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 Nottingham have an average score of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 428 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Nottingham
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Nottingham 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
- Excalibur Mobile Disco - Today's Technology, Plus Years Of Experience
- TRAX Disco Roadshow - Take Your Party To The Max With TRAX
- Blue Flame Disco - Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
- Dynamix Disco - Feel Good & Let The Music Move You
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.
Excalibur Mobile Disco
Today's Technology, Plus Years Of Experience
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4.8 out of 5 | 58 trusted reviews
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TRAX Disco Roadshow
Take Your Party To The Max With TRAX
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4.7 out of 5 | 43 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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Typical DJ Prices in Nottingham
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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Nottingham
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 Nottingham
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 Nottingham
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 - £176 | £176 - £264 | £264 - £460 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Nottingham
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 - £145 | £145 - £209 | £209 - £260 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Nottingham 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Nottingham
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Nottingham? 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 Nottingham - for full details click on any venue name!
11 in Nottingham / 3 nearby
in Nottingham (NG1 - 11 options) - More Details
Britannia Hotel Nottingham City Centre, St James Street
Crowne Plaza Nottingham, Wollaton St
Days Hotel Nottingham, 19-21 Wollaton Street
Harts Nottingham, Standard Hill , Park Row
Hilton Nottingham, Milton St
Lace Market Hotel, 29-31 High Pavement
Mercure Nottingham City Centre, George St
Park Plaza Nottingham, 41 Maid Marian Way
Rutland Square Hotel, St James Street
St James Hotel, Rutland Street
Strathdon Hotel, Derby Road
Nearby (3 options)
Beeches Hotel, Nottingham NG2
Colwick Hall Hotel, Nottingham NG2
Orchard Hotel (de Vere), Nottingham NG7
1 in Nottingham / 21 nearby
in Nottingham (NG1 - 1 options) - More Details
International Community Centre, 61B Mansfield Rd
Nearby (21 options)
All Hallows Halls, Nottingham NG2
All Souls Community Centre, Nottingham NG7
Bakersfield Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
Bluebell Hill Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
Chase Neighbourhood Centre, Nottingham NG3
Forest Fields Community Centre, Nottingham NG7
Greenway Community Centre, Nottingham NG2
Hill View Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
Hyson Green Community Centre, Nottingham NG7
Lindsay Morgan Hall (St James Church - Nottingham Culture), Nottingham NG3
Mapperley Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
Muslim Community Organisation (MCO) Centre Sneinton, Nottingham NG2
New Basford Community Centre, Nottingham NG7
Sir Julien Cahn Pavilion, Nottingham NG2
Sneinton Hermitage Community Centre, Nottingham NG2
Sneinton Old School Hall, Nottingham NG2
The Wells Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
Vine Community Centre, Nottingham NG7
Welbeck Hall, Nottingham NG2
West Bridgford Community Hall (Lutterell Hall), Nottingham NG2
Westdale Lane Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
5 in Nottingham / 18 nearby
in Nottingham (NG1 - 5 options) - More Details
Nottingham Masonic Club, Masonic Hall, Goldsmith St
Nottingham Mechanics Club, 3 North Sherwood St
Royal British Legion Nottingham, 104A Upper Parliament St
The Bodega Social Club, 23 Pelham Street
The Lost City Adventure Golf @ The Cornerhouse, Burton St
Nearby (18 options)
Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, Nottingham NG3
Gladstone Liberal Club, Nottingham NG3
Greyfriars Social Club, Nottingham NG3
Highfields Hockey Centre, Nottingham NG7
Mapperley Plains Recreation & Social Club, Nottingham NG3
Mellish Rugby Club, Nottingham NG3
Nottingham & Union Rowing Club, Nottingham NG2
Nottingham Britannia (Brit) Boat Club, Nottingham NG2
Nottingham Building Trades Social Club, Nottingham NG2
Nottingham Forest Football Club - Conferencing & Events, Nottingham NG2
Nottingham Forest Sportsmans Social Club, Nottingham NG2
Nottingham Racecourse, Nottingham NG2
Nottingham Rowing Club, Nottingham NG2
Notts County FC Hospitality, Nottingham NG2
