Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Rutherglen
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Rutherglen are...
- 5 Star Discos - Professional Wedding, Party And Corporate DJ
- Bobby Mac Disco - Friendly Professional Service
- DJ Ash - Professional Experienced Mobile DJ with 36yrs exp
- Wedding DJ Scotland - Your One Stop For DJs
- CDK Disco - Wedding & Party Dj
- All4youevents - No tagline provided
- 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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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.
Bobby Mac Disco
Friendly Professional Service
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DJ Ash
Professional Experienced Mobile DJ with 36yrs exp
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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.
Wedding DJ Scotland
Your One Stop For DJs
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CDK Disco
Wedding & Party 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!
All4youevents
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Bass Discos
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Bissett Events
Something For Everyone
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Typical DJ Prices in Rutherglen
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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Rutherglen
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 - £225 | £225 - £354 | £354 - £530 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Rutherglen
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 - £360 | £360 - £570 | £570 - £800 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Rutherglen
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 - £170 | £170 - £256 | £256 - £450 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Rutherglen
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 |
|---|---|---|
| £100 - £164 | £164 - £237 | £237 - £300 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen, 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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Rutherglen
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Rutherglen? 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 Rutherglen - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Rutherglen / 5 nearby
in Rutherglen (G73 - 2 options) - More Details
Burnside Hotel, East Kilbride Road, Rutherglen
Kings Park Hotel, Mill Street
Nearby (5 options)
Busby Hotel, Glasgow G76
Crossbasket Castle Hotel, Blantyre G72
Eglinton Arms Hotel, Glasgow G76
Ewington Hotel, Glasgow G42
Number 10 Hotel, Glasgow G42
0 in Rutherglen / 2 nearby
7 in Rutherglen / 51 nearby
in Rutherglen (G73 - 7 options) - More Details
Fernhill Community Hall, Neilvaig Drive, Rutherglen
Reuther Hall, Victoria St, Rutherglen
Rutherglen Town Hall, Main St, Rutherglen
Rutherglen United Reformed Church, Johnstone Drive
Spittal Community Hall, Carrick Rd, Rutherglen
Springhall Community Centre, Cruachan Rd, Rutherglen
St Columbkilles Church Hall, Kirkwood Street
Nearby (51 options)
Birgidale Complex, Glasgow G45
Blessed John Duns Scotus Church Hall, Glasgow G5
Bridgeton Community Learning Campus, Glasgow G40
Broomhouse Hall, Glasgow G32
Caledonian Centre, Glasgow G72
Calton Heritage Learning Centre, Glasgow G40
Carswell Hall, Glasgow G76
Castlemilk Community Centre, Glasgow G45
Cathcart Trinity Church, Glasgow G44
Christ The King Hall (Chapel Hall), Glasgow G44
Circuit Community Hall, Glasgow G72
Clarkston Hall, Glasgow G76
Clincarthill Church Hall, Glasgow G42
Couper Institute, Glasgow G44
Crookfur Pavilion, Glasgow G76
Dennistoun Village Sports Hall, Glasgow G31
Duff Memorial Hall, Glasgow G76
Eastfield Community Centre, Glasgow G72
Flemington Hallside Church, Glasgow G72
G31 Centre, Glasgow G31
Geoff Shaw Community Centre, Glasgow G42
Gilbertfield Community Hall, Glasgow G72
Hawthorn Walk Community Hall, Glasgow G72
High Blantyre Hall, Glasgow G72
Kings Park Parish Church, Glasgow G44
Kirkhill Parish Church Hall, Glasgow G72
Larkfield Centre, Glasgow G42
Maureen Cope Community Hall, Glasgow G45
Merrylea Parish Church, Glasgow G32
Mount Vernon Community Hall, Glasgow G32
North Halfway Community Hall, Glasgow G72
Reidvale Neighbourhood Centre, Glasgow G31
Rowans Community Hall, Glasgow G72
Rowns Community Hall, Glasgow G72
Shettleston Community Centre, Glasgow G32
Shettleston Old Parish Church, Glasgow G32
Shettleston Public Hall, Glasgow G32
St Francis Community Centre, Glasgow G5
St Josephs Chapel Hall, Glasgow G32
St Josephs Parish Church Hall, Glasgow G72
St Michaels Chapel Hall, Glasgow G31
Stamperland Church Hall, Glasgow G76
Stamperland Community Hall, Glasgow G76
Tact Community Hall, Glasgow G72
The Legacy Hub Community Centre, Glasgow G40
Tollcross Community Centre, Glasgow G32
Toryglen Community Hall, Glasgow G42
Westburn Hall, Glasgow G72
Whiterose Community Hall, Glasgow G31
Whitlawburn Community Resource Centre, Glasgow G72
YMCA Tollcross, Glasgow G32
3 in Rutherglen / 53 nearby
in Rutherglen (G73 - 3 options) - More Details
Glencairn Football Social Club, Glasgow Road, Rutherglen
Lodge #347 St John Operative, Melrose Avenue
Rutherglen Bowling Club, 155 Stonelaw Road, Rutherglen
Nearby (53 options)
