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, Portobello, Duddingston
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!
1 in Edinburgh / 9 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH15 - 1 options) - More Details
Kings Manor Hotel , 100 Milton Road East
Nearby (9 options)
Carberry Tower, Musselburgh EH21
County Hotel, Dalkeith EH22
Crowne Plaza Edinburgh Royal Terrace Hotel, Edinburgh EH7
Holyrood Hotel (Macdonald), Edinburgh EH8
Kildonan Lodge Hotel, Edinburgh EH16
Northfield House Hotel, Edinburgh EH16
Prestonfield House Hotel, Edinburgh EH16
Salisbury Green Hotel, Edinburgh EH16
The Northumberland Hotel, Edinburgh EH16
1 in Edinburgh / 3 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH15 - 1 options) - More Details
Portobello Town Hall, Portobello High St
Nearby (3 options)
Eskmills, Musselburgh EH21
Inveresk Lodge Garden - Events, Musselburgh EH21
Ravelston House, Musselburgh EH21
3 in Edinburgh / 21 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH15 - 3 options) - More Details
Magdalene Community Centre, 106B Magdalene Drive
Portobello Community Centre, 3 Adelphi Grove
St Philips Church, Brunstane Rd North, Joppa
Nearby (21 options)
75th Braid Scout Hall (Millar Hall), Edinburgh EH16
Calton Centre, Edinburgh EH7
Castleview Community Centre, Edinburgh EH16
Cousland Village Hall, Dalkeith EH22
Craigentinny Community Centre, Edinburgh EH7
Dalkeith Community Centre, Dalkeith EH22
Fisherrow Community Centre, Musselburgh EH21
Greengables Family Centre, Edinburgh EH16
Inch Community Education Centre, Edinburgh EH16
Liberton Kirk Halls, Edinburgh EH16
Liberton Northfield Parish Church, Edinburgh EH16
Lorreto Church Hall, Musselburgh EH21
Musselburgh Congregational Church, Musselburgh EH21
Nelson Hall Community Centre, Edinburgh EH8
Southside Community Centre, Edinburgh EH8
St Nicholas Bucchleuch Church, Dalkeith EH22
Stoneyhill Community Centre, Musselburgh EH21
TA Centre Drill Hall, Edinburgh EH7
Thomas Morton Hall (Leith Theatre), Edinburgh EH7
Wallyford Community Centre, Musselburgh EH21
Whitecraig Community Centre, Musselburgh EH21
9 in Edinburgh / 55 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH15 - 9 options) - More Details
Beach Lane Social Club (Portobello Lodge 226), Figgate St, Portobello
Brunstane Bowling Club, Brunstane Rd
Duddingston Golf Club, Duddingston Road West
Jessfield Bowling Club, Adelphi Grove, Portobello
Jewel Miners Club, 55 Duddingston Park South
Portobello (Porty) Rugby Club (Cavalry Park), Duddingston West Road
Portobello Bowling Club, Lee Crescent, Portobello
Powerleague Portobello (The Pitz), 10 Westbank St
Royal British Legion Portobello, Clifton House, Baileyfield Rd
Nearby (55 options)
Abercorn Sports Club, Edinburgh EH8
Communication Workers Club, Edinburgh EH7
Craigentinny Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH7
Craigmillar Hearts Community Club, Edinburgh EH16
Craigmillar Park Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH16
Dalkeith Bowling Club, Dalkieth EH22
Dalkeith Masonic Hall (Lodge No. 10), Dalkeith EH22
Dalkeith Miners Club, Dalkeith EH22
Dalkeith Rugby Club, Dalkeith EH22
Danderhall Miners Bowling Club, Dalkeith EH22
Drivers Sports & Social Club (Edinburgh Taxi Club), Edinburgh EH7
Easthouses Bowling Club, Dalkieth EH22
Easthouses Miners Welfare Club, Dalkeith EH22
Edinburgh Masonic Club, Edinburgh EH7
Eskmills Bowling Club, Musselburgh EH21
Gorebridge Leisure Centre, Dalkeith EH22
Hibernian (Hibs) Supporters Club, Edinburgh EH7
Hibernian Football Club, Edinburgh EH7
Hillside Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH7
Inch Park Community Sports Club (IPCSC), Edinburgh EH16
Inveresk Bowling Club, Musselburgh EH21
Leith Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH7
