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 Shanklin have an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 110 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Isle of Wight, Shanklin
The top 6 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Shanklin are...
- Infiniti Disco - Discos For Everyone And Every Occasion
- City Nights Discos - Professional, Reliable DJs At Great Prices
- M.F.Events UK - Discos Of Distinction
- MB Events Entertainment - Fuel Your Event With Unforgettable Entertainment!
- DJ Kharson - Let's Make Your Event A Hit
- Mike Parr DJ Hire - No tagline provided
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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.
Infiniti Disco
Discos For Everyone And Every Occasion
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4.9 out of 5 | 31 trusted reviews
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City Nights Discos
Professional, Reliable DJs At Great Prices
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5.0 out of 5 | 6 trusted reviews
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M.F.Events UK
Discos Of Distinction
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4.8 out of 5 | 7 trusted reviews
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Entry-Level DJmark Award Holders
This is the entry level award offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Holders have the basic processes in place such as valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-checked electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They are working towards the higher award levels.
MB Events Entertainment
Fuel Your Event With Unforgettable Entertainment!
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DJ Kharson
Let's Make Your Event A Hit
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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!
Mike Parr DJ Hire
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Typical DJ Prices in Shanklin
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 Shanklin 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 Shanklin party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Shanklin
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 - £203 | £203 - £319 | £319 - £480 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Shanklin
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 - £320 | £320 - £510 | £510 - £720 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Shanklin
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 - £187 | £187 - £281 | £281 - £490 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Shanklin
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 - £153 | £153 - £221 | £221 - £280 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Shanklin 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 Shanklin, 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 Shanklin 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 Shanklin based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Shanklin
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Shanklin? 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 Shanklin - for full details click on any venue name!
9 in Shanklin / 7 nearby
in Shanklin (PO37 - 9 options) - More Details
Bayhouse Hotel, 8 Chine Avenue
Bourne Hall, 11 Luccombe Rd
Cliff Hall Hotel, Crescent Rd
Holliers Hotel, 5 Church Rd, Old Village
Langham Court Hotel, Atherley Road
Melbourne Ardenlea Hotel, Queens Rd
Priory Manor Hotel, Priory Road, Old Village
Shanklin Beach Hotel, 35 Esplanade
Shanklin Hotel, Clarendon Rd
Nearby (7 options)
Burlington Hotel, Sandown PO36
Hermitage House Hotel, Ventnor PO38
Montrene Hotel, Sandown PO36
Parkbury Hotel, Sandown PO36
Royal Hotel, Ventnor PO38
Sandown Manor Hotel, Sandown PO36
Ventnor Towers Hotel, Ventnor PO38
1 in Shanklin / 3 nearby
in Shanklin (PO37 - 1 options) - More Details
Landguard Manor, Landguard Manor Rd
Nearby (3 options)
Appuldurcombe House, Ventnor PO38
Enchanted Manor, Ventnor PO38
Morton Manor, Sandown PO36
2 in Shanklin / 2 nearby
in Shanklin (PO37 - 2 options) - More Details
Royal British Legion Shanklin, 2 Collingwood Rd
St Saviours Hall, Queens Road
Nearby (2 options)
Niton Methodist Church Hall, Ventnor PO38
Wroxall Community Centre, Ventnor PO38
2 in Shanklin / 7 nearby
in Shanklin (PO37 - 2 options) - More Details
Pirates Cove Adventure Golf & Fun Park, Shanklin Esplanade
Shanklin Conservative Club, Regency Suit, Palmerston Rd
Nearby (7 options)
Sandown & Shanklin RFC, Sandown PO36
Sandown Conservative Club, Sandown PO36
The Porter Club, Sandown PO36
Ventnor Cricket Club, Ventnor PO38
Ventnor RFC, Ventnor PO38
Ventnor Social Club, Ventnor PO38
Yaverland Sailing & Boat Club, Sandown PO36
1 in Shanklin / 1 nearby
in Shanklin (PO37 - 1 options) - More Details
YMCA Winchester House, Sandown Rd
Nearby (1 options)
Rookley Country Park, Ventnor PO38
1 in Shanklin / 0 nearby
in Shanklin (PO37 - 1 options) - More Details
Shanklin Theatre, Prospect Road
4 in Shanklin / 22 nearby
in Shanklin (PO37 - 4 options) - More Details
The Falcon, Regent St
The Fishermans Cottage, Esplanade
The Vernon Cottage, Eastcliffe Road
The Waterfront Inn, Esplanade
Nearby (22 options)
Flanagans, Sandown PO36
Scruffy Jacks, Sandown PO36
The Ale & Oyster, Ventnor PO38
The Blenheim, Ventnor PO38
The Castle Inn, Sandown PO36
The Chequers Inn, Ventnor PO38
The Crab & Lobster Tap, Ventnor PO38
The Essex, Ventnor PO38
The Griffin, Ventnor PO38
The Merrie Garden, Sandown PO36
The Met, Ventnor PO38
The Mill Bay, Ventnor PO38
The Ocean Deck, Sandown PO36
The Old Comical, Sandown PO36
The Old Corner Bank, Sandown PO36
The Reef, Sandown PO36
The St Boniface Arms, Ventnor PO38
The Star Inn, Ventnor PO38
The Tap, Sandown PO36
The Volunteer, Ventnor PO38
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Sandown PO36
The White Horse Inn, Ventnor PO38
Shanklin DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Shanklin 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 Isle of Wight, Shanklin 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 Shanklin. 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 Shanklin 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 Shanklin 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 Shanklin, 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 Shanklin.
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 Shanklin 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 Shanklin
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Shanklin 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 Shanklin? 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 Shanklin are: - Infiniti Disco - City Nights Discos - M.F.Events UK | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Shanklin? 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 Shanklin - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Shanklin 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 £203 - £319 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 Shanklin 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 Shanklin and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Shanklin? 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. |