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 Castleford have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 148 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Castleford, Airedale, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, Glasshoughton
The top 5 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Castleford are...
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
- Excalibur Mobile Disco - Today's Technology, Plus Years Of Experience
- Blue Flame Disco - Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
- Madhatters Disco-Karaoke - Cheap, Efficient And Reliable
Here's more details...
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.
PC Roadshows Entertainments
Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
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4.7 out of 5 | 25 trusted reviews
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The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
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4.9 out of 5 | 8 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.
Excalibur Mobile Disco
Today's Technology, Plus Years Of Experience
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4.8 out of 5 | 58 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!
Blue Flame Disco
Probably The Best Disco Around Since 1974
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4.7 out of 5 | 56 trusted reviews
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Madhatters Disco-Karaoke
Cheap, Efficient And Reliable
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5.0 out of 5 | 1 trusted review
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Typical DJ Prices in Castleford
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 Castleford 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 Castleford party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Castleford
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 - £169 | £169 - £265 | £265 - £400 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Castleford
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 - £270 | £270 - £420 | £420 - £600 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Castleford
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 - £161 | £161 - £241 | £241 - £420 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Castleford
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 - £139 | £139 - £200 | £200 - £250 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Castleford 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 Castleford, 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 Castleford 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 Castleford based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Castleford
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Castleford? 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 Castleford - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Castleford / 9 nearby
Nearby (9 options)
Holiday Inn Express Leeds East, Leeds LS26
Holiday Inn Leeds Garforth, Garforth LS25
Kings Croft Hotel, Pontefract WF8
Kyte Hotel, Pontefract WF8
Milford Hotel, Garforth LS25
Monk Fryston Hall Hotel, Garforth LS25
Oulton Hall, Leeds LS26
Quality Hotel Leeds Selby Fork, Garforth LS25
Wentbridge House Hotel, Pontefract WF8
2 in Castleford / 12 nearby
in Castleford (WF10 - 2 options) - More Details
Castleford Civic Centre, Ferrybridge Rd
The Active Centre, Stansfield Rd, Airedale
Nearby (12 options)
Aberford Village Hall, Garforth LS25
Carleton Grange Community Centre, Pontefract WF8
Fairburn Community Centre, Knottingley WF11
Ferrybridge Community Centre, Knottingley WF11
Firthfields Community Centre, Garforth LS25
Great Preston Village Hall, Leeds LS26
Kippax Community Centre, Garforth LS25
Knottingley Town Hall, Knottingley WF11
Monk Fryston and Hillam Community Centre, Garforth LS25
Pontefract Town Hall, Pontefract WF8
Rothwell Parish Centre, Leeds LS26
St Benedicts Parish Centre, Garforth LS25
15 in Castleford / 53 nearby
in Castleford (WF10 - 15 options) - More Details
Castleford Anglers Club, Hope Street East
Castleford Rugby Club, Willowbridge Lane
Castleford Sports & Social Club (ex Liberal Club), 1 Powell St
Castleford Tigers Rugby Club, Wheldon Rd
Cutsyke Sports & Social Club (ex Working Mens Club), Aketon Rd
Fryston Miners Welfare Club, Askham Road
Glasshoughton Working Mens Club, Leeds Road
Green Bowling Club, The Green, Ferry Fryston
Lock Lane Sports Centre, Lock Lane
Redhill Sports & Social Club, Redhill Drive
Roundhill Club, Roundhill Road
Royal British Legion Castleford, Powell St
Snozone Xscape, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton
Townville Recreational & Sports Club, Poplar Avenue
William Street Sports & Social Club, William St, Lock Lane
Nearby (53 options)
Ackworth Village Club, Pontefract WF7
Altofts Working Mens Recreation Club & Institute, Normanton WF6
B & S Sports Club, Pontefract WF7
Big Fellas, Pontefract WF8
Byram Park Social Club, Knottingley WF11
Darrington Golf Club, Pontefract WF8
Elmete Social Club, Garforth LS25
Featherstone Number 1 Club (Number One - Posh Penguin), Pontefract WF7
Featherstone Rovers Rugby Club (Big Fellas), Pontefract WF7
Featherstone Social Club, Pontefract WF7
Ferrybridge Progressive Club, Knottingley WF11
Garforth (Miners) Welfare Hall, Garforth LS25
Garforth Country Club, Garforth LS25
Garforth Cricket Club, Garforth LS25
Garforth Golf Club, Garforth LS25
Garforth Liberal Club, Garforth LS25
Garforth Town Football Club, Garforth LS25
Garforth Working Mens Club, Garforth LS25
Great Preston Snooker / Sports Club (ex Miners Welfare), Leeds LS26
Grove Road Angling Club, Pontefract WF8
Halfpenny Lane Working Mens Club, Pontefract WF8
Hopetown Liberal Working Mens Club, Normanton WF6
Kellingley Miners Welfare Social Club, Knottingley WF11
Kippax Band Social Club, Garforth LS25
Kippax Central Working Mens Club, Garforth LS25
