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 Waltham Abbey have an average score of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 37 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Waltham Abbey, Epping Forest
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Waltham Abbey are...
- DJ Stef - Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
- A.R.C. Disco - Remember - It's Your Party - We Do!
- DJ Andy Disco - Professional Mobile and Wedding DJ
- Capital Nightlife - Professional Disco And DJ Service
- DJ Sounds - Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
- DJ Mista MR - Beats To Boogie, Tracks For Tango - We Have It All
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
- Ignite Events - Fuel Your Event With Unforgettable Entertainment!
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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
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DJ Andy Disco
Professional Mobile and Wedding DJ
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Capital Nightlife
Professional Disco And DJ Service
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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!
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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Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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Ignite Events
Fuel Your Event With Unforgettable Entertainment!
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Typical DJ Prices in Waltham Abbey
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 Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Waltham Abbey
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 - £231 | £231 - £363 | £363 - £540 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Waltham Abbey
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 - £370 | £370 - £580 | £580 - £820 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Waltham Abbey
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 - £212 | £212 - £318 | £318 - £560 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Waltham Abbey
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 - £192 | £192 - £277 | £277 - £350 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey, 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 Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham-Abbey based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Waltham Abbey
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Waltham Abbey? 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 Waltham Abbey - for full details click on any venue name!
1 in Waltham Abbey / 6 nearby
in Waltham Abbey (EN9 - 1 options) - More Details
Waltham Abbey Marriott Hotel, Old Shire Lane
Nearby (6 options)
Bell Hotel Epping, Epping CM16
Cheshunt Marriott Hotel, Broxbourne EN10
Kings Oak Hotel, Loughton IG10
Quality Hotel Epping (Bell Hotel), Epping CM16
Ridgeway Hotel, London E E4
Roydon Marina Village, Harlow CM19
0 in Waltham Abbey / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Gaynes Park Barns, Epping CM16
The Barns at Lodge Farm, Epping CM16
Wolsey Hall, Waltham Cross EN8
4 in Waltham Abbey / 41 nearby
in Waltham Abbey (EN9 - 4 options) - More Details
Ninefields Community Centre, Hillhouse
Waltham Abbey Community Centre, 46 Crooked Mile
Waltham Abbey Scout Group (Elphwood Hall), Cornmill
Nearby (41 options)
1st Theydon Bois Scout Hall, Epping CM16
1st Turnford Scout Hall, Waltham Cross EN8
All Saints Church Highams Park, London E E4
Allnutts Hall, Epping CM16
Broxbourne United Reformed Church, Broxbourne EN10
Bushby Hall, Broxbourne EN10
Chingford Assembly Hall, London E E4
Chingford Old Church Hall, London E E4
Coney Burrows Community Centre, London E E4
Coopersale Village Hall (Social Institute), Epping CM16
Debden Community and Arts Hall, Loughton IG10
Enfield Highway Community Centre, Enfield EN3
Epping United Reformed Church, Epping CM16
Flamstead End Hall, Waltham Cross EN8
Highams Park Baptist Church, London E E4
Kingsley Hall, Loughton IG10
Laura Trott (Grundy Park) Leisure Centre, Waltham Cross EN8
Lopping Hall, Loughton IG10
Loughton Leisure Centre, Loughton IG10
Loughton Methodist Church, Loughton IG10
Mornington Hall, London E E4
Murray Hall, Loughton IG10
Murrays Studio (Hall), London E E4
North Chingford Methodist Church, London E E4
North Weald Village Hall, Epping CM16
Our Lady of Grace Church, London E E4
South Chingford Methodist Church, London E E4
St Annes Church Hall, London E E4
St Edmunds Church Hall, Loughton IG10
St Georges Parish Hall, Enfield EN3
St Heliers Hall, Enfield EN3
St John The Baptist Church Hall, Epping CM16
St Marys Church Hall, Epping CM16
Sts Peter and Paul Church Hall, Enfield EN3
The Dharma Hall, Enfield EN3
Theydon Bois Village Association, Epping CM16
Theydon Bois Youth Centre, Epping CM16
Thornwood Village Hall, Epping CM16
Valley Hall, Loughton IG10
Wingrove Hall, London E E4
Wormley Community Centre, Broxbourne EN10
5 in Waltham Abbey / 48 nearby
in Waltham Abbey (EN9 - 5 options) - More Details
Nazeing Golf Club, Middle St, Nazeing
Royal British Legion Waltham Abbey, Brooker Road
Town Mead Function Suite, Brooker Road
Waltham Abbey Football Club, Sewardstone Rd
Woodbine Social Club, Woodbine Close
Nearby (48 options)
Albany Leisure Centre, Enfield EN3
Blakes Golf Club, Epping CM16
Brimsdown Rovers Football Sports & Social Club and The Downs, Enfield EN3
Broxbourne Par 3 Golf Course & Footgolf, Broxbourne EN10
Broxbourne Rowing Club, Broxbourne EN10
Broxbourne Sports Club, Broxbourne EN10
Canons Brook Golf Club, Harlow CM19
Cheshunt & Waltham Cross Conservative Club, Waltham Cross EN8
