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 Reading have an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 284 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Reading, Tilehurst, Purley-on-Thames, Southcote
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!
2 in Reading / 16 nearby
in Reading (RG30 - 2 options) - More Details
Parkside International Hotel, 72 Bath Road
Reading Lake Hotel, Pingewood
Nearby (16 options)
Calcot Hotel, Reading RG31
Comfort Hotel Reading West, Reading RG7
Crowne Plaza Reading, Reading RG1
Forbury Hotel, Reading RG1
Great House at Sonning, Reading RG4
Hilton Reading Hotel, Reading RG2
Holiday Inn Reading South, Reading RG2
Holiday Inn Reading West, Reading RG7
Malmaison Reading, Reading RG1
Mill House Hotel, Reading RG7
Novotel Reading Centre, Reading RG1
pentahotel Reading, Reading RG1
Pincents Manor Hotel, Reading RG31
Quality Hotel Reading, Reading RG1
Upcross Hotel, Reading RG1
West Grange Hotel, Reading RG7
0 in Reading / 8 nearby
Nearby (8 options)
Aldermaston Manor, Reading RG7
L-Ortolan, Reading RG2
Mapledurham House & Watermill, Reading RG4
Silchester House, Reading RG7
Soul Barns, Reading RG7
The Old Mill, Reading RG7
Trunkwell House, Reading RG7
Wasing Park, Reading RG7
4 in Reading / 61 nearby
in Reading (RG30 - 4 options) - More Details
Southcote Community Centre, Coronation Square, Southcote
St Marys Parish Centre, Burghfield
St Matthews Church Hall, 205 Southcote Lane, Southcote
St Michaels Hall, Routh Lane, Tilehurst
Nearby (61 options)
Aldermaston Parish Hall, Reading RG7
Amersham Rd Youth & Community Centre, Reading RG4
Arborfield (Garrison) Community Centre, Reading RG2
Beansheaf Community Centre, Reading RG31
Beech Hill Memorial Hall, Reading RG7
Beenham Victory Hall, Reading RG7
Bradfield Village Hall, Reading RG7
Brimpton Village Hall, Reading RG7
Burghfield Village Hall, Reading RG7
Calcot Community Centre, Reading RG31
Caversham Hall, Reading RG4
Caversham Park Village Association & Club (Milestone Centre), Reading RG4
Church House, Reading RG4
Cintra Park, Reading RG2
Coley Park Community Centre, Reading RG1
Crowhurst Village Hall, Reading RG7
Downs Way Community Centre, Reading RG31
Dunsden Village Hall, Reading RG4
Emmer Green 89th Scout Hut, Reading RG4
Eye & Dunsden Village Hall, Reading RG4
Grazeley Village Hall, Reading RG7
Hexham Community Centre, Reading RG2
Holybrook Centre, Reading RG31
Kennet Valley Community Association (Club), Reading RG31
Kidmore End War Memorial Hall, Reading RG4
Midgham Village Hall, Reading RG7
Milestone Centre, Reading RG4
Mortimer Scout Hut, Reading RG7
Mortimer West End Village Hall, Reading RG7
Padworth Village Hall, Padworth RG7
Pakistan Community Centre (PCC) (Park Community Hall), Reading RG1
Pearson Hall, Reading RG4
Pearson Hall, Reading RG4
Shinfield Parish Hall, Reading RG2
Silchester Village Hall, Reading RG7
Sonning Common Village Hall, Reading RG4
South Reading Youth & Community Centre, Reading RG2
Spencers Wood Village Hall, Reading RG7
St Agnes Church Hall, Reading RG2
St Joseph Parish Hall, Reading RG31
St Lukes Hall, Reading RG1
St Marys Church Hall, Reading RG2
St Michaels Church Hall, Reading RG4
St Pauls Church, Reading RG2
Stratfield Saye Village Hall, Reading RG7
Sulhamstead & Ufton Nervet Village Hall, Reading RG7
Sun Street Community Centre, Reading RG1
Swallowfield Parish (Village) Hall, Reading RG7
The Cornwell Centre, Reading RG31
The Warehouse, Reading RG1
The Weller Centre (Reading Voluntary Action), Reading RG4
Theale Village Hall, Reading RG7
Tilehill United Reformed Church Hall, Reading RG31
Tilehurst Village Hall, Reading RG31
Turnhams Farm Hall (Scout Hut), Reading RG31
Upper Bucklebury Memorial Hall, Reading RG7
Watlington House, Reading RG1
Westwood Community Social Club, Reading RG31
Whitley Wood Community Centre, Reading RG2
Woolhampton Village Hall, Reading RG7
Wycliffe Baptist Church, Reading RG1
3 in Reading / 23 nearby
in Reading (RG30 - 3 options) - More Details
Burghfield Community Sports Association, James Lane, Burghfield
Meadway Sports Centre, Conway Close
The Curzon Club, 362 Oxford Road
Nearby (23 options)
Aldermaston Recreational Society, Reading RG7
Beenham Club, Reading RG7
Berkshire County Sports Club, Reading RG4
Bradfield Cricket Club, Reading RG7
Bradfield Social Club, Reading RG7
Bridges Bar & Grill, Reading RG4
Caversham Heath Golf Club, Reading RG4
Caversham Working Mens Social Club, Reading RG4
