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!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Nottingham, Sherwood, Arnold, Bestwood, Carrington, Top Valley, Rise Park, Gedling
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 |
|---|---|---|
| £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!
4 in Nottingham / 4 nearby
in Nottingham (NG5 - 4 options) - More Details
Bestwood Lodge Hotel, Bestwood Lodge Drive, Arnold
Cockliffe House, Burntstump Country Park
Mercure Nottingham Sherwood Hotel (ex Park Inn), Mansfield Road
Westminster Hotel, 312 Mansfield Road
Nearby (4 options)
Dakota Nottingham Hotel, Nottingham NG15
Mour Hotel, Nottingham NG15
Orchard Hotel (de Vere), Nottingham NG7
Woodborough Hall, Nottingham NG14
1 in Nottingham / 1 nearby
in Nottingham (NG5 - 1 options) - More Details
Clawson Lodge, 403 Mansfield Rd
Nearby (1 options)
Newstead Abbey, Nottingham NG15
6 in Nottingham / 29 nearby
in Nottingham (NG5 - 6 options) - More Details
Arnold Hill Community Centre, Gedling Rd, Arnold
Bestwood Park Community Centre, Beckhampton Rd, Bestwood Park
Leen Valley Community Centre, 234 Arnorld Road
Pond Hills Lane Community Centre, Pondhills Lane, Arnold
Sherwood Community Centre, Mansfield Rd, Sherwood
Top Valley Community Centre, Unit 6 Top Valley Way
Nearby (29 options)
All Souls Community Centre, Nottingham NG7
Bakersfield Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
Bestwood Village Hall & Community Centre, Nottingham NG6
Bluebell Hill Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
Burton Joyce & Bulcote Village Hall, Nottingham NG14
Chase Neighbourhood Centre, Nottingham NG3
Crabtree Farm Community Centre, Nottingham NG6
Epperstone Village Hall, Nottingham NG14
Forest Fields Community Centre, Nottingham NG7
Highbury Vale Community Centre, Nottingham NG6
Hill View Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
Hoveringham Village Hall, Nottingham NG14
Hucknall Community Centre, Nottingham NG15
Hyson Green Community Centre, Nottingham NG7
John Godber Centre, Nottingham NG15
Lambley Village Hall, Nottingham NG4
Lindsay Morgan Hall (St James Church - Nottingham Culture), Nottingham NG3
Mapperley Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
New Basford Community Centre, Nottingham NG7
Papplewick & Linby Village Hall, Nottingham NG15
Ravenshead Village Hall, Nottingham NG15
Richard Herrod Centre, Nottingham NG4
St Georges Centre, Nottingham NG4
The Centre at St Peters, Nottingham NG15
The Wells Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
Thurgarton Village Hall, Nottingham NG14
Vine Community Centre, Nottingham NG7
Westdale Lane Community Centre, Nottingham NG3
Woodborough Village Hall, Nottingham NG14
7 in Nottingham / 22 nearby
in Nottingham (NG5 - 7 options) - More Details
Arnold Daybrook & Bestwood Constitutional Club, Prior Road, Daybrook
Arnold Leisure Centre (Bonington Theatre), High St, Arnold
Arnold Liberal Club (West Street Room), 1 West St, Arnold
Balfour Conservative Club, 117 High St, Arnold
Bonington Club (Arnold Labour Club), 79 High St, Arnold
Redhill Leisure Centre, Redhill Road, Arnold
The Federation Centre (Social Club), Claremont Road
Nearby (22 options)
Basford Hall - Nottingham Conference Centre (Miners Welfare), Nottingham NG6
Bestwood Road Sports & Social Club, Nottingham NG6
Brendon Lawrence Sports Centre, Nottingham NG3
Bulwell Forest Golf Club, Nottingham NG6
Calverton Miners Welfare Football Club, Norringham NG14
Calverton Working Mens Club, Nottingham NG14
Central Social Club, Nottingham NG15
George Street Working Mens Club, Nottingham NG15
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
Oakleigh Lodge Social Club, Nottingham NG6
Powerleague Nottingham, Nottingham NG7
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre, Nottingham NG14
Rolls-Royce Leisure Hucknall, Nottingham NG15
Royal British Legion Hucknall, Nottingham NG15
Springwater Golf Club, Nottingham NG14
The Crossing Social Club, Nottingham NG4
