Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Chester, Backford, Elton, Hoole, Ince, Mickle Trafford, Moston
The top 5 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Chester are...
- Alt. Entertainments - Music Matters
- PC Roadshows Entertainments - Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
- DJ Paul Williams - Top DJ With 25 Years' Experience. Check My Reviews
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
- AMC Disco - Mobile Disco Wrexham
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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.
Alt. Entertainments
Music Matters
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PC Roadshows Entertainments
Professional Event DJs And Wedding Hosts
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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.
DJ Paul Williams
Top DJ With 25 Years' Experience. Check My 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!
Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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AMC Disco
Mobile Disco Wrexham
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Typical DJ Prices in Chester
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 Chester 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 Chester party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Chester
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 - £218 | £218 - £342 | £342 - £510 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Chester
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 - £350 | £350 - £550 | £550 - £770 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Chester
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 - £171 | £171 - £257 | £257 - £450 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Chester
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 - £149 | £149 - £215 | £215 - £270 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Chester 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 Chester, 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 Chester 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 Chester based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Chester
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Chester? 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 Chester - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Chester / 17 nearby
in Chester (CH2 - 2 options) - More Details
Doubletree by Hilton Chester, Hoole Hall, Warrington Rd
Green Bough Hotel, 60 Hoole Rd
Nearby (17 options)
ABode Chester Hotel, Chester CH1
Broxton Hall Hotel, Chester CH3
Carden Park Hotel, Chester CH3
Chester Bridge Hotel, Chester CH1
Chester Grosvenor Hotel, Chester CH1
Crabwall Manor Hotel, Chester CH1
Crowne Plaza Chester, Chester CH1
Forest Hills Hotel, Frodsham WA6
Frogg Manor Hotel, Chester CH3
Heathercliffe Country House, Frodsham WA6
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port, Ellesmere Port CH65
Mercure Chester East Hotel (was Ramada), Chester CH3
Mollington Banastre Hotel (Brook), Chester CH1
New Blossoms Hotel, Chester CH1
Queens Hotel, Chester CH1
Red House, Chester CH3
Westminster Hotel, Chester CH1
2 in Chester / 4 nearby
in Chester (CH2 - 2 options) - More Details
Oakfield Manor at Chester Zoo, Caughall Road, Upton
Trafford Hall, Ince Lane, Wimbolds Trafford
Nearby (4 options)
Bolesworth Castle, Chester CH3
Chester Guildhall, Chester CH1
Kings Acre, Chester CH1
Old Palace, Chester CH1
8 in Chester / 21 nearby
in Chester (CH2 - 8 options) - More Details
Elton Church Hall, Ince Lane, Elton
Elton Community Centre, School Lane, Elton
Hoole Community Centre, Westminster Rd, Hoole
Little Stanney Village Hall, Stanney Lane, Little Stanney
Mickle Trafford Village Hall, Warrington Rd, Mickle Trafford
St Columbas Parish Hall, Newhall Rd
Upton Community Hall (Holy Ascension Church), Demage Lane, Upton
Upton Village Hall, Heath Rd, Upton
Nearby (21 options)
1st Farndon Scout Hut, Chester CH3
4th Frodsham (Overton) Scout Hall, Frodsham WA6
Alvanley Village Hall, Frodsham WA6
Barbour Institute, Chester CH3
Chester Music Theatre, Chester CH3
Churton Village Hall, Chester CH3
City Road Church Hall, Chester CH1
Frodsham Community Centre, Frodsham WA6
Helsby Community Centre, Frodsham WA6
Holy Trinity Without-The-Walls Church, Chester CH1
Huntington Village Hall, Chester CH3
Manley Village Hall, Frodsham WA6
Mollington Backford & District Village Hall, Chester CH1
Saighton Village Hall, Chester CH3
St Laurences Parish Church, Frodsham WA6
St Pauls Church Hall, Frodsham WA6
Tarvin Community Centre, Chester CH3
Vicars Cross Community Centre, Chester CH3
Vicars Cross Scout Hut, Chester CH3
Waverton Village Hall, Chester CH3
Wolverham Community Centre, Ellesmere Port CH65
3 in Chester / 26 nearby
in Chester (CH2 - 3 options) - More Details
Cheshire County Sports Club, Plas Newton Lane
Royal British Legion Upton, 20 Heath Rd, Upton
Upton-by-Chester Golf Club, Upton Lane
Nearby (26 options)
Alvanley Cricket Club, Frodsham WA6
Barrowmore Welfare & Social Club, Chester CH3
Boughton Hall Cricket Club, Chester CH3
Capenhurst Electricity Sports & Social Club, Chester CH1
Cheshire Regimental Association Club, Chester CH1
Chester City Football Club, Chester CH1
Chester Racecourse, Chester CH1
Chester Rugby Club, Chester CH3
Chester United Services Club, Chester CH1
Christleton Cricket Club, Chester CH3
Eccies (Helsby Ex-Servicemans Social Club), Frodsham WA6
Ellesmere Port Conservative Club, Ellesmere Port CH65