Powerleague Nottingham, Nottingham NG7
The Querneby Club, Nottingham NG3
Trent Bridge Banqueting Suite, Nottingham NG2
West Park Pavilion, Nottingham NG2
2 in Nottingham / 2 nearby
in Nottingham (NG1 - 2 options) - More Details
Alea Casino Nottingham, 108 Upper Parliament St
The Tales of Robin Hood, 30-38 Maid Marian Way
Nearby (2 options)
Riverside Gallery Brewhouse & Kitchen, Nottingham NG2
The Hemsley, Nottingham NG7
50 in Nottingham / 55 nearby
in Nottingham (NG1 - 50 options) - More Details
Antenna, Beck St
Bunkers Hill, 36-38 Hockley
Canalhouse Bar & Restaurant, 48-52 Canal St
Cape, 44 Pelham St
Copper, Market St
Fellows Morton & Clayton, 54 Canal St
Las Iguanas, 4 Chapel Bar, Chapel Quarter
The Angel Microbrewery, Stoney St
The Bank, Beastmarket Hill
The Blue Bell Inn, Upper Parliament Street
The Bunkers Hill, 36 Hockley
The Canal House, 48-52 Canal Street
The Castle, Castle Rd
The Coach & Horses, 15 Upper Parliament Street
The Company Inn, Castle Wharf
The Crafty Crow, 102 Friar Lane
The Cross Keys, Byard Lane
The Dragon, 67 Long Row
The Golden Fleece, 105 Mansfield Road
The Gooseberry Bush, Peel Street
The Hand & Heart, 65 Derby Rd
The Hole In The Wall, North Sherwood Street
The Horn In Hand, Goldsmith Street
The Joseph Else, South Parade
The Keans Head, 46 St Marys Gate
The Lincolnshire Poacher, Mansfield Road
The Living Room Nottingham, 7 High Pavement, Lace Market
The Lord Roberts, Broad Street
The Major Oak, Pelham Street
The Malt Cross, St Jamess Street
The Market Side, Bath Street, Sneinton
The Nags Head, 140 Mansfield Road
The Ned Ludd, Friar Lane
The New Foresters, St Anns Street
The Newshouse, 123 Canal Street
The Nottingham Legend, Lower Parliament Street
The Old Dog & Partridge, 18 Lower Parliament Street
The Pit & Pendulum, Victoria Street
The Raglan Road, 69-73 Derby Road
The Rescue Rooms, Masonic Place, Goldsmith St
The Roebuck Inn, St James Street
The Ropewalk, 107-111 Derby R
The Rose of England, Mansfield Road
The Roundhouse, Royal Standard Place
The Royal Children, Castle Gate
The Southbank City, Friar Lane
The Stage, Upper Parliament St
The Tap & Tumbler, 33 Wollaton Street
The Three Crowns, 51 Upper Parliament Street
The Thurland Hall, Thurland Street
Nearby (55 options)
Bar Rosso, Nottingham NG2
Hooters, Nottingham NG2
The Apple Tree, Nottingham NG2
The Belle & Jerome, Nottingham NG2
The Boat Inn, Nottingham NG7
The Bread & Bitter, Nottingham NG3
The Clock, Nottingham NG7
The Colonel Burnaby, Nottingham NG7
The Duke of Cambridge, Nottingham NG3
The Embankment, Nottingham NG2
The Frog & Onion, Nottingham NG7
The Gamston Lock, Nottingham NG2
The Garden, Nottingham NG7
The Goose at Gamston, Nottingham NG2
The Grove, Nottingham NG7
The Happy Return, Nottingham NG7
The Horse & Groom, Nottingham NG7
The Hubble, Nottingham NG2
The Johnson Arms, Nottingham NG7
The King William IV, Nottingham NG2
The Lady Bay, Nottingham NG2
The Lord Nelson, Nottingham NG2
The March Hare, Nottingham NG3
The Mechanics Arms, Nottingham NG3
The Moot, Nottingham NG3
The Navigation, Nottingham NG2
The New Engine House, Nottingham NG3
The Old Colonial, Nottingham NG2
The Organ Grinder, Nottingham NG7
The Plainsman, Nottingham NG3
The Poets Corner, Nottingham NG2
The Poppy & Pint (ex British Legion), Nottingham NG2
The Punchbowl, Nottingham NG3
The Riverbank Bar & Kitchen, Nottingham NG2
The Riverside Farm, Nottingham NG2
The Riverside Farm, Nottingham NG2
The Rose & Crown, Nottingham NG7
The Royal Oak, Nottingham NG7
The Sir John Borlase Warren, Nottingham NG7
The Stage Hotel, Nottingham NG7
The Starting Gate, Nottingham NG2
The Stratford Haven, Nottingham NG2
The Three Wheatsheaves, Nottingham NG7
The Toll Bridge, Nottingham NG2
The Tree Tops, Nottingham NG3
The Trent Bridge Inn, Nottingham NG2
The Trent Bridge Inn, Nottingham NG2
The Trent Navigation, Nottingham NG2
The Vat & Fiddle, Nottingham NG2
The Waters Edge, Nottingham NG7
The Wheatsheaf, Nottingham NG2
The White Hart, Nottingham NG7
The Willow Tree, Nottingham NG2
The Wolds, Nottingham NG2
The Woodthorpe Top, Nottingham NG3
Nottingham DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham. 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham, 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 Nottingham.
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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Nottingham 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 Nottingham? 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 Nottingham are: - DJ Stef - Alt. Entertainments - The Specialist Wedding DJ | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Nottingham? 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 Nottingham - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Nottingham? 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. |