
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 Bideford, Lundy Island 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 Bideford have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 113 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Bideford, Lundy Island
The top 4 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Bideford are...
- Somerset Wedding DJ Services - For The Very Best In Mobile Discos
- Nighthawk Mobile Disco & Karaoke - Mobile Disco &/or Karaoke To Fit Your Party Needs
- Robbies Roadshow Disco Ltd - High Quality Mobile Disco With 32 Years Experience
- Rockbox Roadshow - Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
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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.
Somerset Wedding DJ Services
For The Very Best In Mobile Discos
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4.8 out of 5 | 30 trusted reviews
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Nighthawk Mobile Disco & Karaoke
Mobile Disco &/or Karaoke To Fit Your Party Needs
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4.9 out of 5 | 44 trusted reviews
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Robbies Roadshow Disco Ltd
High Quality Mobile Disco With 32 Years Experience
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4.8 out of 5 | 20 trusted reviews
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Rockbox Roadshow
Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
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4.7 out of 5 | 19 trusted reviews
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Typical DJ Prices in Bideford
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 Bideford 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 Bideford party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Bideford
This is for an evening-only event of 4/5 hours duration with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£150 - £219 | £219 - £344 | £344 - £520 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Bideford
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 |
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£225 - £350 | £350 - £550 | £550 - £770 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Bideford
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 |
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£125 - £198 | £198 - £296 | £296 - £520 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Bideford
This would usually be a weekend afternoon or weekday evening event lasting 2/3 hours. Prices are for a disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
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£100 - £148 | £148 - £213 | £213 - £270 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Bideford 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 Bideford, 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 Bideford 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 Bideford based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Bideford
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Bideford? 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 Bideford - for full details click on any venue name!
8 in Bideford / 13 nearby
in Bideford (EX39 - 8 options) - More Details
Commodore Hotel, Marine Parade, Instow
Durrant House Hotel, Heywood Road, Northam
Hartland Quay Hotel, Hartland
Riversford Hotel, Limers Lane, Northam
Royal Hotel, Barnstaple St
Tantons Hotel, New Road
West Country Inn, Bursdon Moor, Hartland
Yeoldon House Hotel, Durrant Lane, Northam
Nearby (13 options)
An Mor Hotel, Bude EX23
Barnstaple Hotel, Barnstaple EX31
Broomhill Art Hotel & Sculpture Garden, Barnstaple EX31
Bullers Arms Hotel, Bude EX23
Elements Hotel, Bude EX23
Falcon Hotel, Bude EX23
Hunters Inn, Barnstaple EX31
Kentisbury Grange Hotel, Barnstaple EX31
Kittiwell House Hotel, Braunton EX33
Royal & Fortescue Hotel, Barnstaple EX31
Saunton Sands Hotel, Braunton EX33
Strand Hotel, Bude EX23
The Cedars, Barnstaple EX31
3 in Bideford / 4 nearby
in Bideford (EX39 - 3 options) - More Details
Yarner Trust, Welcombe Barton, Welcombe
Nearby (4 options)
Ash Barton Manor (Estate), Braunton EX33
Tawstock Court, Barnstaple EX31
Trevigue, Bude EX23
Woolhanger Manor, Barnstaple EX31
11 in Bideford / 21 nearby
in Bideford (EX39 - 11 options) - More Details
Abbotsham Village Hall, Abbotsham
Alwington Village Hall, Fairy Cross
Appledore Community Hall, 1 New St, Appledore
Blue Lights Hall, Vernons Lane, Appledore
Buckland Brewer Village Hall, Buckland Brewer
Bucks Cross Village Hall, Bucks Cross
Northam Hall, Fore Street, Northam
Pollyfield Community Centre, Avon Rd
Westleigh Village Hall, Langmead, Westleigh
Woolsery Sports & Community Hall, Woolsery
Nearby (21 options)
Bradworthy Hall, Holsworthy EX22
Bratton Fleming Village Hall, Barnstaple EX31
Braunton Parish Hall, Braunton EX33
Bray Hall (Institute), Bude EX23
Bridgerule Village Hall, Holsworthy EX22
Chilsworthy Village Hall, Holsworthy EX22
Croyde Village Hall, Braunton EX33
Holsworthy Memorial Hall, Holsworthy EX22
Langtree Parish Hall, Torrington EX38
Lovacott Village Hall, Barnstaple EX31
Marhamchurch Village Hall (Bray Institute), Bude EX23
Parracombe Village Hall, Barnstaple EX31
Poughill Village Hall, Bude EX23
Roundswell Community Centre, Barnstaple EX31
Shirwell Village Hall, Barnstaple EX31
St Annes Arts & Community Centre, Barnstaple EX31
Tetcott Village Hall, Holsworthy EX22
Torrington Scout Hut, Torrington EX38
Vivian Moon Community Centre, Braunton EX33
Week St Mary Parish Hall, Holsworthy EX22
Yarnscombe Village (Victory) Hall, Barnstaple EX31
7 in Bideford / 13 nearby
in Bideford (EX39 - 7 options) - More Details
Appledore Football Club, Churchill Way, Appledore
Bideford Amateur Rowing Club, 25 The Quay
Bideford Angling Club, Honestone St
Bideford Conservative Club, 23 Bridgeland St
Bideford Liberal Club, High St
Bideford Littleham & Westward Ho! Cricket Club, Seafront, Westward Ho!
