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 Knaresborough, Scotton, Knaresborough
The top 4 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough
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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Knaresborough
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 Knaresborough
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 Knaresborough
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 Knaresborough
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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough, 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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Knaresborough
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Knaresborough? 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 Knaresborough - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Knaresborough / 24 nearby
in Knaresborough (HG5 - 2 options) - More Details
Dower House Hotel, Bond End
The Mitre Inn, 4 Station Road
Nearby (24 options)
Ascot House Hotel, Harrogate HG1
Balmoral Hotel, Harrogate HG1
Bridge Hotel, Wetherby LS22
Cairn Hotel, Harrogate HG1
Cedar Court Hotel Harrogate, Harrogate HG1
Crown Hotel, Harrogate HG1
Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge YO51
Days Inn Wetherby, Wetherby LS22
Grants Hotel, Harrogate HG1
Hob Green Hotel, Harrogate HG3
Holiday Inn Harrogate (ex Moat House), Harrogate HG1
Hotel du Vin Harrogate, Harrogate HG1
Kimberley Hotel, Harrogate HG1
Majestic Hotel, Harrogate HG1
Mercure Wetherby Hotel (was Ramada), Wetherby LS22
Nidd Hall Hotel, Harrogate HG3
Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate HG1
Pavilions of Harrogate, Harrogate HG2
Rudding Park, Harrogate HG3
St George Hotel, Harrogate HG1
White Hart Hotel, Harrogate HG2
Wood Hall Hotel, Wetherby LS22
Wood Hall Hotel, Wetherby LS22
Yorkshire Hotel, Harrogate HG1
2 in Knaresborough / 4 nearby
in Knaresborough (HG5 - 2 options) - More Details
Allerton Castle, Allerton Park
Goldsborough Hall, Church Street
Nearby (4 options)
Grove House, Harrogate HG1
Harefield Hall, Harrogate HG3
Ripley Castle, Harrogate HG3
White House, Harrogate HG1
6 in Knaresborough / 43 nearby
in Knaresborough (HG5 - 6 options) - More Details
Arkendale Community Hall, Moor Lane, Arkendale
Calcutt & Forest Moor Village Hall, Bland's Hill
Chain Lane Community Centre, Chain Lane
Knaresborough Community Centre, Stockwell Avenue
Scotton Village Hall, New Road, Scotton
Staveley and Copgrove Village Hall, Minskip Road, Staveley
Nearby (43 options)
Aldborough Village Hall, Boroughbridge YO51
All Saints Hall, York YO26
Bishop Monkton Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Boroughbridge Coronation Hall, Boroughbridge YO51
Burton Leonard Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Clifford Parish Hall, Wetherby LS22
Collingham Memorial Hall, Wetherby LS22
Constance Green Hall, Harrogate HG2
Crimple Hall, Harrogate HG3
Darley Memorial Hall, Harrogate HG3
Follifoot Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Great Ouseburn Village Hall, York YO26
Green Hammerton Village Hall, York YO26
Harrogate Community House, Harrogate HG1
Hookstone Chase Community Centre, Harrogate HG2
Jennyfield Styan Community Centre, Harrogate HG3
Kettlesing Millennium Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Killinghall Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Kirk Deighton Village Hall, Wetherby LS22
Kirk Hammerton Village Hall, York YO26
Linton Memorial Hall, Wetherby LS22
Long Marston Village Hall, York YO26
Markington War Memorial Institute, Harrogate HG3
Middlesmoor Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Pannal Village Memorial Hall, Harrogate HG3
Poppleton Centre, York YO26
Poppleton Road Memorial Hall, York YO26
Ramsgill Stonebeck Down Village Hall, Harrogate HG3
Ripley Town Hall, Harrogate HG3
Riverside Hall, Harrogate HG3
Sicklinghall Village Hall, Wetherby LS22
Spofforth Cricket Club, Harrogate HG3
Spofforth Village Hall (Long Memorial Hall), Harrogate HG3
St Andrews Church, Harrogate HG2
St James Church Hall, Harrogate HG3
St Johns Church Hall, Harrogate HG1
St Roberts Centre, Harrogate HG1
St Wilfrids Church, Harrogate HG1
The Engine Shed, Wetherby LS22
The Green Hut, Harrogate HG2
Tockwith Village Hall, York Yo26
Westcliffe Hall, Harrogate HG2
Whixley Village Hall, York YO26
6 in Knaresborough / 32 nearby
in Knaresborough (HG5 - 6 options) - More Details
Knaresborough Cricket Club, Crag Top, Aspin Lane
Knaresborough Masonic Hall, York Place
Knaresborough Rugby Club, Hay-a-park Lane
Knaresborough Town Football Club, Manse Lane
Knaresborough Working Mens Club, 25 Kirkgate
Park Place Social Club, Park Place
Nearby (32 options)
Acomb Cricket Club, York YO26
Acomb Sports Club, York YO26
Bilton Cricket Club, Harrogate HG1
Bilton Working Mens Club, Harrogate HG1
Boroughbridge Cricket Club, Boroughbridge YO51
Boroughbridge Social Club, Boroughbridge YO51
