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 Colchester have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 38 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Colchester
The top 12 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Colchester are...
- DJ Stef - Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
- A.R.C. Disco - Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
- East Anglian Discos - Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
- Capital Nightlife - Professional Disco And DJ Service
- Disco Inferno - Professional Mobile Disco For Every Occasion
- DJ:Gavin Vaclavik - Mobile DJ For Weddings, Parties And Events
- DJ Fat Adam - International DJ With Over 25 Years Experience
- DJ Sounds - Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
- DJ Mista MR - Beats To Boogie, Tracks For Tango - We Have It All
- DJ Barney Weddings and Events Services - Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
- Discovery Disco - Disco 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.
DJ Stef
Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
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PLATINUM DJmark Award Holders
Platinum is the second 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 are working their way up to a Diamond Award in due course by regularly submitting updated documentation.
A.R.C. Disco
Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
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4.6 out of 5 | 37 trusted reviews
East Anglian Discos
Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
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Capital Nightlife
Professional Disco And DJ Service
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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.
Disco Inferno
Professional Mobile Disco For Every Occasion
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DJ:Gavin Vaclavik
Mobile DJ For Weddings, Parties And Events
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DJ Fat Adam
International DJ With Over 25 Years Experience
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5.0 out of 5 | 1 trusted review
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!
DJ Sounds
Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
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DJ Mista MR
Beats To Boogie, Tracks For Tango - We Have It All
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DJ Barney Weddings and Events Services
Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
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Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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Discovery Disco
Disco Experience
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Typical DJ Prices in Colchester
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 Colchester 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 Colchester party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Colchester
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 - £208 | £208 - £327 | £327 - £490 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Colchester
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 - £330 | £330 - £520 | £520 - £740 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Colchester
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 - £195 | £195 - £293 | £293 - £510 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Colchester
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 - £169 | £169 - £244 | £244 - £310 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Colchester 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 Colchester, 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 Colchester 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 Colchester based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Colchester
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Colchester? 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 Colchester - for full details click on any venue name!
0 in Colchester / 7 nearby
Nearby (7 options)
George Hotel (of Colchester), Colchester CO1
Holiday Inn Colchester, Colchester CO6
Maison Talbooth Hotel, Colchester CO7
Marks Tey Hotel, Colchester CO6
Red Lion Hotel (Brook), Colchester CO1
Rose and Crown Hotel, Colchester CO5
Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf & Spa, Colchester CO6
1 in Colchester / 6 nearby
in Colchester (CO2 - 1 options) - More Details
Clarice House, Kingsford Park, Layer Rd
Nearby (6 options)
Crabbs Barn, Colchester CO5
Layer Marney Tower, Colchester CO5
Marks Hall Estate, Colchester CO6
Prested Hall, Colchester CO5
The Coach House at Marks Hall Estate, Colchester CO6
Wivenhoe House, Colchester CO4
6 in Colchester / 54 nearby
in Colchester (CO2 - 6 options) - More Details
Church of St Barnabas (Old Heath Church Hall), Abbots Road