Ellesmere Port Labour Club, Ellesmere Port CH65
Farndon Sports & Social Club (FSSC), Chester CH3
Frodsham Conservative Club, Frodsham WA6
Frodsham Golf Club, Frodsham WA6
Helsby Community Sports Club, Frodsham WA6
Helsby Golf Club, Frodsham WA6
Home Guard Social Club, Chester CH1
Kingsley & Newton Village Institute, Frodsham WA6
Phoenix Social Club, Ellesmere Port CH65
Pryors Hayes Golf Club, Chester CH3
St Werburghs Catholic Club & Parish Centre, Chester CH1
The Oaks Mollington (Golf Club), Chester CH1
Vicars Cross Golf Club, Chester CH3
Whitby Sports & Social Club (Shell), Ellesmere Port CH65
0 in Chester / 3 nearby
0 in Chester / 2 nearby
16 in Chester / 90 nearby
in Chester (CH2 - 16 options) - More Details
Shrewsbury Arms, Warrington Rd, Mickle Trafford
The Bears Paw, Dicksons Drive, Newton
The Bunbury Arms, Little Stanney Lane, Stoak
The Chester Fields, Chester Road, Bridge Trafford
The Dee Miller, Coniston Road
The George & Dragon, Liverpool Road
The Lock Vaults, 29 Hoole Lane
The Mill at Upton, 76 Liverpool Road, Bache
The Oaklands, 93 Hoole Road
The Piper, Pipers Lane
The Rake (Hall) (Pub), Rake Lane, Little Stanney
The Rigger, Ince Lane, Elton
The Royal Oak, Faulkner Street
The Shrewsbury Arms, Warrington Road, Mickle Trafford
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Heath Road
The Wheelwright Arms, Ince Lane, Elton
Nearby (90 options)
1539, Chester CH1
Amore, Frodsham WA6
Carriages, Chester CH3
Duttons, Chester CH1
Telfords Warehouse, Chester CH1
Temple Bar, Chester CH1
The Architect, Chester CH1
The Bear & Billet, Chester CH1
The Bear & Ragged Staff, Chester CH3
The Bears Paw, Frodsham WA6
The Belle Monte Hotel, Frodsham WA6
The Bird In Hand, Chester CH3
The Black Dog, Chester CH3
The Botanist, Chester CH1
The Bouverie, Chester CH1
The Bridgewater Arms, Chester CH1
The Bull & Stirrup Hotel, Chester CH1
The Bulls Head, Ellesmere Port CH65
The Bulls Head, Frodsham WA6
The Cat, Ellesmere Port CH65
The Cellar Bar, Chester CH1
The Centurion (Cenny), Chester CH3
The Cherry Orchard, Chester CH3
The Cheshire Cat, Chester CH3
The Cheshire Cheese, Frodsham WA6
The Cheshire Oaks, Ellesmere Port CH65
The Chichester Arms, Chester CH1
The Cholmondeley Arms, Frodsham WA6
The Church, Chester CH1
The Coach House, Chester CH1
The Commonhall St Social, Chester CH1
The Cornerhouse (ex Last Orders) (ex Hangman), Chester CH1
The Cross Foxes, Chester CH3
The Cross Keys, Chester CH1
The Deva Tap, Chester CH1
The Dublin Packet, Chester CH1
The Dunham Arms, Frodsham WA6
The Egerton Arms, Chester CH1
The Falcon, Chester CH1
The Farndon (Hotel), Chester CH3
The Fiesta Havana, Chester CH1
The George & Dragon, Chester CH3
The Golden Eagle, Chester CH1
The Golden Lion, Frodsham WA6
The Goshawk, Chester CH3
The Grace Arms, Ellesmere Port CH65
The Greyhound Inn, Chester CH1
The Grosvenor Arms, Chester CH3
The Helter Skelter, Frodsham WA6
The Hornsmill, Frodsham WA6
The Horse & Jockey, Ellesmere Port CH65
The Little Owl , Chester CH1
The Liverpool Arms, Chester CH1
The Living Room Chester, Chester CH1
The Lock Keeper, Chester CH1
The Marlborough Arms, Chester CH1
The Netherton Hall, Frodsham WA6
The Oddfellows Arms, Chester CH1
The Old Hall Farm, Ellesmere Port CH65
The Old Harkers Arms, Chester CH3
The Old Trooper, Chester CH3
The Peacock, Chester CH3
The Pied Bull, Chester CH1
The Pitcher & Piano, Chester CH1
The Plumbers Arms, Chester CH1
The Queens Head, Frodsham WA6
The Red Bull, Frodsham WA6
The Red Door @ Blossoms Hotel, Chester CH1
The Red Lion, Chester CH1
The Red Lion, Frodsham WA6
The Ring O Bells, Frodsham WA6
The Saddle Inn, Chester CH1
The Shropshire Arms, Chester CH1
The Spital Vaults, Chester CH3
The Sportsmans Arms, Chester CH3
The Square Bottle, Chester CH1
The Stanley Arms, Chester CH1
The Talbot Inn, Chester CH1
The Tigers Head, Frodsham WA6
The Town Crier, Chester CH1
The Twirl Of Hay, Chester CH3
The Union Vaults, Chester CH1
The Victoria, Chester CH1
The Waggon and Horses, Chester CH1
The Wheatsheaf Inn, Chester CH1
The White Horse, Chester CH1
The White Horse, Chester CH3
The White Lion, Frodsham WA6
Ye Olde Boot Inn, Chester CH1
Ye Olde Kings Head, Chester CH1
Chester DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Chester 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 Chester, Backford, Elton, Hoole, Ince, Mickle Trafford, Moston 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 Chester. 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 Chester 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 Chester 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 Chester, 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 Chester.
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 Chester 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 Chester
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Chester 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 Chester? 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 Chester are: - Alt. Entertainments - PC Roadshows Entertainments | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Chester? 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 Chester - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Chester 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 £218 - £342 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 Chester 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 Chester and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Chester? 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. |