Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Ripon, North Stainley, High Grantley
The top 4 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Ripon 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...
- Excalibur Mobile Disco - Today's Technology, Plus Years Of Experience
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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.
Excalibur Mobile Disco
Today's Technology, Plus Years Of Experience
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4.8 out of 5 | 58 trusted reviews
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Typical DJ Prices in Ripon
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 Ripon 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 Ripon party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Ripon
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 - £213 | £213 - £334 | £334 - £500 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Ripon
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 - £340 | £340 - £530 | £530 - £750 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Ripon
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 - £197 | £197 - £295 | £295 - £520 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Ripon
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 - £176 | £176 - £255 | £255 - £320 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Ripon 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 Ripon, 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 Ripon 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 Ripon based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Ripon
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Ripon? 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 Ripon - for full details click on any venue name!
4 in Ripon / 11 nearby
in Ripon (HG4 - 4 options) - More Details
Old Deanery, Minster Rd
Ripon Spa Hotel, Park St
Swinton Park, Masham
The George At Wath, Main Street, Wath
Nearby (11 options)
Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge YO51
Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk YO7
Golden Lion Hotel, Leyburn DL8
Hob Green Hotel, Harrogate HG3
Nidd Hall Hotel, Harrogate HG3
Rudding Park, Harrogate HG3
The Angel Inn, Thirsk YO7
The Black Swan Hotel, Leyburn DL8
The Lodge at Leeming Bar, Leyburn DL8
Waterford House, Leyburn DL8
White Horse Lodge, Thirsk YO7
2 in Ripon / 4 nearby
in Ripon (HG4 - 2 options) - More Details
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Nearby (4 options)
Bolton Castle, Leyburn DL8
Harefield Hall, Harrogate HG3
Ripley Castle, Harrogate HG3
Thornborough Hall, Leyburn DL8
16 in Ripon / 53 nearby
in Ripon (HG4 - 16 options) - More Details
Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Victoria Grove
Copt Hewick Village Hall, Main Street, Copt Hewick
Fearby and Healey Village Hall, Fearby, Masham
Galphay Village Institute, Galphay
Grewelthorpe Village Hall, Lake Terrace
Hugh Ripley Hall, Skellbank
Littlethorpe Village Hall, Littlethorpe Lane, Littlethorpe
Masham Town Hall, Little Market Place, Masham
Mechanics Institute Village Hall, Main St, Kirkby Malzeard
North Stainley Village Hall, Watermill Lane, North Stainley
Ripon Cathedral Hall, High St Agnesgate
Ripon Community House, Sharow View
The Arches at Holy Trinity Church Ripon, Kirkby Road
West Tanfield War Memorial Hall, Long Row, West Tanfield
Nearby (53 options)
Aiskew Methodist Church Hall, Leyburn DL8
Aldborough Village Hall, Boroughbridge YO51
Askrigg Temperance Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Bainbridge Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Bedale Hall Community Centre, Leyburn DL8
Bellerby Memorial Hall, Leyburn DL8
Bishop Monkton Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Boltby Village Hall, Thirsk YO7
Bolton cum Redmire Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Boroughbridge Coronation Hall, Boroughbridge YO51
Burtersett Village Institute, Leyburn DL8
Burton Leonard Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Chantry Hall, Bedale DL8
Cold Kirby Village Hall, Thirsk YO7
Constable Burton Reading Room, Leyburn DL8
Coverdale Memorial Hall, Leyburn DL8
Crakehall Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Crimple Hall, Harrogate HG3
Dalton Village Hall, Thirsk YO7
Darley Memorial Hall, Harrogate HG3
Dishforth Village Hall, Thirsk YO7
East Thirsk Village (Community) Hall, Thirsk YO7
Follifoot Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Gayle Village Institute, Leyburn DL8
Hackforth Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Horsehouse Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Hunton Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Jennyfield Styan Community Centre, Harrogate HG3
Kettlesing Millennium Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Killinghall Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Knayton Village Hall, Thirsk YO7
Markington War Memorial Institute, Harrogate HG3
Middleham Key Centre, Leyburn DL8
Middlesmoor Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Newton le Willows & Patrick Brompton Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
Pannal Village Memorial Hall, Harrogate HG3
Ramsgill Stonebeck Down Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Ripley Town Hall, Harrogate HG3
Riverside Hall, Harrogate HG3
Sandhutton & Breckenbrough Village Hall, Thirsk YO7
Sinderby & District Village Hall, Thirsk YO7
Snape Village Institute, Leyburn DL8
Sowerby Parochial Hall, Thirsk YO7
Spofforth Cricket Club, Harrogate HG3
Spofforth Village Hall (Long Memorial Hall), Harrogate HG3
St James Church Hall, Harrogate HG3
Sutton under Whitestonecliffe Village Hall, Thirsk YO7
Thornton Rust Institute, Leyburn DL8
Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall, Thirsk YO7
Upsall Village Hall, Thirsk YO7
Wensley Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
West Burton Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
West Witton Village Hall, Leyburn DL8
9 in Ripon / 12 nearby