Colchester Masonic Hall - St Giles Centre, 5 St Johns Green
Layer Queen Elizabeth Hall, Abberton Road, Layer de la Haye
Layer Village Hall, New Cut, Layer de la Haye
Old Heath Community Centre, Darcy Road, Old Heath
St Cedds Church Hall, Iceni Way, Shrub End
Nearby (54 options)
Abberton & Langenhoe Village Hall, Colchester CO5
Aldham Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Alresford Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Ardleigh Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Boxted Village Hall, Colchester CO4
Brightlingsea Community Centre, Colchester CO7
Chappel and Wakes Colne Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Christ Church Hall, Colchester CO6
Christ Embassy Church, Colchester CO3
Coggeshall Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Colchester Arts Centre, Colchester CO1
Colchester Assembly Rooms, Colchester CO7
Colne Engaine Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Constable Memorial Hall, Colchester CO7
Copford Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Earls Colne Village Hall, Colchester CO6
East Mersea Hall, Colchester CO5
Eight Ash Green Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Elmstead Community Centre, Colchester CO7
Feering Community Centre, Colchester CO5
Fingringhoe Village Hall, Colchester CO5
Fordham Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Great Bentley Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Great Bromley Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Great Tey Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Greenstead Community Centre, Colchester CO4
Huntsmans Tavern, Colchester CO3
Hythe Health & Community Centre, Colchester CO1
Kingsland Church, Colchester CO3
Langham Community Centre, Colchester CO4
Leavenheath Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Little Horkesley Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Marks Tey Parish Hall, Colchester CO6
Mersea Methodist Church Hall (Shutes Hall), Colchester CO5
Messing Village Hall, Colchester CO5
Nayland Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Oak Tree Centre, Colchester CO4
Orpen Memorial Hall, Colchester CO6
Peldon Village Hall, Colchester CO5
Polstead Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Rowhedge Village Hall, Colchester CO5
Shrub End Social Centre, Colchester CO3
St Andrews Hall, Colchester CO3
St Johns and Highwoods Community Centre, Colchester CO4
St Teresas Parish Hall, Colchester CO3
Stanway Scout Hall, Colchester CO3
Stanway Village (Tollgate) Hall, Colchester CO3
Thorrington Village Hall, Colchester CO7
Tiptree Community Centre, Colchester CO5
White Colne Village Hall, Colchester CO6
William Loveless Hall, Colchester CO7
Wimpole Road Methodist Church, Colchester CO1
Wivenhoe Scout & Guide Hall, Colchester CO7
Wormingford Village Hall, Colchester CO6
4 in Colchester / 32 nearby
in Colchester (CO2 - 4 options) - More Details
Birch Grove Golf Club, Layer Road
Colchester Officers Club, St Johns Green
Highways Social Club, Walsingham Rd
Shrub End Sports Centre, Boadicea Way
Nearby (32 options)
Belle Vue Social Club, Colchester CO1
Brightlingsea Regent Football Club, Colchester CO7
Coggeshall Conservative Club, Colchester CO6
Coggeshall Town Cricket Club, Colchester CO6
Coggeshall Town Football Club, Colchester CO6
Colchester Bowling Club, Colchester CO7
Colchester Conservative Club, Colchester CO1
Colchester Golf Club, Colchester CO4
Colchester Rugby Club, Colchester CO4
Colchester United Football Club, Colchester CO4
Colne Valley Golf Club, Colchester CO6
Colnes Constitutional Club, Colchester CO6
Dabchicks Sailing Club, Colchester CO5
Earls Colne Recreation Club (ECRC), Colchester CO6
Essex Golf and Country Club, Colchester CO6
Great Horkesley Village Hall, Colchester CO6
Greenstead Association Social Club, Colchester CO4
Kelvedon & Feering Cricket Club, Colchester CO5
Kelvedon Institute, Colchester CO5
Kelvedon Labour Club & Institute, Colchester CO5
Leisure World Colchester, Colchester CO1
Mersea Centre, Colchester CO5
PlayFootball Colchester, Colchester CO3
Playgolf Colchester, Colchester CO3
Rowhedge Social Club, Colchester CO5
Royal British Legion Brightlingsea, Colchester CO7
Royal British Legion West Mersea, Colchester CO5
Stanway Rovers Football Club, Colchester CO3
The Glebe, Colchester CO5
Wivenhoe Sailing Club, Colchester CO7
Wivenhoe Town Cricket Club, Colchester CO7
Wivenhoe Town Football Club, Colchester CO7
0 in Colchester / 8 nearby
Nearby (8 options)
Carters Vineyard, Colchester CO4
Celtic Rose Centre, Colchester CO1
East Anglian Railway Museum, Colchester CO6
Houchins, Colchester CO6
Mersea Island Vineyard, Colchester CO5
The Octagon, Colchester CO7
West Street Vineyard, Colchester CO6
Westwood Park, Colchester CO6
0 in Colchester / 1 nearby
0 in Colchester / 1 nearby
17 in Colchester / 98 nearby
in Colchester (CO2 - 17 options) - More Details
The Abbey Arms, St Johns Green
