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 Paddington have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 238 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in London, Paddington, Bayswater, Hyde Park, Westbourne Green, Little Venice, Notting Hill
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Paddington are...
- DJ Stef - Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
- Sound Division - Mobile Entertainment
- A.R.C. Disco - Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
- Capital Nightlife - Professional Disco And DJ Service
- DJ Andy Disco - Professional Mobile and Wedding DJ
- 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.
DJ Stef
Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
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4.8 out of 5 | 50 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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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.
A.R.C. Disco
Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
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4.7 out of 5 | 37 trusted reviews
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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!
DJ Andy Disco
Professional Mobile and Wedding DJ
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4.8 out of 5 | 20 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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Bass Entertainment DJ Hire
No tagline provided
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Tiger Sounds
No tagline provided
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Typical DJ Prices in Paddington
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 Paddington 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 Paddington party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Paddington
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 - £384 | £384 - £603 | £603 - £900 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Paddington
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 - £610 | £610 - £960 | £960 - £1360 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Paddington
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 - £232 | £232 - £348 | £348 - £610 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Paddington
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 - £234 | £234 - £338 | £338 - £420 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Paddington 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 Paddington, 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 Paddington 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 Paddington based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Paddington
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Paddington? 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 Paddington - for full details click on any venue name!
11 in Paddington / 22 nearby
in Paddington (W2 - 11 options) - More Details
Central Park Hotel, 49-67 Queensborough Terrace
Corus Hotel Hyde Park, Lancaster Gate
Hempel Hotel, 31-35 Craven Hill Gardens
Hilton London Hyde Park, 129 Bayswater Rd
Hilton London Metropole, Harbet Rd
Hilton London Paddington, 146 Praed St
Lancaster London Hotel, Lancaster Terrace
Novotel London Paddington, Sheldon Square, 3 Kingdom Street
Thistle Hotel Hyde Park, 90 Lancaster Gate
Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens, 104 Bayswater Road
umi Hotel, 16 Leinster Square
Nearby (22 options)
Baglioni Hotel London, London SW SW7
Blakes Hotel, London SW SW7
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, London W W8
Danubius Hotel, London NW NW8
Dorset Square Hotel, London NW NW1
Gore Hotel, London SW SW7
Hilton London Kensington Hotel, London W W11
Holiday Inn London Camden Lock, London NW NW1
Holiday Inn London Kensington Forum, London SW SW7
Landmark London Hotel, London NW NW1
Leonardo Hotel (Jurys) Kensington, London SW SW7
Marriott St Pancras Renaissance London Hotel, London NW NW1
Milestone Hotel, London W W8
Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London SW SW7
NH Harrington Hall Hotel, London SW SW7
Novotel London St Pancras, London NW NW1
Radisson Blu Edwardian Vanderbilt, London SW SW7
Ravna Gora Hotel, London W W11
Regency Hotel, London SW SW7
Rembrandt Hotel, London SW SW7
Royal Garden Hotel, London W W8
The Colonnade Hotel, London W W9
1 in Paddington / 7 nearby
in Paddington (W2 - 1 options) - More Details
Portchester Hall, Portchester Rd
Nearby (7 options)
Amadeus Centre, London W W9
Kent House, London SW SW7
London Zoo Pavilion, London NW NW1
One Marylebone, London NW NW1
The Magic Circle, London NW NW1
The Orangery, London W W8
The Room, London SW SW7
0 in Paddington / 10 nearby
Nearby (10 options)
Church Street Library Community Spaces Hub, London NW NW8
Essex Unitarians Church, London W W8
Fernhead Road Methodist Church, London W W9
Greenside Community Centre, London NW NW8
Primrose Hill Community Centre, London NW NW1
St Mary Abbots Church Hall, London W W8
St Pancras Church Hall, London NW NW1
St Peters Hall, London W W11
The Maida Centre, London W W9
Trinity Methodist Church, London W W9
3 in Paddington / 4 nearby
in Paddington (W2 - 3 options) - More Details
Paddington Railway Club, 68 Chepstow Rd
Royal British Legion Paddington, 2 St Stephens Gardens
Victory Services Club, 63-79 Seymour St
Nearby (4 options)
Marylebone Cricket Club, London NW NW8
Paddington Sports Club, London W W9
Regents Park Tenants Association (Dick Collins Hall), London NW NW1
The Great and Small Halls, London W W8
1 in Paddington / 2 nearby
in Paddington (W2 - 1 options) - More Details
The Electric Barge, (Office) Stowe Centre, 258 Harrow Rd
Nearby (2 options)
27 Sussex Place, London NW NW1
Royal Geographical Society, London SW SW7
0 in Paddington / 2 nearby
34 in Paddington / 121 nearby
in Paddington (W2 - 34 options) - More Details
Salt Whisky Bar & Dining Room, 82 Seymour St, Paddington
The Bayswater Arms, 99 Queensway
The Bridge House, Westbourne Terrace Road
The Champion, Wellington Terrace
The Cleveland Arms, 28 Chilworth Street
The Commander, 47 Hereford Road
The Cow, 89 Westbourne Park Road
