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 Kensington have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 238 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in London, Kensington, Holland Park
The top 7 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Kensington 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
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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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No trusted reviews yet
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Typical DJ Prices in Kensington
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 Kensington 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 Kensington party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Kensington
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 - £384 | £384 - £603 | £603 - £900 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Kensington
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 Kensington
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 Kensington
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 Kensington 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington 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 Kensington based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Kensington
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Kensington? 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 Kensington - for full details click on any venue name!
3 in Kensington / 17 nearby
in Kensington (W8 - 3 options) - More Details
Copthorne Tara Hotel London Kensington, Scarsdale Place, Kensington
Milestone Hotel, 1 Kensington Court, Kensington
Royal Garden Hotel, 2-24 Kensington High St
Nearby (17 options)
Barkston Gardens Hotel, London SW SW5
Central Park Hotel, London W W2
Corus Hotel Hyde Park, London W W2
Enterprise Hotel, London SW SW5
Hempel Hotel, London W W2
Hilton London Hyde Park, London W W2
Hilton London Kensington Hotel, London W W11
Hilton London Metropole, London W W2
Hilton London Olympia, London W W14
Hilton London Paddington, London W W2
Lancaster London Hotel, London W W2
London Marriott Hotel Kensington, London SW SW5
Novotel London Paddington, London W W2
Ravna Gora Hotel, London W W11
Thistle Hotel Hyde Park, London W W2
Thistle Hotel Kensington Gardens, London W W2
umi Hotel, London W W2
1 in Kensington / 1 nearby
in Kensington (W8 - 1 options) - More Details
The Orangery, Holland Park
Nearby (1 options)
Portchester Hall, London W W2
2 in Kensington / 5 nearby
in Kensington (W8 - 2 options) - More Details
Essex Unitarians Church, 112 Palace Gardens Terrace, Notting Hill
St Mary Abbots Church Hall, Vicarage Gate
Nearby (5 options)
Deronda Estate Hall, London SW SW2
St Matthews Tenants Hall, London SW SW2
St Peters Hall, London W W11
St Thomas Church, London SW SW2
St Vincent Community Centre, London SW SW2
1 in Kensington / 4 nearby
in Kensington (W8 - 1 options) - More Details
The Great and Small Halls, Town Hall, Hornton St
Nearby (4 options)
Electric Social, London SW SW2
Paddington Railway Club, London W W2
Royal British Legion Paddington, London W W2
Victory Services Club, London W W2
0 in Kensington / 2 nearby
0 in Kensington / 1 nearby
18 in Kensington / 79 nearby
in Kensington (W8 - 18 options) - More Details
Kensington Club, 1 High Street, Kensington
The Abingdon, 54 Abingdon Road, Kensington
The Black and Blue, 215 Kensington Church Street, Kensington
The Britannia, Allen Street, Kensington
The Builders Arms, Kensington Court Place, Kensington
The Churchill Arms, 119 Kensington Church Street, Kensington
The Devonshire Arms, 37 Marloes Road, Kensington
The Elephant & Castle, 40 Holland Street, Kensington
The Greyhound, Kensington Square, Kensington
The Hansom Cab, 84-86 Earls Court Road
The Hillgate, 24 Hillgate Street, Kensington
The Kensington Place, 209 Kensington Church Street, Kensington
The Mall Tavern, 71 Palace Gardens Terrace
The Old Swan, 206 Kensington Church Street, Kensington
The Prince Of Wales, 8 Kensington Church Street, Kensington
The Princess Victoria, 25 Earls Court Road, Kensington
The Uxbridge Arms, 13 Uxbridge Street, Kensington
The Windsor Castle, 114 Campden Hill Road, Kensington
Nearby (79 options)
Hand & Flower, London W W14
Salt Whisky Bar & Dining Room, London W W2
The Albion, London W W14
The Bayswater Arms, London W W2
The Beaconsfield, London W W14
The Bird In Hand, London W W14
The Blackbird, London SW SW5
The Bolton, London SW SW5
The Bridge House, London W W2
The Castle, London W W11
The Castle on Portobello Road, London W W11
The Champion, London W W2
The Clarence, London W W14
The Cleveland Arms, London W W2
The Cock & Bottle, London W W11
The Colton Arms, London W W14
The Commander, London W W2
The Courtfield, London SW SW5
The Cow, London W W2
The Crown & Sceptre, London W W14
The Cumberland Arms, London W W14
The Daniel Gooch, London W W2
The Dar Marrakesh, London W W2
The Drayton Arms, London SW SW5
The Dudley Arms, London W W2
The Duke of Clarence, London SW SW5
The Duke of Kendal, London W W2
The Duke of Wellington, London W W11
The Earl of Lonsdale, London W W11
The Effra Hall Tavern, London SW SW2
The Elgin, London W W11
The Elm, London W W14
The Fountains Abbey, London W W2
The Grand Union Paddington, London W W2
The Hand & Flower, London W W14
The Hand in Hand, London SW SW2
The Heron, London W W2
The Hootananny, London SW SW2
The Hope & Anchor, London SW SW2
The Italian Job, London W W11
The Kings Head, London SW SW5
The Kings Head, London W W2
The Ladbroke Arms, London W W11
The Leinster Arms, London W W2
The Little Persia, London W W2
The Mad Bishop & Bear, London W W2
The Mau Mau, London W W11
The Metropolitan, London W W11
The Mitre, London W W2
The Mitre, London W W11
The Monkey Puzzle, London W W2
The Old Oak, London W W14
The Pembroke (ex Coleherne), London SW SW5
The Pomonas, London W W2
The Porchester, London W W2
The Portobello Star, London W W11
The Pride of Paddington, London W W2
The Prince Albert, London W W11
The Prince Alfred, London W W2
The Prince Bonaparte, London W W2
The Prince Edward, London W W2
The Prince of Teck, London SW SW5
The Prince of Wales, London SW SW2
The Prince of Wales, London W W2
The Royal Exchange, London W W2
The Sawyers Arms, London W W2
The Stewart Arms, London W W11
The Sultan, London SW SW2
The Sun In Splendour, London W W11
The Sussex Arms, London W W2
The Swan, London W W2
The Tabernacle, London W W11
The Union, London W W2
The Victoria, London W W2
The Walmer Castle, London W11
The Warwick Arms, London W W14
The Westbourne, London W W2
The White Horse, London SW SW2
The Windmill, London SW SW2
Kensington DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Kensington 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, Kensington, Holland Park 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 Kensington. 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 Kensington 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 Kensington 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 Kensington, 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 Kensington.
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 Kensington 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 Kensington
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Kensington 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 Kensington? 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 Kensington are: - DJ Stef - Sound Division | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Kensington? 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 Kensington - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Kensington 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 Kensington 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 Kensington and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Kensington? 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. |