DL10
The Bishop Blaize, Richmond DL10
The Black Bull , Richmond DL10
The Black Bull Inn , Richmond DL10
The Black Horse, Darlington DL2
The Black Horse, Leyburn DL8
The Blacksmiths Arms, Barnard Castle DL12
The Blue Lion, Leyburn DL8
The Bolton Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Bolton Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Bridgewater Arms, Darlington DL2
The Countryman, Darlington DL2
The Cross Keys, Darlington DL2
The Crown, Richmond DL10
The Crown, Leyburn DL8
The Crown at Mickleton, Barnard Castle DL12
The Duke Of Wellington, Darlington DL2
The Emerson Arms, Darlington DL2
The Farmers Arms , Richmond DL10
The Farmers Arms, Richmond DL10
The Fat Lamb Hotel, Kirkby Stephen CA17
The Foresters Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Forresters, Barnard Castle DL12
The Fox & Hounds, Darlington DL2
The Fox & Hounds, Barnard Castle DL12
The Fox & Hounds, Leyburn DL8
The Fox And Hounds, Leyburn DL8
The Fox Hole, Darlington DL2
The Freemasons Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Friars Head, Leyburn DL8
The Green Dragon , Hawes DL8
The Green Tree, Leyburn DL8
The Havelock Arms, Darlington DL2
The Heifer, Richmond DL10
The Hunters, Catterick Garrison DL9
The Inn at Brough, Kirkby Stephen CA17
The Kings Head, Leyburn DL8
The Kirk Inn, Barnard Castle DL12
The Milbank Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Moorcock Inn, Barnard Castle DL12
The Newbus Arms, Darlington DL2
The Oak Tree Inn, Richmond DL10
The Old Black Swan, Leyburn DL8
The Old Farmhouse, Darlington DL2
The Platform 1 (ex Fighting Cocks), Darlington DL2
The Queens Head, Leyburn DL8
The Ralph Fitz Randal, Richmond DL10
The Red Lion, Barnard Castle DL12
The Richard III Hotel, Leyburn DL8
The Rose & Crown Hotel, Leyburn DL8
The Saddle Room @ Tupgill Park Stables, Leyburn DL8
The Spotted Dog, Darlington DL2
The Strathmore Arms, Barnard Castle DL12
The Talbot, Richmond DL10
The Tawny Owl, Darlington DL2
The Three Horseshoes, Leyburn DL8
The Thwaite Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Tuns, Darlington DL2
The Victoria Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Waggon and Horses, Leyburn DL8
The Wheatsheaf, Leyburn DL8
The White Heifer That Travelled, Darlington DL2
The Wyvill Arms, Leyburn DL8
Twelve, Richmond DL10
Richmond DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Richmond 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 Richmond, Swaledale, Arkengarthdale 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 Richmond. 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 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond, 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 Richmond.
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 Richmond 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 Richmond
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Richmond 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 Richmond? 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 Richmond are: - The Boogie Knight - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Richmond? 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 Richmond - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Richmond 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 £174 - £273 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 Richmond 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 Richmond and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Richmond? 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. |