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 Edinburgh have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 101 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Edinburgh Old Town
The top 6 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Edinburgh are...
- 5 Star Discos - Professional Wedding, Party And Corporate DJ
- Mobile Sounds Wedding and Disco - Creating Memories With Music For Over 40 Years
- Dance Away Mobile Disco - Music ... For All Your Special Occasions
- Lee Live: Wedding DJ - Now Performed At Over 1000 Weddings And Events
- DJ Ash - Professional Experienced Mobile DJ with 36yrs exp
- Bissett Events - Something For Everyone
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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.
5 Star Discos
Professional Wedding, Party And Corporate DJ
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4.9 out of 5 | 24 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.
Mobile Sounds Wedding and Disco
Creating Memories With Music For Over 40 Years
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4.9 out of 5 | 1 trusted review
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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.
Dance Away Mobile Disco
Music ... For All Your Special Occasions
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4.7 out of 5 | 11 trusted reviews
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Lee Live: Wedding DJ
Now Performed At Over 1000 Weddings And Events
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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!
DJ Ash
Professional Experienced Mobile DJ with 36yrs exp
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4.7 out of 5 | 64 trusted reviews
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Bissett Events
Something For Everyone
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Typical DJ Prices in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Edinburgh
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 - £274 | £274 - £431 | £431 - £650 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Edinburgh
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 - £440 | £440 - £690 | £690 - £970 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Edinburgh
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 - £183 | £183 - £275 | £275 - £480 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Edinburgh
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 - £163 | £163 - £235 | £235 - £290 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Edinburgh
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh - for full details click on any venue name!
11 in Edinburgh / 16 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH1 - 11 options) - More Details
Apex City Hotel Edinburgh, 61 Grassmarket
Apex International Hotel (Grassmarket), Grassmarket
Caledonian Hilton Edinburgh, Princes St
Carlton Hotel (Barcelo), 19 North Bridge
G+V Hotel (ex Missoni), 1 George IV Bridge
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh Royal Mile, 300 Cowgate
Radisson Blu Hotel Edinburgh, 80 High Street
The Glasshouse, 2 Greenside Place
The Place Hotel, York Place
The Scotsman Hotel, 20 North Bridge
Waterloo Palace Hotel (Apex), 23-27 Waterloo Place
Nearby (16 options)
Angels Share Hotel - Devils Cut, Edinburgh EH2
Balmoral Hotel Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre, Edinburgh EH3
George Hotel, Edinburgh EH2
Holyrood Hotel (Macdonald), Edinburgh EH8
King James Hotel (Thistle), Edinburgh EH3
Le Monde Hotel, Edinburgh EH2
Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel (was Ramada Moun, Edinburgh EH2
Old Waverley Hotel, Edinburgh EH2
Point Hotel and Conference Centre, Edinburgh EH3
Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh EH2
Royal British Hotel, Edinburgh EH2
Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh EH3
Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, Edinburgh EH3
The Bonham, Edinburgh EH3
The Howard, Edinburgh EH3
4 in Edinburgh / 4 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH1 - 4 options) - More Details
Edinburgh Castle - Events, Castle Hill
National Archives of Scotland, HM General Register House, 2 Princes St
Scotch Whisky Experience - Events, 354 Castlehill, Royal Mile
The Hub, Castlehill
Nearby (4 options)
Georgian House - Events, Edinburgh EH2
Mansfield Traquair, Edinburgh EH3
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2
2 in Edinburgh / 7 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH1 - 2 options) - More Details
Grassmarket Community Project, Candlemaker Row
St Anns Community Centre, 6 South Grays Close, Cowgate
Nearby (7 options)
Central Hall, Edinburgh EH3
Edinburgh Tabernacle, Edinburgh EH3
Inverleith Church Hall, Edinburgh EH3
Inverleith Park, Edinburgh EH3
Nelson Hall Community Centre, Edinburgh EH8
Southside Community Centre, Edinburgh EH8
The Merchants Hall, Edinburgh EH2
1 in Edinburgh / 14 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH1 - 1 options) - More Details
28 York Place (ex Police Club)