in Ripon (HG4 - 9 options) - More Details
Masham Sports Association, Masham
Ripon & District Social Club, 49 Allhallowgate
Ripon Bowling Club, 26 Bondgate Green
Ripon City Football Club (Mallorie Park), Mallorie Park Drive
Ripon City Golf Club, Palace Rd
Ripon Conservative Club, Water Skellgate
Ripon Cricket Club, Studley Road
Ripon Rugby Club, Mallorie Park
Studley Royal Cricket Club, Studley Road
Nearby (12 options)
Bedale Athletic Sports Association Club (BASA), Leyburn DL8
Bedale Golf Club, Leyburn DL8
Bedale Riverside Club, Leyburn DL8
Boroughbridge Cricket Club, Boroughbridge YO51
Boroughbridge Social Club, Boroughbridge YO51
Pannal Golf Club, Harrogate HG3
Ripley Star Club, Harrogate HG3
Royal British Legion Thirsk, Thirsk YO7
Thirsk & Malton (District) Conservative Club, Thirsk YO7
Thirsk & Sowerby Institute, Thirsk YO7
Thirsk Athletic Sports & Social Club, Thirsk YO7
Thirsk Racecourse - Events, Thirsk YO7
1 in Ripon / 1 nearby
in Ripon (HG4 - 1 options) - More Details
Tanfield House, West Tanfield
Nearby (1 options)
Camp Katur, Leyburn DL8
0 in Ripon / 1 nearby
24 in Ripon / 76 nearby
in Ripon (HG4 - 24 options) - More Details
Kings Head Hotel, Market Place, Masham
So! Bar & Eats, Old Market Place
South Lodge, Harrogate Rd
The Black Lion Inn, Skelton on Ure
The Black Swan, Westgate
The Black Swan , Fearby, Masham
The Bruce Arms, Main Street, West Tanfield
The Bruce Arms, Little Market Place, Masham
The George & Dragon Inn, Main Street, Melmerby
The Golden Lion, Allhallowgate
The Grantley Arms, Grantley
The Half Moon, Sharow Lane, Sharow
The King William IV (King Billy), Blossomgate
The Magdalens, Princess Road
The One Eyed Rat, 51 Allhallowgate
The Queens Head, Main Street, Kirkby Malzeard
The Royal Oak, 36 Kirkgate
The Sawley Arms, Sawley
The South Lodge, Harrogate Road
The Station Hotel, North Road
The Unicorn Hotel, Market Place East
The Water Rat, Bondgate Green
The White Bear Hotel, Wellgarth Crosshills, Masham
The White Horse, 61 North Street
Nearby (76 options)
Millstones, Harrogate HG3
The (Old) Birch Tree Inn (The Glasshouse), Harrogate HG3
The Black Bull, Thirsk YO7
The Black Horse, Leyburn DL8
The Black Swan, Harrogate HG3
The Black Swan, Thirsk YO7
The Blacksmiths Arms, Thirsk YO7
The Blue Lion, Leyburn DL8
The Bolton Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Bolton Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Bridge Inn, Harrogate HG3
The Carlton Inn, Thirsk YO7
The Carpenters Arms, Thirsk YO7
The Crab & Lobster, Thirsk YO7
The Crown, Leyburn DL8
The Crown, Harrogate HG3
The Crown & Anchor, Thirsk YO7
The Dog and Gun, Thirsk YO7
The Flying Dutchman, Harrogate HG3
The Foresters Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Fox & Hounds, Leyburn DL8
The Fox & Hounds, Boroughbridge YO51
The Fox And Hounds, Leyburn DL8
The Frankland Arms, Thirsk YO7
The Freemasons Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Friars Head, Leyburn DL8
The George Carvery (ex Moody Cow), Harrogate HG3
The Grantham Arms, Boroughbridge YO51
The Green Dragon , Hawes DL8
The Green Tree, Leyburn DL8
The Greyhounds, Harrogate HG3
The Hare & Hounds, Harrogate HG3
The Harewood Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Horsebreakers Arms Inn, Thirsk YO7
The Inn (ex Red Lion), Harrogate HG3
The Joiners Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Kings Arms, Thirsk YO7
The Kings Head, Leyburn DL8
The Little Three, Thirsk YO7
The Lord Nelson, Thirsk YO7
The Masons Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Milbank Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Moor & Pheasant, Thirsk YO7
The Nelson Inn, Harrogate HG3
The Old Black Swan, Leyburn DL8
The Old Oak Tree, Thirsk YO7
The Old Red House, Thirsk YO7
The Old Spring Well, Harrogate HG3
The Pine Marten, Harrogate HG3
The Queens Head, Leyburn DL8
The Radcliffe Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Richard III Hotel, Leyburn DL8
The Rose & Crown Hotel, Leyburn DL8
The Royal Oak , Harrogate HG3
The Royal Oak , Harrogate HG3
The Saddle Room @ Tupgill Park Stables, Leyburn DL8
The Smiths Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Sportsmans Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Star & Garter Inn, Harrogate HG3
The Stone Beck, Harrogate HG3
The Three Horse Shoes, Boroughbridge YO51
The Three Horseshoes, Harrogate HG3
The Three Horseshoes, Leyburn DL8
The Three Tuns, Thirsk YO7
The Three Tuns, Thirsk YO7
The Thwaite Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Travellers Rest, Harrogate HG3
The Vale of York, Thirsk YO7
The Victoria Arms, Leyburn DL8
The Waggon and Horses, Leyburn DL8
The Watermill, Thirsk YO7
The Wheatsheaf, Leyburn DL8
The Whitestonecliffe Inn, Thirsk YO7
The Wild Swan, Boroughbridge YO51
The Wyvill Arms, Leyburn DL8
Ye Olde Oak Inn, Harrogate HG3
Ripon DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Ripon 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 Ripon, North Stainley, High Grantley 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 Ripon. 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 Ripon 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 Ripon 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 Ripon, 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 Ripon.
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 Ripon 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 Ripon
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Ripon 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 Ripon? 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 Ripon are: - The Boogie Knight - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Ripon? 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 Ripon - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Ripon 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 £213 - £334 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 Ripon 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 Ripon and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Ripon? 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. |