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 Rochester have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 201 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Rochester, Strood, Halling, Cuxton, Frindsbury, Medway
The top 7 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Rochester are...
- Sound Division - Mobile Entertainment
- Boogie Nights Discos - Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
- DJ Fat Adam - International DJ With Over 25 Years Experience
- Time Trek Mobile Disco - Proper Old School Retro Disco, 100% Vinyl Or CD
- Macs Music - A Night In The Present Or A Flashback To Your Past
- Disco Inferno - Professional Mobile Disco For Every Occasion
- Steve Justin Roadshow - Professional Disco - Professional and Reliable
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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.
Sound Division
Mobile Entertainment
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4.9 out of 5 | 59 trusted reviews
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Boogie Nights Discos
Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
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4.8 out of 5 | 48 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 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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Time Trek Mobile Disco
Proper Old School Retro Disco, 100% Vinyl Or CD
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4.1 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!
Macs Music
A Night In The Present Or A Flashback To Your Past
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4.8 out of 5 | 61 trusted reviews
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Disco Inferno
Professional Mobile Disco For Every Occasion
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4.9 out of 5 | 13 trusted reviews
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Steve Justin Roadshow
Professional Disco - Professional and Reliable
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4.8 out of 5 | 18 trusted reviews
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Typical DJ Prices in Rochester
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 Rochester 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 Rochester party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Rochester
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 - £206 | £206 - £323 | £323 - £480 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Rochester
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 Rochester
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 - £207 | £207 - £311 | £311 - £540 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Rochester
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 - £177 | £177 - £256 | £256 - £320 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Rochester 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester 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 Rochester based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Rochester
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Rochester? 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 Rochester - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Rochester / 4 nearby
Nearby (4 options)
Clarendon Royal Hotel, Gravesend DA12
Gordon House Hotel, Rochester ME1
Inn on the Lake, Gravesend DA12
The Royal Victoria & Bull Hotel, Rochester ME1
0 in Rochester / 6 nearby
Nearby (6 options)
Cobham Hall, Gravesend DA12
Cooling Castle Barn, Rochester ME3
Knowle Country House, Rochester ME3
Lost Village of Dode, Gravesend DA13
Nurstead Court, Gravesend DA13
The Little Hermitage, Rochester ME3
5 in Rochester / 36 nearby
in Rochester (ME2 - 5 options) - More Details
Halling Community Centre, 93 High St, Halling
Halling Jubilee Hall, Browndens Road, Upper Halling
St Michaels Church Hall, Rochester Rd, Cuxton
St Nicholas Church, High St
Woodside Community Centre, Chestnut Road
Nearby (36 options)
Allhallows Village Hall, Rochester ME3
Borstal Village Hall, Rochester ME1
Burham Old School Commmunity Centre, Rochester ME1
Burham Village Hall, Rochester ME1
Chalk Parish Hall, Gravesend DA12
Chattenden Community Centre, Rochester ME3
Christ Church, Gravesend DA12
Cleave Warne Hall, Rochester ME1
Cliffe Memorial Hall, Rochester ME3
Cliffe Scout Hut, Rochester ME3
Cliffe Woods Community Centre, Rochester ME3
Cobham Village Hall (Meadow Room), Gravesend DA12
Culverstone Community Centre, Gravesend DA13
Frindsbury Extra Memorial Hall, Strood ME3
Gravesend Memorial Hall, Gravesend DA13
High Halstow Village Hall, Rochester ME3
Higham Memorial Hall, Rochester ME3
Holcombe Hockey Club, Rochester ME1
Hoo Village Hall, Rochester ME3
Isle of Grain Village Hall, Rochester ME3
Istead Rise Community Centre, Gravesend DA13
Luddesdown Village Hall, Gravesend DA13
Matthews Memorial Hall, Rochester ME1
Meopham Village Hall, Gravesend DA13
Riverside Community Centre, Gravesend DA12
Rochester Corn Exchange, Rochester ME1
Shorne Village Hall, Gravesend DA12
Snodland Community Centre, Snodland ME6
Southfleet Village Hall, Gravesend DA13
St Aidans Church Hall, Gravesend DA12
Stirling Centre, Rochester ME1
The Meadow Room, Gravesend DA12
Viewpoint Community Centre / Club, Gravesend DA12
Vigo Village Hall, Gravesend DA13
Woodies Youth Centre, Rochester ME1
Wouldham Village Hall, Rochester ME1
8 in Rochester / 27 nearby
in Rochester (ME2 - 8 options) - More Details
Cuxton Social Club, Bush Road, Cuxton
Kent Boat and Ski Club, Station Road, Cuxton
