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 Rye 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 Rye have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 206 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Rye
The top 6 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Rye are...
- Sound Division - Mobile Entertainment
- Boogie Nights Discos - Boogie The Night Away In Style With Top Sounds
- M.F.Events UK - Discos Of Distinction
- Macs Music - A Night In The Present Or A Flashback To Your Past
- Disco Inferno - Professional Mobile Disco For Every Occasion
- 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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M.F.Events UK
Discos Of Distinction
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4.8 out of 5 | 7 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!
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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Disco Inferno
Professional Mobile Disco For Every Occasion
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4.9 out of 5 | 13 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 Rye
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 Rye 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 Rye party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Rye
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 - £222 | £222 - £349 | £349 - £520 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Rye
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 - £360 | £360 - £560 | £560 - £790 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Rye
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 - £217 | £217 - £325 | £325 - £570 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Rye
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 - £177 | £177 - £256 | £256 - £320 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Rye 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 Rye, 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 Rye 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 Rye based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Rye
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Rye? 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 Rye - for full details click on any venue name!
4 in Rye / 10 nearby
in Rye (TN31 - 4 options) - More Details
Flackley Ash Hotel, Peasmarsh
Gallivant Hotel, New Lydd Road, Camber
George in Rye (The), 98 High St
White Vine House, 24 The High St
Nearby (10 options)
Brickwall Hotel, Battle TN33
Holiday Inn Ashford North, Ashford TN26
Leeford Place Hotel, Battle TN33
Little Silver Country Hotel, Tenterden TN30
London Beach Country Hotel, Tenterden TN30
Powdermills Hotel, Battle TN33
Queens Inn, Cranbrook TN18
Sedlescombe Golf Hotel, Battle TN33
Star and Eagle Hotel, Cranbrook TN17
The Old Rectory, Hastings TN35
2 in Rye / 7 nearby
in Rye (TN31 - 2 options) - More Details
Brickwall House, Northiam
Saltcote Place, Saltcote Lane, Playden
Nearby (7 options)
Ashburnham Place (Christian Trust), Battle TN33
Bodiam Castle - Events, Robertsbridge TN32
Manor Farm Oast, Winchelsea TN36
Ratsbury Barn, Tenterden TN30
Sissinghurst Castle, Cranbrook TN17
Smallhythe Place - Events, Tenterden TN30
The Great Barn , Cranbrook TN17
3 in Rye / 36 nearby
in Rye (TN31 - 3 options) - More Details
Beckley Village Hall, Main St, Beckley
Brede Village Hall, Cackle St, Brede
Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill
Nearby (36 options)
Battle Memorial Hall, Battle TN33
Benenden Village Hall, Cranbrook TN17
Brenzett Village Hall, Romney Marsh TN29
Catsfield Village Hall, Battle TN33
Downs Farm Community Centre, Hastings TN35
Dymchurch Village Hall, Romney Marsh TN29
Frittenden Memorial Hall, Cranbrook TN17
Glebe Hall, Tenterden TN30
Goudhurst Parish Hall, Cranbrook TN17
Goudhurst Village Hall, Cranbrook TN17
Hamstreet Village (Victory) Hall, Ashford TN26
Hardy Hall (Drill Hall), Romney Marsh TN29
Hothfield Village Hall, Ashford TN26
Icklesham Memorial (Village) Hall, Winchelsea TN36
Iden Green Pavilion, Cranbrook TN17
Kilndown Village Hall, Cranbrook TN17
Lydd Community Hall, Romney Marsh TN29
Netherfield Village Hall, Battle TN33
Newchurch Village Hall, Romney Marsh TN29
Ninfield Memorial Hall, Battle TN33
Ore Community Centre, Hastings TN35
Pett Village Hall, Hastings TN35
Rolvenden Village Hall, Cranbrook TN17
Sedlescombe Village Hall, Battle TN33
St Marys Bay Village Hall, Romney Marsh TN29
St Michaels Village Hall, Tenterden TN30
Tenterden Methodist Church, Tenterden TN30
Tenterden Scout Hut, Tenterden TN30
Three Oaks Village Hall, Hastings TN35
Vestry Hall, Cranbrook TN17
Westfield Community Hall, Hastings TN35
Westfield Parish Hall, Hastings TN35
Whatlington Village Hall, Battle TN33
Wittersham Village Hall, Tenterden TN30
Woodchurch Memorial Hall, Ashford TN26
Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre, Ashford TN26
5 in Rye / 26 nearby
in Rye (TN31 - 5 options) - More Details
Beckley Park Cricket Club, Rectory Lane, Beckley
Royal British Legion Rye, Landgate
Rye Harbour Social Club, Units 17-18 Rye Industrial Park, Rye Harbour Road
Rye Lawn Tennis & Squash Club, 115 Military Rd
