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 Batley, Birstall, Staincliffe for quality and safety so that you can book in confidence
Our DJs are perfect for indoor and outdoor covid secure events
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 Batley have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 148 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Batley, Birstall, Staincliffe
The top 4 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Batley 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
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
| More Details | Get A Quote |
4.7 out of 5 | 25 trusted reviews
 |  |  |  |  |  |  |
The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
| More Details | Get A Quote |
4.9 out of 5 | 8 trusted reviews
| | | | | |
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
| More Details | Get A Quote |
4.8 out of 5 | 58 trusted reviews
| | | | | |
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
| More Details | Get A Quote |
4.7 out of 5 | 56 trusted reviews
| | | | |
Typical DJ Prices in Batley
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 Batley 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 Batley party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Batley
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 Batley
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 Batley
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 Batley
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 Batley 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 Batley, 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 Batley 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 Batley based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Batley
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Batley? 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 Batley - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Batley / 5 nearby
in Batley (WF17 - 2 options) - More Details
Alder House Hotel, Towngate Rd, Healey Lane
Healey House Hotel, Healey Lane
Nearby (5 options)
Gomersal Park Hotel, Cleckheaton BD19
Heath Cottage Hotel, Dewsbury WF12
Village Hotel Club Leeds South (Tingley), Morley LS27
Whitcliffe Hotel, Cleckheaton BD19
Woodlands Hotel, Morley LS27
2 in Batley / 1 nearby
in Batley (WF17 - 2 options) - More Details
Blenheim House, Field Hill
Oakwell Hall & Barn, Nutter Lane, Birstall
Nearby (1 options)
Thornfield House, Morley LS27
3 in Batley / 9 nearby
in Batley (WF17 - 3 options) - More Details
Batley Town Hall, Market Place
Howden Clough Community Centre, Leeds Road, Howden Clough
The Venue, Market St, Birstall
Nearby (9 options)
Birkenshaw Community Hall, Bradford BD11
Chickenley Community Centre, Dewsbury WF12
Cleckheaton Town Hall, Cleckheaton BD19
Dewsbury Town Hall, Dewsbury WF12
Gildersome Meeting Hall, Morley LS27
Gomersal Public Hall, Cleckheaton BD19
Scholes Village Shelter, Cleckheaton BD19
Stanhope Memorial Hall, Morley LS27
Thornhill Sports and Community Centre (Trojans), Dewsbury WF12
10 in Batley / 44 nearby
in Batley (WF17 - 10 options) - More Details
Batley Central Club, 436 Bradford Road
Batley Conservative Club, Branch Road
Batley Irish Democratic League Club (The Nash), Churchfield Terrace
Batley Working Mens Club, Wellington St
Common Road Club, 22 Common Road
Hanging Heaton Cricket Club, Bennett Lane, Hanging Heaton
Soothill Workmens Club, 151 Soothill Lane
St Marys Social Club, Melton St
Staincliffe Cricket & Working Mens Club, Halifax Road
Nearby (44 options)
Ackroyd Street Working Mens Club, Morley LS27
Batley Carr Working Mens Club, Dewsbury WF13
Birkenshaw Liberal Club, Bradford BD11
Brighton Street Club, Heckmondwike WF16
Bruntcliffe Working Mens Club, Morley LS27
Churwell Working Mens Club, Morley LS27
Cleckheaton Sports Club, Cleckheaton BD19
Cross Church Street Working Mens Club, Leeds LS27
Dewsbury Irish National League Club, Dewsbury WF13
Dewsbury Rams Rugby Club, Dewsbury WF12
Dewsbury Socialist Society Club, Dewsbury WF13
Dewsbury Trades & Friendly Club, Dewsbury WF13
Drighlington Cricket Club, Bradford BD11
Drighlington Rugby Club (Drig Rugby), Bradford BD11
Drub Lane Working Mens Club, Cleckheaton BD19
Earlsheaton Central Club, Dewsbury WF12
Edge Top Thornhill Club (Whistling Blackbird), Dewsbury WF12
Gildersome Conservative Club, Morley LS27
Gildersome Cricket Club, Morley LS27
Gildersome Sports Club, Morley LS27
Gildersome Working Mens Club, Morley LS27
Gomersal Cricket Club, Cleckheaton BD19
Hanging Heaton Golf Club, Dewsbury WF12
Hanging Heaton Working Mens Club, Dewsbury WF12
Hartshead Moor Club, Cleckheaton BD19
Hartshead Moor Cricket Club, Cleckheaton BD19
