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 Reading, Katesrove, Newtown 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 Reading have an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 284 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Reading, Katesrove, Newtown
The top 13 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Reading are...
- Infiniti Disco - Discos For Everyone And Every Occasion
- Sound Division - Mobile Entertainment
- The Specialist Wedding DJ - High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
- City Nights Discos - Professional, Reliable DJs At Great Prices
- Rockbox Roadshow - Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
- AClassEntertainments.co.uk - The Premier Event Specialists With Passion And Fun
- Disco Superstars - The Party Specialists
- DJ Richard Shire - Professional & Friendly DJ Service
- MB Events Entertainment - Fuel Your Event With Unforgettable Entertainment!
- Rich's Party Tunes - DJ For Parties Weddings And Events
- FunkyDiva Digital Jukeboxes - Your Party. Your Music. Your Way
- Bass Entertainment DJ Hire - No tagline provided
- Ladder & Dagger Mobile DJ Services - 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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Sound Division
Mobile Entertainment
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4.9 out of 5 | 59 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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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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Rockbox Roadshow
Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
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4.7 out of 5 | 19 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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Disco Superstars
The Party Specialists
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4.9 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.
DJ Richard Shire
Professional & Friendly DJ Service
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No trusted reviews yet
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MB Events Entertainment
Fuel Your Event With Unforgettable Entertainment!
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No trusted reviews yet
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Rich's Party Tunes
DJ For Parties Weddings And Events
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No trusted reviews yet
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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!
FunkyDiva Digital Jukeboxes
Your Party. Your Music. Your Way
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5.0 out of 5 | 5 trusted reviews
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Bass Entertainment DJ Hire
No tagline provided
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No trusted reviews yet
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Ladder & Dagger Mobile DJ Services
No tagline provided
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Typical DJ Prices in Reading
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 Reading 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 Reading party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Reading
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 - £258 | £258 - £406 | £406 - £610 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Reading
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 - £410 | £410 - £650 | £650 - £910 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Reading
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 - £214 | £214 - £322 | £322 - £560 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Reading
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 - £168 | £168 - £243 | £243 - £300 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Reading 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 Reading, 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 Reading 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 Reading based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Reading
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Reading? 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 Reading - for full details click on any venue name!
7 in Reading / 5 nearby
in Reading (RG1 - 7 options) - More Details
Crowne Plaza Reading, Caversham Bridge, Richfield Avenue
Forbury Hotel, 26 The Forbury
Malmaison Reading, Great Western House, 18-20 Station Rd
Novotel Reading Centre, 25b Friar St
pentahotel Reading, Oxford Rd
Quality Hotel Reading, 4-8 Duke St
Upcross Hotel, 68 Berkeley Avenue
Nearby (5 options)
Great House at Sonning, Reading RG4
Hilton Reading Hotel, Reading RG2
Holiday Inn Reading South, Reading RG2
Parkside International Hotel, Reading RG30
Reading Lake Hotel, Reading RG30
0 in Reading / 2 nearby
7 in Reading / 36 nearby
in Reading (RG1 - 7 options) - More Details
Coley Park Community Centre, 140 Wensley Rd
Pakistan Community Centre (PCC) (Park Community Hall), London Rd
St Lukes Hall, Earley Road
Sun Street Community Centre, Cumberland Road
The Warehouse, Cumberland Road
Watlington House, 44 Watlington St
Wycliffe Baptist Church, 233 Kings Rd
Nearby (36 options)
Amersham Rd Youth & Community Centre, Reading RG4
Arborfield (Garrison) Community Centre, Reading RG2
Caversham Hall, Reading RG4
Caversham Park Village Association & Club (Milestone Centre), Reading RG4
Church House, Reading RG4
Cintra Park, Reading RG2
Dunsden Village Hall, Reading RG4
Earley St Nicolas Hall, Reading RG6
Emmer Green 89th Scout Hut, Reading RG4
Eye & Dunsden Village Hall, Reading RG4
Hexham Community Centre, Reading RG2
Indian Community Centre, Reading RG6
Kidmore End War Memorial Hall, Reading RG4
Maiden Place Community Centre, Reading RG6
Milestone Centre, Reading RG4
Our Lady of Peace Church Hall, Reading RG6
Park United Reformed Church, Reading RG6
Pearson Hall, Reading RG4
Pearson Hall, Reading RG4
Radstock Community Centre, Reading RG6
Shinfield Parish Hall, Reading RG2
