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 38 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Ipswich, Shotley Peninsula, Capel St Marym Chelmondiston, Shotley, Babergh
The top 8 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 Sounds - Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
- DJ Barney Weddings and Events Services - Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
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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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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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4.6 out of 5 | 37 trusted reviews
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East Anglian Discos
Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
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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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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 Sounds
Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
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No trusted reviews yet
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DJ Barney Weddings and Events Services
Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
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No trusted reviews yet
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Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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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!
0 in Ipswich / 15 nearby
Nearby (15 options)
Brook Hotel, Felixstowe IP11
Cameo Hotel Copdock, Ipswich IP8
Hintlesham Hall Hotel, Ipswich IP8
Holiday Inn Ipswich, Ipswich IP3
Holiday Inn Ipswich, Ipswich IP2
Hotel Continental Harwich, Harwich CO12
Ipswich County Hotel, Ipswich IP8
Maison Talbooth Hotel, Colchester CO7
Marlborough Hotel, Felixstowe IP11
Pier Hotel, Harwich CO12
The Cliff Hotel, Harwich CO12
The Fludyers Hotel, Felixstowe IP11
The Orwell Hotel, Felixstowe IP11
Tower Hotel, Harwich CO12
Waverley Hotel, Felixstowe IP11
1 in Ipswich / 2 nearby
in Ipswich (IP9 - 1 options) - More Details
Woolverstone Hall, Woolverstone
Nearby (2 options)
Orwell Park, Ipswich IP10
Trinity Park, Ipswich IP3
4 in Ipswich / 37 nearby
in Ipswich (IP9 - 4 options) - More Details
Capel St Mary Community Trust, 55 Thorney Rd, Capel St Mary
Capel St Mary Village Hall, The Street, Capel St Mary
Holbrook Village Hall, The Street, Holbrook
Tattingstone Village Hall, School Road
Nearby (37 options)
36th Ipswich Scout Hall, Ipswich IP2
All Hallows Church Hall, Ipswich IP3
Alresford Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Ardleigh Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Bradfield Community Centre, Manningtree CO11
Bradfield Village Hall, Manningtree CO11
Brantham Village Hall, Manningtree CO11
Brightlingsea Community Centre, Colchester CO7
Colchester Assembly Rooms, Colchester CO7
Constable Memorial Hall, Colchester CO7
Copdock & Washbrook Village Hall, Ipswich IP8
Cotman Hall, Felixstowe IP11
Elmstead Community Centre, Colchester CO7
Great Bentley Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Great Bromley Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Great Oakley Village Hall, Harwich CO12
Hintlesham Village (Community) Hall, Ipswich IP3
Holy Trinity Church Hall, Ipswich IP3
Kirton and Falkenham Village Hall, Ipswich IP10
Long Meadow Community Centre, Harwich CO12
Lorraine Victory Hall, Ipswich IP8
Nacton Village Hall, Ipswich IP10
Ogilvie Hall, Manningtree CO11
Old Felixstowe Community Centre, Felixstowe IP11
Pinewood Community Hall, Ipswich IP8
Ramsey War Memorial Recreation Ground, Harwich CO12
St Marys Church Hall, Felixstowe IP11
The Scout Hut, Ipswich IP2
The Tithe Barn, Ipswich IP8
The Tudor Barn (Belstead Hall), Ipswich IP8
Thorrington Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Trimley Memorial Hall, Felixstowe IP11
Venture Centre 2000, Manningtree CO11
Welcome Hall, Felixstowe IP11
William Loveless Hall, Colchester CO7
Wivenhoe Scout & Guide Hall, Colchester CO7
Wrabness Village Hall, Manningtree CO11
0 in Ipswich / 45 nearby
Nearby (45 options)
Bourne Vale Club, Ipswich IP2
Brantham Athletic Football Club & Leisure Centre, Manningtree CO11
Bridge Ward Social Club, Ipswich IP2
Brightlingsea Regent Football Club, Colchester CO7
California Social Club, Ipswich IP3
Clapgate Lane Conservative Club, Ipswich IP3
Colchester Bowling Club, Colchester CO7
David Lloyd Ipswich, Ipswich IP3
Felixstowe & Suffolk Bowling Club, Felixstowe IP11
Felixstowe & Walton United Football Club, Felixstowe IP11
Felixstowe Conservative Club, Felixstowe IP11
