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 London, Balham, Clapham South, Hyde Farm 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 Balham have an average score of 4.9 out of 5 stars from 131 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in London, Balham, Clapham South, Hyde Farm
The top 5 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Balham are...
- Sound Division - Mobile Entertainment
- Capital Nightlife - Professional Disco And DJ Service
- Steve Justin Roadshow - Professional Disco - Professional and Reliable
- Bass Entertainment DJ Hire - No tagline provided
- Tiger Sounds - 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.
Sound Division
Mobile Entertainment
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4.9 out of 5 | 59 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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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!
Steve Justin Roadshow
Professional Disco - Professional and Reliable
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4.8 out of 5 | 18 trusted reviews
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Bass Entertainment DJ Hire
No tagline provided
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Tiger Sounds
No tagline provided
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Typical DJ Prices in Balham
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 Balham 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 Balham party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Balham
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 - £405 | £405 - £610 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Balham
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 Balham
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 - £240 | £240 - £360 | £360 - £630 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Balham
This would usually be a weekend afternoon or weekday evening event lasting 2/3 hours. Prices are for a disco with no add-ons or extras. Just a DJ with his/her sound and lighting equipment.
| Budget DJ | Mid-range DJ | Premium DJ |
|---|---|---|
| £100 - £203 | £203 - £294 | £294 - £370 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Balham 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 Balham, 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 Balham 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 Balham based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Balham
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Balham? 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 Balham - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Balham / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Hotel Verta, London SW SW11
Rafayel Hotel, London SW SW11
The Brewers Inn, London SW SW18
4 in Balham / 32 nearby
in Balham (SW12 - 4 options) - More Details
Balham Baptist Church, 21 Ramsden Rd, Balham
Endlesham Hall, 48 Endlesham Road, Balham
St James Centre, Florence Way, Balham
St Lukes Community Hall, 194 Ramsden Rd, Balham
Nearby (32 options)
Aboyne Community Hall, London SW SW17
All Saints Parish Centre, London SW SW17
Caius House Youth Centre, London SW SW11
Clapham Contact Centre, London SW SW4
Clapham Leisure Centre, London SW SW4
Clapham North Arts Centre, London SW SW4
Derinton Road Community Centre, London SW SW17
Deronda Estate Hall, London SW SW2
Holy Trinity Church, London SW SW17
Immanuel & St Andrew Church Hall, London SW SW16
Kambala Clubroom Community Centre, London SW SW11
Kambala Community Centre, London SW SW11
Robert Lowe Sports Centre, London SW SW17
Southfields Baptist Church Hall, London SW SW18
St Albans Church Hall, London SW SW16
St Andrews Parish Hall, London SW SW18
St Barnabas Church Hall, London SW SW18
St Johns Methodist Church, London SW SW18
St Marys Hall, London SW SW4
St Matthews Tenants Hall, London SW SW2
St Michaels Church Southfields, London SW SW18
St Oswalds Church, London SW SW16
St Pauls Church Hall, London SW SW4
St Peters Church Hall, London SW SW4
St Thomas Church, London SW SW2
St Vincent Community Centre, London SW SW2
Stockwell Community Centre, London SW SW4
The Welsh Chapel, London SW SW11
Tooting Scout Hall, London SW SW17
Wandle Recreation Centre, London SW SW18
Wilditch Community Centre, London SW SW11
York Gardens Library & Community Centre, London SW SW11
2 in Balham / 16 nearby
in Balham (SW12 - 2 options) - More Details
Balham Bowls Club, Ramsden Road, Balham
Balham Excelsior Club, 195 Balham High Road, Balham
Nearby (16 options)
Battersea Ironsides Sports Club, London SW SW17
Battersea Labour Club, London SW SW11
Central London Golf Centre, London SW SW17
Electric Social, London SW SW2
Royal British Legion Lambeth, London SW SW4
Royal British Legion Lavender Hill, London SW SW11
South London Bowling & Social Club, London SW SW18
Southfields Club & Institute, London SW SW18
Southfields Lawn Tennis Club, London SW SW18
Streatham Conservative Club, London SW SW16
Streatham Conservative Club, London SW SW16
Tooting & Balham United Services Rendered Club, London SW SW17
Tooting Leisure Centre, London SW SW17
Tooting Progressive Club, London SW SW17
United Services & Services Rendered Club, London SW SW17
White Eagle Club, London SW SW17
0 in Balham / 4 nearby
Nearby (4 options)
Academy of Live and Recorded Arts, London SW SW18
Battersea Arts Centre, London SW SW11
Bina Banqueting Hall, London SW SW17
De Morgan Centre, London SW SW18
0 in Balham / 1 nearby
0 in Balham / 1 nearby
