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 Nelson have an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 verified customer reviews!
DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee
The top 5 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Nelson are...
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
- Blackpools Midas Disco - North West Mobile Disco
- Rhythm Protocol - Your Resident DJ
- Bass Discos - 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.
PC Roadshows Entertainments
Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
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The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
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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.
Blackpools Midas Disco
North West Mobile Disco
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5.0 out of 5 | 40 trusted reviews
Entry-Level DJmark Award Holders
This is the entry level award offered by the DJmark safety and quality vetting service.
Holders have the basic processes in place such as valid public liability insurance (PLI), regularly safety-checked electrical equipment (Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)), issue written contracts for all bookings and operate fully in accordance with music and video copyright legislation. They are working towards the higher award levels.
Rhythm Protocol
Your Resident DJ
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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!
Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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Typical DJ Prices in Nelson
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 Nelson 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 Nelson party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Nelson
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 - £193 | £193 - £304 | £304 - £460 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Nelson
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 - £310 | £310 - £490 | £490 - £680 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Nelson
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 |
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£125 - £173 | £173 - £259 | £259 - £450 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Nelson
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 |
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£100 - £167 | £167 - £241 | £241 - £300 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Nelson 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 Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Nelson
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Nelson? 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 Nelson - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Nelson / 12 nearby
Nearby (12 options)
Eaves Hall, Clitheroe BB7
Higher Trapp Country House Hotel, Burnley BB12
Inn at Whitewell, Clitheroe BB7
Mitton Hall Country House Hotel, Clitheroe BB7
Oaks Hotel, Burnley BB10
Shireburn Arms Hotel, Clitheroe BB7
Stirk House Hotel, Clitheroe BB7
The Alma Inn, Colne BB8
The Commercial Hotel, Colne BB8
The Fence Gate Inn, Burnley BB12
The Old Stone Trough, Barnoldswick BB18
The Swan and Royal Hotel, Clitheroe BB7
0 in Nelson / 2 nearby
3 in Nelson / 14 nearby
in Nelson (BB9 - 3 options) - More Details
Barrowford Civic Hall, Maud St, Barrowford
Brierfield Community Centre, Colne Rd, Brierfield
Pendle Heritage Centre, Colne Road, Barrowford
Nearby (14 options)
Barley Village Hall, Burnley BB12
Barnoldswick Civic Hall, Barnoldswick BB18
Bolton by Bowland Village Hall, Clitheroe BB7
Cliviger Village Hall, Burnley BB10
Downham Village Hall, Clitheroe BB7
Earby and Kelbrook Senior Citizens Centre, Barnoldswick BB18
Foulridge Village Hall, Colne BB8
Grindleton Pavilion, Clitheroe BB7
Padiham Road Methodist Church, Burnley BB12
Saint Michael and Saint John Parish Centre, Clitheroe BB7
St Cuthberts Community Hall, Burnley BB10
St Marys Cemtre, Clitheroe BB7
Trawden Forest Community Centre, Colne BB8
Whalley Village Hall, Clitheroe BB7
9 in Nelson / 41 nearby
in Nelson (BB9 - 9 options) - More Details
Barrowford Working Mens Club, David St, Barrowford
Brierfield Working Mens Club, 17-19 Walter St, Brierfield
Carters and Motormens Working Mens Club, 104 Leeds Road
Crossfit Pendle, Kenyon Rd, Brierfield
Lamb Club, 2-6 Church Street, Barrowford
Marsden Park Golf Course, Townhouse Rd
Nelson Cricket Club, Surrey Road
Old Brass Band Club, Wren Street
Poultry Social Club, The Gravel, Hibson Road
Nearby (41 options)
Barnoldswick Conservative Club, Barnoldswick BB18
Barnoldswick Cricket Club, Barnoldswick BB18
Belvedere & Calder Vale Sports Club, Burnley BB10
Billington & Whalley Brass Band Club, Clitheroe BB7
Briercliffe Social Club, Burnley BB10
Burnley Boys Club, Burnley BB10
Burnley Cricket Club, Burnley BB10
Burnley Football Club (Turf Moor) (1882 Lounge), Burnley BB10
Burnley Rugby Club, Burnley BB10
Byerden House Socialist Society Club, Burnley BB10
Clitheroe Conservative Club, Clitheroe BB7