Darwin Close Social Club, Reading RG2
Englefield Social Club, Reading RG7
Grosvenor Casino Reading, Reading RG1
Kidmore End Cricket Club, Reading RG4
Oakford Social Club, Reading RG1
Reading & District Irish Centre, Reading RG1
Reading Abbey Rugby Club, Reading RG4
Reading Golf Club, Reading RG4
Reading Rowing Club, Reading RG1
Reading Rugby Club, Reading RG4
Redingensian Rams Rugby Club, Reading RG4
Royal British Legion Arborfield, Reading RG2
Royal British Legion Tilehurst, Reading RG31
Sonning Golf Club, Reading RG4
Tadley Rugby Club, Reading RG7
1 in Reading / 6 nearby
in Reading (RG30 - 1 options) - More Details
Rivers Ibis Club, Scours Lane, Tilehurst
Nearby (6 options)
Green Park Conference Centre, Reading RG2
Reading Football Club, Reading RG2
Shenhai Banqueting Suites, Reading RG1
The TRX Clubhouse, Reading RG7
Ufton Court, Reading RG7
Wokefield Park, Reading RG7
0 in Reading / 1 nearby
13 in Reading / 98 nearby
in Reading (RG30 - 13 options) - More Details
The Cunning Man, Burghfield Rd, Burghfield Bridge
The George & Dragon, 162 Bath Road
The Hatch Gate Inn, The Hatch, Burghfield
The Mansion House, Prospect Park, Liebenrood Rd
The Pond House, 738 Oxford Road
The Royal Albion, 734-736 Oxford Rd
The Six Bells, The Hatch, Burghfield
The Southcote Beefeater, Southcote Lane
The Spread Eagle, 117 Norfolk Road
The Tylers Rest, 149 Norcot Road, Tilehurst
The Victoria (ex The White House), Norcot Road
The White Eagle, 344A Oxford Road
The Wishing Well, 280 Oxford Road
Nearby (98 options)
At The River, Reading RG4
Island Bar & Restaurant, Reading RG4
The Abbot Cook, Reading RG1
The Alehouse, Reading RG1
The Allied Arms, Reading RG1
The Angel, Reading RG7
The Back of Beyond, Reading RG1
The Bell & Bottle, Reading RG2
The Berkshire Arms, Reading RG7
The Black Horse, Reading RG4
The Bladebone Inn, Reading RG7
The Blagrave Arms, Reading RG1
The Bramshill Hunt, Reading RG2
The Bugle, Reading RG1
The Bull, Reading RG7
The Bull, Reading RG7
The Butchers Arms, Reading RG4
The Butler, Reading RG1
The Calleva Arms, Reading RG7
The Castle Tap, Reading RG1
The Caversham Rose, Reading RG4
The Clifton Arms, Reading RG4
The Coach & Horses, Reading RG7
The Corn Stores, Reading RG1
The Crown, Reading RG7
The Crown , Reading RG4
The Crown Inn, Reading RG4
The Eldon Arms, Reading RG1
The Elm Tree, Reading RG7
The Face Bar, Reading RG1
The Falcon, Reading RG7
The Farriers Arms, Reading RG7
The Fishermans Cottage, Reading RG1
The Flowing Spring, Reading RG4
The Foresters Arms, Reading RG1
The Fox & Hounds, Reading RG31
The Fox & Hounds, Reading RG4
The Fox & Hounds, Reading RG7
The Fruit Bat, Reading RG1
The Gardeners Arms, Reading RG4
The Gateway, Reading RG1
The George & Dragon, Reading RG7
The Great Expectations, Reading RG1
The Greyfriar, Reading RG1
The Griffin, Reading RG4
The Griffin, Reading RG4
The Hare & Hounds, Reading RG4
The Hinds Head, Reading RG7
The Hook & Tackle, Reading RG1
The Hop Leaf, Reading RG1
The Hope Tap, Reading RG1
The Horn, Reading RG1
The Horse & Groom, Reading RG7
The Iron Duke, Reading RG7
The Jolly Anglers, Reading RG1
The Lyndhurst, Reading RG1
The Magpie & Parrot, Reading RG2
The Moderation, Reading RG1
The Nags Head, Reading RG1
The Old Bell, Reading RG7
The Outlook, Reading RG1
The Outlook (ex Copa), Reading RG1
The Pack Saddle, Reading RG4
The Packhorse, Reading RG4
The Pheasant, Reading RG1
The Pineapple, Reading RG7
The Plough, Reading RG31
The Prince of Wales, Reading RG31
The Prince of Wales, Reading RG4
The Queens Head, Reading RG2
The Queens Head, Reading RG7
The Red Cow, Reading RG4
The Red Lion, Reading RG7
The Reformation, Reading RG4
The Retreat, Reading RG1
The Rose & Thistle, Reading RG1
The Rowbarge, Reading RG7
The Royal Oak, Reading RG31
The Shinfield Arms, Reading RG2
The Shoulder of Mutton, Reading RG4
The Six Bells, Reading RG2
The Six Bells, Reading RG7
The Sportsman, Reading RG2
The Swan, Reading RG7
The Swan Inn, Reading RG2
The Sweeney & Todd, Reading RG1
The Three Guineas, Reading RG1
The Three Horseshoes, Reading RG7
The Travellers Rest, Reading RG4
The Turks, Reading RG1
The Turners Arms, Reading RG7
The Up the Junction, Reading RG1
The Valpy Street, Reading RG1
The Victoria Arms, Reading RG7
The Volunteer, Reading RG7
The Water Tower, Reading RG31
The White Horse, Reading RG4
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, Tilehurst, Purley-on-Thames, Southcote 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. |