New Town Social Club, 50 Formby Road, Halling
Newtown Social Club, 50 Formby Rd, Strood
Strood & Frindsbury Working Mens Club, 2 Frindsbury Road
Strood Leisure Centre, Watling St
Temple Farm Working Mens Club, Cedar Road
Wainscott Institute Club, 4 Wainscott Rd, Wainscott
Nearby (27 options)
AEI Henley Sports Club, Gravesend DA12
Borstal Cricket Club, Rochester ME1
Cascades Leisure Centre, Gravesend DA12
Cliffe Mens Social Club, Rochester ME3
Cliffe Village Club, Rochester ME3
Cobham Cricket Club, Gravesend DA12
Gravesend Conservative Club, Gravesend DA12
Gravesend Rowing Club, Gravesend DA12
Gravesend Rugby Club, Gravesend DA12
Ham Hill Working Mens Club, Snodland ME6
Higham Village Club (WMC), Rochester ME3
Hoo Village Institute, Rochester ME3
Kings Rochester Sports Centre, Rochester ME1
Medway Rugby Club, Rochester ME1
Meopham Country Club, Gravesend DA13
Meopham Fitness & Tennis Centre, Gravesend DA13
Milton Social Club, Gravesend DA12
Old Gravesendians Rugby Club (Sports Association), Gravesend DA12
Rochester (Gundulph) Masonic Hall, Rochester ME1
Rochester Social Club, Rochester ME1
Roffen Club, Rochester ME1
Royal British Legion Gravesend, Gravesend DA12
Snodland Working Mens Club, Snodland ME6
Southern Valley Golf Club, Gravesend DA12
The Village Sports & Social Club (ex-BAE), Rochester ME3
Vigo Rugby Club, Gravesend DA13
Warren Wood Social Club, Rochester ME1
0 in Rochester / 2 nearby
15 in Rochester / 69 nearby
in Rochester (ME2 - 15 options) - More Details
The Bell, 116 Frindsbury Road
The Bounty, Bligh Way
The Coach & Horses, 40 London Road
The Homeward Bound, 72 High Street, Halling
The Kings Arms, High Street, Upnor
The Prince Of Wales, High Street
The Royal Oak, 53 Cooling Road
The Sans Pareil, 245 Frindsbury Hill
The Ship, Bill Street Road
The Stag, 65 Wainscott Road, Wainscott
The Steam Packet, Station Road
The Three Crutches, Old Watling Street
The Tudor Rose, High Street, Upnor
The Waters Edge, Medway Valley Park, Chariot Way
The White Hart, Rochester Rd, Cuxton
Nearby (69 options)
Darnley Arms, Gravesend DA12
The Amazon and Tiger, Gravesend DA13
The Ascot Arms, Gravesend DA12
The Bridge Wardens, Rochester ME1
The British Pilot, Rochester ME3
The Carpenters Arms, Rochester ME1
The City Wall, Rochester ME1
The Clarence Arms, Gravesend DA12
The Compass Alehouse, Gravesend DA12
The Coopers Arms, Rochester ME1
The Crown, Rochester ME1
The Crown, Rochester ME1
The Crown & Thistle (Crown & Crumpet), Gravesend DA12
The Darnley Arms, Gravesend DA12
The Echo, Gravesend DA12
The Evening Star, Rochester ME3
The Five Bells, Rochester ME3
The Foresters Arms, Gravesend DA12
The Freemasons Arms, Snodland ME6
The Gardeners Arms, Rochester ME3
The George, Rochester ME1
The George, Gravesend DA12
The George Vaults, Rochester ME1
The Golden Lion, Gravesend DA13
The Golden Lion, Rochester ME1
The Good Intent, Rochester ME1
The Goose, Gravesend DA12
The Granville Arms, Rochester ME1
The Gravesend Boat, Gravesend DA12
The Horseshoe & Castle, Rochester ME3
The Huntsman, Rochester ME1
The Jolly Drayman, Gravesend DA12
The Jolly Drayman, Gravesend DA12
The Jolly Knight, Rochester ME1
The Kings Arms, Gravesend DA13
The Kings Head, Gravesend DA12
The Kings Head, Rochester ME1
The Leather Bottle, Gravesend DA12
The Man Of Kent, Rochester ME1
The Millers Cottage, Gravesend DA12
The Milton Ale Shades, Gravesend DA12
The Monks Head, Snodland ME6
The Nags Head, Rochester ME1
The Nags Head, Rochester ME3
The Old Prince of Orange, Gravesend DA12
The Peacock, Gravesend DA12
The Prince of Wales, Rochester ME1
The Queen Charlotte, Rochester ME1
The Railway Inn, Gravesend DA13
The Railway Inn, Gravesend DA13
The Red Dog, Rochester ME3
The Rising Sun, Rochester ME1
The Robert Pocock, Gravesend DA12
The Rose & Crown, Gravesend DA12
The See Ho, Gravesend DA12
The Ship & Lobster, Gravesend DA12
The Sir John Falstaff, Rochester ME3
The Six Bells, Rochester ME3
The Trocadero, Gravesend DA12
The Two Brewers, Rochester ME1
The Villager, Gravesend DA13
The Waterloo, Gravesend DA12
The Watermans Arms, Rochester ME1
The White Hart, Gravesend DA12
The White Horse, Rochester ME1
The White Horse, Rochester ME3
The Whod Ha Thought It, Rochester ME1
The Windmill, Rochester ME1
The Windmill Tavern, Gravesend DA12
Rochester DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Rochester 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 Rochester, Strood, Halling, Cuxton, Frindsbury, Medway 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 Rochester. 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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester, 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 Rochester.
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 Rochester 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 Rochester
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Rochester 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 Rochester? 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 Rochester are: - Sound Division - Boogie Nights Discos | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Rochester? 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 Rochester - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Rochester 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 £206 - £323 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 Rochester 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 Rochester and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Rochester? 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. |