
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 Rochester 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 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
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 |
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£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 |
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£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 |
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£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 |
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£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 / 2 nearby
3 in Rochester / 1 nearby
in Rochester (ME3 - 3 options) - More Details
Cooling Castle Barn, Cooling Castle, Cooling
Knowle Country House, Higham
The Little Hermitage, Gravesend Road
Nearby (1 options)
Cobham Hall, Gravesend DA12
10 in Rochester / 13 nearby
in Rochester (ME3 - 10 options) - More Details
Chattenden Community Centre, Swinton Avenue, Chattenden
Cliffe Memorial Hall, Church St, Cliffe
Cliffe Scout Hut, Thatchers Lane, Cliffe
Cliffe Woods Community Centre, Tennyson Avenue, Cliffe Woods
Frindsbury Extra Memorial Hall, Holly Road, Wainscott
High Halstow Village Hall, The Street, High Halstow
Higham Memorial Hall, School Lane
Hoo Village Hall, Pottery Rd, Hoo
Isle of Grain Village Hall, Chapel Road, Isle of Grain
Nearby (13 options)
Chalk Parish Hall, Gravesend DA12
Christ Church, Gravesend DA12
Cobham Village Hall (Meadow Room), Gravesend DA12
Halling Community Centre, Strood ME2
Halling Jubilee Hall, Rochester ME2
Riverside Community Centre, Gravesend DA12
Shorne Village Hall, Gravesend DA12
St Aidans Church Hall, Gravesend DA12
St Michaels Church Hall, Strood ME2
St Nicholas Church, Strood ME2
The Meadow Room, Gravesend DA12
Viewpoint Community Centre / Club, Gravesend DA12
Woodside Community Centre, Strood ME2
5 in Rochester / 18 nearby
in Rochester (ME3 - 5 options) - More Details
Cliffe Mens Social Club, Symonds Rd, Cliffe
Cliffe Village Club, Symonds Rd, Cliffe
Higham Village Club (WMC), Hermitage Rd, Higham
Hoo Village Institute, 25 Main Road, Hoo
The Village Sports & Social Club (ex-BAE), Bells Lane, Hoo
Nearby (18 options)
AEI Henley Sports Club, Gravesend DA12
Cascades Leisure Centre, Gravesend DA12
Cobham Cricket Club, Gravesend DA12
Cuxton Social Club, Strood ME2
Gravesend Conservative Club, Gravesend DA12
Gravesend Rowing Club, Gravesend DA12
Gravesend Rugby Club, Gravesend DA12
Kent Boat and Ski Club, Strood ME2
Milton Social Club, Gravesend DA12
New Town Social Club, Rochester ME2
Newtown Social Club, Rochester ME2
Old Gravesendians Rugby Club (Sports Association), Gravesend DA12
Royal British Legion Gravesend, Gravesend DA12
Southern Valley Golf Club, Gravesend DA12
Strood & Frindsbury Working Mens Club, Rochester ME2
Strood Leisure Centre, Strood ME2
Temple Farm Working Mens Club, Strood ME2
Wainscott Institute Club, Strood ME2
0 in Rochester / 1 nearby
10 in Rochester / 42 nearby
in Rochester (ME3 - 10 options) - More Details
The British Pilot, Avery Way, Allhallows
The Evening Star, 128 Church Street, Cliffe
The Five Bells, Stoke Road, Hoo
The Gardeners Arms, Forge Lane, Higham
The Horseshoe & Castle, Main Road
The Nags Head, High Street, Lower Stoke
The Red Dog, The Street, High Halstow
The Sir John Falstaff, Gravesend Road, Higham
The Six Bells, Church Street, Cliffe
The White Horse, The Street, Upper Stoke
Nearby (42 options)
Darnley Arms, Gravesend DA12
The Ascot Arms, Gravesend DA12
The Bell, Strood ME2
The Bounty, Strood ME2
The Clarence Arms, Gravesend DA12
The Coach & Horses, Strood ME2
The Compass Alehouse, Gravesend DA12
The Crown & Thistle (Crown & Crumpet), Gravesend DA12
The Darnley Arms, Gravesend DA12
The Echo, Gravesend DA12
The Foresters Arms, Gravesend DA12
The George, Gravesend DA12
The Goose, Gravesend DA12
The Gravesend Boat, Gravesend DA12
The Homeward Bound, Strood ME2
The Jolly Drayman, Gravesend DA12
The Jolly Drayman, Gravesend DA12
The Kings Arms, Strood ME2
The Kings Head, Gravesend DA12
The Leather Bottle, Gravesend DA12
The Millers Cottage, Gravesend DA12
The Milton Ale Shades, Gravesend DA12
The Old Prince of Orange, Gravesend DA12
The Peacock, Gravesend DA12
The Prince Of Wales, Strood ME2
The Robert Pocock, Gravesend DA12
The Rose & Crown, Gravesend DA12
The Royal Oak, Strood ME2
The Sans Pareil, Strood ME2
The See Ho, Gravesend DA12
The Ship, Strood ME2
The Ship & Lobster, Gravesend DA12
The Stag, Strood ME2
The Steam Packet, Strood ME2
The Three Crutches, Strood ME2
The Trocadero, Gravesend DA12
The Tudor Rose, Strood ME2
The Waterloo, Gravesend DA12
The Waters Edge, Strood ME2
The White Hart, Strood ME2
The White Hart, Gravesend DA12
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 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. |