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 Thetford 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 Thetford
The top 6 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Thetford 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 Thetford
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 Thetford 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 Thetford party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Thetford
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 Thetford
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 Thetford
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 Thetford
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 Thetford 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 Thetford, 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 Thetford 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 Thetford based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Thetford
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Thetford? 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 Thetford - for full details click on any venue name!
3 in Thetford / 15 nearby
in Thetford (IP24 - 3 options) - More Details
Bell Hotel, King St
Thomas Paine Hotel, 33 Whitehart St
Wereham House Hotel, White Hart Street
Nearby (15 options)
All Saints Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Bridge Hotel, Brandon IP27
Broom Hall Hotel, Thetford IP25
Crown Hotel, Thetford IP26
Gissing Hall, Diss IP22
Grange Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Lynford Hall Country House Hotel, Thetford IP26
Pound Green Lodge, Thetford IP25
Riverside Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Sherborne House Hotel, Attleborough NR17
The Bell Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Olde Windmill Inn, Thetford IP25
Tuddenham Mill Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Woodland Comfort Inn, Thetford IP26
Worlington Hall Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
0 in Thetford / 4 nearby
Nearby (4 options)
Applewood Hall, Attleborough NR16
Bressingham Hall & High Barn, Diss IP22
Hengrave Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Hockwald Hall, Thetford IP26
6 in Thetford / 63 nearby
in Thetford (IP24 - 6 options) - More Details
Abbey Neighbourhood Centre, Abbey Estate
Barnham Village Hall, The Street, Barnham
Charles Burrell Centre, Staniforth Rd
Cloverfield Church & Community Hall, Yarrow Close
Croxton Village Hall, The Street, Croxton
Thetford Guildhall (Carnegie - Large Court - Small Court), Cage Lane
Nearby (63 options)
All Saints Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Ashill Community Centre, Thetford IP25
Attleborough Snooker Centre, Attleborough NR17
Badwell Ash Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Banham Community Centre, Banham NR16
Barningham Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Beck Row Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Botesdale Village Hall, Diss IP22
Bradenham Village Hall, Bradenham IP25
Brandon Church Institute, Brandon IP27
Bunwell Village Hall, Norwich NR16
Carbrooke Village Hall, Thetford IP25
Carleton Rode Jubilee Hall & Social Club, Norwich NR16
Cavendish Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Coney Weston Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Connaught Hall, Attleborough NR17
Cranworth Jubilee Hall, Thetford IP25
Culford Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Diss Christian Community Church, Diss IP22
Forncett Village Hall, Norwich NR16
Fornham All Saints Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Fornham St Martin Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Freckenham Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Garboldisham Village Hall, Diss IP22
Garnier Hall & Social Club, Norwich NR16
Great Barton Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Great Livermere Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Hepworth Village Hall, Diss IP22
Herringswell Davies Memorial Village Hall, Bury St Edmonds IP28
Hinderclay Village Hall, Diss IP22
Honington & Sapiston Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Hopton Village Hall, Diss IP22
Lakenheath Peace Memorial Hall, Brandon IP27
Market Weston Village Hall, Diss IP22
Mundford Village Hall, Thetford IP26
New Buckenham Village Hall, Norwich NR16
Norton Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Old Buckenham Village Hall, Attleborough NR17
Ovington Village Hall, Thetford IP25
Pakenham Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Palgrave Community Centre, Diss IP22
Queens Hall, Thetford IP25
Red Lodge Millennium Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Red Lodge Sports Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Rickinghall Village Hall, Diss IP22
Risby Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Roydon Village Hall, Diss IP22
Santon Downham Centre, Brandon IP27
Shelfanger Village Hall, Diss IP22
Shropham Village Hall, Attleborough NR17
The Lighthouse, Attleborough NR17
The New Green Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Troston Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Trunch Village Hall, Norwich NR16
Walsham-le-Willows Village Hall, Bury St Edmonds IP31
Watton Christian Community Centre, Thetford IP25
Weeting Bowls Club, Brandon IP27
Weeting Village Hall, Brandon IP27
Wells Cole Community Centre (aka Saham Toney Village Hall), Thetford IP25
West Row Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Winfarthing Village Hall, Diss IP22
Wortham Village Hall (W & Burgate Community Centre), Diss IP22
Wreningham Village Hall, Norwich NR16
7 in Thetford / 22 nearby
in Thetford (IP24 - 7 options) - More Details
