Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Fochabers
The top 2 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Fochabers are...
- 5 Star Discos - Professional Wedding, Party And Corporate DJ
- DJ Ash - Professional Experienced Mobile DJ with 36yrs exp
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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.
5 Star Discos
Professional Wedding, Party And Corporate DJ
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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.
DJ Ash
Professional Experienced Mobile DJ with 36yrs exp
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Typical DJ Prices in Fochabers
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 Fochabers 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 Fochabers party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Fochabers
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 - £263 | £263 - £414 | £414 - £620 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Fochabers
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 - £420 | £420 - £660 | £660 - £930 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Fochabers
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 - £203 | £203 - £305 | £305 - £530 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Fochabers
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 - £139 | £139 - £200 | £200 - £250 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Fochabers 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 Fochabers, 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 Fochabers 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 Fochabers based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Fochabers
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Fochabers? 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 Fochabers - for full details click on any venue name!
1 in Fochabers / 12 nearby
in Fochabers (IV32 - 1 options) - More Details
Gordon Arms Hotel, 80 High St
Nearby (12 options)
Craigellachie Hotel, Craigellachie AB38
Cullen Bay Hotel, Buckie AB56
Eight Acres Hotel, Elgin IV30
Laichmoray Hotel, Elgin IV30
Mansefield Hotel, Elgin IV30
Mansion House Hotel, Elgin IV30
Marine Hotel, Buckie AB56
Mill House Hotel, Buckie AB56
Royal Hotel, Keith AB55
Sunninghill Hotel, Elgin IV30
The Aberlour Hotel, Aberlour AB38
Ugie House Hotel, Keith AB55
1 in Fochabers / 3 nearby
in Fochabers (IV32 - 1 options) - More Details
Nearby (3 options)
Elgin Cathedral, Elgin IV30
Innes House, Elgin IV30
Parrandier - The Old Church of Urquhart, Elgin IV30
5 in Fochabers / 31 nearby
in Fochabers (IV32 - 5 options) - More Details
Fochabers Public Institute, 15 High Street
Garmouth Village Hall, Spey Street, Garmouth
Inchberry Hall, Orton
Mosstodloch Village Hall, Stynie Rd, Mosstodloch
Speymouth Hall, Stynie Rd, Mosstodloch
Nearby (31 options)
Archiestown Village Hall, Aberlour AB38
Birnie Public Hall, Elgin IV30
Bishopmill Public Hall, Elgin IV30
Buckie Community Centre, Buckie AB56
Burghead Community Hall, Elgin IV30
Craigellachie Village Hall, Aberlour AB38
Cullen Town Hall, Buckie AB56
Drummuir Hall, Keith AB55
Duffus Village Hall, Duffus IV30
Edinvillie Hall, Charlestown of Aberlour AB38
Elgin Community Centre, Elgin IV30
Fleming Hall, Aberlour AB38
Grange Memorial Hall, Keith AB55
Hopeman Memorial Hall, Elgin IV30
Keith Longmore Hall, Keith AB55
Lhanbryde Community Centre (Village Hall), Elgin IV30
Margach Hall, Charlestown of Aberlour AB38
McBoyle Hall, Buckie AB56
Miltonduff Village Hall, Elgin IV30
Mortlach Memorial Hall, Keith AB55
New Elgin & Ashgrove Public Hall, Elgin IV30
Newmill Village Hall, Keith AB55
Phipps Hall, Elgin IV30
Pluscarden Village Hall, Elgin IV30
Portessie Public Hall, Buckie AB56
Portgordon Community & Sports Centre, Buckie AB56
Speyside Community Centre, Charlestown of Aberlour AB38
Spynie Kirk, Elgin IV30
St Giles & St Columbas Hall, Elgin IV30
The Grant Hall, Aberlour AB38
The Hive, Elgin IV30
0 in Fochabers / 9 nearby
Nearby (9 options)
Buckpool Golf Club, Buckie AB56
Elgin City Football Club, Elgin IV30
Elgin City Social Club, Elgin IV30
Elgin Ex-Servicemens Club, Elgin IV30
Elgin Golf Club, Elgin IV30
Grand Central Buckie (ex Buckie Thistle), Buckie AB56
Royal British Legion Buckie, Buckie AB56
Royal British Legion Keith, Keith AB55
Seaforth Club, Elgin IV30
0 in Fochabers / 1 nearby
0 in Fochabers / 19 nearby
Nearby (19 options)
Commercial Hotel, Keith AB55
Seafield Arms Hotel, Buckie AB56
Seafield Arms Hotel, Aberlour AB38
St Andrews Bar, Elgin IV30
The Birnie Inn, Elgin IV30
The Bonnie Earl, Elgin IV30
The Caberfeidh Bar, Elgin IV30
The Cooperage, Elgin IV30
The Cottar Hoose, Elgin IV30
The Drouthy Cobbler, Elgin IV30
The Golden Pheasant, Elgin IV30
The Highlander Inn, Aberlour AB38
The Kirkie (Bar), Elgin IV30
The Mash Tun, Aberlour AB38
The Muckle Cross, Elgin IV30
The Northern Lights, Buckie AB56
The Pub in the Square (PITS), Buckie AB56
The Springfield, Elgin IV30
The Stuart Arms, Keith AB55
Fochabers DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Fochabers 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 Fochabers 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 Fochabers. 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 Fochabers 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 Fochabers 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 Fochabers, 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 Fochabers.
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 Fochabers 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 Fochabers
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Fochabers 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 Fochabers? 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 Fochabers are: - 5 Star Discos | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Fochabers? 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 Fochabers - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Fochabers 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 £263 - £414 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 Fochabers 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 Fochabers and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Fochabers? 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. |