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, Needham Market, Creeting St Mary, Barham, Henley, Claydon, Witnesham
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!
3 in Ipswich / 7 nearby
in Ipswich (IP6 - 3 options) - More Details
Claydon Country House Hotel, 16-18 Ipswich Road, Claydon
Creeting House, All Saints Road, Creeting St Mary
Limes Hotel, 99 High St, Needham Market
Nearby (7 options)
Cameo Hotel Copdock, Ipswich IP8
Cedars Hotel, Stowmarket IP4
Crown Hotel, Woodbridge IP13
Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich IP8
Ipswich County Hotel, Ipswich IP8
Novotel Ipswich Centre, Ipswich IP1
Seckford Hall Hotel, Woodbridge IP13
2 in Ipswich / 7 nearby
in Ipswich (IP6 - 2 options) - More Details
Manor Farm (All Manor of Events), Henley
Otley Hall, Otley
Nearby (7 options)
Christchurch Mansion, Ipswich IP4
Columbine Hall and Barn, Stowmarket IP14
Easton Grange, Woodbridge IP13
Glemham Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Haughley Park Barn, Stowmarket IP14
Helmingham Hall & Gardens, Stowmarket IP14
Kenton Hall Estate, Stowmarket IP14
8 in Ipswich / 39 nearby
in Ipswich (IP6 - 8 options) - More Details
Claydon and Barham Community Centre, Church Lane, Claydon
Claydon and Barham Village Hall, Norwich Road, Claydon
Gosbeck Village Community Hall, Pettaugh Lane
Great Blakenham Village Hall, 32 Stowmarket Rd, Great Blakenham
Henley Community Centre, Church Meadows, Henley
Needham Market Community Centre, School St, Needham Market
Playford Village Hall, Hill Farm Road, Playford
Nearby (39 options)
1st Kesgrave Scout Hall, Ipswich IP5
24th Ipswich Scout Hall, Ipswich IP1
All Saints Church Hall, Ipswich IP1
Bacton Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Battisford Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Bredfield Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Brundish Parish Rooms, Woodbridge IP13
Campsea Ashe Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Castle Hill Community Centre, Ipswich IP1
Cedars Park Community Centre, Stowmarket IP14
Clopton Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall, Ipswich IP8
Cotton Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Dennington Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Dumbarton Hall, Ipswich IP4
Grundisburgh Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Hacheston Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
John Peel Centre for Creative Arts, Stowmarket IP14
Kesgrave Community Centre (Resource Unit), Ipswich IP5
Laxfield Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Lorraine Victory Hall, Ipswich IP8
Mendlesham Community Centre, Stowmarket IP14
Onehouse Harleston and Shelland Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Parham Village Hall, Woodbridge IP13
Pinewood Community Hall, Ipswich IP8
Ringshall Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Rushmere Village Hall, Ipswich IP4
St Margarets Church Centre, Ipswich IP4
St Peters Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Stonham Aspal Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Stowmarket Community Centre, Stowmarket IP14
Stowupland Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
The Avenue Theatre, Ipswich IP1
The Mix, Stowmarket IP14
The Tithe Barn, Ipswich IP8
The Tudor Barn (Belstead Hall), Ipswich IP8
Tower Hall, Ipswich IP4
Wetherden Village Hall, Stowmarket IP14
Worlingworth Community Centre, Woodbridge IP13
3 in Ipswich / 33 nearby
in Ipswich (IP6 - 3 options) - More Details
Fynn Valley Golf Club, Witnesham
Needham Market Football Club (Bloomfields), Quinton Rd
Retreat East, Brick Kiln Farm, Sandy Lane
Nearby (33 options)
Debenham Leisure Centre, Stowmarket IP14
Goals Ipswich, Ipswich IP4
Greshams, Ipswich IP4
Haughley United Football & Social Club, Stowmarket IP14
Hintlesham Golf Club, Ipswich IP8
Humber Doucy Sports Centre (Ipswich Wanderers FC), Ipswich IP4
Ipswich & Suffolk Club, Ipswich IP1
Ipswich Central Conservative Club, Ipswich IP1
Ipswich Masonic Hall, Ipswich IP4
Ipswich Rugby Club, Ipswich IP4
