Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Thirsk
The top 4 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Thirsk are...
- The Boogie Knight - Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
- 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
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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.
The Boogie Knight
Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
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4.8 out of 5 | 29 trusted reviews
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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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Typical DJ Prices in Thirsk
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 Thirsk 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 Thirsk party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Thirsk
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 - £212 | £212 - £333 | £333 - £500 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Thirsk
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 - £340 | £340 - £530 | £530 - £750 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Thirsk
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 - £180 | £180 - £270 | £270 - £470 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Thirsk
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 - £156 | £156 - £225 | £225 - £280 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Thirsk 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 Thirsk, 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 Thirsk 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 Thirsk based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Thirsk
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Thirsk? 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 Thirsk - for full details click on any venue name!
3 in Thirsk / 12 nearby
in Thirsk (YO7 - 3 options) - More Details
Golden Fleece Hotel, 42 Market Place
The Angel Inn, Long Street, Topcliffe
White Horse Lodge, Sutton Road
Nearby (12 options)
Aldwark Manor Hotel, York YO61
Allerton Court Hotel, Northallerton DL6
Burn Hall, York YO61
Crown Hotel, Boroughbridge YO51
Feversham Arms Hotel, York YO62
Old Deanery, Ripon HG4
Ripon Spa Hotel, Ripon HG4
Swinton Park, Ripon HG4
The Cleveland Tontine, Northallerton DL6
The George At Wath, Ripon HG4
The George Hotel, York YO61
Worsley Arms Hotel, York YO62
0 in Thirsk / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon HG4
Markenfield Hall, Ripon HG4
The Hideaway @ Baxby Manor, York YO61
12 in Thirsk / 53 nearby
in Thirsk (YO7 - 12 options) - More Details
Boltby Village Hall, Main St, Boltby
Cold Kirby Village Hall, Cold Kirby
Dalton Village Hall, Willow Bridge Lane, Dalton
Dishforth Village Hall, Main St, Dishforth
East Thirsk Village (Community) Hall, Hambleton Place
Knayton Village Hall, The Green, Knayton
Sandhutton & Breckenbrough Village Hall
Sinderby & District Village Hall, Holme Lodge
Sowerby Parochial Hall, Front Street, Sowerby
Sutton under Whitestonecliffe Village Hall
Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall, Front Street, Topcliffe
Nearby (53 options)
Ainderby Steeple Village Hall, Northallerton DL6
Aldborough Village Hall, Boroughbridge YO51
Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Ripon HG4
Appleton le Moors Village Hall, York YO62
Appleton Wiske Village Hall, Northallerton DL6
Boroughbridge Coronation Hall, Boroughbridge YO51
Copt Hewick Village Hall, Ripon HG4
Coxwold Village Hall, York YO61
Danby Wiske Village Hall, Northallerton DL7
East Cowton New Village Hall, Northallerton DL7
East Harlsey Village Hall, Northallerton DL6
Fadmoor Village Hall, York YO62
Farndale Village Hall, York YO62
Fearby and Healey Village Hall, Ripon HG4
Galphay Village Institute, Ripon HG4
Grantley Village Hall, Ripon HG4
Great Smeaton Village Hall, Northallerton DL6
Grewelthorpe Village Hall, Ripon HG4
Grey Village Hall, York YO61
Helmsley Town Hall, York YO62
Helperby Village Hall, York YO61
Hovingham Village Hall, York YO62
Hugh Ripley Hall, Ripon HG4
Husthwaite Village Hall, York YO61
Hutton le Hole Village Hall, York YO62
Ingleby Cross Village Hall, Northallerton DL6
Kilburn Village Institute, York YO61
Kirkbymoorside War Memorial Hall, Kirkbymoorside YO62
Leeming Village Hall, Northallerton DL7
Littlethorpe Village Hall, Ripon HG4
Masham Town Hall, Ripon HG4
Mechanics Institute Village Hall, Ripon HG4
North Cowton Village Hall, Northallerton DL7
North Stainley Village Hall, Ripon HG4
Northallerton Town Hall, Northallerton DL7
Oswaldkirk Village Hall, York YO62
Otterington Hall, Northallerton DL7
Potto Village Hall, Northallerton DL6
Ripon Cathedral Hall, Ripon HG4
Ripon Community House, Ripon HG4
Romanby WI Hall, Northallerton DL7
Rountons Village Hall, Northallerton DL6
Sawley Village Hall, Ripon HG4
Slingsby Village Hall, Slingsby YO62
South Otterington Maunby & Newby Wiske Village Hall, Northallerton DL7
Stillington Village Hall, York YO61
Swainby Village Hall, Northallerton DL6
The Arches at Holy Trinity Church Ripon, Ripon HG4
The Moorside Room (Kirkbymoorside Town Council), York YO62
Tholthorpe Village Hall, York YO61
Tollerton War Memorial Institute (Village Hall), York YO61
Welbury Village Hall, Northallerton DL6
West Tanfield War Memorial Hall, Ripon HG4
5 in Thirsk / 21 nearby
in Thirsk (YO7 - 5 options) - More Details
Royal British Legion Thirsk, Kirkgate
Thirsk & Malton (District) Conservative Club, Westgate
Thirsk & Sowerby Institute, Flats Lane
Thirsk Athletic Sports & Social Club, Newsham Road