Alea Casino Glasgow, Glasgow G5
Belvidere Bowling Club, Glasgow G31
Blantyre Miners Welfare Social Club, Glasgow G72
Blantyre Victoria Football Club, Glasgow G72
Busby Bowling Club, Glasgow G76
Cambusland Royal Arch Lodge 114 (Masonic Hall), Glasgow G72
Cambuslang Institute, Glasgow G72
Cambuslang Rugby & Sports Club (Coats Park), Glasgow G72
Castlemilk Bowling Club, Glasgow G45
Cathcart Bowling Club, Glasgow G44
Cathcart Castle Golf Club, Clarkston G76
Celtic Park - Events (Kerrydale Suite) Parkhead Stadium, Glasgow G40
Celtic Supporters Social Club, Glasgow G31
Clarkston Bowling & Tennis Club, Glasgow G76
Craigpark Masters Snooker Club, Glasgow G31
Croftfoot Bowling Club, Glasgow G44
Eaglesham Bowling Club, Glasgow G76
Foxley Bowling Club, Glasgow G32
Fullerton Halls, Glasgow G32
Glasgow Central Railway Staff Assn, Glasgow G44
Glasgow Indoor Bowls Club, Glasgow G42
Halfway & District Bowling Club, Cambuslang G72
Hampden Park (Queens Park Football Club), Glasgow G42
Holepark Social Club, Glasgow G72
Hutchestown Bowling Club, Glasgow G5
Kingswood Bowling Club, Glasgow G44
Kirkhill Golf Club, Glasgow G72
Knights of St Columba Social Club, Glasgow G72
Lodge #1126 Eastmuir Masonic Hall, Glasgow G32
Lodge #1552 Anderson McMillan, Glasgow G32
Lodge #458 St John Busby Masonic Hall, Glasgow G76
Lodge Anderson McMillan #1552, Glasgow G32
Loyal Orange Lodge, Glasgow G40
Mount Florida Bowling Club, Glasgow G44
Mount Vernon Bowling Club, Glasgow G32
Netherlee Pavilion, Glasgow G44
North British Bowling Club, Glasgow G32
Parkhead Bowling Club, Glasgow G31
Parkhead Orange Hall, Glasgow G31
Queens Park Bowling Club, Glasgow G42
Sandyhills Bowling Club, Glasgow G32
Sandyhills Golf Club, Glasgow G32
Shanks Bowling Club, Glasgow G42
Shettleston Bowling Club, Glasgow G32
Shettleston Juniors Club, Glasgow G32
Springboig Bowling Club, Glasgow G32
St Rollox Bowling Club, Glasgow G31
Stamperland Bowling Club, Glasgow G44
Tollcross Bowling Club, Glasgow G32
Whitefield Bowling & Recreation Club, Glasgow G72
Whitevale Bowling Club, Glasgow G31
Williamwood Golf Club, Glasgow G44
Wood Street Social Club, Glasgow G31
1 in Rutherglen / 3 nearby
in Rutherglen (G73 - 1 options) - More Details
Shawfield Greyhound Stadium, Rutherglen Rd, Cambuslang
Nearby (3 options)
David Livingstone Centre - Events, Glasgow G72
River Palace, Glasgow G5
The Savings Bank, Glasgow G5
12 in Rutherglen / 47 nearby
in Rutherglen (G73 - 12 options) - More Details
33 Queen St (ex Dr Gormans), 33 Queen Street
Butlers, Newfield Place, Rutherglen
Harleys Sky Bar, 96 Main St, Rutherglen
The An Ruadh-Ghleann, 40 Main Street
The Braes Inn, 161 East Kilbride Road
The Cathkin Inn, Rutherglen Mill Street
The Dubliner, Glasgow Road
The Glencairn, 151 Glasgow Road, Rutherglen
The Millcroft, Mill Street, Rutherglen
The Picture House, 39 Main Street, Rutherglen
The Stirrup Cup, 183 Main Street, Rutherglen
The Victoria, 55 Farmeloan Road
Nearby (47 options)
Elders Bar, Glasgow G32
McNeills Bar, Glasgow G42
Sweepers Lounge Bar, Glasgow G72
The Auld Hoose, Glasgow G32
The Beechwood, Glasgow G44
The Black Bull, Glasgow G72
The Brazen Head, Glasgow G42
The Calton Bar, Glasgow G40
The Cartvale, Glasgow G76
The Castle Arms, Glasgow G45
The Cornerstone, Glasgow G72
The Crimson Star, Glasgow G40
The Depot, Glasgow G42
The Elizabeth Lodge, Glasgow G32
The First Glass, Glasgow G72
The Fiveways Inn, Glasgow G31
The Florida Park, Glasgow G42
The John Fairweather, Cambuslang G72
The Kirkhouse, Glasgow G32
The Lawburn Inn, Glasgow G72
The Lea Rig, Glasgow G31
The Londoner, Glasgow G40
The Lord Nelson, Glasgow G5
The Merchants Quay, Glasgow G5
The Montford House, Glasgow G44
The New Oasis, Glasgow G45
The Old Black Bull, Glasgow G31
The Old Smiddy, Glasgow G44
The Orion Way, Glasgow G32
The Parkville Hotel, Glasgow G72
The Penny Farthing, Glasgow G42
The Pig & Whistle, Glasgow G5
The Portland Arms, Glasgow G32
The Prince Charlie, Glasgow G31
The Priory Inn, Blantyre G72
The Real McCoy, Glasgow G40
The Riverside Tavern, Glasgow G5
The Sheddens, Glasgow G32
The Snug, Glasgow G31
The Springfield Quay, Glasgow G5
The Sun Inn, Glasgow G72
The Waverley Bar, Glasgow G32
The West End Bar, Glasgow G72
The White Cart, Glasgow G76
The White Elephant, Glasgow G44
The Woodend, Glasgow G32
WEST on the Green, Glasgow G40
Rutherglen DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen. 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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen, 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 Rutherglen.
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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen? 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 Rutherglen are: - 5 Star Discos | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Rutherglen? 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 Rutherglen - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Rutherglen 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 £225 - £354 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 Rutherglen 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 Rutherglen and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Rutherglen? 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. |