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 Lanark have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 109 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Lanark, Lesmahagow, Blackwood, Carluke, Kirkmuirhill
The top 5 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Lanark are...
- 5 Star Discos - Professional Wedding, Party And Corporate DJ
- Bobby Mac Disco - Friendly Professional Service
- DJ Ash - Professional Experienced Mobile DJ with 36yrs exp
- All4youevents - No tagline provided
- Bissett Events - Something For Everyone
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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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4.9 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!
Bobby Mac Disco
Friendly Professional Service
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4.7 out of 5 | 21 trusted reviews
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DJ Ash
Professional Experienced Mobile DJ with 36yrs exp
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4.7 out of 5 | 64 trusted reviews
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All4youevents
No tagline provided
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Bissett Events
Something For Everyone
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Typical DJ Prices in Lanark
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 Lanark 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 Lanark party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Lanark
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 - £204 | £204 - £321 | £321 - £480 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Lanark
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 - £510 | £510 - £720 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Lanark
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 - £161 | £161 - £241 | £241 - £420 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Lanark
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 - £158 | £158 - £229 | £229 - £290 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Lanark 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 Lanark, 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 Lanark 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 Lanark based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Lanark
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Lanark? 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 Lanark - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Lanark / 11 nearby
in Lanark (ML11 - 2 options) - More Details
Cartland Bridge Hotel, Glasgow Road
New Lanark Mill Hotel, New Lanark Mill
Nearby (11 options)
Cornhill House Hotel, Biggar ML12
Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club, Kirknewton EH27
Hilcroft Hotel, Bathgate EH47
Lochside House Hotel, Cumnock KA18
Popinjay Hotel, Carluke ML8
Radstone Hotel, Larkhall ML9
Royal Hotel Cumnock, Cumnock KA18
Shawlands Park Hotel, Larkhall ML9
Shieldhill Castle, Biggar ML12
Strathaven Hotel, Strathaven ML10
Tinto House Hotel, Biggar ML12
0 in Lanark / 4 nearby
Nearby (4 options)
Harburn House, Livingston EH55
Kirknewton House Stables, Kirknewton EH27
The Barn at Harburn, West Calder EH55
Toftcombs Mansion House, Biggar ML12
19 in Lanark / 42 nearby
in Lanark (ML11 - 19 options) - More Details
Auchenheath Hall, 2 Lancaster Rd, Auchenheath
Blackwood Hall, 14 Southfield Rd, Kirkmuirhill
Braehead Hall, 11 Carnwath Rd, Braehead
Brockets Brae Hall, 35 Brocketsbrae Rd, Lesmahagow
Brocketsbrae Hall, 35 Brocketsbrae Road, Lesmahagow
Carnwath Town Hall, Main St, Carnwath
Carstairs Community Centre, School Rd, Carstairs
Carstairs Junction Hall, 1 St Charles Avenue, Carstairs Junction
Fountain Hall, Abbeygreen, Lesmahagow
Glespin Hall, Ayr Rd, Glespin
Kirkfieldbank Hall, 144 Riverside Rd, Kirkfieldbank
Lanark Memorial Hall, St Leonards St
Lesmahagow Jubilee Hall, 1 Wellwood Rd, Lesmahagow
Nemphlar Hall, 67 Hall Rd, Nemphlar
Newbigging Hall, 15 Dunsyre Rd, Newbigging
Pettinain Hall, Village Square, Pettinain by Lanark
Ravenstruther Hall, Lanark Rd, Ravenstruther
Rigside Hall, Muirfoot Rd, Rigside
St Brides Hall, Braehead, Douglas
Nearby (42 options)
Abington Hall, Biggar ML12
Ashgill Community Hall, Larkhall ML9
Ballgreen Hall, Strathaven ML10
Barrhill Youth Centre, Cumnock KA18
Biggar Municipal Hall, Biggar ML12
Blackburn Community Centre, Bathgate EH47
Braidwood Hall, Carluke ML8
Cameronian Hall, Larkhall ML9
Carluke Community Centre, Carluke ML8
Carluke Stewart Street Hall, Carluke ML8
Carluke Welfare Hall, Carluke ML8
Carmichael Hall, Biggar ML12
Coulter Hall, Biggar ML12
Crawford Hall, Biggar ML12
Crawfordjohn Hall, Biggar ML12
Crossford Hall, Carluke ML8
Dolphinton Hall, West Linton EH46
Douglas Hall (St Marys Episcopal Church), Kirknewton EH27
East Whitburn Community Education Centre, Bathgate EH47
Elsrickle Hall, Biggar ML12
Glassford Hall, Strathaven ML10
Hareleeshill Sports Barn, Larkhall ML9
Hugh Campbell Hall, Cumnock KA18
Kilncadzow Village Hall, Kilncadzow ML8
Lamington Hall, Biggar ML12
Leadhills Hall, Biggar ML12
Longridge Community Centre, Bathgate EH47
Netherburn Hall, Larkhall ML9
Our Lady of Lourdes & St Patrick, Cumnock KA18
Polbeth Village Hall, Livingston EH55
Quothquan Hall, Biggar ML12
Roberton Hall, Biggar ML12
Rural Hall, Strathaven ML10