Royal North Devon Golf Club, Golf Links Road
Nearby (13 options)
Barnstaple & North Devon Liberal Club, Barnstaple EX31
Barnstaple Conservative Club, Barnstaple EX31
Barnstaple Football Club, Barnstaple EX31
Bude Rugby Club, Bude EX23
Fortescue House Club, Braunton EX33
Harlequinns Leisure, Bude EX23
Holsworthy Golf Club, Holsworthy EX22
Saunton Golf Club, Braunton EX33
Tarka Tennis Centre, Barnstaple EX31
Torridge Vale Social Club, Torrington EX38
Torrington Football Club, Torrington EX38
Torrington Rugby Club, Torrington EX38
Woodford Bridge Country Club, Holsworthy EX22
1 in Bideford / 0 nearby
in Bideford (EX39 - 1 options) - More Details
Ocean Kave, Cornborough Road, Westward Ho!
23 in Bideford / 41 nearby
in Bideford (EX39 - 23 options) - More Details
First In Last Out (FILO), 27-28 Clovelly Road
The Anchor, Honestone Street
The Bell Inn, Parkham
The Blacksmiths Arms, Torrington Street
The Champ, Meeting Street, Appledore
The Coach & Horses, Buckland Brewer
The Coach & Horses, Horns Cross
The Crealock Arms, Littleham
The Cyder Presse, Weare Giffard
The Fairway Buoy, Golf Links Road, Westward Ho!
The First In Last Out, Clovelly Road
The Golden Lion, Cross Street, Northam
The Instow Arms, Marine Parade, Instow
The Joiners Arms, Market Place
The Patch & Parrot, Cooper Street
The Pier House, Merley Road, Westward Ho!
The Pig On The Hill, West Pusehill, Westward Ho!
The River Bank, 49 Torrington St
The Rose Salterne, Bridgeland Street
The Thatched Inn, Abbotsham
The White Hart, Queen St
The White Hart, Queen Street
The Yard, Market Street, Appledore
Nearby (41 options)
Castle Bude, Bude EX23
Coombe Barton Inn, Bude EX23
Green Man Bar & Bistro, Barnstaple EX31
Preston Gate, Bude EX23
Rydon Inn, Holsworthy EX22
The Agricultural Inn (The Aggi), Braunton EX33
The Bickford Arms, Holsworthy EX22
The Billy Budds, Braunton EX33
The Black Venus, Barnstaple EX31
The Bradworthy Inn, Holsworthy EX22
The Brendon Arms, Bude EX23
The Carriers Inn, Bude EX23
The Clinton Arms, Torrington EX38
The Crooked Oak, Holsworthy EX22
The Crooklets Inn, Bude EX23
The Crown & Sceptre, Holsworthy EX22
The Eastcott Arms, Holsworthy EX22
The Ebrington Arms, Braunton EX33
The Fox & Hounds Hotel, Barnstaple EX31
The Golden Fleece, Holsworthy EX22
The Green Dragon, Torrington EX38
The Kings Arms, Bude EX23
The Kings Arms, Braunton EX33
The London Inn, Bude EX23
The Manor House Inn, Braunton EX33
The Mariners Arms, Braunton EX33
The Muddiford Inn, Barnstaple EX31
The Old Barn Inn , Barnstaple EX31
The Old Wainhouse Inn, Bude EX23
The Panniers, Barnstaple EX31
The Puffing Billy, Torrington EX38
The Pyne Arms, Barnstaple EX31
The Royal Exchange, Torrington EX38
The Thatch, Braunton EX33
The Torrington Arms, Torrington EX38
The Torrington Arms, Torrington EX38
The Water Gate, Barnstaple EX31
The Weir, Bude EX23
The Williams Arms, Braunton EX33
The Windsor Arms, Barnstaple EX31
The Wrey Arms, Barnstaple EX31
Bideford DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Bideford 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 Bideford, Lundy Island 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 Bideford. 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 Bideford 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 Bideford 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 Bideford, 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 Bideford.

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 Bideford 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 Bideford
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Bideford 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 Bideford? 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 Bideford are: - Somerset Wedding DJ Services - Nighthawk Mobile Disco & Karaoke - Robbies Roadshow Disco Ltd - Rockbox Roadshow | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Bideford? 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 Bideford - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Bideford 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 £219 - £344 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 Bideford 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 Bideford and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Bideford? 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. |