Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
needadisco.com is the only DJ finder website that undertakes detailed checks to rate its members covering Leicester for quality and safety so that you can book in confidence
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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 Leicester have an average score of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 351 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Leicester
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Leicester are...
- DJ Stef - Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
- Alt. Entertainments - Music Matters
- The Specialist Wedding DJ - High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
- AClassEntertainments.co.uk - The Premier Event Specialists With Passion And Fun
- John Headley Roadshow - Disco / Karaoke Quiz Nites Theme Nights, Numbers
- Blue Flame Disco - Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
- Dynamix Disco - Feel Good & Let The Music Move You
- D and N Disco Roadshow - All Occasions Disco
Here's more details...
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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Alt. Entertainments
Music Matters
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4.6 out of 5 | 21 trusted reviews
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The Specialist Wedding DJ
High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
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4.7 out of 5 | 77 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.
AClassEntertainments.co.uk
The Premier Event Specialists With Passion And Fun
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4.8 out of 5 | 80 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.
John Headley Roadshow
Disco / Karaoke Quiz Nites Theme Nights, Numbers
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4.8 out of 5 | 24 trusted reviews
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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!
Blue Flame Disco
Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
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4.7 out of 5 | 56 trusted reviews
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Dynamix Disco
Feel Good & Let The Music Move You
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4.7 out of 5 | 43 trusted reviews
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D and N Disco Roadshow
All Occasions Disco
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Typical DJ Prices in Leicester
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 Leicester 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 Leicester party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Leicester
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 - £207 | £207 - £325 | £325 - £490 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Leicester
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 - £330 | £330 - £520 | £520 - £730 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Leicester
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 - £190 | £190 - £284 | £284 - £500 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Leicester
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 |
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| £100 - £158 | £158 - £229 | £229 - £290 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Leicester 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 Leicester, 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 Leicester 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 Leicester based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Leicester
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Leicester? 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 Leicester - for full details click on any venue name!
7 in Leicester / 3 nearby
in Leicester (LE1 - 7 options) - More Details
Belmont Hotel, De Montfort St
Holiday Inn Leicester St Nicholas Circle, 129 St Nicholas Circle
Hotel Maiyango, 13-21 St Nicholas Place
Hotel Saint James, Abbey St
Mercure Leicester Grand (City) Hotel (was Ramada), Granby St
Sky Plaza Hotel, 14-17 Abbey Street
The City Rooms, Hotel Street
Nearby (3 options)
