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 Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmunds
The top 6 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmonds
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 Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmonds party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Bury St Edmonds
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 Bury St Edmonds
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 Bury St Edmonds
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 Bury St Edmonds
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 Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmonds, 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 Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury-St-Edmonds based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Bury St Edmonds
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Bury St Edmonds? 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 Bury St Edmonds - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Bury St Edmonds / 18 nearby
Nearby (18 options)
All Saints Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Angel Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Bedford Lodge Hotel, Newmarket CB8
Bell Hotel, Sudbury CO10
Black Lion Hotel, Sudbury CO10
Heath Court Hotel, Newmarket CB8
Hill Lodge Hotel, Sudbury CO10
Mill Hotel, Sudbury CO10
Paddocks House, Newmarket CB8
Ravenwood Hall Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Riverside Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Swan Hotel, Sudbury CO10
The Bell Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Bull Hotel, Sudbury CO10
The George & Dragpm, Sudbury CO10
Tuddenham Mill Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
White Hart Hotel, Newmarket CB8
Worlington Hall Hotel, Bury St Edmunds IP28
2 in Bury St Edmonds / 10 nearby
in Bury St Edmonds (IP29 - 2 options) - More Details
Clarice House, Horringer Court
West Wing at Ickworth, Horringer
Nearby (10 options)
Alpheton Hall Barns, Sudbury CO10
Dove Barn, Sudbury CO10
Granary Barns, Newmarket CB8
Hengrave Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Jockey Club Rooms, Newmarket CB8
Lanwades Hall, Newmarket CB8
Moreves Barn, Sudbury CO10
Smeetham Hall Barn, Sudbury CO10
Swynford Manor, Newmarket CB8
The Granary, Sudbury CO10
5 in Bury St Edmonds / 38 nearby
in Bury St Edmonds (IP29 - 5 options) - More Details
Barrow Village Hall, 10 The Street, Barrow
Hawstead Village Hall, Bury Road
Stanningfield Village Hall, Church Road, Stanningfield
Whepstead Community Centre, Bury Rd, Whepstead
Nearby (38 options)
Acton Village Hall, Sudbury CO10
All Saints Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Beck Row Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Belchamp Community House, Sudbury CO10
Blackbourne Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Boxford Village Hall, Sudbury CO10
Cockfield Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Culford Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Delphi Centre, Sudbury CO10
Drinkstone Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Ellesmere Centre, Newmarket CB8
Fornham All Saints Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Freckenham Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Glemsford Village Hall, Sudbury CO10
Great Waldingfield Village Hall, Sudbury CO10
Herringswell Davies Memorial Village Hall, Bury St Edmonds IP28
Holy Trinity Church Long Melford, Sudbury CO10
Hundon Village Hall, Sudbury CO10
Jarman Centre, Newmarket CB8
Kentford & Kennett Village Hall, Newmarket CB8
Kirtling Village Hall, Newmarket CB8
Lavenham Village Hall, Sudbury CO10
Lidgate Village Hall, Newmarket CB8
Long Melford United Reformed Church Hall, Sudbury CO10
Long Melford Village Hall, Sudbury CO10
Moulton Village Hall, Newmarket CB8
Newmarket Memorial Hall & Gardens, Newmarket CB8
Our Lady Immaculate and St Ethelreda Church, Newmarket CB8
Ousden Village Hall, Newmarket CB8
Rattlesden Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds IP30
Red Lodge Millennium Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Red Lodge Sports Pavilion, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Risby Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Southgate Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Stevenson Centre, Sudbury CO10
West Row Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Westbury Social Club and Community Centre, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Woolpit Village Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP30
0 in Bury St Edmonds / 32 nearby
Nearby (32 options)
Bury St Edmunds Constitutional Club, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Bury St Edmunds Cricket Club (Victory Ground - Pavilion), Bury St Edmunds IP33
Bury St Edmunds Farmers Club, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Bury St Edmunds Golf Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre (Abbeycroft), Bury St Edmunds IP33
Bury St Edmunds Masonic Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Bury St Edmunds Rugby Club, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Bury Town Football Club, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Clare Ex-Service & WM Social Club, Sudbury CO10
Cornard United Football Club, Sudbury CO10
Exning Road Working Mens Club, Newmarket CB8
Glemsford Social Club, Sudbury CO10
Greene King Social Club, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Long Melford Ex-Service WM Club, Sudbury CO10
Mildenhall Cricket Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Mildenhall Social Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
Mildenhall Town Football Club (The Hall), Bury St Edmunds IP28
Newmarket Avenue Bowls Club, Newmarket CB8
Newmarket Masonic Hall, Newmarket CB8
Newmarket Town Football Club, Newmarket CB8
Oddfellows Hall, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Royal British Legion Sudbury, Sudbury CO10
Studlands Park Sports & Social Club, Newmarket CB8
Sudbury Masonic Hall, Sudbury CO10
Sudbury Rugby Club, Sudbury CO10
Sudbury Snooker Club and Function Room , Sudbury CO10
Suffolk Golf and Country Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Hunter Club, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Unitarian Meeting House, Bury St Edmunds IP33