Ipswich Social Club, Ipswich IP1
Ipswich Sports Club, Ipswich IP4
Ipswich Town Football Club, Ipswich IP1
Kesgrave Social Club, Ipswich IP5
Liquid Nightclub, Ipswich IP1
Manor Social Club & Ballroom, Ipswich IP4
Martlesham Leisure, Ipswich IP5
Norbridge Social Club, Ipswich IP1
Old Newton Sports & Social Club, Stowmarket IP14
Rosary Conservative Club, Ipswich IP1
Royal British Legion Ipswich, Ipswich IP4
Royal British Legion Stowmarket, Stowmarket IP14
Royal British Legion Woodbridge, Woodbridge IP13
Rushmere Golf Club, Ipswich IP4
Rushmere Lions Football Club (5th Ipswich Scouts), Ipswich IP4
Silent Street Labour Club & Institute, Ipswich IP1
St Johns Conservative & Constitutional Club, Ipswich IP4
Stowmarket Community Sports & Social Club (Football Club), Stowmarket IP14
Stowmarket Golf Club, Stowmarket IP14
Stowmarket Rugby Club (Chilton Fields Community Club), Stowmarket IP14
Ufford Recreation Sports & Social Club (The Pavilion), Woodbridge IP13
Westgate Ward Social Club, Ipswich IP1
Whitton United Football Club, Ipswich IP1
1 in Ipswich / 0 nearby
in Ipswich (IP6 - 1 options) - More Details
The Barrindov Opera Company, Kennels Farm, Barking Road
0 in Ipswich / 1 nearby
11 in Ipswich / 67 nearby
in Ipswich (IP6 - 11 options) - More Details
The Chequers, Stowmarket Rd, Gt Blakenham
The Crown, Ipswich Road, Claydon
The Greyhound, Ipswich Road, Claydon
The Highwayman, Norwich Road, Creeting St Mary
The Lion, 44 Ipswich Road, Needham Market
The Moon & Mushroom, High Road, Swilland
The Rampant Horse, Coddenham Road, Needham Market
The Swan, High St, Needham Market
The Swan, Main Road, Westerfield
The Three Tuns, Hawks Mill Street, Needham Market
The White Hart, Helmingham Road, Otley
Nearby (67 options)
Arlingtons, Ipswich IP1
Bears Boutique Bowling Bar & American Restaurant, Ipswich IP4
Carbon, Stowmarket IP14
Isaacs, Ipswich IP4
Mannings, Ipswich IP1
PJ McGinty & Sons, Ipswich IP1
The Beagle, Ipswich IP8
The Bell, Ipswich IP5
The Bramford Cock, Ipswich IP8
The Brewers Arms, Ipswich IP1
The Briarbank Brewing Company, Ipswich IP4
The Brickmakers Arms, Ipswich IP4
The Case Is Altered, Ipswich IP4
The Castle Inn, Woodbridge IP13
The Chestnut Horse, Stowmarket IP14
The Cock & Pye (Magpie), Ipswich IP4
The Cretingham Bell, Woodbridge IP13
The Cricketers, Ipswich IP1
The Crown, Stowmarket IP14
The Dales, Ipswich IP1
The Dennington Queen, Woodbridge IP13
The Dog & Duck, Woodbridge IP13
The Douglas Bader, Ipswich IP5
The Dove Street Inn (ex Grinning Rat), Ipswich IP4
The Farmhouse, Ipswich IP5
The Fat Cat, Ipswich IP4
The George, Ipswich IP8
The Gladstone Arms, Stowmarket IP14
The Grand Old Duke Of York, Ipswich IP4
The Greyhound, Ipswich IP1
The Inkerman, Ipswich IP1
The Kings Arms , Stowmarket IP14
The Kings Head (The Low House), Woodbridge IP13
The Lattice Barn, Ipswich IP4
The Little Wellington, Stowmarket IP14
The Lord Nelson, Ipswich IP4
The Man On The Moon, Ipswich IP1
The Masons Arms, Ipswich IP1
The Moloko, Ipswich IP1
The Oak, Stowmarket IP14
The Old Mill House, Woodbridge IP13
The Old Times, Ipswich IP4
The Pickerel Inn, Stowmarket IP14
The Plough, Ipswich IP4
The Punch And Judy, Ipswich IP1
The Punch Bowl Inn, Stowmarket IP14
The Queens Head, Stowmarket IP14
The Red Lion, Ipswich IP1
The Rep, Ipswich IP1
The Retreat, Stowupland IP14
The Royal George, Ipswich IP4
The Royal William, Stowmarket IP14
The Selkirk, Ipswich IP4
The Shepherd & Dog, Stowmarket IP14
The Suffolk Punch, Ipswich IP1
The Thomas Eldred, Ipswich IP1
The Thomas Wolsey, Ipswich IP1
The Three Horseshoes, Woodbridge IP13
The Victoria, Woodbridge IP13
The Walnut Tree, Stowmarket IP14
The Waterlily (Lilys Bar), Ipswich IP4
The White Horse, Stowmarket IP14
The White Horse, Woodbridge IP13
The White Lion, Woodbridge IP13
The Willow Tree, Stowmarket IP14
The Woolpack, Stowmarket IP14
The Woolpack, Ipswich IP4
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, Needham Market, Creeting St Mary, Barham, Henley, Claydon, Witnesham 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. |