Heckmondwike Comrades Club, Heckmondwike WF16
Heckmondwike Sports Club, Heckmondwike WF16
Howley Hall Golf Club, Morley LS27
Irish National League Club, Dewsbury WF13
Mercantile Club, Morley LS27
Moor End Working Mens Club, Cleckheaton BD19
Morley Cricket & Sports Club, Morley LS27
Morley Rugby Club, Morley LS27
Morley United Services Club, Morley LS27
Morley Working Mens Club, Morley LS27
Scholes Cricket Club, Cleckheaton BD19
Shaw Cross Club, Dewsbury WF12
Spen Victoria Cricket & Bowling Club, Cleckheaton BD19
Spenborough United Ex-Servicemans Club, Cleckheaton BD19
St Paulinus Social Club (Parochial Hall), Dewsbury WF13
Thornhill Edge Working Mens Club, Dewsbury WF12
Westborough Ratepayers Working Mens Club, Dewsbury WF13
Woodkirk Valley Country Club, Dewsbury WF12
14 in Batley / 67 nearby
in Batley (WF17 - 14 options) - More Details
Legends Bar, 315 Bradford Road
Priestleys, Low Lane, Birstall
The Cellar Bar, 51 Station Road
The Crown Hotel, 78 Halifax Road
The Fox & Hounds, Bennett Lane
The Greyhound, Bradford Road, Birstall
The New Inn, Halifax Road, Staincliffe
The Pheasant Inn, Gelderd Rd, Birstall
The Rose of York, 466 Bradford Road
The Scotland, 1115 Bradford Road, Birstall
The Taproom, Commercial Street
The Union Rooms, Hick Lane
The Wellington, Wellington Street
The West End, Upper Commercial Street
Nearby (67 options)
Park Hotel, Dewsbury WF13
Romanos Bar, Bradford BD11
The Arkle, Morley LS27
The Babes In The Wood, Dewsbury WF12
The Bath Hotel, Dewsbury WF13
The Black Bull, Dewsbury WF13
The Brighton, Heckmondwike WF16
The Broomfield, Cleckheaton BD19
The Bulls Head, Dewsbury WF13
The Butchers Arms, Dewsbury WF13
The Carriers Arms, Morley LS27
The Crown Inn, Dewsbury WF12
The Flat Top, Dewsbury WF12
The Fountain Inn, Morley LS27
The Gardeners Arms, Morley LS27
The George, Cleckheaton BD19
The George, Dewsbury WF13
The George IV, Bradford BD11
The Gildersome Arms, Morley LS27
The Halfway House, Morley LS27
The Halfway House Inn, Bradford BD11
The Horncastle, Cleckheaton BD19
The Hunsworth, Cleckheaton BD19
The Leggers Inn, Dewsbury WF12
The Malt Shovel, Cleckheaton BD19
The Malt Shovel, Bradford BD11
The Marsh Hotel, Cleckheaton BD19
The Miners Arms, Morley LS27
The Morley Dashers, Morley LS27
The Needless Inn, Morley LS27
The Nelson Arms, Morley LS27
The New Inn, Morley LS27
The New Pack Horse, Cleckheaton BD19
The Obediah Brooke, Cleckheaton BD19
The Old Brickworks, Bradford BD11
The Old Griffin Head, Morley LS27
The Old Hall, Heckmondwike WF16
The Old House At Home, Cleckheaton BD19
The Old Pack Horse Inn, Cleckheaton BD19
The Old Turk, Dewsbury WF13
The Park, Dewsbury WF12
The Picture House, Morley LS27
The Poacher, Dewsbury WF13
The Priory, Cleckheaton BD19
The Royal, Morley LS27
The Savile Arms, Cleckheaton BD19
The Savile Arms, Dewsbury WF12
The Saw, Cleckheaton BD19
The Scarborough, Dewsbury WF12
The Shepherds Boy, Dewsbury WF13
The Shoulder Of Mutton, Cleckheaton BD19
The Shoulder of Mutton, Dewsbury WF12
The Silver Birch, Cleckheaton BD19
The Sir Robert Peel, Heckmondwike WF16
The Six Lane Ends (ex WMC), Heckmondwike WF16
The Spangled Bull, Dewsbury WF12
The Spinners Arms, Dewsbury WF12
The Stafford Arms, Cleckheaton BD19
The Station Tavern, Cleckheaton BD19
The Stump Cross Inn, Morley LS27
The Time Piece, Dewsbury WF13
The Valley Inn, Bradford BD11
The Victoria, Bradford BD11
The Walkers Arms, Cleckheaton BD19
The White Rose, Morley LS27
The Wike Horse, Heckmondwike WF16
Wickham Arms Hotel, Cleckheaton BD19
Batley DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Batley 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 Batley, Birstall, Staincliffe 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 Batley. 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 Batley 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 Batley 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 Batley, 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 Batley.
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 Batley 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 Batley
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Batley 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 Batley? 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 Batley are: - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Batley? 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 Batley - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Batley 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 Batley 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 Batley and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Batley? 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. |