The Daniel Gooch, Portchester Rd, Paddington
The Dar Marrakesh, 422 Edgware Road
The Dudley Arms, 147 Harrow Rd
The Duke of Kendal, 38 Connaught St
The Fountains Abbey, 109 Praed Street
The Grand Union Paddington, West End Quay
The Heron, Norfolk Crescent
The Kings Head, 33 Moscow Road
The Leinster Arms, 17 Leinster Terrace, Bayswater
The Little Persia, 38 Queensway
The Mad Bishop & Bear, The Lawn, Paddington
The Mitre, 24 Craven Terrace
The Monkey Puzzle, 30 Southwick Street
The Pomonas, 47 Hereford Road
The Porchester, 88 Bishops Bridge Road
The Pride of Paddington, Craven Road
The Prince Alfred, 112 Queensway
The Prince Bonaparte, 80 Chepstow Road
The Prince Edward, 73 Princes Square
The Prince of Wales, Cleveland Terrace
The Royal Exchange, 26 Sale Place
The Sawyers Arms, London Street, Paddington
The Sussex Arms, 21 London Street
The Swan, 66 Bayswater Road
The Union, 4 Sheldon Square
The Victoria, 10a Strathearn Place
The Westbourne, 101 Westbourne Park Villas
Nearby (121 options)
Angies Freehouse II, London W W9
Bar Rumba, London W1D W1
Kensington Club, London W W8
The Abbey Tavern, London NW NW1
The Abingdon, London W W8
The Allsop Arms, London NW NW1
The Anglesea Arms, London SW SW7
The Be At One, London NW NW1
The Black and Blue, London W W8
The Black Heart, London NW NW1
The Blue Posts (Mulway - Evelyns Table), London W W1
The Britannia, London W W8
The Bucks Head, London NW NW1
The Builders Arms, London W W8
The Camden Eye, London NW NW1
The Camden Head, London NW NW1
The Castle, London W W11
The Castle on Portobello Road, London W W11
The Chapel, London NW NW1
The Churchill Arms, London W W8
The Cobden Arms, London NW NW1
The Cobden Arms, London NW NW1
The Cock & Bottle, London W W11
The Colonel Fawcett, London NW NW1
The Constitution, London NW NW1
The Crockers Folly, London NW NW8
The Crown & Anchor, London NW NW1
The Crowndale, London NW NW1
The Cuban, London NW NW1
The Devonshire Arms, London NW NW1
The Devonshire Arms, London W W8
The Doric Arch, London NW NW1
The Dublin Castle, London NW NW1
The Duke of Argyll, London W W1
The Duke of Wellington, London W W11
The Eagle, London W W9
The Earl of Camden, London NW NW1
The Earl of Lonsdale, London W W11
The Edinboro Castle, London NW NW1
The Elephant & Castle, London W W8
The Elephants Head, London NW NW1
The Elgin, London W W11
The Elgin, London W W9
The Engineer, London NW NW1
The Euston Flyer, London NW NW1
The Euston Tap, London NW NW1
The Exmouth Arms, London NW NW1
The Fifty Five, London NW NW1
The Fitzroy Tavern, London W W1
The Glasshouse On The Lock, London NW NW1
The Globe, London NW NW1
The Globe, London NW NW1
The Gloucester Arms, London SW SW7
The Golden Lion, London NW NW1
The Good Mixer, London NW NW1
The Greyhound, London W W8
The Hansom Cab, London W W8
The Hawley Arms, London NW NW1
The Hereford Arms, London SW SW7
The Hillgate, London W W8
The Hoop & Toy, London SW SW7
The Ice Wharf, London NW NW1
The Italian Job, London W W11
The Kensington Place, London W W8
The Ladbroke Arms, London W W11
The Lansdowne, London NW NW1
The Liberties Bar, London NW NW1
The Lord Stanley, London NW NW1
The Lyttelton Arms, London NW NW1
The Mall Tavern, London W W8
The Mau Mau, London W W11
The Metropolitan, London W W11
The Metropolitan Bar, London NW NW1
The Mitre, London W W11
The Monarch, London NW NW1
The Old Eagle, London NW NW1
The Old Swan, London W W8
The Ordnance Arms, London NW NW8
The Oxford Arms, London NW NW1
The Pack & Carriage, London NW NW1
The Pack & Carriage, London NW NW1
The Pembroke, London NW NW1
The Portobello Star, London W W11
The Prince Albert, London NW NW1
The Prince Albert, London W W11
The Prince Arthur, London NW NW1
The Prince Of Wales, London W W8
The Princess (of Wales), London NW NW1
The Princess Victoria, London W W8
The Queens, London NW NW1
The Queens Arms, London SW SW7
The Queens Head & Artichoke, London NW NW1
The Richmond Arms, London NW NW8
The Rocket, London NW NW1
The Royal George, London NW NW1
The Shaker & Company, London NW NW1
The Sheephaven Bay, London NW NW1
The Sir John Balcombe, London NW NW1
The Sovereign, London NW NW1
The Spread Eagle, London NW NW1
The Square Tavern, London NW NW1
The Squirrel, London W W9
The Stanhope Arms, London SW SW7
The Stewart Arms, London W W11
The Sun In Splendour, London W W11
The Sun Trap, London NW NW1
The Swan & Edgar, London NW NW1
The Tabernacle, London W W11
The Tapping the Admiral, London NW NW1
The Uxbridge Arms, London W W8
The Volunteer, London NW NW1
The Walmer Castle, London W11
The Warwick Castle, London W W9
The Waterway, London W W9
The White Mustache, London NW NW1
The Windsor Castle, London NW NW1
The Windsor Castle, London W W8
The Worlds End, London NW NW1
The Zetland Arms, London SW SW7
The Zone One, London NW NW1
York and Albany, London NW NW1
Paddington DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Paddington 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, Paddington, Bayswater, Hyde Park, Westbourne Green, Little Venice, Notting Hill 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 Paddington. 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 Paddington 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 Paddington 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 Paddington, 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 Paddington.
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 Paddington 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 Paddington
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Paddington 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 Paddington? 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 Paddington are: - DJ Stef - Sound Division | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Paddington? 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 Paddington - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Paddington 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 £384 - £603 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 Paddington 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 Paddington and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Paddington? 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. |