Thirsk Racecourse - Events, Station Road
Nearby (21 options)
Ainderby Social Club, Northallerton DL7
Boroughbridge Cricket Club, Boroughbridge YO51
Boroughbridge Social Club, Boroughbridge YO51
Crayke Sports and Leisure Club, York YO61
Easingwold Town Football Club, Easingwold YO61
Kirkbymoorside Golf Club, York YO62
Masham Sports Association, Ripon HG4
Northallerton Rugby Club (Stallions), Northallerton DL6
Northallerton Town Cricket Club, Northallerton DL7
Northallerton Town Football Club, Northallerton DL7
Northallerton Working Mens Club, Northallerton DL6
Ripon & District Social Club, Ripon HG4
Ripon Bowling Club, Ripon HG4
Ripon City Football Club (Mallorie Park), Ripon HG4
Ripon City Golf Club, Ripon HG4
Ripon Conservative Club, Ripon HG4
Ripon Cricket Club, Ripon HG4
Ripon Rugby Club, Ripon HG4
Romanby Golf & Country Club, Northallerton DL7
Royal British Legion York, York YO62
Studley Royal Cricket Club, Ripon HG4
0 in Thirsk / 2 nearby
21 in Thirsk / 78 nearby
in Thirsk (YO7 - 21 options) - More Details
The Black Bull, 75 Market Place
The Black Swan, Main St
The Blacksmiths Arms, 83 Market Place
The Carlton Inn, Butt Lane, Carlton Husthwaite
The Carpenters Arms, Felixkirk Road, Felixkirk
The Crab & Lobster, Dishforth Road, Asenby
The Crown & Anchor, 138 Front Street
The Dog and Gun, Carlton Miniott
The Frankland Arms, Ingramgate
The Horsebreakers Arms Inn, Church Lane, Hutton Sessay
The Kings Arms, Sandhutton
The Little Three, Finkle Street
The Lord Nelson, St James Green
The Moor & Pheasant, Moor End Lane, Dalton Moor
The Old Oak Tree, Back Lane, South Kilvington
The Old Red House, Station Road, Carlton Miniott
The Three Tuns, 11 Finkle Street
The Three Tuns, 54 Market Place
The Vale of York, Carlton Road, Carlton Miniott
The Watermill, Carlton Street, Carlton Miniott
The Whitestonecliffe Inn, Sutton under Whitestonecliffe
Nearby (78 options)
Black Swan Hotel (MacDonald), York YO62
Kings Head Hotel, Ripon HG4
So! Bar & Eats, Ripon HG4
South Lodge, Ripon HG4
The Aldwark Arms, York YO61
The Angel Inn, York YO61
The Bay Tree, York YO61
The Black Bull, Northallerton DL7
The Black Horse, Northallerton DL6
The Black Horse, York YO61
The Black Lion Inn, Ripon HG4
The Black Swan, Ripon HG4
The Black Swan , Ripon HG4
The Black Swan, York YO61
The Blacksmiths Arms, Northallerton DL6
The Blacksmiths Arms, York YO61
The Blacksmiths Arms, York YO62
The Bruce Arms, Ripon HG4
The Bruce Arms, Ripon HG4
The Cat & Bagpipes Inn, Northallerton DL6
The Coore Arms, Northallerton DL7
The Crosby Village Inn, Northallerton DL6
The Dog & Gun, Northallerton DL6
The Duke of Wellington (Courtyard Rooms), Northallerton DL6
The Durham Ox, York YO61
The Durham Ox, Northallerton DL7
The Fairfax Arms, York YO62
The Fleece Inn, Northallerton DL7
The Forresters Arms, York YO61
The Fox & Hounds, Boroughbridge YO51
The George & Dragon Inn, Ripon HG4
The Golden Lion, Ripon HG4
The Golden Lion, Northallerton DL7
The Golden Lion, Northallerton DL6
The Grange Arms, Northallerton DL6
The Grantham Arms, Boroughbridge YO51
The Grantley Arms, Ripon HG4
The Half Moon, Ripon HG4
The Jolly Minister, Northallerton DL6
The King William IV (King Billy), Ripon HG4
The Kings Head Hotel, York YO62
The Magdalens, Ripon HG4
The Malt Shovel, York YO62
The Masons Arms, Northallerton DL7
The Mended Drum, York YO61
The Mr Greys (ex County Arms), Northallerton DL7
The Nags Head, Northallerton DL7
The New Inn, Northallerton DL7
The Oddfellows Arms, Northallerton DL7
The Old Black Bull Inn, York YO61
The Old Royal George, Northallerton DL7
The One Eyed Rat, Ripon HG4
The Otterington Shorthorn, Northallerton DL7
The Queens Head, Ripon HG4
The Rose & Crown, York YO61
The Rose & Crown, York YO62
The Royal Oak, Ripon HG4
The Royal Oak , York YO62
The Royal Oak Inn, York YO62
The Sawley Arms, Ripon HG4
The South Lodge, Ripon HG4
The Standard, Northallerton DL7
The Stapylton Arms, York YO61
The Station Hotel, Ripon HG4
The Three Horse Shoes, Boroughbridge YO51
The Unicorn Hotel, Ripon HG4
The Village Inn, Northallerton DL6
The Water Rat, Ripon HG4
The Wellington Heifer, Northallerton DL7
The White Bear, York YO61
The White Bear Hotel, Ripon HG4
The White Horse, Ripon HG4
The White Swan, Northallerton DL7
The White Swan, York YO62
The White Swan, York YO62
The Wild Swan, Boroughbridge YO51
The Willow Tree Inn, Northallerton DL7
The York Hotel, York YO61
Thirsk DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Thirsk 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 Thirsk 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 Thirsk. 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 Thirsk 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 Thirsk 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 Thirsk, 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 Thirsk.
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 Thirsk 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 Thirsk
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Thirsk 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 Thirsk? 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 Thirsk are: - The Boogie Knight - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Thirsk? 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 Thirsk - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Thirsk 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 £212 - £333 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 Thirsk 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 Thirsk and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Thirsk? 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. |