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 Stowmarket, Stowupland for quality and safety so that you can book in confidence
Our DJs are perfect for indoor and outdoor covid secure events
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 Stowmarket have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 114 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Stowmarket, Stowupland
The top 6 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Stowmarket are...
- DJ Stef - Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
- A.R.C. Disco - Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
- East Anglian Discos - Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
- Disco Soca - The Party Disco For Your Special Event
- DJ Fat Adam - International DJ With Over 25 Years Experience
- DJ Barney Weddings and Events Services - Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
Here's more details...
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.
DJ Stef
Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
| More Details | Get A Quote |
4.8 out of 5 | 50 trusted reviews
 |  |
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.
A.R.C. Disco
Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
| More Details | Get A Quote |
4.7 out of 5 | 37 trusted reviews
|  |
East Anglian Discos
Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
| More Details | Get A Quote |
4.9 out of 5 | 6 trusted reviews
|  |  |
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.
Disco Soca
The Party Disco For Your Special Event
| More Details | Get A Quote |
4.7 out of 5 | 14 trusted reviews
| | |
DJ Fat Adam
International DJ With Over 25 Years Experience
| More Details | Get A Quote |
5.0 out of 5 | 1 trusted review
| | | |
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 Barney Weddings and Events Services
Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
| More Details | Get A Quote |
4.9 out of 5 | 6 trusted reviews
| | |
Typical DJ Prices in Stowmarket
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 Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Stowmarket
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 - £215 | £215 - £338 | £338 - £510 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Stowmarket
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 - £540 | £540 - £760 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Stowmarket
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 - £205 | £205 - £307 | £307 - £540 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Stowmarket
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 - £157 | £157 - £226 | £226 - £280 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket, 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 Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Stowmarket
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Stowmarket? 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 Stowmarket - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Stowmarket / 13 nearby
Nearby (13 options)
Brome Grange, Eye IP23
Cameo Hotel Copdock, Ipswich IP8
Claydon Country House Hotel, Ipswich IP6
Cornwallis Hotel, Eye IP23
Creeting House, Ipswich IP6
Crown Hotel, Woodbridge IP13
Gissing Hall, Diss IP22
Grange Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich IP8
Ipswich County Hotel, Ipswich IP8
Limes Hotel, Ipswich IP6
Ravenwood Hall Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Seckford Hall Hotel, Woodbridge IP13
4 in Stowmarket / 8 nearby
in Stowmarket (IP14 - 4 options) - More Details
Columbine Hall and Barn, Stowupland
Haughley Park Barn, Haughley Park
Helmingham Hall & Gardens, Helmingham
Kenton Hall Estate, Kenton
Nearby (8 options)
Bressingham Hall & High Barn, Diss IP22
Easton Grange, Woodbridge IP13
Glemham Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Manor Farm (All Manor of Events), Ipswich IP6
Otley Hall, Ipswich IP6
The Guildhall, Ipswich IP7
Thornham Hall, Eye IP23
Yaxley Hall, Eye IP23
14 in Stowmarket / 68 nearby
in Stowmarket (IP14 - 14 options) - More Details
Bacton Village Hall, Church Rd, Bacton
Battisford Village Hall, Straight Road, Battisford
Cedars Park Community Centre, Pintail Rd
Cotton Village Hall, Blacksmith Road, Cotton
John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, Church Walk
Mendlesham Community Centre, Old Station Rd
Onehouse Harleston and Shelland Village Hall, Northfield Road, Onehouse
Ringshall Village Hall, Lower Farm Road, Ringshall
St Peters Hall, Church Walk
Stowmarket Community Centre, Hillside
Stowupland Village Hall, Church Road, Stowupland
The Mix, Ipswich St
Wetherden Village Hall, Park Road, Wetherden
Nearby (68 options)
Ansell Centre, Ipswich IP7
Badwell Ash Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Barningham Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Blackbourne Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Botesdale Village Hall, Diss IP22
Bredfield Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Brettenham Village Hall, Ipswich IP7
Brome and Oakley Village Hall, Eye IP23
Brundish Parish Rooms, Woodbridge IP13
Campsea Ashe Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Cavendish Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Chamberlin Hall, Ipswich IP7
Claydon and Barham Community Centre, Ipswich IP6
Claydon and Barham Village Hall, Ipswich IP6
Clopton Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Cockfield Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Coddenham Village Hall, Ipswich IP6
Coney Weston Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall, Ipswich IP8
Dennington Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Diss Christian Community Church, Diss IP22
Drinkstone Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Elmsett and Aldham Village Hall, Ipswich IP7
Eye Community Centre, Eye IP23
Eye Town Hall, Eye IP23
Fornham St Martin Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Garboldisham Village Hall, Diss IP22
Gislingham Village Hall, Eye IP23
Gosbeck Village Community Hall, Ipswich IP6
Great Barton Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Great Blakenham Village Hall, Ipswich IP6
Great Livermere Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Grundisburgh Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Hacheston Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Hadleigh Town Hall & Guildhall, Ipswich IP7
Henley Community Centre, Ipswich IP6
Hepworth Village Hall, Diss IP22
Hinderclay Village Hall, Diss IP22
Hitcham Village Hall, Ipswich IP7
Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Hopton Village Hall, Diss IP22
Laxfield Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Lorraine Victory Hall, Ipswich IP8
Market Weston Village Hall, Diss IP22
Needham Market Community Centre, Ipswich IP6
Norton Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Occold Village Hall, Eye IP23