Hilton Leicester, Leicester LE3
Regency Hotel, Leicester LE2
Stoneycroft Hotel, Leicester LE2
1 in Leicester / 0 nearby
in Leicester (LE1 - 1 options) - More Details
New Walk Museum, New Walk
7 in Leicester / 41 nearby
in Leicester (LE1 - 7 options) - More Details
BRITE Centre, Braunstone Avenue
Holy Cross Centre, Wellington St
Leicester Arena, Charter St
Leicester Chinese Community Centre, 170A Belgrave Gate
Shree Wanza Community Centre, Pasture Lane
St Martins House, King St
St Matthews Centre, 10 Malabar Road
Nearby (41 options)
42nd Leicester Glenfield Scout Hut, Leicester LE3
African Caribbean Centre, Leicester LE2
Armadale Youth Centre, Leicester LE5
Braunstone Civic Centre, Leicester LE3
Braunstone Frith Recreation Centre, Leicester LE3
Braunstone Grove, Leicester LE3
Braunstone West Social Centre, Leicester LE3
Coleman Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester LE5
Cort Crescent Community Centre, Leicester LE3
Eyres Monsell Community Centre, Leicester LE2
Fosse Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester LE3
Gilmorton Community Rooms, Leicester LE2
Glen Parva War Memorial Hall, Leicester LE2
Glenfield Memorial Hall, Leicester LE3
Highfields Centre, Leicester LE2
John Monks Pavilion, Leicester LE2
Knighton Parish Centre, Leicester LE2
Linwood Centre, Leicester LE2
Manor House Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester LE3
Mother of God Catholic Church, Leicester LE3
Muslim Khatri Community Centre, Leicester LE2
Netherhall Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester LE5
New Parks Community Centre, Leicester LE3
New Parks Young People Centre, Leicester LE3
Newfoundpool Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester LE3
Northfields Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester LE5
Ocean Road Community Centre, Leicester LE5
Oddfellows Hall, Leicester LE3
Sikh Community Centre, Leicester LE5
Southfields Drive Community Centre, Leicester LE2
Spinney Hill Community Centre, Leicester LE5
St Marys Church Hall, Leicester LE5
St Peters Community Centre, Leicester LE2
St Saviours Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester LE5
The Emerald Community Centre, Leicester LE5
Thorpe Astley Community Centre, Leicester LE3
Thurnby Lodge Youth & Community Centre, Leicester LE5
Uplands Park Pavilion, Leicester LE2
Walter Charles Centre, Leicester LE2
West End Neighbourhood Centre, Leicester LE3
Winstanley Community Centre, Leicester LE3
3 in Leicester / 40 nearby
in Leicester (LE1 - 3 options) - More Details
Aylestone Athletic Rugby Club, London Road
Nottingham Imperial Order of Oddfellows Club & Institute, 89 Humberstone Gate
Regent Sports & Social Club, 102 Regent Rd
Nearby (40 options)
Abbey Sports & Leisure Club, Leicester LE3
Aylestone Conservative Club, Leicester LE2
Aylestone Leisure Centre, Leicester LE2
Aylestone Recreation Ground, Leicester LE2
Aylestonians Rugby Club, Leicester LE2
Braunstone & District Working Mens Club, Leicester LE3
Braunstone Victoria Club, Leicester LE3
Carisbrooke (Lawn) Tennis Club, Leicester LE2
Devonshire Place, Leicester LE2
Duncan Club (ex Saffron Lane (Oadby) Working Mens Club), Leicester LE2
Eyres Monsell Club, Leicester LE2
Free Mason Hall, Leicester LE2
Glen Gorse Golf Club, Leicester LE2
Glenhill Sports & Social Club, Leicester LE2
Goals Leicester, Leicester LE5
Leicester City Football Club (King Power - ex Walkers), Leicester LE2
Leicester Electricity Sports Cricket Club, Leicester LE2
Leicester Forest Rugby Club, Leicester LE3
Leicester Racecourse (The Kube), Leicester LE2
Leicester Railwaymens Club, Leicester LE5
Leicester Rowing Club, Leicester LE2
Leicester Tigers Oval Park, Leicester LE2
Leicestershire Golf Club, Leicester LE5
Leicestershire Tennis & Squash Club, Leicester LE2
New Parks Social Club, Leicester LE3
Newfoundpool Non Political Club, Leicester LE3
Oadby Town Football Club, Leicester LE2
Oadby Wyggestonians Rugby Club, Leicester LE2
Old Aylestone Social Club, Leicester LE2
Ravi Club, Leicester LE2
Royal British Legion Humberstone, Leicester LE5
Royal British Legion Leicester, Leicester LE2
Royal British Legion Oadby, Leicester LE2
Sumo, Leicester LE3
The Firs Club, Leicester LE2
The Valley Suites (ex Scraptoft Valley Working Mens Club), Leicester LE5
Ukrainian Social Club (Kalyna), Leicester LE3