Royal British Legion Thetford, Market Place
Thetford & District Ex-Servicemens Club, Bridges Walk
Thetford Golf Club, Brandon Road
Thetford Rugby Club, Mundford Road, Thetford Forest Park
Thetford Sports & Social Club, Bury Rd
Thetford Town Football Club, Mundford Road
Waterworld Breckland Leisure Centre, Croxton Rd
Nearby (22 options)
Barn Ruche (Watton Masonic Centre), Thetford IP25
Bury St Edmunds Golf Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Diss Cue Club, Diss IP22
Diss Town Football Club, Diss IP22
East Harling Sports & Social Club, Norwich NR16
Feltwell Social Club, Thetford IP26
Great Ellingham Recreation Centre, Attleborough NR17
Hockwald Village Club & Institute, Thetford IP26
Hockwold Village Club, Thetford IP26
Methwold Social Club, Thetford IP26
Mildenhall Cricket Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Mildenhall Social Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Mildenhall Town Football Club (The Hall), Bury St Edmunds IP28
Northwold Sports & Social Club, Thetford IP26
Richmond Park Golf Club, Thetford IP25
Royal British Legion Brandon, Brandon IP27
Stanton Bowls Club, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Suffolk Golf and Country Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Thurston Rugby Club, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Walsham le Willows Sports Club, Bury St Edmonds IP31
Watton Sports Association, Thetford IP25
Worlington Cricket Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
1 in Thetford / 3 nearby
in Thetford (IP24 - 1 options) - More Details
Elveden Estate, London Rd, Elveden
Nearby (3 options)
Banham Zoo, Banham NR16
Center Parcs Elveden Forest, Brandon IP27
Porters Barn , Thetford IP26
0 in Thetford / 1 nearby
10 in Thetford / 58 nearby
in Thetford (IP24 - 10 options) - More Details
The Black Horse, 64 Magdalen Street
The Chase, Newtown
The Dog and Partridge, Watton Rd, Wretham
The Dolphin Inn, Old Market St
The Eagle, Harling Road, Great Hockham
The Elveden Inn, Brandon Road, Elveden
The Green Dragon, Market Place
The Norfolk Terrier, Anna Gurney Close
The Red Lion, Market Place
The Rose & Crown, St Nicholas Street
Nearby (58 options)
Lakenheath Pavilion, Brandon IP27
The Bird in Hand, Norwich NR16
The Bird In Hand, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Burston Crown, Diss IP22
The Cadogan Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Cornhall, Diss IP22
The Cross Keys, Diss IP22
The Crown, Attleborough NR17
The Crown & Castle, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Dun Cow, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Fighting Cocks, Diss IP22
The Five Bells, Brandon IP27
The Flintknappers, Brandon IP27
The Flying Fortress, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Fox & Hounds, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Gamekeeper, Attleborough NR17
The Garden House, Norwich NR16
The George, Thetford IP26
The George & Dragon, Norwich NR16
The Golden Boar, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Golden Dog, Thetford IP25
The Greyhound , Diss IP22
The Greyhound , Diss IP22
The Greyhound, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Greyhound, Norwich NR16
The Half Moon, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Jolly Farmers, Norwich NR16
The Judes Ferry, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Kings Head, Diss IP22
The Kings Head, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Kings Head, Norwich NR16
The Lord Nelson, Thetford IP25
The Maids Head, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Manor House (ex Dolphin Inn), Diss IP22
The Mulberry Tree, Attleborough NR17
The Old Bell, Thetford IP25
The Ox & Plough, Attleborough NR17
The Pakenham Fox, Bury St Edmonds IP31
The Pykkerell Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Queens Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Ram Hotel, Brandon IP27
The Red Lion, Thetford IP26
The Red Lion, Norwich NR16
The Saxon, Brandon IP27
The Swan, Norwich NR16
The Swan Inn, Bury St Edmunds IP31
The Three Kings, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Walnut Tree, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Waterfront Inn, Diss IP22
The Wellington, Thetford IP26
The White Elephant, Diss IP22
The White Hart, Thetford IP25
The White Hart, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The White Hart, Attleborough NR17
The White Hart Inn, Diss IP22
The White Horse , Diss IP22
The White Horse, Diss IP22
The Woolpack, Bury St Edmunds IP31
Thetford DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Thetford 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 Thetford 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 Thetford. 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 Thetford 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 Thetford 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 Thetford, 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 Thetford.
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 Thetford 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 Thetford
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Thetford 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 Thetford? 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 Thetford are: - DJ Stef | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Thetford? 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 Thetford - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Thetford 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 Thetford 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 Thetford and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Thetford? 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. |