Pakenham Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Palgrave Community Centre, Diss IP22
Parham Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Pinewood Community Hall, Ipswich IP8
Playford Village Hall, Ipswich IP6
Rattlesden Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Rickinghall Village Hall, Diss IP22
Roydon Village Hall, Diss IP22
Shelfanger Village Hall, Diss IP22
The New Green Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Tithe Barn, Ipswich IP8
The Tudor Barn (Belstead Hall), Ipswich IP8
Thorndon Village Hall, Eye IP23
Thornham Magna Village Hall, Eye IP23
Troston Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Walsham-le-Willows Village Hall, Bury St Edmonds IP31
Whatfield Village Hall, Ipswich IP7
Winfarthing Village Hall, Diss IP22
Woolpit Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Worlingworth Community Centre, Woodbridge IP13
Wortham Village Hall (W & Burgate Community Centre), Diss IP22
7 in Stowmarket / 15 nearby
in Stowmarket (IP14 - 7 options) - More Details
Debenham Leisure Centre, Gracechurch St
Haughley United Football & Social Club, Bacton Rd
Old Newton Sports & Social Club, Church Road, Old Newton
Royal British Legion Stowmarket, Tavern St
Stowmarket Community Sports & Social Club (Football Club), Greens Meadow, Bury Road
Stowmarket Golf Club, Lower Road, Onehouse
Stowmarket Rugby Club (Chilton Fields Community Club), Chilton Way
Nearby (15 options)
Borough of Eye Bowls Club, Eye IP23
Brett Vale Golf Club, Ipswich IP7
Diss Cue Club, Diss IP22
Diss Town Football Club, Diss IP22
Fynn Valley Golf Club, Ipswich IP6
Hadleigh United Football Club, Ipswich IP7
Hintlesham Golf Club, Ipswich IP8
Needham Market Football Club (Bloomfields), Ipswich IP6
Retreat East, Ipswich IP6
Royal British Legion Hadleigh, Ipswich IP7
Royal British Legion Woodbridge, Woodbridge IP13
Stanton Bowls Club, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Thurston Rugby Club, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Ufford Recreation Sports & Social Club (The Pavilion), Woodbridge IP13
Walsham le Willows Sports Club, Bury St Edmonds IP31
0 in Stowmarket / 2 nearby
17 in Stowmarket / 76 nearby
in Stowmarket (IP14 - 17 options) - More Details
Carbon, Station Road East
The Chestnut Horse, The Green, Great Finborough
The Crown, Crown Street
The Gladstone Arms, Combs Ford
The Kings Arms , Old Street, Haughley
The Little Wellington, Stowupland Road
The Oak, Ipswich Street
The Pickerel Inn, 65 Stowupland Street
The Punch Bowl Inn, Bowl Road
The Queens Head, Station Road West
The Retreat, The Green
The Royal William, 53 Union Street East
The Shepherd & Dog, Lower Road, Onehouse
The Walnut Tree, Violet Hill Road
The White Horse, Finningham
The Willow Tree, 101 Ipswich Street
The Woolpack, 51 High Street, Debenham
Nearby (76 options)
The Beagle, Ipswich IP8
The Bear, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Bennet Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Bramford Cock, Ipswich IP8
The Brewers Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Burston Crown, Diss IP22
The Cadogan Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Castle Inn, Woodbridge IP13
The Chequers, Ipswich IP6
The Cherry Tree, Eye IP23
The Cherry Tree, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Cornhall, Diss IP22
The Cretingham Bell, Woodbridge IP13
The Cross Keys, Diss IP22
The Crown, Ipswich IP6
The Dennington Queen, Woodbridge IP13
The Dog & Duck, Woodbridge IP13
The Dun Cow, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Eight Bells, Ipswich IP7
The Fighting Cocks, Diss IP22
The Five Bells , Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Flying Fortress, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Four Horseshoes, Eye IP23
The Four Horseshoes, Ipswich IP7
The Fox, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Fox & Hounds, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Gardeners Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The George, Ipswich IP8
The Greyhound , Diss IP22
The Greyhound , Diss IP22
The Greyhound, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Greyhound, Ipswich IP6
The Highwayman, Ipswich IP6
The Kings Head, Diss IP22
The Kings Head, Ipswich IP7
The Kings Head (The Low House), Woodbridge IP13
The Lindsey Rose, Ipswich IP7
The Lion, Ipswich IP6
The Manger, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Manor House (ex Dolphin Inn), Diss IP22
The Marquis, Ipswich IP7
The Moon & Mushroom, Ipswich IP6
The Oaksmere, Eye IP23
The Old Mill House, Woodbridge IP13
The Pakenham Fox, Bury St Edmonds IP31
The Plough & Fleece, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Pykkerell Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Queens Head, Eye IP23
The Ram, Ipswich IP7
The Rampant Horse, Ipswich IP6
The Red Lion, Ipswich IP7
The Red Lion , Ipswich IP7
The Rose and Crown, Ipswich IP7
The Rushbrooke Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Six Bells , Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Six Bells, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Six Bells Inn, Eye IP23
The Swan, Ipswich IP6
The Swan, Ipswich IP6
The Swan Inn, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Three Horseshoes, Woodbridge IP13
The Three Horseshoes, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Three Tuns, Ipswich IP6
The Victoria, Woodbridge IP13
The Waterfront Inn, Diss IP22
The Wheelhouse, Ipswich IP7
The White Elephant, Diss IP22
The White Hart, Ipswich IP6
The White Hart Inn, Diss IP22
The White Horse, Woodbridge IP13
The White Horse , Diss IP22
The White Horse, Diss IP22
The White Horse, Eye IP23
The White Horse, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The White Lion, Woodbridge IP13
The Woolpack, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Stowmarket DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket, Stowupland 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 Stowmarket. 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 Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket, 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 Stowmarket.
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 Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket? 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 Stowmarket are: - DJ Stef | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Stowmarket? 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 Stowmarket - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Stowmarket 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 £215 - £338 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 Stowmarket 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 Stowmarket and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Stowmarket? 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. |