Felixstowe Ferry Sailing Club, Felixstowe IP11
Felixstowe Lawn Tennis Club, Felixstowe IP11
Felixstowe Masonic Hall, Felixstowe IP11
Felixstowe Rugby Club, Felixstowe IP11
Felixstowe Trades & Labour Club, Felixstowe IP11
Foxash Social Club, Manningtree CO11
Foxhall Community Centre (St Clements Social Club), Ipswich IP3
Gainsborough Labour & Social Club, Ipswich IP3
Harwich & Dovercourt Cricket Club, Harwich CO12
Harwich & Dovercourt Rugby Club, Harwich CO12
Harwich & Parkeston Football Club, Harwich CO12
Harwich Masonic Hall, Harwich CO12
Harwich Town Sailing Club, Harwich CO12
Hintlesham Golf Club, Ipswich IP8
Little Oakley Football Club, Harwich CO12
Little Oakley Memorial Club, Harwick CO12
Locomotive Social Club, Ipswich IP2
Mistley Cricket Club, Manningtree CO11
Mistley Social Club and Village Hall, Manningtree CO11
Newton Road Conservative Club, Ipswich IP3
Park Pavilion Social Club, Harwich CO12
Parkeston Railway Club, Harwich CO12
Pauls Sports (& Social) Club (Roundwood Tennis Club), Ipswich IP2
Q Club, Felixstowe IP11
Rivers Social Club, Ipswich IP3
Royal British Legion Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7
Royal British Legion Felixstowe, Felixstowe IP11
S & R Club, Harwich CO12
Stone Lodge Youth Club, Ipswich IP2
Trimley Sports & Social Club, Felixstowe IP11
United Services Club, Harwich CO12
Wivenhoe Sailing Club, Colchester CO7
Wivenhoe Town Cricket Club, Colchester CO7
Wivenhoe Town Football Club, Colchester CO7
0 in Ipswich / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Richwill Farm Barn, Manningtree CO11
The Octagon, Colchester CO7
Venue 77, Ipswich IP3
0 in Ipswich / 1 nearby
12 in Ipswich / 73 nearby
in Ipswich (IP9 - 12 options) - More Details
The Bakers Arms, The Street, Harkstead
The Bristol Arms, Bristol Hill, Shotley Gate
The Butt and Oyster, Pinmill
The Case is Altered, Capel Road, Bentley
The Compasses, Ipswich Road, Holbrook
The Gardeners Arms, Manningtree Road, Stutton
The Kings Head, Manningtree Rd, Stutton
The Rose Inn, The Street, Shotley
The Shipwreck, Shotley Gate
The Wheatsheaf, Church Road, Tattingstone
The White Horse, London Road, Capel St Mary
The White Horse, White Horse Hill, Tattingstone
Nearby (73 options)
Kings Arms, Colchester CO7
No 1 Harbour Square (Number One), Colchester CO7
Old Courthouse Inn, Colchester CO7
The Alex, Felixstowe IP11
The Anchor, Colchester CO7
The Beagle, Ipswich IP8
The Belstead Arms, Ipswich IP2
The Black Horse Inn, Colchester CO7
The Blacksmiths Arms (Heath Motel), Manningtree CO11
The Bottle Kiln, Harwich CO12
The Bramford Cock, Ipswich IP8
The Brewers Arms, Colchester CO7
The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester CO7
The British Flag, Harwich CO12
The Bull at Brantham, Manningtree CO11
The Captain Fryatt, Harwich CO12
The Carriers Arms, Colchester CO7
The Creek, Colchester CO7
The Crown, Colchester CO7
The Crown, Manningtree CO11
The Dooley Inn, Felixstowe IP11
The Earl Kitchener, Ipswich IP2
The Felsto Arms, Felixstowe IP11
The Ferry Boat Inn, Felixstowe IP11
The Flag, Colchester CO7
The Gardeners Arms, Ipswich IP3
The George, Ipswich IP8
The Golden Hind, Ipswich IP3
The Greyhound, Colchester CO7
The Grosvenor, Felixstowe IP11
The Half Moon, Felixstowe IP11
The Hand In Hand, Felixstowe IP11
The Hare & Hounds, Colchester CO7
The Haywain, Manningtree CO11
The Kingfisher, Ipswich IP2
The Kings Arms, Harwich CO12
The Kings Arms, Colchester CO7
The Last Anchor, Ipswich IP3
The Lion Brasserie, Colchester CO7
The Margaret Catchpole, Ipswich IP3
The Mariners, Felixstowe IP11
The Mistley Thorn Hotel, Manningtree CO11
The Old Court House, Colchester CO7
The Owl & Pussycat, Felixstowe IP11
The Oyster Reach, Ipswich IP2
The Queens Head, Colchester CO7
The Raven, Ipswich IP3
The Red Lion, Manningtree CO11
The Red Lion, Colchester CO7
The Rose & Crown, Colchester CO7
The Rosebud, Colchester CO7
The Royal, Harwich CO12
The Royal Fusilier, Colchester CO7
The Royal Oak, Harwich CO12
The Royal Oak, Colchester CO7
The Samuel Pepys, Harwich CO12
The Sands Bar & Grill, Felixstowe IP11
The Shipwrights Arms Hotel, Ipswich IP2
The Skinners Arms, Manningtree CO11
The Spa Pavilion, Felixstowe IP11
The Stingray, Harwich CO12
The Strangers Home, Manningtree CO11
The Swan, Colchester CO7
The Thrasher, Ipswich IP3
The Trafalgar, Harwich CO12
The Village Maid, Manningtree CO11
The Waggon At Wix, Manningtree CO11
The White Horse, Felixstowe IP11
The White Horse Inn, Ipswich IP10
The White Rose, Colchester CO7
The Wooden Fender, Colchester CO7
The Yachtsmans Arms, Colchester CO7
Ye Olde Cherry Tree, Harwich CO12
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, Shotley Peninsula, Capel St Marym Chelmondiston, Shotley, Babergh 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. |