Kippax Ex Service Social Club, Garforth LS25
Knottingley Conservative Club, Knottingley WF11
Knottingley Rugby Club, Knottingley WF11
Methley Cricket Club, Leeds LS26
Methley Working Mens Club, Rothwell LS26
Mid Yorkshire Golf Club, Pontefract WF8
New Carlton Social Club (ex Carlton Haw Hill WMC), Normanton WF6
Normanton & Altofts Comrades Athletic Club (WMC), Normanton WF6
Normanton Conservative Club, Normanton WF6
Pontefract & District Golf Club, Pontefract WF8
Pontefract Conservative Club, Pontefract WF8
Pontefract Ex-Servicemens Club, Pontefract WF8
Pontefract Masonic Hall, Pontefract WF8
Pontefract Rugby Club, Pontefract WF8
Pontefract Sports & Social Club, Pontefract WF8
Pontefract Squash & Leisure Club, Pontefract WF8
Rockware Stolzle Sports & Social Club, Knottingley WF11
Rothwell Cricket Club, Rothwell LS26
Rothwell Labour Club, Leeds LS26
Rothwell Working Mens Club, Leeds LS26
Sherburn White Rose Sports & Social Club, Garforth LS25
St Johns Terrace Working Mens Club, Normanton WF6
Swillington Miners Welfare Club, Leeds LS26
Swillington Social Club, Leeds LS26
The Brig (ex Lee Brig Working Mens Club), Normanton WF6
The Frog & Moose, Pontefract WF7
Willow Park Social Club, Pontefract WF8
Woodhouse Hill Working Mens Club, Normanton WF6
0 in Castleford / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Farmer Copleys @ Ravenstone Farm, Pontefract WF7
Pontefract Racecourse, Pontefract WF8
West Riding County Football Association, Leeds LS26
0 in Castleford / 1 nearby
28 in Castleford / 64 nearby
in Castleford (WF10 - 28 options) - More Details
Magnet Hotel, Pontefract Road
Rising Sun, Whitwood Common Lane
The Birchwood Farm, Colorado Way
The Black Bull, 36 Lumley St
The Boat Inn, Main Street, Allerton Bywater
The Bridge Inn, Altofts Lane, Whitwood
The Castlefields, Vickers Street
The Eagle, Methley Road
The George V, 124 Front St
The Glass Blower, Bank Street
The Griffin Inn, Lock Lane
The Healdfield, 49 Healdfield Road
The Horse & Jockey, Church Street
The Junction, Carlton Street
The Lion, Aire Street
The Magnet, 72 Pontefract Rd
The New Airedale, 197 Holywell Lane
The New Wheatsheaf, Altofts Lane
The Prince William, Pioneer Way
The Royal Oak, Front Street
The Singing Chocker, Park Road
The Smawthorne, Smawthorne Lane
The Station Pub, Welbeck Street
The Wheldale Hotel, Wheldon Road
The White Horse, Main Street, Ledston
The White Lion, Pottery Street
The Winding Wheel, Carr Wood Road
The Winter Seam, Xscape
Nearby (64 options)
Cappers Bar, Pontefract WF7
Malones (ex Froose - Moor Top WMC - Frog & Moose), Pontefract WF7
Salute (The White Swan), Leeds LS26
The Ambience, Pontefract WF8
The Ancient Borough Arms, Pontefract WF8
The Arabian Horse, Garforth LS25
The Beastfair Vaults, Pontefract WF8
The Beverley Arms, Pontefract WF7
The Bird In Hand, Garforth LS25
The Black Bull, Leeds LS26
The Black Swan, Normanton WF6
The Blacksmiths Arms, Garforth LS25
The Blands Arms, Garforth LS25
The Boundary House, Leeds LS26
The Bradley Arms, Pontefract WF7
The Briggate, Garforth LS25
The British Oak, Leeds LS26
The Broken Bridge, Pontefract WF8
The Brown Cow, Pontefract WF7
The Carleton, Pontefract WF8
The Chequerfield Hotel, Pontefract WF8
The Cobbler, Pontefract WF8
The Cross Keys, Garforth LS25
The Crown Inn, Garforth LS25
The Crown Inn, Normanton WF6
The Darrington Hotel, Pontefract WF8
The Electric Theatre, Pontefract WF7
The Elephant, Pontefract WF8
The Fox and Hounds, Pontefract WF8
The Golden Ball, Pontefract WF8
The Green Dragon, Pontefract WF8
The Hare & Hounds, Leeds LS26
The Hark To Mopsey, Normanton WF6
The Horse Vaults, Pontefract WF8
The Junction Inn, Normanton WF6
The Last Orders, Pontefract WF7
The Lord Gascoigne, Garforth LS25
The Masons Arms, Pontefract WF7
The Miners Arms, Normanton WF6
The Moorgate, Garforth LS25
The Nevisons Leap, Pontefract WF8
The New Masons Arms, Leeds LS26
The Oddfellows Arms, Garforth LS25
The Old Masons Arms, Leeds LS26
The Podger, Garforth LS25
The Queen o t owd Thatch, Garforth LS25
The Robin Hood, Normanton WF6
The Robin Hood Inn, Pontefract WF8
The Rustic Arms, Pontefract WF7
The Shoulder Of Mutton, Pontefract WF8
The Spread Eagle, Pontefract WF8
The Steam Packet Inn, Knottingley WF11
The Swan, Garforth LS25
The Swan Hotel, Garforth LS25
The Three Horse Shoes, Leeds LS26
The Three Horse Shoes, Knottingley WF11
The Travellers Rest, Pontefract WF7
The Turnpike, Knottingley WF11
The Waggon & Horses, Knottingley WF11
The Wallbottle, Knottingley WF11
The White House, Pontefract WF7
The White Swan, Garforth LS25
The Windmill Inn, Pontefract WF8
The Winston, Knottingley WF11
Castleford DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Castleford 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 Castleford, Airedale, Allerton Bywater, Castleford, Glasshoughton 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 Castleford. 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 Castleford 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 Castleford 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 Castleford, 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 Castleford.
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 Castleford 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 Castleford
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Castleford 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 Castleford? 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 Castleford are: - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Castleford? 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 Castleford - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Castleford 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 £169 - £265 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 Castleford 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 Castleford and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Castleford? 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. |