8 in Balham / 122 nearby
in Balham (SW12 - 8 options) - More Details
The Avalon, 16 Balham Hill
The Balham House, 92 Balham High Road
The Bedford, 77 Bedford Hill, Balham
The Devonshire, 39 Balham High Road, Balham
The Exhibit, 12 Balham Station Road, Balham
The Grove, 39 Oldridge Road, Balham
The Hagen & Hyde, 157 Balham High Road, Balham
The Nightingale, 97 Nightingale Lane, Balham
Nearby (122 options)
Aquum Bar, London SW SW4
Arch 635, London SW SW4
Gigalum, London SW SW4
J J Moons, London SW SW17
The Abbeville, London SW SW4
The Alexandra, London SW SW4
The Alma Tavern, London SW SW18
The Althorp, London SW SW17
The Anchor, London SW SW11
The Antelope, London SW SW17
The Asparagus, London SW SW11
The Bank, London SW SW11
The Bec Bar, London SW SW17
The Beehive, London SW SW11
The Belle Vue, London SW SW4
The Bobbin, London SW SW4
The Bread & Roses, London SW SW4
The Brewery Tap, London SW SW18
The Bull, London SW SW16
The By the Horns, London SW SW17
The Candlemaker, London SW SW11
The Castle, London SW SW17
The Cats Back, London SW SW18
The Coach & Horses, London SW SW4
The Corner Pin, London SW SW17
The Country House, London SW SW18
The County Arms, London SW SW18
The Crown, London SW SW11
The Draft House Northcote, London SW SW11
The Draft House Westbridge, London SW SW11
The Duke of Cambridge, London SW SW11
The Eagle Ale House, London SW SW11
The Earl Ferrers, London SW SW16
The Earl Spencer, London SW SW18
The Earlsfield, London SW SW18
The East Hill, London SW SW18
The Effra Hall Tavern, London SW SW2
The Falcon, London SW SW11
The Falcon, London SW SW4
The Fifty Five at the Oak, London SW SW4
The Five Bells, London SW SW16
The Flag, London SW SW11
The Four Thieves, London SW SW11
The Four Thieves, London SW SW11
The Fox & Hounds, London SW SW11
The Furzedown, London SW SW16
The Gardeners, London SW SW18
The Garratt Tavern, London SW SW18
The Goat, London SW SW11
The Gorringe Park, London SW SW17
The Grosvenor Arms, London SW SW18
The Grove, London SW SW11
The Halfway House, London SW SW18
The Hamlet, London SW SW16
The Hand in Hand, London SW SW2
The Hawkins Forge, London SW SW11
The Holland Tringham, London SW SW16
The Hootananny, London SW SW2
The Hop Pole, London SW SW18
The Hope, London SW SW17
The Hope & Anchor, London SW SW2
The Horse & Groom, London SW SW16
The Jam Tree, London SW SW4
The Jolly Gardeners, London SW SW18
The Junction, London SW SW11
The King & Co, London SW SW4
The Kings Head, London SW SW17
The Latchmere, London SW SW11
The Leather Bottle, London SW SW17
The Leigham Well (Arms), London SW SW16
The Lighthouse, London SW SW11
The Long Room (Mitre Hotel), London SW SW17
The Lost & Co, London SW SW11
The Magic Garden, London SW SW11
The Manor Arms, London SW SW16
The Merchant, London SW SW11
The Mere Scribbler, London SW SW16
The Mitcham Mint, London SW SW16
The Moon Under Water, London SW SW16
The Norbury, London SW SW16
The Northcote, London SW SW11
The Northcote Records, London SW SW11
The Old Fields, London SW SW18
The Old Sergeant, London SW SW18
The Paya & Horse, London SW SW11
The Pig & Whistle, London SW SW18
The Plough, London SW SW11
The Powder Keg Diplomacy, London SW SW11
The Prince Albert, London SW SW11
The Prince of Wales, London SW SW2
The Prince Of Wales, London SW SW4
The Project Orange, London SW SW11
The Pump House, London SW SW18
The Queen Adelaide, London SW SW18
The Rabbit Hole (ex Greyhound), London SW SW16
The Railway, London SW SW16
The Rebel Inn (The Standard), London SW SW16
The Rookery, London SW SW4
The Rose & Crown, London SW SW17
The Rose & Crown, London SW SW4
The Roundhouse, London SW SW18
The Royal Standard, London SW SW18
The Selkirk, London SW SW17
The Ship, London SW SW18
The Spread Eagle, London SW SW18
The Stane St Syndicate, London SW SW4
The Stonhouse, London SW SW4
The Sultan, London SW SW2
The Sun, London SW SW4
The Tir Na Nog, London SW SW18
The Tooting Tram & Social, London SW SW17
The Trafalgar Arms, London SW SW17
The Two Brewers, London SW SW4
The Wandle, London SW SW18
The Waterfront, London SW SW18
The Westbridge, London SW SW11
The Wheatsheaf, London SW SW17
The White Horse, London SW SW2
The White Lion, London SW SW16
The Windmill, London SW SW4
The Windmill, London SW SW2
The Woodman, London SW SW11
Balham DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Balham 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, Balham, Clapham South, Hyde Farm 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 Balham. 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 Balham 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 Balham 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 Balham, 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 Balham.
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 Balham 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 Balham
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Balham 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 Balham? 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 Balham are: - Sound Division | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Balham? 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 Balham - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Balham 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 - £405 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 Balham 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 Balham and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Balham? 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. |