The Querneby Club, Nottingham NG3
Vale Social Club, Nottingham NG4
2 in Nottingham / 2 nearby
in Nottingham (NG5 - 2 options) - More Details
Federation House, Ebury Rd
The Longbow, Calverton Rd, Arnold
Nearby (2 options)
Newstead Centre, Nottingham NG15
The Hemsley, Nottingham NG7
21 in Nottingham / 77 nearby
in Nottingham (NG5 - 21 options) - More Details
Lakeside Tower, Mansfield Rd, Arnold
The Abdication, 89 Mansfield Road
The Arrow, Gedling Road, Arnold
The Cross Keys, 74 Front Street, Arnold
The Duke of St Albans, Bewcastle Rd, Bestwood
The Eagles Corner, 91 Front St, Arnold
The Ernehale, 149 Nottingham Road, Arnold
The Five Ways, Edwards Lane
The Friar Tuck, Gedling Road, Arnold
The Gladstone, Loscoe Road
The Grosvenor, Mansfield Rd, Carrington
The Major Oak, Rolleston Drive, Arnold
The Old Spot, 101 Mansfield Road, Daybrook
The Organ Grinder, 133 Front Street, Arnold
The Robin Hood, 540 Mansfield Road, Sherwood
The Robin Hood & Little John, Church Street, Arnold
The Samuel Hall, Mansfield Road
The Sherwood Manor, Mansfield Road, Sherwood
The Townhouse, High Street, Arnold
The Vale, 780 Mansfield Rd
The Waggon & Horses, 260 Mansfield Road, Redhill
Nearby (77 options)
Its Inn The Bank, Nottingham NG4
Jackie Bells Tavern, Nottingham NG4
Pontefino (ex Anchor Inn), Nottingham NG14
Station Hotel, Nottingham NG15
The Admiral Rodney, Nottingham NG14
The Black Horse Inn, Nottingham NG14
The Blacks Head, Nottingham NG4
The Boat Inn, Nottingham NG7
The Bowman, Nottingham NG15
The Bread & Bitter, Nottingham NG3
The Broomhill Inn, Nottingham NG15
The Catchems Corner, Nottingham NG6
The Clock, Nottingham NG7
The Colonel Burnaby, Nottingham NG7
The Cross Keys, Nottingham NG14
The Duke of Cambridge, Nottingham NG3
The Elwes Arms, Nottingham NG4
The Ferry Boat Inn, Nottingham NG14
The Fox & Crown, Nottingham NG6
The Fox & Hounds, Nottingham NG4
The Framesmiths Arms, Nottingham NG6
The Free Man, Nottingham NG4
The Frog & Onion, Nottingham NG7
The Garden, Nottingham NG7
The Green Dragon, Nottingham NG15
The Griffins Head, Nottingham NG15
The Grove, Nottingham NG7
The Half Moon, Nottingham NG15
The Happy Return, Nottingham NG7
The Headstocks, Nottingham NG6
The Horse & Groom, Nottingham NG15
The Horse & Groom, Nottingham NG7
The Horse & Jockey, Nottingham NG6
The Hutt, Nottingham NG15
The Johnson Arms, Nottingham NG7
The Larch Farm, Nottingham NG15
The Limekiln, Nottingham NG6
The Lion Revived, Nottingham NG6
The Lord Nelson, Nottingham NG14
The Magna Charta, Nottingham NG14
The Malt Shovel, Nottingham NG15
The March Hare, Nottingham NG3
The Mechanics Arms, Nottingham NG3
The Moon & Stars, Nottingham NG6
The Moot, Nottingham NG3
The Nabb Inn, Nottingham NG15
The Nags Head , Nottingham NG14
The Nags Head, Nottingham NG4
The New Engine House, Nottingham NG3
The Newstead Abbey, Nottingham NG6
The Old Pear Tree Inn, Nottingham NG6
The Old Volunteer, Nottingham NG4
The Old Volunteer (Old Vol), Nottingham NG14
The Organ Grinder, Nottingham NG7
The Phoenix, Nottingham NG4
The Pilgrim Oak, Nottingham NG15
The Plainsman, Nottingham NG3
The Portland Arms, Nottingham NG15
The Punchbowl, Nottingham NG3
The Red Lion, Nottingham NG15
The Robin Hood (and Little John), Nottingham NG4
The Rose & Crown, Nottingham NG7
The Royal Oak, Nottingham NG6
The Royal Oak, Nottingham NG7
The Seven Stars, Nottingham NG15
The Sherwood Ranger, Nottingham NG15
The Sir John Borlase Warren, Nottingham NG7
The Stage Hotel, Nottingham NG7
The Three Wheatsheaves, Nottingham NG7
The Tree Tops, Nottingham NG3
The Waggon and Horses, Nottingham NG14
The Waters Edge, Nottingham NG7
The White Hart, Nottingham NG7
The William Peverel, Nottingham NG6
The Woodthorpe Top, Nottingham NG3
The Yew Tree, Nottingham NG15
Tom Browns, Nottingham NG14
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, Sherwood, Arnold, Bestwood, Carrington, Top Valley, Rise Park, Gedling 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. |