Rye Rugby Club, New Road
Nearby (26 options)
Ashford Town Cricket Club, Ashford TN26
Ashford Town Football Club, Ashford TN26
Battle Golf Club, Battle TN33
Clive Vale Social Club, Hastings TN35
Cranbrook Rugby Club, Cranbrook TN17
Dymchurch Masonic Hall, Romney Marsh TN29
Goudhurst Social Club, Cranbrook TN17
Hamstreet Sports Pavilion, Ashford TN26
Hawkshurst Golf & Squash Club, Cranbrook TN18
Kingsnorth Cricket Club (Old Stacians), Ashford TN26
Lydd Golf Club, Romney Marsh TN29
Lydd Town Football Club, Romney Marsh TN29
Lydd War Memorial Institute Club, Romney Marsh TN29
Lydd Waterski Club, Romney Marsh TN29
Ninfield Working Mens Club, Battle TN33
Risebridge Health & Sports Club, Cranbrook TN17
Robertsbridge Club, Robertsbridge TN32
Royal British Legion Battle, Battle TN33
Royal British Legion Hawkhurst, Cranbrook TN18
Royal British Legion Lydd, Romney Marsh TN29
Royal British Legion Romney Marsh, Romney Marsh TN29
Sandhurst Social Club, Cranbrook TN18
St Marys Mens Social Club, Hastings TN35
Staplecross Social Club, Robertsbridge TN32
The Tenterden (Working Mens) Club, Tenterden TN30
Weald Sports Centre, Cranbrook TN17
1 in Rye / 3 nearby
in Rye (TN31 - 1 options) - More Details
Chitcombe Farm, Broad Oak, Brede
Nearby (3 options)
Chapel Down Winery (Tenterden Vineyard), Tenterden TN30
The Lodge at Winchelsea, Winchelsea TN36
The Paper Mill, Cranbrook TN18
19 in Rye / 58 nearby
in Rye (TN31 - 19 options) - More Details
The Bedford Arms, 91 Fishmarket Road
The Bell at Iden, Church Lane, Iden
The Camber Castle, Lydd Road, Camber
The Cock Inn, Main Street, Peasmarsh
The George, 98 High Street
The Globe Inn Marsh, Military Road
The Hare & Hounds, Rye Road, Rye Foreign
The Inkerman Arms, Rye Harbour Road
The Kings Head, Rye Road, Udimore
The Mermaid Inn, Mermaid St
The Pipemakers Arms, Wish Ward
The Playden Oasts, Playden
The Plough, Udimore Road, Cock Marling
The Queens Head, Landgate
The Red Lion, Cackle Street, Brede
The Rose & Crown, Northiam Road, Beckley
The Royal Oak, Peasmarsh Road, Rye Foreign
The Ship Inn, The Strand
The William The Conqueror, Rye Harbour
Nearby (58 options)
The Ashburnham Arms, Hastings TN35
The Bailiffs Sergeant, Romney Marsh TN29
The Bell & Jorrocks, Cranbrook TN17
The Black Lion, Ashford TN26
The Blacksmiths Inn, Battle TN33
The Bonny Cravat, Ashford TN26
The Castle Inn, Robertsbridge TN32
The Chequers Inn, Battle TN33
The Chequers On The Green, Ashford TN26
The City Of London, Romney Marsh TN29
The Crown, Tenterden TN30
The Dukes Head, Ashford TN26
The Eight Bells Inn, Cranbrook TN18
The Ewe & Lamb, Cranbrook TN17
The George, Ashford TN26
The George Inn, Robertsbridge TN32
The Great House, Cranbrook TN18
The Kinds Arms, Battle TN33
The Kings Head, Ashford TN26
The Milk House, Cranbrook TN17
The Millers Arms, Hastings TN35
The Neptune, Romney Marsh TN29
The Oak & Ivy, Cranbrook TN18
The Old King John, Hastings TN35
The Pilot Inn, Romney Marsh TN29
The Plough Inn, Battle TN33
The Queens Head, Battle TN33
The Queens Head, Winchelsea TN36
The Red Lion, Romney Marsh TN29
The Red Lion, Battle TN33
The Retreat, Hastings TN35
The Royal Oak, Hastings TN35
The Royal Oak, Romney Marsh TN29
The Royal Oak, Battle TN33
The Salehurst Halt, Robertsbridge TN32
The Senlac Inn (ex Railway Hotel), Battle TN33
The Ship Inn, Winchelsea TN36
The Six Bells, Ashford TN26
The Small Holding, Cranbrook TN17
The Smuggler Inn, Hastings TN35
The Smugglers Ale House, Cranbrook TN18
The Squirrel, Battle TN33
The Star Inn, Cranbrook TN17
The Swan, Cranbrook TN18
The Three Oaks, Hastings TN35
The Two Sawyers, Hastings TN35
The Vine, Cranbrook TN17
The White Dog, Robertsbridge TN32
The White Hart, Battle TN33
The White Hart, Cranbrook TN18
The White Hart, Robertsbridge TN32
The White Hart, Hastings TN35
The White Horse Inn, Cranbrook TN17
The White Lion, Tenterden TN30
The William Caxton, Tenterden TN30
The Woolpack (Beefeater), Ashford TN26
The Woolpack (The Barn), Tenterden TN30
The Woolpack Inn, Romney Marsh TN29
Rye DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Rye 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 Rye 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 Rye. 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 Rye 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 Rye 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 Rye, 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 Rye.
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 Rye 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 Rye
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Rye 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 Rye? 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 Rye are: - Sound Division - Boogie Nights Discos - M.F.Events UK | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Rye? 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 Rye - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Rye 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 £222 - £349 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 Rye 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 Rye and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Rye? 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. |