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 Barnsley have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 58 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Barnsley, Ardsley, Monk Bretton, Royston
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Barnsley are...
- The Specialist Wedding DJ - High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
- Blue Flame Disco - Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
- Excalibur Mobile Disco - Today's Technology, Plus Years Of Experience
- TRAX Disco Roadshow - Take Your Party To The Max With TRAX
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
- Madhatters Disco-Karaoke - Cheap, Efficient And Reliable
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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.
The Specialist Wedding DJ
High Quality Video DJ & Photography Included
More Details | Get A Quote |
PC Roadshows Entertainments
Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
More Details | Get A Quote |
The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
More Details | Get A Quote |
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.
Blue Flame Disco
Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
More Details | Get A Quote |
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
More Details | Get A Quote |
4.8 out of 5 | 58 trusted reviews
TRAX Disco Roadshow
Take Your Party To The Max With TRAX
More Details | Get A Quote |
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!
Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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Madhatters Disco-Karaoke
Cheap, Efficient And Reliable
More Details | Get A Quote |
Typical DJ Prices in Barnsley
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 Barnsley 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 Barnsley party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Barnsley
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 |
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£150 - £166 | £166 - £261 | £261 - £390 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Barnsley
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 |
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£225 - £270 | £270 - £420 | £420 - £590 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Barnsley
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 |
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£125 - £169 | £169 - £253 | £253 - £440 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Barnsley
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 - £149 | £149 - £215 | £215 - £270 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Barnsley 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 Barnsley, 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 Barnsley 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 Barnsley based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Barnsley
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Barnsley? 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 Barnsley - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Barnsley / 5 nearby
in Barnsley (S71 - 2 options) - More Details
Ardsley House Hotel, Doncaster Rd, Ardsley
Wellington Hotel, Laithes Lane, Athersley North
Nearby (5 options)
Brooklands Hotel, Barnsley S75
Burntwood Court Hotel, Barnsley S72
Cedar Court Hotel Wakefield, Wakefield WF4
Ramada Encore Hotel Barnsley, Barnsley S75
Tankersley Manor Hotel, Barnsley S75
0 in Barnsley / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Mount Farm Barn, Wakefield WF4
Wentworth Castle Gardens & Stainborough Park, Barnsley S75
Woolley Hall, Wakefield WF4
1 in Barnsley / 11 nearby
in Barnsley (S71 - 1 options) - More Details
Royston Civic Hall, Station Road
Nearby (11 options)
Brampton Bierlow Parish Hall, Barnsley S73
Cawthorne Village Hall, Barnsley S75
Cluntergate Centre, Wakefield WF4
Cockerham Hall, Barnsley S75
Crofton Community Centre, Wakefield WF4
Darfield Community Centre, Barnsley S73
Mapplewell & Staincross Village Hall, Barnsley S75
Primrose Community Hall, Wakefield WF4
Tankersley Welfare Hall, Barnsley S75
The Civic (Oak Star Cafe), Barnsley S70
Wombwell Community Hall, Barnsley S73
12 in Barnsley / 56 nearby
in Barnsley (S71 - 12 options) - More Details
Alexandra Working Mens Club, 59 High St, Royston
Carlton & Smithies Ex Servicemens Club, Haddon Road
Carlton Village Working Mens Club, Crookes Lane
Corner Pocket Snooker Club, Elm Row
Harborough Hill Working Mens Club, Vernon St
Klondyke Working Mens Club, Church St, Royston
Lundwood Social Club, Pontefract Rd
Monk Bretton Working Mens Club, 38 Cross Street, Monk Bretton
New Lodge Working Mens Club, Wakefield Road
Oaks Working Mens Club, 680 Doncaster Road, Ardsley
Royston Midland Working Mens Club, 35 Alfred Street, Royston
West Green Working Mens Club, Burton Avenue
Nearby (56 options)
Ashfield Working Mens Club, Barnsley S70
Bar Blah, Barnsley S70
Barnsley and District Conservative Club, Barnsley S70
Barnsley Central Working Mens Club, Barnsley S70
Barnsley Cricket Club, Barnsley S70
Barnsley Trades Council Club, Barnsley S70
Barrow Working Mens Club, Barnsley S70
Barugh Green Working Mens Club, Barnsley S75
Birdwell Venue, Barnsley S70
Brierley Village Club, Barnsley S72
Bullet Sports & Social Club, Barnsley S72
Crigglestone Sports Club, Wakefield WF4
Crigglestone Working Mens Club, Wakefield WF4
Crofton Working Mens Club, Wakefield WF4
Cudworth Industrial Sports & Social Club, Barnsley S72
