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 Waterloo have an average score of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 241 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in London, Bankside, South Bank, Southwark, Bermondsey, Vauxhall
The top 6 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Waterloo are...
- Sound Division - Mobile Entertainment
- Boogie Nights Discos - Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
- Capital Nightlife - Professional Disco And DJ Service
- Time Trek Mobile Disco - Proper Old School Retro Disco, 100% Vinyl Or CD
- Macs Music - A Night In The Present Or A Flashback To Your Past
- Steve Justin Roadshow - Professional Disco - Professional 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.
Sound Division
Mobile Entertainment
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4.9 out of 5 | 59 trusted reviews
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Boogie Nights Discos
Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
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4.8 out of 5 | 48 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.
Capital Nightlife
Professional Disco And DJ Service
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4.9 out of 5 | 54 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.
Time Trek Mobile Disco
Proper Old School Retro Disco, 100% Vinyl Or CD
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4.1 out of 5 | 1 trusted review
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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!
Macs Music
A Night In The Present Or A Flashback To Your Past
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4.8 out of 5 | 61 trusted reviews
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Steve Justin Roadshow
Professional Disco - Professional and Reliable
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4.8 out of 5 | 18 trusted reviews
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Typical DJ Prices in Waterloo
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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Waterloo
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 - £217 | £217 - £341 | £341 - £510 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Waterloo
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 - £350 | £350 - £550 | £550 - £770 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Waterloo
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 - £229 | £229 - £343 | £343 - £600 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Waterloo
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 - £194 | £194 - £280 | £280 - £350 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Waterloo 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Waterloo
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Waterloo? 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 Waterloo - for full details click on any venue name!
11 in Waterloo / 1 nearby
in Waterloo (SE1 - 11 options) - More Details
Bermondsey Square Hotel, Bermondsey Square, Tower Bridge Road
Eurotraveller Hotel-Premier Tower Bridge, 194-202 Old Kent Road
H10 London Waterloo, 284-302 Waterloo Road
Hilton London Tower Bridge Hotel, 5 More London Place, Tooley St
Marriott London County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd
Mercure London City Bankside, 71-79 Southwark Street
Novotel London City South, 53-61 Southwark Bridge Road
Novotel London Waterloo, 113 Lambeth Road
Park Plaza County Hall, 1 Addington Street
Park Plaza Riverbank, 18 Albert Embankment
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, 200 Westminster Bridge Road
Nearby (1 options)
DoubleTree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside, London SE SE16
5 in Waterloo / 1 nearby
in Waterloo (SE1 - 5 options) - More Details
Absolute Pleasure Boats, Festival Pier, Riverside Walk
HMS Belfast, Morgans Lane, Todey St
Museum of Garden History, Lambeth Palace Rd
Nearby (1 options)
Francis Bacon Lodge, London SE SE15
11 in Waterloo / 13 nearby
in Waterloo (SE1 - 11 options) - More Details
AsCo Tenants Hall, Wessex House, 375 Old Kent Road
Christ Church Hall, 27 Blackfriars Rd, Southwark
Haddon Hall Baptist Church, 22 Tower Bridge Rd, Bermondsey
Jerwood Space, 171 Union St
Rockingham Community Centre, Falmouth Rd, Southwark
Roundhouse Hall, Great Dover St
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd
The Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel Hall, 90 Southwark Bridge Road
The Bridge, 81 Southwark Bridge Road
The Ugly Duck, 49 Tanner St
Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Rd
Nearby (13 options)
Black Prince Community Hub, London SE SE11
Chandler Community Hall, London SE11
Consort Hall, London SE SE15
Copleston Centre, London SE SE15
Ethelred Estate Community Youth Club, London SE SE11
Keetons Hall, London SE SE16
Kennington Park Community Centre, London SE SE11
Mayflower Tenants & Residents Association Hall, London SE SE16
Millwall Community Scheme, London SE SE16
Montgomery Hall, London SE SE11
Ovalhouse Theatre, London SE SE11
St Lukes Church, London SE SE15
Vauxhall Gardens Community Centre, London SE SE11
1 in Waterloo / 7 nearby
in Waterloo (SE1 - 1 options) - More Details
The Union Jack Club, Sandell St
Nearby (7 options)
North Lambeth Liberal Club, London SE SE11
Peckham Liberal Club, London SE SE15
Royal British Legion SE17, London SE SE17
Southwark Park Club & Institute, London SE SE16
Surdoc Social Club, London SE SE16
The Oval, London SE SE11
The Wheelshunters Club, London SE SE15
4 in Waterloo / 2 nearby
in Waterloo (SE1 - 4 options) - More Details
Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London Bridge
London Aquarium, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Rd
London Dungeon, Tooley St
The Bridge, Weston St
Nearby (2 options)
AMP Studios, London SE SE15
Vibe Gallery, London SE SE16
78 in Waterloo / 53 nearby