West End Home Guard Club, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Wickhambrook Memorial Social Centre, Newmarket CB8
Worlington Cricket Club, Bury St Edmunds IP28
0 in Bury St Edmonds / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
British Racing School, Newmarket CB8
Houghton Hall / Atlantic Health & Spa, Sudbury CO10
Tattersalls, Newmarket CB8
0 in Bury St Edmonds / 2 nearby
7 in Bury St Edmonds / 106 nearby
in Bury St Edmonds (IP29 - 7 options) - More Details
The Crown, The Green, Hartest
The Greyhound, Chedburgh Road, Chevington
The Queens Head, Rede Road, Hawkedon
The Red House, Bury Road, Stanningfield
The Swan, The Street, Lawshall
The Three Horseshoes, The Street, Barrow
The White Horse, Rede Road, Whepstead
Nearby (106 options)
Karooze, Bury St Edmunds IP33
Kings, Newmarket CB8
The (Three) Blackbirds Inn, Newmarket CB8
The Affleck Arms, Newmarket CB8
The Angel, Sudbury CO10
The Bay Horse, Sudbury CO10
The Bear, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Bennet Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Bird In Hand, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Black Lion, Sudbury CO10
The Blue Boar, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Brewers Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Brook Inn, Sudbury CO10
The Bull, Newmarket CB8
The Bull, Newmarket CB8
The Bulmer Fox, Sudbury CO10
The Bushel, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Bushel Inn, Newmarket CB8
The Cherry Tree, Newmarket CB8
The Cherry Tree, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Cock & Bell, Sudbury CO10
The Compasses, Sudbury CO10
The Corn Exchange, Bury St Edmonds IP33
The Crown & Castle, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Crown Inn, Newmarket CB8
The Cyclist, Sudbury CO10
The Dog & Partridge, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Dove, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Five Bells, Newmarket CB8
The Five Bells , Sudbury CO10
The Five Bells, Sudbury CO10
The Five Bells , Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Fleece, Sudbury CO10
The Fox, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Fox & Hounds, Sudbury CO10
The Fox Inn, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Gardeners Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The George & Dragon, Newmarket CB8
The Glad Abbot, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Globe, Sudbury CO10
The Golden Boar, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Golden Lion, Newmarket CB8
The Greyhound, Sudbury CO10
The Greyhound, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Grover & Allen, Sudbury CO10
The Gym, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Half Moon, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Henny Swan, Sudbury CO10
The Horse & Groom, Sudbury CO10
The Judes Ferry, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Kings Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Kings Head, Newmarket CB8
The Kings Head, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Lion, Sudbury CO10
The LP, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Mace Bearer, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Maids Head, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Maldon Grey, Sudbury CO10
The Manger, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Marquis Of Granby, Newmarket CB8
The Mason Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The New Wellington, Newmarket CB8
The Nutshell, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Old Cannon Brewery, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Packhorse Inn, Newmarket CB8
The Palomino, Newmarket CB8
The Pinkuah Arms, Sudbury CO10
The Plough, Sudbury CO10
The Plough & Fleece, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Prince of Wales, Sudbury CO10
The Prince of Wales, Newmarket CB8
The Queens Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Red Lion , Newmarket CB8
The Red Lion , Newmarket CB8
The Reindeer, Newmarket CB8
The Rose & Crown, Sudbury CO10
The Rose & Crown, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Rushbrooke Arms, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Saracens Head, Sudbury CO10
The Shepherd & Dog, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Shoes (ex Horseshoes), Newmarket CB8
The Shoulder of Mutton, Sudbury CO10
The Six Bells , Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Six Bells, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Spread Eagle, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Station, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Swan, Sudbury CO10
The Swan , Sudbury CO10
The Three Horseshoes, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The Three Kings, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The Three Ways, Newmarket CB8
The Waggon & Horses, Newmarket CB8
The Waggon & Horses, Sudbury CO10
The Walnut Tree, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The West Gate, Bury St Edmunds IP33
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Newmarket CB8
The White Hart, Bury St Edmunds IP28
The White Horse, Newmarket CB8
The White Horse, Newmarket CB8
The White Horse, Sudbury CO10
The White Horse , Sudbury CO10
The White Horse , Sudbury CO10
The White Horse, Bury St Edmunds IP30
The White Lion, Newmarket CB8
The White Swan (ex Swan), Newmarket CB8
The Yard, Newmarket CB8
Bury St Edmonds DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmonds. 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 Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmonds, 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 Bury St Edmonds.
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 Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmonds
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmonds? 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 Bury St Edmonds are: - DJ Stef | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Bury St Edmonds? 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 Bury St Edmonds - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmonds 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 Bury St Edmonds and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Bury St Edmonds? 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. |