West End Working Mens Club, Leicester LE3
West Leicester Conservative Club, Leicester LE3
Westcotes Constitutional Club, Leicester LE3
2 in Leicester / 4 nearby
in Leicester (LE1 - 2 options) - More Details
Athena Conference & Banqueting, Rutland St
International Arts Centre, Garden St
Nearby (4 options)
Brocks Hill Country Park & Visitor Centre, Leicester LE2
Create Studios, Leicester LE2
Highpoint Conference Centre, Leicester LE3
Symphony Rooms, Leicester LE2
1 in Leicester / 0 nearby
in Leicester (LE1 - 1 options) - More Details
The Y Theatre, 7 East Street
30 in Leicester / 45 nearby
in Leicester (LE1 - 30 options) - More Details
Gannons Salsa Bar, 84 High St
Manhattan 34, Rutland St
Midas , 27 Yeoman St
The Ale Wagon, Rutland Street
The Basement, Wellington Street
The Bowling Green, 44 Oxford Street
The Brick & Beam, Queen St
The Case, 4 Hotel St
The Cherry Tree, East Bond Street
The Corn Exchange, Corn Exchange
The Crumblin Cookie, 68 High St
The Dover Castle, Dover Street
The Durham Ox, Birstall Street
The Exchange, 50 Rutland St
The Globe, Silver Street
The Good Old Days, Market Place
The Hansom Cab, Humberstone Gate
The High Cross, 103 High Street
The Kings Head, King Street
The Last Plantagenet, 107 Granby Street
The Locker Room, Belvoir Street
The New Joiners, Sanvey Gate
The Platinum Suite, 34 Cobden St
The Queen of Bradgate, 93 High St
The Rainbow & Dove, 185 Charles Street
The Reynard, Market Street
The Royal Standard, 87 Charles St
The Rutland & Derby Arms, Millstone Lane
The Salmon, Butt Close Lane
The SoundHouse Leicester, Southampton Street
Nearby (45 options)
BOXED, Leicester LE3
Goodwins (ex The Horse & Hounds), Leicester LE2
The Adventurers (Addies), Leicester LE3
The Black Dog, Leicester LE2
The Black Horse, Leicester LE2
The Bowstring, Leicester LE3
The Bricklayers Arms, Leicester LE2
The Cedars, Leicester LE5
The Coach & Horses, Leicester LE5
The Counting House, Leicester LE2
The Cow & Plough, Leicester LE2
The Cradock Arms, Leicester LE2
The Donkey, Leicester LE2
The Dry Dock, Leicester LE2
The Forest Park, Leicester LE3
The Foresters Arms, Leicester LE3
The Glen, Leicester LE2
The Glen Parva Manor, Leicester LE2
The Grange Farm, Leicester LE2
The Heathley Park, Leicester LE3
The Hind, Leicester LE2
The Humberstone Inn, Leicester LE5
The Lancaster Arms, Leicester LE5
The Lansdowne, Leicester LE2
The Loaded Dog, Leicester LE2
The Local Hero, Leicester LE2
The Lord Keeper of the Great Seal, Leicester LE2
The Marquis Wellington, Leicester LE2
The Merry Monarch, Leicester LE3
The Nags Head, Glenfield LE3
The North Bar, Leicester LE3
The Oadby Owl, Leicester LE2
The Old Horse, Leicester LE2
The Parcel Yard, Leicester LE2
The Shakespeare, Leicester LE3
The Shoemakers, Leicester LE3
The Sir Charles Napier, Leicester LE3
The Sir Robert Peel, Leicester LE2
The Soar Point, Leicester LE2
The Sportsman, Leicester LE3
The Stirrup Cup, Leicester LE5
The West End Brewery, Leicester LE3
The Western, Leicester LE3
The Wheel Inn, Leicester LE2
The Winstanley (Arms), Leicester LE3
Leicester DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester. 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 Leicester 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 Leicester 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 Leicester, 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 Leicester.
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 Leicester 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 Leicester
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Leicester 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 Leicester? 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 Leicester are: - DJ Stef - Alt. Entertainments - The Specialist Wedding DJ | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Leicester? 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 Leicester - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Leicester 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 £207 - £325 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 Leicester 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 Leicester and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Leicester? 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. |