Sonning Common Village Hall, Reading RG4
South Reading Youth & Community Centre, Reading RG2
Southcote Community Centre, Reading RG30
St Agnes Church Hall, Reading RG2
St Marys Church Hall, Reading RG2
St Marys Church Hall, Reading RG6
St Marys Parish Centre, Reading RG30
St Matthews Church Hall, Reading RG30
St Michaels Church Hall, Reading RG4
St Michaels Hall, Reading RG30
St Nicholas Church Hall, Reading RG6
St Pauls Church, Reading RG2
The Crescent Community Centre, Reading RG6
The Weller Centre (Reading Voluntary Action), Reading RG4
Whitley Wood Community Centre, Reading RG2
4 in Reading / 19 nearby
in Reading (RG1 - 4 options) - More Details
Grosvenor Casino Reading, Queens Road
Oakford Social Club, 53 Blagrave St
Reading & District Irish Centre, 96-104 Chatham St
Reading Rowing Club, The Boathouse, Thames Promenade
Nearby (19 options)
Berkshire County Sports Club, Reading RG4
Bridges Bar & Grill, Reading RG4
Burghfield Community Sports Association, Reading RG30
Caversham Heath Golf Club, Reading RG4
Caversham Working Mens Social Club, Reading RG4
Darwin Close Social Club, Reading RG2
Earley Home Guard Social Club, Reading RG6
Kidmore End Cricket Club, Reading RG4
Loddon Valley Leisure Centre, Reading RG6
Maiden Place Social Club, Reading RG6
Meadway Sports Centre, Reading RG30
Reading Abbey Rugby Club, Reading RG4
Reading Golf Club, Reading RG4
Reading Rugby Club, Reading RG4
Redingensian Rams Rugby Club, Reading RG4
Royal British Legion Arborfield, Reading RG2
Sonning Golf Club, Reading RG4
Suttons Bowls Club, Reading RG6
The Curzon Club, Reading RG30
1 in Reading / 3 nearby
in Reading (RG1 - 1 options) - More Details
Shenhai Banqueting Suites, 75 London Rd
Nearby (3 options)
Green Park Conference Centre, Reading RG2
Reading Football Club, Reading RG2
Rivers Ibis Club, Reading RG30
1 in Reading / 0 nearby
in Reading (RG1 - 1 options) - More Details
Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street
35 in Reading / 51 nearby
in Reading (RG1 - 35 options) - More Details
The Abbot Cook, 151 London Road
The Alehouse, Broad Street
The Allied Arms, 57 St Marys Butts
The Back of Beyond, 104 Kings Road
The Blagrave Arms, 35 Blagrave Street
The Bugle, 144 Friar Street
The Butler, 85 Chatham Street
The Castle Tap, 120 Castle Street
The Corn Stores, Forbury Road
The Eldon Arms, Eldon Terrace
The Face Bar, Ambrose Place, Chatham St
The Fishermans Cottage, Kennet Side
The Foresters Arms, 79 Brunswick Street
The Fruit Bat, 30 Erleigh Road
The Gateway, Greyfriars Road
The Great Expectations, 33 London Street
The Greyfriar, 53 Greyfriars Road
The Hook & Tackle, Katesgrove Lane
The Hop Leaf, 163 Southampton Street
The Hope Tap, 99 Friar Street
The Horn, Castle Street
The Jolly Anglers, Kennet Side
The Lyndhurst, 88 Queens Road
The Moderation, Caversham Road
The Nags Head, Russell Street
The Outlook, 76 Kings Road
The Outlook (ex Copa), 76-78 Kings Road
The Pheasant, 225 Southampton Street
The Retreat, St Johns Street
The Rose & Thistle, 43 Argyle Road
The Sweeney & Todd, Castle Street
The Three Guineas, Station Approach
The Turks, London Road
The Up the Junction, 231 London Road
The Valpy Street, Valpy Street
Nearby (51 options)
At The River, Reading RG4
Island Bar & Restaurant, Reading RG4
The Bell & Bottle, Reading RG2
The Black Horse, Reading RG4
The Bramshill Hunt, Reading RG2
The Butchers Arms, Reading RG4
The Caversham Rose, Reading RG4
The Clifton Arms, Reading RG4
The Crown , Reading RG4
The Crown Inn, Reading RG4
The Cunning Man, Reading RG30
The Earley Retreat, Reading RG6
The Flowing Spring, Reading RG4
The Fox & Hounds, Reading RG4
The Gardeners Arms, Reading RG4
The George, Reading RG6
The George & Dragon, Reading RG30
The Griffin, Reading RG4
The Griffin, Reading RG4
The Hare & Hounds, Reading RG4
The Hatch Gate Inn, Reading RG30
The Magpie & Parrot, Reading RG2
The Mansion House, Reading RG30
The Pack Saddle, Reading RG4
The Packhorse, Reading RG4
The Palmer Tavern, Reading RG6
The Pond House, Reading RG30
The Prince of Wales, Reading RG4
The Queens Head, Reading RG2
The Red Cow, Reading RG4
The Reformation, Reading RG4
The Roebuck, Reading RG6
The Royal Albion, Reading RG30
The Seven Red Roses, Reading RG6
The Shepherds House, Reading RG6
The Shinfield Arms, Reading RG2
The Shoulder of Mutton, Reading RG4
The Six Bells, Reading RG2
The Six Bells, Reading RG30
The Southcote Beefeater, Reading RG30
The Sportsman, Reading RG2
The Spread Eagle, Reading RG30
The Swan Inn, Reading RG2
The Three Tuns, Reading RG6
The Travellers Rest, Reading RG4
The Tylers Rest, Reading RG30
The Victoria (ex The White House), Reading RG30
The White Eagle, Reading RG30
The White Horse, Reading RG4
The Wishing Well, Reading RG30
The World Turned Upside Down, Reading RG2
Reading DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Reading 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 Reading, Katesrove, Newtown 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 Reading. 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 Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading, 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 Reading.
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 Reading 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 Reading
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Reading 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 Reading? 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 Reading are: - Infiniti Disco - Sound Division - The Specialist Wedding DJ - City Nights Discos - Rockbox Roadshow | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Reading? 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 Reading - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Reading 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 £258 - £406 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 Reading 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 Reading and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Reading? 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. |