Clitheroe Cricket Bowling & Tennis Club, Clitheroe BB7
Clitheroe Rugby Club, Clitheroe BB7
Clitheroe Social Club, Clitheroe BB7
Colne & Nelson Rugby Club, Colne BB8
Colne Cricket Club, Colne BB8
Colne Golf Club, Colne BB8
Colne Legion Club, Colne BB8
Crow Wood Leisure, Burnley BB12
Earby Conservative Club, Barnoldswick BB18
Foulridge Social Club, Colne BB8
Ghyll Golf Club, Barnoldswick BB18
Green Street (Barnoldswick) Working Mens Club, Barnoldswick BB18
Green Street Sports & Social Club, Burnley BB10
Ighten Leigh Social Club, Burnley BB12
Ighten Mount Bowling Club, Burnley BB12
Low Moor Club, Clitheroe BB7
Lowerhouse Cricket Club, Burnley BB12
Lowerhouse Mills Social Club, Burnley BB12
Padiham Football Club, Burnley BB12
Padiham Working Mens Club, Burnley BB12
Paradise Working Mens Club, Burnley BB10
Prairie Sports Village, Burnley BB10
Read Cricket & Bowling Club, Burnley BB12
Rolls-Royce Leisure Barnoldswick, Barnoldswick BB18
Rosegrove Railway Club (LMRCA), Burnley BB12
Royal British Legion Clitheroe, Clitheroe BB7
United Irish League Working Mens Club, Burnley BB12
Waddington Village Social Club, Clitheroe BB7
Whalley Golf Club, Clitheroe BB7
Worsthorne Social Club, Burnley BB10
1 in Nelson / 2 nearby
in Nelson (BB9 - 1 options) - More Details
The ACE Centre, Cross St
Nearby (2 options)
The Out Barn at Clough Bottom, Clitheroe BB7
Waddow Hall, Clitheroe BB7
0 in Nelson / 1 nearby
4 in Nelson / 72 nearby
in Nelson (BB9 - 4 options) - More Details
The Lord Nelson, Manchester Road
The Palatine, 32 Norfolk St
The Station Freehouse, Hibson Road
The Thatch & Thistle, Surrey Road
Nearby (72 options)
Bashall Barn, Clitheroe BB7
Calfs Head, Clitheroe BB7
Chewies Bar, Barnoldswick BB18
Moorcock Inn, Clitheroe BB7
Spread Eagle, Clitheroe BB7
The Admiral Lord Rodney, Colne BB8
The Ale House, Clitheroe BB7
The Aspinall Arms, Clitheroe BB7
The Assheton Arms, Clitheroe BB7
The Baltic Fleet, Burnley BB10
The Bayley Arms, Clitheroe BB7
The Black Lane Ends, Colne BB8
The Brown Cow, Clitheroe BB7
The Castle, Clitheroe BB7
The Coach and Horses, Clitheroe BB7
The De Lacy Arms, Clitheroe BB7
The Dog Inn, Clitheroe BB7
The Dugdale Arms, Burnley BB12
The Duke of Lancaster (ex-Shepherds Arms), Colne BB8
The Eagle and Child, Clitheroe BB7
The Eagle At Barrow, Clitheroe BB7
The Emmott Arms, Colne BB8
The Emporium, Clitheroe BB7
The Foresters Arms, Burnley BB10
The Free Gardeners Arms, Burnley BB12
The Freemasons Country Inn, Clitheroe BB7
The Gannow Wharf, Burnley BB12
The George IV Inn, Burnley BB12
The Green Chimney, Colne BB8
The Hand & Shuttle, Burnley BB12
The Hare & Hounds, Burnley BB12
The Hare & Hounds, Colne BB8
The Jovial Hatters, Colne BB8
The Junction, Burnley BB12
The Kings Arms, Clitheroe BB7
The Langroyd Hall, Colne BB8
The Lowerhouse Canteen, Burnley BB12
The Malt Shovel, Burnley BB12
The Morris Dancers, Colne BB8
The New Inn, Clitheroe BB7
The Park View, Burnley BB10
The Parkers Arms, Clitheroe BB7
The Pendle Inn, Burnley BB12
The Pendle Witch Hotel, Clitheroe BB7
The Prairie, Burnley BB10
The Punch Bowl, Barnoldswick BB18
The Queen Hotel, Burnley BB10
The Queen Victoria, Burnley BB10
The Red Lion Hotel, Colne BB8
The Red Lion Inn, Barnoldswick BB18
The Rose and Crown, Clitheroe BB7
The Shooters Arms, Burnley BB10
The Sparrowhawk (Ye Olde), Burnley BB12
The Spinning Mill, Colne BB8
The Spread Eagle, Clitheroe BB7
The Starkie Arms, Burnley BB12
The Sun Inn, Colne BB8
The Sun Inn, Burnley BB10
The Swan With Two Necks, Clitheroe BB7
The Sycamore Farm, Burnley BB12
The Thornton Arms, Burnley BB10
The Three Fishes, Clitheroe BB7
The Tim Bobbin Hotel, Burnley BB12
The Trawden Arms, Colne BB8
The Union Exchange, Colne BB8
The Waddington Arms, Clitheroe BB7
The Waggon & Horses, Clitheroe BB7
The Wallace Hartley, Colne BB8
The Whalley Arms, Clitheroe BB7
The White Lion, Barnoldswick BB18
The White Lion, Clitheroe BB7
The Winchester, Burnley BB12
Nelson DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Nelson 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 Nelson, Barrowford, Blacko, Brierfield, Higherford, Roughlee 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 Nelson. 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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 Nelson, 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 Nelson.
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 Nelson 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 Nelson
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Nelson 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 Nelson? 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 Nelson are: - PC Roadshows Entertainments - The Disco Co | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Nelson? 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 Nelson - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Nelson 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 £193 - £304 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 Nelson 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 Nelson and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Nelson? 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. |