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 Manchester, Prestwich, Sedgeley Park, Simister 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 Manchester have an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 168 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Manchester, Prestwich, Sedgeley Park, Simister
The top 7 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Manchester are...
- The Specialist Wedding DJ - High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
- Groove Noise - Where The Music Does The Talking, Not The DJ
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
- DJ Paul Williams - Top DJ With 25 Years' Experience. Check My Reviews
- South Manchester DJ - For All Your Party Needs
- DJ Mike Francis - Vetted, Experienced And Trusted DJs
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.
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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Groove Noise
Where The Music Does The Talking, Not The DJ
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4.9 out of 5 | 26 trusted reviews
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PC Roadshows Entertainments
Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
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4.7 out of 5 | 25 trusted reviews
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The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
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4.9 out of 5 | 8 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.
DJ Paul Williams
Top DJ With 25 Years' Experience. Check My Reviews
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4.9 out of 5 | 31 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!
South Manchester DJ
For All Your Party Needs
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DJ Mike Francis
Vetted, Experienced And Trusted DJs
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5.0 out of 5 | 1 trusted review
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Typical DJ Prices in Manchester
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 Manchester 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 Manchester party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Manchester
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 - £190 | £190 - £299 | £299 - £450 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Manchester
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 - £300 | £300 - £480 | £480 - £670 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Manchester
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 - £172 | £172 - £258 | £258 - £450 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Manchester
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 - £152 | £152 - £220 | £220 - £280 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Manchester 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester 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 Manchester based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Manchester
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Manchester? 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 Manchester - for full details click on any venue name!
1 in Manchester / 2 nearby
in Manchester (M25 - 1 options) - More Details
Fairways Lodge & Leisure Club, Bury New Road, Prestwich
Nearby (2 options)
Red Hall Hotel, Bury BL9
Village Hotel Bury, Bury BL9
5 in Manchester / 15 nearby
in Manchester (M25 - 5 options) - More Details
Church Lane Community Centre, Church Lane, Prestwich
Phoenix Youth & Community Centre, St Mary's Parl, Prestwich
St Gabriels Church Community Room, Bishops Rd, Prestwich
St Margarets Church Hall, St Margarets Rd, Prestwich
St Margarets Community Centre, St Margarets Rd, Prestwich
Nearby (15 options)
Alkrington Community Centre, Manchester M24
Besses O Th Barn United Reformed Church, Manchester M45
Burnside Centre, Manchester M24
Bury Venues, Bury BL9
Elm St Community Centre, Manchester M24
Elms Community Centre, Manchester M45
Fletcher Hall, Manchester M27
Richard Bentley Smalley Memorial Hall, Manchester M24
Servite Priory, Salford M7
St John & St Mark Church Hall, Bury BL9
St Michaels Hall, Manchester M45
Stand Unitarian Chapel, Manchester M45
The Old Grammar School (St Leonards), Manchester M24
Wardley Community Centre, Manchester M27
Worsley Road United Reform Church, Manchester M27
3 in Manchester / 50 nearby
in Manchester (M25 - 3 options) - More Details
Carlton Club, 279 Bury Old Road, Prestwich
Prestwich Cricket Tennis Bowling and Football Club, Heys Road, Prestwich
Prestwich Golf Club, Hilton Lane, Prestwich
Nearby (50 options)
Boarshaw Working Mens Club, Manchester M24
Borough Social Club, Manchester M27
Brooksbottom Cricket Club, Bury BL9
Broughton Cricket & Rugby Club, Salford M7
Bury Football Club, Bury BL9
Bury Golf Club, Bury BL9
Bury Masonic Hall, Bury BL9
Bury Sports Club, Bury BL9
Cheetham Hill Cricket Club, Manchester M8
Clifton Cricket Club, Manchester M27
Crumpsall Labour Club, Manchester M8
Fishpool Liberal Club, Bury BL9
Goals Manchester, Manchester M8
Grosvenor Casino Manchester, Manchester M8
Heap Bridge Social Club, Bury BL9
Hollins Social Club, Bury BL9
Jumbo Social Centre, Manchester M24
KD Sports Centre, Manchester M27
Lancashire Health & Racquets Club (Virgin Active), Manchester M24
Lower Kersal Social Club, Salford M7