Seafield Community Education Centre, Bathgate EH47
Stonehouse Public Hall, Larkhall ML9
Symington Hall, Biggar ML12
Tarbrax Hall, Livingston EH55
Tarbrax Village Hall, Livingston EH55
Thankerton Hall, Biggar ML12
Tom Craig Centre, Law ML8
Whitburn Community Education Centre, Bathgate EH47
Wiston Village Hall, Biggar ML12
13 in Lanark / 46 nearby
in Lanark (ML11 - 13 options) - More Details
Blackwood Victoria Bowling Club, Vere Road, Kirkmuirhill
Carnwath Bowling Club, Biggar ROad
Coalburn Leisure Complex, School Road
Coalburn Miners Welfare Bowling Club, 42 Coalburn Rd, Coalburn
Douglas Victoria Bowling Club, Braehead, Douglas
Douglas Water Golf Club, Ayr Road, Rigside
Hollandbush Golf Club, Acretophead, Lesmahagow
Lanark Bowling Club, Waterloo Road
Lanark Thistle Bowling Club, 109 Castle Gate
Lesmahagow & District Miners Social Club, Kelso Avenue, Lesmahagow
Lesmahagow Bowling Club, Turfholm, Lesmahagow
Lesmahagow Miners Social Club, Kelso Avenue, Lesmahagow
Royal British Legion Forth, Manse Rd, Forth
Nearby (46 options)
Afton Lily Social Club, Cumnock KA18
Auchinleck Bowling Club, Cumnock KA18
Biggar Bowling Club, Biggar ML12
Biggar Golf Club, Biggar ML12
Biggar Rugby Club, Biggar ML12
Blackburn Bowling Club, Bathgate EH47
Carluke Bowling Club, Carluke ML8
Carluke Golf Club, Carluke ML8
Carluke Leisure Centre, Carluke ML8
Carluke Masonic Lodge (St John 187), Carluke ML8
Carluke Rovers Football Club, Carluke ML8
Carluke Rovers Social Club, Carluke ML8
Castlehill Bowling Club, Carluke ML8
Cumnock Bowling Club, Cumnock KA18
Cumnock Juniors FC Social Club, Cumnock KA18
Cumnock Rugby Club, Cumnock KA18
Dalserf Bowling Club, Larkhall ML9
Fauldhouse Miners Welfare + Social Club, Bathgate EH47
Glaisnock Valley Bowling Club, Cumnock KA18
Greenburn Golf Club, Bathgate EH47
Larkhall Bowling Club, Larkhall ML9
Larkhall Golf Club, Larkhall ML9
Larkhall Thistle Football Club, Larkhall ML9
Law Bowling Club, Carluke ML8
Lodge Lord Bruce #1601, Bathgate EH47
Lodge St Thomas Social Club, Larkhall ML9
Loganlea Miners Club, Livingston EH55
Lugar Bowling Club, Cumnock KA18
Muirkirk Bowling Club, Cumnock KA18
New Cumnock Bowling Club, Cumnock KA18
New Cumnock Working Mens Club, Cumnock KA18
Ochiltree Bowling Club, Cumnock KA18
Polbeth Bowling Club, West Calder EH55
Raploch Bowling Club, Larkhall ML9
Royal British Legion Whitburn, Bathgate EH47
Seafield Bowling Club, Bathgate EH47
Stonehouse Bowling Club, Larkhall ML9
Stonehouse Violet Social Club, Larkhall ML9
Stoneyburn Community Bowling Club, Bathgate EH47
Strathaven Bowling Club, Strathaven ML10
Strathaven Golf Club, Strathaven ML10
Thankerton Bowling Club, Biggar ML12
West Calder Bowling Club, Livingston EH55
West Linton Bowling Club, West Linton EH46
Whitburn Bowling Club, Bathgate EH47
Whitburn Junior Football Social Club, Bathgate EH47
0 in Lanark / 1 nearby
0 in Lanark / 1 nearby
9 in Lanark / 26 nearby
in Lanark (ML11 - 9 options) - More Details
The Blackwood Arms, 88 Vere Road, Kirkmuirhill
The Cross Keys Inn, Main Street, Douglas
The Crown Tavern, Hope St
The Inn on the Loch, Hyndford Rd
The Last Shift Inn, Carnwath Road, Braehead Byforth
The Masons Arms, 74 Main St, Carnwath
The Masons Arms, 74 Main Street, Carnwath
The Wallace Cave, Bloomgate
The Woodpecker, Wide Close
Nearby (26 options)
Kirkton Inn, Carluke ML8
The Box House, Cumnock KA18
The Bucks Head, Strathaven ML10
The Caledonian, Carluke ML8
The Central Inn, Livingston EH55
The Coach House Inn, Cumnock KA18
The Colebrooke Arms, Biggar ML12
The Crown Inn, Bathgate EH47
The Double Five, Bathgate EH47
The Dumfries Arms Hotel, Cumnock KA18
The Firs, Livingston EH55
The Fleming Arms, Biggar ML12
The Glenmuir Arms, Cumnock KA18
The Grange, Bathgate EH47
The Jenny Tears, Cumnock KA18
The Lea Rig Roadhouse, Larkhall ML9
The Logangate Arms, Cumnock KA18
The Machan Vaults, Larkhall ML9
The Market Inn, Cumnock KA18
The Masons Arms, Livingston EH55
The Music Room, Larkhall ML9
The Old Bakehouse, West Linton EH46
The Pitstop, Livingston EH55
The Ranch, Larkhall ML9
The Ratho Park, Kirknewton EH27
The Weavers, Strathaven ML10
Lanark DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Lanark 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 Lanark, Lesmahagow, Blackwood, Carluke, Kirkmuirhill 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 Lanark. 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 Lanark 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 Lanark 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 Lanark, 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 Lanark.
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 Lanark 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 Lanark
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Lanark 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 Lanark? 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 Lanark are: - 5 Star Discos | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Lanark? 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 Lanark - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Lanark 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 £204 - £321 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 Lanark 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 Lanark and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Lanark? 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. |