Nearby (14 options)
Abercorn Sports Club, Edinburgh EH8
Edinburgh West End Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH3
Goldenacre Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH3
Grand Lodge of Scotland Freemasons Hall, Edinburgh EH2
Heriots Rugby Club, Edinburgh EH3
Lutton Place Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH8
Morrison + Gibb Social Club, Edinburgh EH3
Northern Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH3
Postal Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH8
Royal Engineers Club Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH3
Tanfield Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH3
The English Speaking Union, Edinburgh EH3
The New Club, Edinburgh EH2
Willowbrae Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH8
2 in Edinburgh / 4 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH1 - 2 options) - More Details
Dovecot Studios, 10 Infirmary Street
The Signet Library, Parliament Square
Nearby (4 options)
Our Dynamic Earth - Events, Edinburgh EH8
Surgeons Hall Complex, Edinburgh EH8
The Dome, Edinburgh EH2
The Yard Adventure Centre, Edinburgh EH3
0 in Edinburgh / 1 nearby
43 in Edinburgh / 50 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH1 - 43 options) - More Details
Dropkick Murphys, Merchant St
Electric Circus, Market St
Marlins Wynd, 34A Blair St
Michael Neave Kitchen & Whisky Bar, Old Fishmarket Close
The Advocate, Hunters Square
The Atrium, 10 Cambridge St
The Banshee Labyrinth, Niddry Street
The Basement, Broughton Street
The Biddy Mulligans, 96 Grassmarket
The Black Bull, Grassmarket
The Booking Office, Waverley Bridge
The Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street
The Caley Picture House, Lothian Road
The Caves, 8-12 Niddry Street South
The CC Blooms, Greenside Place
The Divino Enoteca, Merchant Street
The Doric, Market Street
The Ensign Ewart, 523 Lawnmarket
The Fiddlers Arms, Grassmarket
The Finnegans Wake, 9B Victoria Street
The George IV Bar, 54 George Iv Bridge
The Ghillie Dhu, Rutland Place
The Halfway House, Fleshmarket Close
The Huxley , Rutland Street
The Jolly Judge, 493 James Court Lawnmarket
The Maggie Dicksons, 92 Grassmarket
The Magnum, Albany Street
The Malt Shovel, Cockburn Street
The Newsroom, Leith Street
The Outhouse (Oh), Broughton St Lane
The Playfair, Omni Centre
The Red Squirrel, Lothian Road
The Rowantree, 253 Cowgate
The Royal McGregor, 154 High Street
The Royal Oak, Infirmary Street
The Sandy Bells, 25 Forrest Road
The Street, Picardy Place
The Three Sisters, 139 Cowgate
The Under the Stairs, Merchant Street
The Waverley, St Marys Street
The Whiski Rooms, North Bank Street
The Whistle Binkies, South Bridge
The Worlds End, High Street
Nearby (50 options)
Brandons Of Canonmills, Edinburgh EH3
Canons Gait, Edinburgh EH8
Dirty Dicks, Edinburgh EH2
Iglu, Edinburgh EH3
Smithies Ale House, Edinburgh EH3
The (Famous) Burke & Hare, Edinburgh EH3
The Abbey, Edinburgh EH8
The Abbotsford, Edinburgh EH2
The Alexander Graham Bell, Edinburgh EH2
The Amber Rose, Edinburgh EH2
The Angels Share Hotel, Edinburgh EH2
The Antiquary, Edinburgh EH3
The Auld Hundred, Edinburgh EH2
The Black Cat, Edinburgh EH2
The Blackbird, Edinburgh EH3
The Blue Blazer, Edinburgh EH3
The Bon Vivant, Edinburgh EH2
The Boozy Cow, Edinburgh EH2
The Brass Monkey, Edinburgh EH8
The Burlington Bertie, Edinburgh EH3
The Chanter, Edinburgh EH3
The Counting House, Edinburgh EH8
The Drouthy Neebors, Edinburgh EH8
The Grosvenor, Edinburgh EH2
The Guildford Arms, Edinburgh EH2
The Hanging Bat, Edinburgh EH3
The Hanover Tap, Edinburgh EH2
The Holyrood 9A, Edinburgh EH8
The Indigo Yard, Edinburgh EH2
The Jeanie Deans Tryste, Edinburgh EH8
The Jolly Botanist, Edinburgh EH3
The Kings Arms, Edinburgh EH3
The Lady Nairne, Edinburgh EH8
The Last Word, Edinburgh EH3
The Mad Hatter, Edinburgh EH3
The Orchard, Edinburgh EH3
The Panda & Sons, Edinburgh EH2
The Pear Tree, Edinburgh EH8
The Potting Shed, Edinburgh EH8
The Queens Arms, Edinburgh EH2
The Radical Road, Edinburgh EH8
The Rose & Crown, Edinburgh EH2
The Rosehip, Edinburgh EH2
The Royal Dick, Edinburgh EH8
The Scottie (Lounge), Edinburgh EH8
The Shoogly Peg, Edinburgh EH2
The Southsider, Edinburgh EH8
The Standing Order, Edinburgh EH2
The Wally Dug, Edinburgh EH3
The West Room, Edinburgh EH3
Edinburgh DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh Old Town 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 Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, 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 Edinburgh.
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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh are: - 5 Star Discos | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Edinburgh? 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 Edinburgh - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for an Edinburgh 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 £274 - £431 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Edinburgh? 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. |