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 Ipswich have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 114 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park
The top 6 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Ipswich 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
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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.
DJ Stef
Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
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4.8 out of 5 | 50 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.
A.R.C. Disco
Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
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4.7 out of 5 | 37 trusted reviews
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East Anglian Discos
Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
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4.9 out of 5 | 6 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.
Disco Soca
The Party Disco For Your Special Event
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4.7 out of 5 | 14 trusted reviews
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DJ Fat Adam
International DJ With Over 25 Years Experience
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5.0 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 Barney Weddings and Events Services
Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
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4.9 out of 5 | 6 trusted reviews
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Typical DJ Prices in Ipswich
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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Ipswich
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 Ipswich
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 Ipswich
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 Ipswich
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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich, 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Ipswich
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Ipswich? 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 Ipswich - for full details click on any venue name!
1 in Ipswich / 5 nearby
in Ipswich (IP2 - 1 options) - More Details
Holiday Inn Ipswich, London Road
Nearby (5 options)
Cameo Hotel Copdock, Ipswich IP8
Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich IP8
Holiday Inn Ipswich, Ipswich IP3
Ipswich County Hotel, Ipswich IP8
Novotel Ipswich Centre, Ipswich IP1
0 in Ipswich / 2 nearby
2 in Ipswich / 16 nearby
in Ipswich (IP2 - 2 options) - More Details
36th Ipswich Scout Hall, 220 Hawthorn Drive
The Scout Hut, 220 Hawthorn Drive
Nearby (16 options)
24th Ipswich Scout Hall, Ipswich IP1
All Hallows Church Hall, Ipswich IP3
All Saints Church Hall, Ipswich IP1
Capel St Mary Community Trust, Ipswich IP9
Capel St Mary Village Hall, Ipswich IP9
Castle Hill Community Centre, Ipswich IP1
Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall, Ipswich IP8
Hintlesham Village (Community) Hall, Ipswich IP3
Holbrook Village Hall, Ipswich IP9
Holy Trinity Church Hall, Ipswich IP3
Lorraine Victory Hall, Ipswich IP8
Pinewood Community Hall, Ipswich IP8
Tattingstone Village Hall, Ipswich IP9
The Avenue Theatre, Ipswich IP1
The Tithe Barn, Ipswich IP8
The Tudor Barn (Belstead Hall), Ipswich IP8
5 in Ipswich / 18 nearby
in Ipswich (IP2 - 5 options) - More Details
Bourne Vale Club, Halifax Road
Bridge Ward Social Club, 68 Austin St
Locomotive Social Club, Rectory Rd
Pauls Sports (& Social) Club (Roundwood Tennis Club), Salmet Close
Stone Lodge Youth Club, Hawthorn Drive
Nearby (18 options)
California Social Club, Ipswich IP3
Clapgate Lane Conservative Club, Ipswich IP3
David Lloyd Ipswich, Ipswich IP3
Foxhall Community Centre (St Clements Social Club), Ipswich IP3
Gainsborough Labour & Social Club, Ipswich IP3
Hintlesham Golf Club, Ipswich IP8
Ipswich & Suffolk Club, Ipswich IP1
Ipswich Central Conservative Club, Ipswich IP1
Ipswich Social Club, Ipswich IP1
Ipswich Town Football Club, Ipswich IP1
Liquid Nightclub, Ipswich IP1
Newton Road Conservative Club, Ipswich IP3
Norbridge Social Club, Ipswich IP1
Rivers Social Club, Ipswich IP3
Rosary Conservative Club, Ipswich IP1
Silent Street Labour Club & Institute, Ipswich IP1
Westgate Ward Social Club, Ipswich IP1
Whitton United Football Club, Ipswich IP1
0 in Ipswich / 1 nearby
0 in Ipswich / 1 nearby
5 in Ipswich / 38 nearby
in Ipswich (IP2 - 5 options) - More Details
The Belstead Arms, Radcliffe Drive
The Earl Kitchener, Hadleigh Road
The Kingfisher, 301 Hawthorn Drive
The Oyster Reach, Bourne Hill, Whersted
The Shipwrights Arms Hotel, 55 Wherstead Road
Nearby (38 options)
Arlingtons, Ipswich IP1
Mannings, Ipswich IP1
PJ McGinty & Sons, Ipswich IP1
The Bakers Arms, Ipswich IP9
The Beagle, Ipswich IP8
The Bramford Cock, Ipswich IP8
The Brewers Arms, Ipswich IP1
The Bristol Arms, Ipswich IP9
The Butt and Oyster, Ipswich IP9
The Case is Altered, Ipswich IP9
The Compasses, Ipswich IP9
The Cricketers, Ipswich IP1
The Dales, Ipswich IP1
The Gardeners Arms, Ipswich IP3
The Gardeners Arms, Ipswich IP9
The George, Ipswich IP8
The Golden Hind, Ipswich IP3
The Greyhound, Ipswich IP1
The Inkerman, Ipswich IP1
The Kings Head, Ipswich IP9
The Last Anchor, Ipswich IP3
The Man On The Moon, Ipswich IP1
The Margaret Catchpole, Ipswich IP3
The Masons Arms, Ipswich IP1
The Moloko, Ipswich IP1
The Punch And Judy, Ipswich IP1
The Raven, Ipswich IP3
The Red Lion, Ipswich IP1
The Rep, Ipswich IP1
The Rose Inn, Ipswich IP9
The Shipwreck, Ipswich IP9
The Suffolk Punch, Ipswich IP1
The Thomas Eldred, Ipswich IP1
The Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich IP1
The Thrasher, Ipswich IP3
The Wheatsheaf, Ipswich IP9
The White Horse, Ipswich IP9
The White Horse, Ipswich IP9
Ipswich DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Ipswich 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 Ipswich, Belstead, Wherstead, Stoke Park 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 Ipswich. 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich, 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 Ipswich.
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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Ipswich 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 Ipswich? 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 Ipswich are: - DJ Stef | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Ipswich? 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 Ipswich - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for an Ipswich 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 Ipswich 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 Ipswich and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Ipswich? 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. |