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 Dumfries have an average score of 0.0 out of 5 stars from 0 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Dumfries
The top 4 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Dumfries are...
- 5 Star Discos - Professional Wedding, Party And Corporate DJ
- The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
- Bissett Events - Something For Everyone
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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.
5 Star Discos
Professional Wedding, Party And Corporate DJ
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The Disco Co
Not All Discos Are The Same...
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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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Bissett Events
Something For Everyone
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Typical DJ Prices in Dumfries
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 Dumfries 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 Dumfries party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Dumfries
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 - £200 | £200 - £315 | £315 - £470 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Dumfries
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 - £320 | £320 - £500 | £500 - £710 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Dumfries
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 - £204 | £204 - £306 | £306 - £540 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Dumfries
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 - £130 | £130 - £187 | £187 - £230 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Dumfries 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 Dumfries, 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 Dumfries 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 Dumfries based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Dumfries
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Dumfries? 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 Dumfries - for full details click on any venue name!
7 in Dumfries / 14 nearby
in Dumfries (DG1 - 7 options) - More Details
Aberdour Hotel, 16-20 Newall Terrace
Aston Hotel, The Crichton, Bankend Rd
Cairndale Hotel, English Street
Hetland Hall Hotel, Carrutherstown
Manor House Country Hotel, Torthorwald
Moreig Hotel, 67 Annan Road
Station Hotel, 49 Lovers Walk
Nearby (14 options)
Craigdarroch Arms Hotel, Thornill DG3
Cressfield Country House Hotel, Lockerbie DG11
Dryfesdale House Hotel, Lockerbie DG11
Friars Carse Hotel, Dumfries DG2
Kings Arms Hotel, Lockerbie DG11
Kirkconnel Hall Hotel, Lockerbie DG11
Lochview Motel & Restaurant, Dumfries DG2
Lockerbie Manor Country Hotel, Lockerbie DG11
Mabie House Hotel, Dumfries DG2
Powfoot Golf Hotel, Annan DG12
Queensberry Arms Hotel, Annan DG12
Somerton House Hotel, Lockerbie DG11
Sure Hotel (ex Queens Hotel), Lockerbie DG11
Woodland House Hotel, Dumfries DG2
2 in Dumfries / 2 nearby
in Dumfries (DG1 - 2 options) - More Details
Comlongon Castle, Clarencefield
Easterbrook Hall, Bankend Rd
Nearby (2 options)
Bonshaw Tower, Kirtlebridge DG11
Springkell House, Lockerbie DG11
6 in Dumfries / 12 nearby
in Dumfries (DG1 - 6 options) - More Details
Assembly Rooms, George St
Cresswell & Larchfield Community Centre, Cresswell Hill
Georgetown Community Centre, Lochvale House, Georgetown Rd
Heathhall Community Centre, Barnett Rd, Heathhall
Noblehill Community Centre, Greenbrae Loaning
The Old School, Brooke St
Nearby (12 options)
Annan Community Centre, Annan DG12
Carronbridge Village Hall, Thornhill DG3
Closeburn Village Hall, Thornhill DG3
Dalswinton Village Hall, Dumfries DG2
Johnstonebridge Village Hall, Johnstonebridge DG11
Kirkbean Village Hall, Dumfries DG2
Lochside Community Centre, Dumfries DG2
Lockerbie Town Hall, Lockerbie DG11
Middlebie Community Centre, Lockerbie DG11
Stakeford & Summerville Comm Centre, Dumfries DG2
Summerhill Community Centre, Dumfries DG2
Thornhill Community Centre, Thornhill DG3
8 in Dumfries / 14 nearby
in Dumfries (DG1 - 8 options) - More Details
102 Club, 102 English St
Albert Club, 61 Irish St
Crichton Golf Club, Bankend Road
Dumfries Masonic Hall (Kilwinning Lodge #53), George Street
Dumfries RAF Association Club, 20 English St
Dumfries Railways Social Club, Leafield Rd
Locharbriggs & District Social Club, 22A Auchencrieff Rd, Locharbriggs
The Five Arches, 345 Annan Road
Nearby (14 options)
Annan & District Anglers Club, Annan DG12
Annan & District Ex-Service Club, Annan DG12
Annan Athletic Football Club, Annan DG12
Annan Bowling Club, Annan DG12
Dumfries & Galloway Golf Club, Dumfries DG2
Dumfries Labour & Social Club & Institute, Dumfries DG2
Dumfries Saints Rugby Club, Dumfries DG2
Eastriggs Social Club, Annan DG12
Lodge #258 Lockerbie Quhytewoollen, Lockerbie DG11
Mid Annandale Comrades Club (Royal British Legion Lockerbie), Lockerbie DG11
St Andrews Social Club, Annan DG12
The Club (Old Labour Club), Dumfries DG2
Thornhill Bowling Club, Thornhill DG3
Thornhill Golf Club, Thornhill DG3
0 in Dumfries / 1 nearby
13 in Dumfries / 16 nearby
in Dumfries (DG1 - 13 options) - More Details
Mount Sydney Inn, Craigs Rd
The Cavens Arms, Buccleuch Street
The Coach & Horses, 66 Whitesands
The Deja Vu, Academy Street
The Douglas Arms, Friars Vennel
The Fleshers Arms, Loreburn Street
The Granary, Loreburn St
The Lochar Inn, Ardene
The Lockards Farm, Lockerbie Road
The Robert the Bruce, 81 Buccleuch Street
The Swan, Kingholm Quay
The Worlds End, Whitesands
Townhouse Hotel, 208 Annan Rd
Nearby (16 options)
Abbey Inn, Dumfries DG2
Smoochies, Annan DG12
Steamboat Inn, Dumfries DG2
The 19th Hole, Dumfries DG2
The Anglers Arms, Annan DG12
The Corner House Hotel, Annan DG12
The Farmers Arms, Thornhill DG3
The Firth Hotel, Annan DG12
The Graham Arms, Annan DG12
The Mill Forge, Lockerbie DG11
The Normandy, Dumfries DG2
The St Mungo Arms, Lockerbie DG11
The Troqueer Arms, Dumfries DG2
The Waterhole, Dumfries DG2
Thornhill Inn, Thornhill DG3
Townhead Hotel, Lockerbie DG11
Dumfries DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Dumfries 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 Dumfries 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 Dumfries. 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 Dumfries 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 Dumfries 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 Dumfries, 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 Dumfries.
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 Dumfries 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 Dumfries
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Dumfries 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 Dumfries? 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 Dumfries are: - 5 Star Discos - The Disco Co | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Dumfries? 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 Dumfries - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Dumfries 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 £200 - £315 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 Dumfries 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 Dumfries and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Dumfries? 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. |