Cheshunt Club, Waltham Cross EN8
Cheshunt Football Club, Waltham Cross EN8
Chingford Cricket Club, London E E4
Chingford Masonic Hall, London E E4
Chingford Rugby Club, London E E4
Connaught Club, London E E4
Debden Sports Club, Loughton IG10
Enfield Highway Conservative Club, Enfield EN3
Enfield Highway Working Mens Club, Enfield EN3
Epping Golf Club, Epping CM16
Epping Sports Centre, Epping CM16
Fairways Sports & Social Club, Harlow CM19
Goals Soccer Centre Chingford, London E E4
Halsey Masonic Hall, Waltham Cross EN8
Harlow (Greyhound) Stadium, Harlow CM19
Harlow Town Cricket Club, Harlow CM19
Harlow Town Football Club, Harlow CM19
Hertfordshire Golf & Country Club, Broxbourne EN10
Jubilee Sports Ground, London E E4
Larkswood Leisure Centre, London E E4
Lindsey Street Social Club, Epping CM16
Loughton Club, Loughton IG10
Loughton Cricket Club, Loughton IG10
North Weald Golf Club, Epping CM16
Ongar and Bantham Bowling Club, Epping CM16
Paringdon Sports Club, Harlow CM19
Ponders End Working Mens Social Club, Enfield EN3
Rolls Sports Ground (W Essex Football & Cricket Clubs), London E E4
Royal British Legion Chingford, London E E4
Royal British Legion Enfield, Enfield EN3
Royal British Legion Loughton, Loughton IG10
Royal Epping Forest Golf Club, London E E4
Silverthorn Bowls Club, London E E4
The Football Academy, Loughton IG10
The Link Club, Harlow CM19
West Essex Colts Football Club, London E E4
West Essex Cricket Club, London E E4
West Essex Golf Club, London E E4
Wormley Football Club, Broxbourne EN10
Wormley Sports Club, Broxbourne EN10
0 in Waltham Abbey / 2 nearby
1 in Waltham Abbey / 0 nearby
in Waltham Abbey (EN9 - 1 options) - More Details
Waltham Abbey Town Hall, Highbridge St
13 in Waltham Abbey / 74 nearby
in Waltham Abbey (EN9 - 13 options) - More Details
The (New) King Harolds Head, Nazeing Common, Nazeing
The Angel, 48 Sun Street
The Black Swan, Common Road
The Crown, Romeland
The Good Intent, Crown Hill, Upshire
The Horseshoes, Horseshoe Hill, Upshire
The Queens Arms, Market Square
The Queens Head, 60 Paternoster Hill, Upshire
The Sultan, Sewardstone Road
The Volunteer, Honey Lane
The Welsh Harp, Market Square
The Wheatsheaf, Crooked Mile
The Woodbine, Honey Lane
Nearby (74 options)
Bull On The Green (Bull & Crown), London E E4
Mo-Bos, Chingford E4
Old Hall Tavern, London E E4
The Artisan, London E E4
The Black Lion, Epping CM16
The Bull, Broxbourne EN10
The Bull, Epping CM16
The Bulls Head, Broxbourne EN10
The Carpenters Arms, Loughton IG10
The Clydesdale, Loughton IG10
The Cock Inn, Harlow CM19
The Cottage Loaf, Loughton IG10
The County Arms, London E E4
The Crocodile, Waltham Cross EN8
The Dovecote, London E E4
The Duke Of Wellington, Epping CM16
The Falcon, Enfield EN3
The Foresters Arms, Loughton IG10
The Gardeners Arms, Loughton IG10
The Garnon Bushes, Epping CM16
The George & Dragon, Epping CM16
The Goat, Enfield EN3
The Golden Lion, Loughton IG10
The Green Dragon, Waltham Cross EN8
The Greene Man, London E E4
The Greyhound, Enfield EN3
The Hare, Harlow CM19
The Herald, Harlow CM19
The Hollybush, Loughton IG10
The Jolly Bricklayers, Waltham Cross EN8
The King James, Waltham Cross EN8
The Kings Ford, London E E4
The Kings Head, London E E4
The Kings Head, Epping CM16
The Kings Oak Hotel, Loughton IG10
The Larkshall, London E E4
The Last Post, Loughton IG10
The Maltsters, Waltham Cross EN8
The Merry Fiddlers, Epping CM16
The Moletrap, Epping CM16
The Moon and Cross, Waltham Cross EN8
The Mount, London E E4
The Navigation, Enfield EN3
The Old Anchor, Waltham Cross EN8
The Old English Gentleman, Waltham Cross EN8
The Old Star, Broxbourne EN10
The Owl, Loughton IG10
The Plough, Waltham Cross EN8
The Plough , Waltham Cross EN8
The Plume Of Feathers, Loughton IG10
The Prince Albert, Enfield EN3
The Queen Elizabeth, London E E4
The Queen Victoria, Epping CM16
The Red Cow, Waltham Cross EN8
The Red Lion, Enfield EN3
The Robin Hood, Loughton IG10
The Roman Urn, Waltham Cross EN8
The Royal Forest, London E E4
The Royal Oak, London E E4
The Royal Oak, Loughton IG10
The Sporting Green, Enfield EN3
The Standard, Loughton IG10
The Station House, London E E4
The Sun & Woolpack, Enfield EN3
The Talbot, Epping CM16
The Theydon Oak, Epping CM16
The Travellers Friend, Epping CM16
The Wheatsheaf, Waltham Cross EN8
The White Bear, Broxbourne EN10
The White Hart, Harlow CM19
The White House, Enfield EN3
The Windmill, Waltham Cross EN8
The Wishing Well, London E E4
The Woodman & Olive, Broxbourne EN10
Waltham Abbey DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey, Epping Forest 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
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needadisco.com reviews can only be submitted by clients that have used the service including people like you partying in Waltham Abbey. 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 Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey, 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 Waltham Abbey.
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 Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey? 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 Waltham Abbey are: - DJ Stef | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Waltham Abbey? 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 Waltham Abbey - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Waltham Abbey 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 £231 - £363 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 Waltham Abbey 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 Waltham Abbey and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Waltham Abbey? 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. |