Collingham & Linton Sports Association (CALSA), Wetherby LS22
Grange Park Sports Club, Wetherby LS22
Harlow Hill Sports & Social Club, Harrogate HG2
Harrogate Conservative Club, Harrogate HG1
Harrogate Cricket Club (St Georges), Harrogate HG2
Harrogate Hockey Club (Granby Hockey Centre), Harrogate HG1
Harrogate Masonic Hall, Harrogate HG1
Harrogate Railway Football Club, Harrogate HG2
Harrogate Rugby Club, Harrogate HG1
Harrogate Squash and Fitness Centre, Harrogate HG2
Harrogate Town Football Club (1919 Venue), Harrogate HG2
High Harrogate Working Mens Club, Harrogate HG1
Ings Sports Club, Wetherby LS22
Londesborough Club, Harrogate HG1
Manhattan Club & Snooker Centre, Harrogate HG2
Oakdale Golf Club, Harrogate HG1
Oatlands Mount Social (WM) Club, Harrogate HG2
Pannal Golf Club, Harrogate HG3
Poppleton Road Working Mens Club, York YO26
Ripley Star Club, Harrogate HG3
Starbeck Conservative & Unionist Working Mens Club, Harrogate HG1
Starbeck Working Mens Club, Harrogate HG2
The Harrogate Club, Harrogate HG1
Wetherby Golf Club, Wetherby LS22
Wetherby Rugby & Cricket Club, Wetherby LS22
Wetherby Sports Association (Ings), Wetherby LS22
0 in Knaresborough / 2 nearby
10 in Knaresborough / 72 nearby
in Knaresborough (HG5 - 10 options) - More Details
The Castle Vaults, 23 Castlegate
The Crown Inn, 71 High Street
The Guy Fawkes Arms, Main Street, Scotton
The Half Moon, Abbey Road
The Kestrel, Wetherby Road, Plompton
The Market Tavern, 12 Castlegate
The Marquis of Granby Inn, York Place
The Old Royal Oak, Market Place
The Union Hotel, Thistle Hill
The Wellington Inn, 23 Briggate
Nearby (72 options)
Jakes, Harrogate HG1
Katana, Harrogate HG1
Millstones, Harrogate HG3
Starling Independent Beer and Coffee House, Harrogate HG1
The (Old) Birch Tree Inn (The Glasshouse), Harrogate HG3
The Ainsty, York YO26
The Alice Hawthorn Inn, York YO26
The Angler Inn, York YO26
The Black Swan, Harrogate HG3
The Boot & Shoe, York YO26
The Bridge Inn, Harrogate HG3
The Chequers Inn, York YO26
The Claro Beagle, Harrogate HG1
The Coach & Horses, Harrogate HG1
The Crown, Harrogate HG3
The Crown Inn, Wetherby LS22
The Dagger (Harrogate Railway Football Club), Harrogate HG2
The Den, Harrogate HG1
The Empress On The Stray, Harrogate HG1
The Flying Dutchman, Harrogate HG3
The Forge, York YO26
The Fox & Hounds, Boroughbridge YO51
The Gardeners Arms, Harrogate HG1
The George Carvery (ex Moody Cow), Harrogate HG3
The Grantham Arms, Boroughbridge YO51
The Green Tree, York YO26
The Greyhounds, Harrogate HG3
The Half Moon Inn, Wetherby LS22
The Hare & Hounds, Harrogate HG3
The Harewood Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Harlow Inn, Harrogate HG2
The Harrogate Tap, Harrogate HG1
The Inn (ex Red Lion), Harrogate HG3
The Joiners Arms, Harrogate HG3
The King William, York YO26
The Knox Arms, Harrogate HG1
The Masons Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Millfield, York YO26
The Nelson Inn, Harrogate HG3
The Old Spring Well, Harrogate HG3
The Park, Harrogate HG2
The Pine Marten, Harrogate HG3
The Pit, Harrogate HG1
The Prince of Wales, Harrogate HG2
The Radcliffe Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Red Lion, Wetherby LS22
The Red Lion, York YO26
The Regency, Harrogate HG1
The Royal Oak , Harrogate HG3
The Royal Oak , Harrogate HG3
The Royal Oak, Wetherby LS22
The Scotts Arms, Wetherby LS22
The Smiths Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Sportsmans Arms, Harrogate HG3
The Spotted Ox, York YO26
The Star & Garter Inn, Harrogate HG3
The Stone Beck, Harrogate HG3
The Sun Inn, York YO26
The Swan, Harrogate HG1
The Swan & Talbot, Wetherby LS22
The Tap & Spile, Harrogate HG1
The Three Horse Shoes, Boroughbridge YO51
The Three Horseshoes, Harrogate HG3
The Travellers Rest, Harrogate HG3
The Victoria, York YO26
The Viper Rooms, Harrogate HG1
The White Hart Hotel, Harrogate HG1
The White Horse Inn, York YO26
The Wild Swan, Boroughbridge YO51
The William & Victoria, Harrogate HG2
The Winter Gardens, Harrogate HG1
Ye Olde Oak Inn, Harrogate HG3
Knaresborough DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough, Scotton, Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough. 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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough, 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 Knaresborough.
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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough? 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 Knaresborough are: - The Boogie Knight - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Knaresborough? 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 Knaresborough - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough 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 Knaresborough and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Knaresborough? 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. |