in Waterloo (SE1 - 78 options) - More Details
Jacks, 96 Isabella St, Waterloo
The Albert Arms, 1 Gladstone Street, Newington
The Anchor and Hope, 36 The Cut, Waterloo
The Anchor Bankside, 34 Park Street, Southwark
The Anchor Tap, 28 Horselydown Lane, Bermondsey
The Black Horse, 161 Great Dover Street
The Blue Eyed Maid, 173 Borough High Street
The Boot & Flogger, Redcross Way
The Britannia, 44 Kipling Street
The Charlie Chaplin, 26 New Kent Road
The County Hall Arms, County Hall
The Crown, 108 Blackfriars Road
The Crown & Cushion, 133 Westminster Bridge Road
The Dean Swift, Gainsford Street, Bermondsey West
The Dover Castle, 6a Great Dover Street
The Draft House, 206 Tower Bridge Road, Tower Bridge
The Duke Of Sussex, 23 Baylis Road
The Duke of York, 47 Borough Road
The Flowers of the Forest, Westminster Bridge Road
The Founders Arms, 52 Hopton Street
The Garrison, 99 Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey West
The George Inn, 77 Borough High Street
The Gladstone Arms (The Glad), 64 Lant Street
The Globe, Bedale Street
The Goldsmith, 96 Southwark Bridge Road
The Grange, 103 Grange Rd, Bermondsey West
The Heeltap, White Hart Yard
The Hole in the Wall, Mepham Street
The Horse & Stables, 124 Westminster Bridge Road
The Kings Arms, 65 Newcomen St
The Laughing Gravy, 154 Blackfriars Road
The Leather Exchange, Leathermarket Street
The Libertine, 125 Great Suffolk Street
The Lord Clyde, Clennam Street
The Lord Nelson, 243 Union Street, Southwark
The Lord Nelson, 386 Old Kent Road, Walworth
The Mad Hatter Hotel, Stamford Street
The Market Porter, 9 Stoney St
The Miller, 96 Snowsfields
The Mudlark, Montague Close
The Mug House, Tooley Street
The Mulberry Bush, 89 Upper Ground
The Old Kings Head, 45 Borough High Street
The Old School Yard, 111 Long Lane
The Pineapple, 53 Hercules Road
The Pommelers Rest, 196 Tower Bridge Road, Waterloo
The Prince of Wales, 51 St Georges Road
The Prince William Henry, 218 Blackfriars Road
The Rake, Winchester Walk
The Refinery, 110 Southwark Street
The Rising Sun, 98 Harper Rd
The Rockingham Arms, Metro Centre Heights, Elephant & Castle
The Roebuck, 50 Great Dover St
The Rose, 35 Albert Embankment
The Rose & Crown, 47 Colombo St, Southwark
The Rose & Crown, 65 Union Street, Borough
The Royal Oak, 44 Tabard Street
The Sheaf, 24 Southwark Street
The Ship, 68 Borough Road, Borough
The Ship Aground, 33 Wolseley Street, Bermondsey West
The Shipwrights Arms, 88 Tooley St, London Bridge
The Simon the Tanner, 231 Long Lane, Bermondsey West
The Stage Door, 30 Webber Street
The Steam Engine, Cosser Street
The Swan At The Globe, 21 New Globe Walk
The Tamesis Dock, Albert Embankment
The Thirsty Bear (ex Stamford Arms), 62 Stamford St
The Three Stags, 67 Kennington Road
The Trinity, 206 Borough High Street
The Understudy, National Theatre
The Uxbridge Arms, 29 Bath Terrace
The Victoria, 68-70 Pages Walk, Elephant & Castle
The Wellington Hotel, 83 Waterloo Road
The White Hart , Great Suffolk Street
The White Hart, 30 Cornwall Road, Waterloo
The Windmill Tavern, 86 The Cut
The Woolpack, 98 Bermondsey Street, Bermondsey West
Vinopolis, 1 Bank End
Nearby (53 options)
The Ancient Foresters, London SE SE16
The Angel, London SE SE16
The Beehive, London SE SE11
The Beehive, London SE SE17
The Black Dog, London SE SE11
The Black Prince, London SE SE11
The Blacksmiths Arms, London SE SE16
The Blue Anchor, London SE SE16
The Brown Derby, London SE SE11
The Brunel, London SE SE16
The Canterbury Arms, London SE SE17
The Dog House, London SE SE11
The Duchy Arms, London SE SE11
The Golden Anchor, London SE SE15
The Good Intent, London SE SE17
The Gowlett Arms, London SE SE15
The Gregorian, London SE SE16
The Greyhound, London SE SE15
The Hanover Arms, London SE SE11
The Hour Glass Hotel, London SE SE17
The Ivy House, London SE SE15
The Jolly Gardeners, London SE SE11
The Kentish Drovers, London SE SE15
The Man Of Kent, London SE SE15
The Mayflower, London SE SE16
The Moby Dick, London SE SE16
The Nags Head, London SE SE15
The Old Bank, London SE SE16
The Old Nuns Head, London SE SE15
The Old Red Lion, London SE SE11
The Olde Apple Tree, London SE SE15
The Oxymoron (Royal Oak), London SE SE11
The Pilgrim, London SE SE11
The Prince Albert, London SE SE15
The Prince Of Wales, London SE SE11
The Pyrotechnists Arms, London SE SE15
The Queen Elizabeth, London SE SE17
The Queen Victoria, London SE SE16
The Red Lion, London SE SE17
The Rye, London SE SE15
The Salt Quay, London SE SE16
The Ship, London SE SE11
The Ship, London SE SE16
The Ship and Whale, London SE SE16
The St James of Bermondsey, London SE SE16
The Stanley Arms, London SE SE16
The Surrey Docks, London SE SE16
The Tankard, London SE SE17
The Tommyfield, London SE SE11
The Waverley Arms, London SE SE15
The White Bear, London SE SE11
The White Horse, London SE SE15
The Windsor, London SE SE15
Waterloo DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Waterloo 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 London, Bankside, South Bank, Southwark, Bermondsey, Vauxhall 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 Waterloo. 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo.
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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Waterloo 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 Waterloo? 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 Waterloo are: - Sound Division - Boogie Nights Discos | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Waterloo? 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 Waterloo - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Waterloo 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 £217 - £341 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 Waterloo 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 Waterloo and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Waterloo? 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. |