The Ancient Briton, Iceni Way
The Boadicea, Haven Road
The Brewers Arms, Osborne Street
The Bridge Bar, 145 Caelum Drive
The Cherry Tree, Mersea Road, Blackheath
The Dirty Penguin, St Johns Street
The Donkey & Buskins, High Road, Layer-De-La-Haye
The Fox & Fiddler, St Johns St
The Grapes, 87 Mersea Road
The Hare & Hounds, Crayes Green, Layer Breton
The Layer Fox (Sleepy Fox), Malting Green Road, Layer-De-La-Haye
The Odd One Out (The Oddie), 28 Mersea Road
The Playhouse, St Johns Street
The Quayside, Haven Rd, Hythe Quay
The Silver Oyster, 1 The Parade
The Spinnaker Inn, Hythe Quay
Nearby (98 options)
Curve, Colchester CO1
Kings Arms, Colchester CO7
No 1 Harbour Square (Number One), Colchester CO7
Old Courthouse Inn, Colchester CO7
The Ale House, Colchester CO3
The Alma, Colchester CO6
The Anchor, Colchester CO5
The Anchor, Colchester CO5
The Anchor, Colchester CO7
The Angel, Colchester CO5
The Angel Inn, Colchester CO6
The Balkerne Gate, Colchester CO4
The Barn, Colchester CO6
The Beehive, Colchester CO4
The Beehive, Colchester CO6
The Berechurch Arms, Colchester CO3
The Bird In Hand, Colchester CO6
The Black Horse Inn, Colchester CO7
The Blue Anchor, Colchester CO5
The Bonnie Blue Oak, Colchester CO5
The Brewers Arms, Colchester CO6
The Brewers Arms, Colchester CO7
The Bricklayers, Colchester CO4
The Bricklayers Arms, Colchester CO7
The British Grenadier, Colchester CO1
The Bull, Colchester CO3
The Carriers Arms, Colchester CO7
The Castle, Colchester CO6
The Chequers, Colchester CO6
The Creek, Colchester CO7
The Crown, Colchester CO7
The Crown Inn, Colchester CO6
The Dog & Pheasant, Colchester CO4
The Dog & Pheasant, Colchester CO5
The Duchess, Colchester CO1
The Fat Cat, Colchester CO3
The Five Bells, Colchester CO6
The Flag, Colchester CO7
The Foresters Arms, Colchester CO1
The Friar, Colchester CO4
The George, Colchester CO1
The Goat & Boot, Colchester CO1
The Greyhound, Colchester CO7
The Hare & Hounds, Colchester CO6
The Hare & Hounds, Colchester CO7
The Hole In The Wall, Colchester CO3
The Hospital Arms, Colchester CO3
The Kings Arms, Colchester CO6
The Kings Arms, Colchester CO3
The Kings Arms, Colchester CO7
The Leather Bottle, Colchester CO3
The Lexden Crown, Colchester CO3
The Lion , Colchester CO6
The Lion , Colchester CO6
The Lion Brasserie, Colchester CO7
The Little Crown, Colchester CO1
The Live and Let Live, Colchester CO3
The Marquis (of Granby), Colchester CO1
The New Times, Colchester CO5
The Norfolk, Colchester CO1
The Oak, Colchester CO5
The Old Court House, Colchester CO7
The Old Queens Head, Colchester CO6
The Old Seige House, Colchester CO1
The Peldon Plough, Colchester CO5
The Peldon Rose, Colchester CO5
The Prettygate, Colchester CO3
The Purple Dog, Colchester CO1
The Queen Street Brewhouse, Colchester CO1
The Queens Head, Colchester CO6
The Queens Head, Colchester CO7
The Red Lion, Colchester CO6
The Red Lion, Colchester CO7
The River Lodge, Colchester CO1
The Rose & Crown, Colchester CO6
The Rose & Crown, Colchester CO7
The Rosebud, Colchester CO7
The Rovers Tye, Colchester CO4
The Royal Fusilier, Colchester CO7
The Royal Mortar, Colchester CO1
The Royal Oak, Colchester CO7
The Shepherd (and Dog), Colchester CO4
The Ship, Colchester CO5
The Shoulder of Mutton, Colchester CO6
The Slug & Lettuce, Colchester CO1
The Stockwell Arms, Colchester CO1
The Swan, Colchester CO7
The Swan Inn, Colchester CO3
The Three Horseshoes, Colchester CO6
The Three Wise Monkeys, Colchester CO1
The Victory at Mersea, Colchester CO5
The White Hart, Colchester CO6
The White Hart, Colchester CO6
The White Rose, Colchester CO7
The Wooden Fender, Colchester CO7
The Yachtsmans Arms, Colchester CO7
The Yew Tree, Colchester CO6
Trotters Bar, Colchester CO1
Colchester DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester. 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 Colchester 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 Colchester 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 Colchester, 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 Colchester.
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 Colchester 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 Colchester
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Colchester 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 Colchester? 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 Colchester are: - DJ Stef | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Colchester? 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 Colchester - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Colchester 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 £208 - £327 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 Colchester 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 Colchester and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Colchester? 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. |