Liberton Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH16
Liberton Golf Club (Kingston Grange), Edinburgh EH16
Liberton Rugby Club, Edinburgh EH16
Lochend Golf Club, Edinburgh EH7
Lodge #112 St John Fisherrow, Musselburgh EH21
Lodge Newbattle St Mary 1063 Newtongrange, Dalkeith EH22
London Road Foundry Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH7
Lutton Place Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH8
Mayfield Community Club, Dalkeith EH22
Mayfield Labour Club, Dalkeith EH22
Mayfield Leisure Centre, Dalkeith EH22
Midlothian Indoor Bowling Club, Dalkieth EH22
Musselburgh + Fisherrow Club, Musselburgh EH21
Musselburgh Bowling Club, Musselburgh EH21
Musselburgh Rugby Club, Musselburgh EH21
Musselburgh Sports Centre, Musselburgh EH21
Newbattle Bowling Club, Dalkeith EH22
Newbattle Golf Club, Dalkeith EH22
Newtongrange Community Club, Dalkeith EH22
Newtongrange Leisure Centre, Dalkeith EH22
Newtongrange Star FC Club, Dalkeith EH22
Niddrie Bowling Club, Musselburgh EH21
Parkside Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH16
Postal Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH8
Prestonfield Golf Club, Edinburgh EH16
Royal Air Forces Club (RAFA) Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH7
Royal British Legion Dalkeith, Dalkeith EH22
Royal British Legion Edinburgh Central, Edinburgh EH7
Royal Navy + Royal Marine Association, Edinburgh EH7
The Service + Artisans Club, Dalkeith EH22
Wallyford Miners Welfare Society + Social Club, Musselburgh EH21
Willowbrae Bowling Club, Edinburgh EH8
Wiremill Social Club, Musselburgh EH21
0 in Edinburgh / 4 nearby
Nearby (4 options)
Musselburgh Racecourse, Musselburgh EH21
Norton Park Conference Centre, Edinburgh EH7
Our Dynamic Earth - Events, Edinburgh EH8
Surgeons Hall Complex, Edinburgh EH8
4 in Edinburgh / 48 nearby
in Edinburgh (EH15 - 4 options) - More Details
The Beaten Docket, 163 Portobello High Street
The Foresters Guild, 40 Portobello High Street
The Jaffle Joint, 87 Portobello High Street
The Skylark, Portobello High Street
Nearby (48 options)
Canons Gait, Edinburgh EH8
Madisons Musselburgh, Musselburgh EH21
Salters Inn, Dalkeith EH22
The (Auld) Powderhall Arms, Edinburgh EH7
The Abbey, Edinburgh EH8
The Anchor, Musselburgh EH21
The Balmwell, Edinburgh EH16
The Black Bull, Dalkeith EH22
The Black Fox, Edinburgh EH7
The Blacksmiths Forge, Dalkieth EH22
The Brass Monkey, Edinburgh EH8
The Bunch O Roses, Edinburgh EH7
The Coach & Horses, Musselburgh EH21
The Coach & Horses, Dalkeith EH22
The Counting House, Edinburgh EH8
The Craig House, Musselburgh EH21
The Cuddie Brae, Newcraighall EH21
The David Macbeth Moir, Musselburgh EH21
The Dean Tavern, Dalkeith EH22
The Drouthy Neebors, Edinburgh EH8
The Ellwyn Hotel, Edinburgh EH7
The Hole in the Wall, Musselburgh EH21
The Holyrood 9A, Edinburgh EH8
The Hoppy, Edinburgh EH7
The Jeanie Deans Tryste, Edinburgh EH8
The Joker & the Thief, Edinburgh EH7
The Joseph Pearce, Edinburgh EH7
The Justinlees Inn, Dalkeith EH22
The Lady Nairne, Edinburgh EH8
The Levenhall Arms, Musselburgh EH21
The Mash Tun, Edinburgh EH7
The Office, Edinburgh EH7
The Old Colliery, Dalkeith EH22
The Pear Tree, Edinburgh EH8
The Potting Shed, Edinburgh EH8
The Quay, Musselburgh EH21
The Radical Road, Edinburgh EH8
The Ravelston House, Musselburgh EH21
The Regent, Edinburgh EH7
The Restoration Yard, Dalkieth EH22
The Royal Dick, Edinburgh EH8
The Salisbury Arms, Edinburgh EH16
The Scottie (Lounge), Edinburgh EH8
The Ship Inn, Musselburgh EH21
The Southsider, Edinburgh EH8
The Sportsman, Musselburgh EH21
The Sun Inn, Dalkeith EH22
The Tor, Edinburgh EH7
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, Portobello, Duddingston 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. |