Cudworth West End Club, Barnsley S72
Cudworth Working Mens Club, Barnsley S72
Darfield Road Working Mens Club, Barnsley S72
Darfield Village Club, Barnsley S73
Darton Liberal Club, Barnsley S75
Dodworth Central Social Club, Barnsley S75
Dodworth Miners Welfare Sports & Social Club, Barnsley S75
Dorothy Hyman Stadium, Barnsley S72
East Dene Working Mens Club, Barnsley S70
Flockton Green Club, Wakefield WF4
Gawber Road Working Mens Club, Barnsley S75
Gilroyd Social Club, Barnsley S75
Grimethorpe Working Mens Club (Old Club), Barnsley S72
Havercroft & Ryhill Sports & Youth Centre, Wakefield WF4
Havercroft Sports & Social Club, Wakefield WF4
High Street Working Mens Club, Barnsley S72
Horbury Working Mens Club, Wakefield WF4
Kexborough Social Club, Barnsley S75
Locke Park Club, Barnsley S70
Middlestown Working Mens Club, Wakefield WF4
New Albion House (Middlestown) Working Mens Club, Wakefield WF4
Nostell Miners Welfare Institute, Wakefield WF4
Old Sharlston Cricket Club, Wakefield WF4
Polish Social Centre, Barnsley S75
Powerleague Barnsley (Vida), Barnsley S70
Ryhill Liberal Club, Wakefield WF4
Ryhill Village Social Club, Wakefield WF4
Sandhill Golf Club, Barnsley S72
Shafton Village Working Mens Club, Barnsley S72
Sharlston Rovers Rugby Club, Wakefield WF4
Shaw Lane Sports Club, Barnsley S70
Silkstone Golf Club, Barnsley S75
Slazenger Sports & Social Club, Wakefield WF4
Snydale Road Sports & Social Club, Barnsley S72
Staincross Working Mens Club, Barnsley S75
Swaithe Main Working Mens Club, Barnsley S70
Ward Green Working Mens Club, Barnsley S70
Wharncliffe Silkstone Club, Barnsley S75
Wombwell (Hillies) Golf Club (Pavilion), Barnsley S73
Wombwell Cricket Club, Barnsley S73
Wombwell Working Mens Club, Barnsley S73
2 in Barnsley / 0 nearby
in Barnsley (S71 - 2 options) - More Details
Metrodome Arena Events (Rigby Restaurant), Queens Ground, Queens Rd
Oakwell Stadium Hospitality (Barnsley FC), Oakwell Ground, Grove St
4 in Barnsley / 63 nearby
in Barnsley (S71 - 4 options) - More Details
The Full House, Rotherham Road, Monk Bretton
The Honeywell Inn, 46 Honeywell St
The Pack Horse, Church Street, Royston
The Pheasant, Cross Street, Monk Bretton
Nearby (63 options)
Barnbrooks Bar & Grill (ex Wentworth Arms), Barnsley S75
Chill Champagne & Wine Bar, Barnsley S70
Funky Buddha, Barnsley S70
Lazy Pasta, Barnsley S70
Millers Inn, Barnsley S75
Station Hotel, Wakefield WF4
The Anglers Rest (Geeves Brew Tap), Barnsley S73
The Anglers Retreat, Wakefield WF4
The Ash Inn, Barnsley S73
The Bingley Arms, Wakefield WF4
The Black Bull, Wakefield WF4
The Blacksmiths Arms, Wakefield WF4
The British Oak, Wakefield WF4
The Bulls Head, Barnsley S73
The Bulls Head (Ego Restaurant), Wakefield WF4
The Cherry Tree Inn, Barnsley S75
The Cock & Crown, Wakefield WF4
The Edmunds Arms, Barnsley S70
The Elephant & Castle, Barnsley S73
The Engineers Arms, Barnsley S75
The Fairway , Barnsley S75
The Fleece, Wakefield WF4
The Fox and Hounds, Barnsley S72
The George Hotel, Barnsley S73
The Goose and Cowslip, Wakefield WF4
The Grange, Wakefield WF4
The Horseshoe, Barnsley S73
The Joseph Bramah, Barnsley S70
The Junction, Barnsley S73
The Kaye Arms, Wakefield WF4
The Kings Arms, Wakefield WF4
The Last Orders, Barnsley S73
The Little Bull, Wakefield WF4
The Lundhill Tavern, Barnsley S73
The Meadows, Barnsley S73
The Navigation (Inn), Wakefield WF4
The New Inn, Wakefield WF4
The Old Halfway House, Wakefield WF4
The Old Mill, Wakefield WF4
The Old Post Office, Barnsley S75
The Old Town Hall, Barnsley S73
The Pinfold Hotel, Barnsley S72
The Prince Of Wales, Barnsley S73
The Queen Victoria, Barnsley S73
The Red Kite, Wakefield WF4
The Red Rum, Barnsley S72
The Royal Oak, Wakefield WF4
The Sandhill Tavern, Barnsley S72
The Shepherds Arms, Wakefield WF4
The Ship Inn, Wakefield WF4
The Silkstone, Barnsley S70
The Silkstone Inn, Barnsley S70
The Singing Man, Barnsley S72
The Slipper, Wakefield WF4
The Spencer Arms, Barnsley S75
The Spread Eagle, Wakefield WF4
The Star Inn, Wakefield WF4
The Sun Inn, Wakefield WF4
The Swan & Cygnet, Wakefield WF4
The Victoria, Wakefield WF4
The Wentworth Arms, Barnsley S75
The White Bear, Barnsley S70
Tykes Sports Bar, Barnsley S70
Barnsley DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Barnsley 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 Barnsley, Ardsley, Monk Bretton, Royston 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 Barnsley. 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 Barnsley 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 Barnsley 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 Barnsley, 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 Barnsley.
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 Barnsley 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 Barnsley
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Barnsley 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 Barnsley? 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 Barnsley are: - The Specialist Wedding DJ - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Barnsley? 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 Barnsley - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Barnsley 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 £166 - £261 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 Barnsley 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 Barnsley and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Barnsley? 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. |