Lowes Park Golf Club, Bury BL9
Manchester Golf Club, Manchester M24
Middleton Cricket Club, Manchester M24
Middleton Masonic Hall (Pavilion), Manchester M24
Moorside Social Club, Manchester M27
Pendlebury Social Club, Manchester M27
PlayFootball Bury, Bury BL9
Royal British Legion Swinton, Manchester M27
Salford Sports Village, Salford M7
Salisbury Conservative Club, Bury BL9
St Bernadettes Social Centre, Manchester M45
St Bonifaces Private Members Club, Salford M7
Stand Cricket Club, Manchester M45
Swinton & Pendlebury Labour Club, Manchester M27
Swinton & Pendlebury Leisure Centre, Manchester M27
Swinton Catholic Club, Manchester M27
Swinton Conservative Club, Manchester M27
Swinton Football Club, Manchester M27
Swinton Masonic Hall, Manchester M27
Swinton Park Golf Club, Manchester M27
The Duck Club (Huntley Unionist Club), Bury BL9
The New Millbeck Club, Manchester M24
Ukrainian Cultural Hall, Manchester M8
Unsworth Cricket Club, Bury BL9
Walmersley Conservative Club, Bury BL9
Walmersley Golf Club, Bury BL9
Whitefield Conservative Club, Manchester M45
Whitefield Cricket Club, Manchester M45
Whitefield Golf Club, Manchester M45
Woodside Working Mens Club, Manchester M24
1 in Manchester / 5 nearby
in Manchester (M25 - 1 options) - More Details
The Longfield Suite (Centre), Prestwich
Nearby (5 options)
Fusilier Museum, Bury BL9
Irish World Heritage Centre, Manchester M8
Middleton Arena, Manchester M24
Park Lane Suites, Manchester M45
Swinton Palais Dance Centre, Manchester M27
1 in Manchester / 0 nearby
in Manchester (M25 - 1 options) - More Details
Heaton Hall, Heaton Park, Middleton Rd
9 in Manchester / 67 nearby
in Manchester (M25 - 9 options) - More Details
Heaton Park Sports & Social Bar, 315 Bury Old Rd, Prestwich
The Farmers Arms, 51 Simister Lane, Prestwich
The Foresters Arms, 444 Bury New Road, Prestwich
The Friendship Inn, Scholes Lane, Prestwich
The Minders Arms, 51 Joshua Lane, Middleton
The Orange Tree, Fairfax Road, Prestwich
The Ostrich, 163 Bury Old Road, Prestwich
The Royal Oak, Whittaker Lane, Prestwich
The Woodthorpe, Bury Old Road
Nearby (67 options)
Racecourse Hotel, Salford M7
The Apple & Pear, Manchester M24
The Art Picture House, Bury BL9
The Bay Horse, Bury BL9
The Blind Tiger, Bury BL9
The Blue Bell, Bury BL9
The Bulls Head, Manchester M27
The Carters Arms, Manchester M24
The Clarence, Bury BL9
The Cleveland Hotel, Manchester M8
The Coach & Horses, Manchester M45
The Cock and Swine, Manchester M27
The Cross Keys, Manchester M45
The Dover, Salford M7
The Duke Of York, Salford M7
The Dusty Miller, Manchester M24
The Eagle & Child, Manchester M45
The Egerton Inn, Manchester M8
The Elizabethan, Manchester M45
The Farmers Arms (Red House), Manchester M27
The Frigate, Manchester M45
The Gamecock Inn, Bury BL9
The Gardeners Arms , Manchester M24
The Gardeners Arms , Manchester M24
The Gardeners Arms , Manchester M24
The Goats Gate, Manchester M45
The Golden Fleece, Bury BL9
The Harbord Harbord, Manchester M24
The Heaton Park, Manchester M8
The Henry Boddington, Manchester M27
The Hopwood, Manchester M24
The Joiners Arms, Manchester M24
The Lancashire Fold, Manchester M24
The Lord Clive Inn, Manchester M45
The Middleton Archer (Moonraker), Manchester M24
The Monkey House, Bury BL9
The Moorside Farm, Manchester M27
The Morning Star, Manchester M27
The Nook, Manchester M24
The Oddfellows Arms, Manchester M27
The Old Cock Inn, Manchester M24
The Olde Boars Head, Manchester M24
The Palatine Inn, Salford M7
The Pavilion, Bury BL9
The Prince of Wales, Salford M7
The Queen Anne, Bury BL9
The Queens Arms, Manchester M8
The Radclyffe Arms, Manchester M24
The Robert Peel, Bury BL9
The Robin Hood, Manchester M27
The Roebuck, Manchester M24
The Rose & Crown (ex Tap & Spile), Bury BL9
The Spotted Cow, Bury BL9
The Staff Of Life, Bury BL9
The Swan & Cemetery, Bury BL9
The Two Tubs, Bury BL9
The Waggon at Birtle, Bury BL9
The Waterfold Farm, Bury BL9
The Weavers Arms, Manchester M27
The Welcome Inn, Manchester M45
The White Boar, Bury BL9
The White Horse, Manchester M27
The White Lion, Manchester M27
The White Room, Manchester M45
The White Swan, Manchester M27
The Wilton Arms, Manchester M24
The Windmill Hotel, Manchester M27
Manchester DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Manchester 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 Manchester, Prestwich, Sedgeley Park, Simister 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester, 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 Manchester.
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 Manchester 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 Manchester
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Manchester 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 Manchester? 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 Manchester are: - The Specialist Wedding DJ - Groove Noise - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Manchester? 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 Manchester - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Manchester 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 £190 - £299 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 Manchester 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 Manchester and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Manchester? 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. |