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 East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride, Thorntonhall
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in East Kilbride 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
No tagline provided
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Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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Bissett Events
Something For Everyone
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Typical DJ Prices in East Kilbride
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 East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in East Kilbride
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 - £225 | £225 - £354 | £354 - £530 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in East Kilbride
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 - £360 | £360 - £570 | £570 - £800 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in East Kilbride
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 - £170 | £170 - £256 | £256 - £450 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in East Kilbride
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 - £164 | £164 - £237 | £237 - £300 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride, 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 East Kilbride 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 East-Kilbride based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around East Kilbride
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around East Kilbride? 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 East Kilbride - for full details click on any venue name!
3 in East Kilbride / 6 nearby
in East Kilbride (G74 - 3 options) - More Details
Bruce Hotel & Fuzion Niteclub, 35 Cornwall St
Holiday Inn Glasgow - East Kilbride, Stewartfield Way
Torrance Hotel, 135 Main St
Nearby (6 options)
Avonbridge Hotel, Hamilton ML3
Busby Hotel, Glasgow G76
Clydesdale Hotel, Hamilton ML3
Crossbasket Castle Hotel, Blantyre G72
Eglinton Arms Hotel, Glasgow G76
Villa Hotel, Hamilton ML3
0 in East Kilbride / 2 nearby
11 in East Kilbride / 33 nearby
in East Kilbride (G74 - 11 options) - More Details
Alison Lea Hall, Alison Lea
Ballerup Hall, Civic Centre, Andrew St
Ballerup Hall Civic Centre, Andrew St
Blacklaw Community Resources Hall, Glen Arroch, St Leonards
Braehead Community Centre, Braehead Rd
Calderwood Baptist Church, Mexwellton Rd
Calderwood Community Hall, Blackbraes Rd
Fives @ Playsport, Stewartfield Way
Kirktonholme Hall, Kirktonholme Rd
St Marks Church, Telford Rd, Murray
Stewartfield Community Centre, 3 Macneish Way
Nearby (33 options)
Caledonian Centre, Glasgow G72
Carswell Hall, Glasgow G76
Circuit Community Hall, Glasgow G72
Clarkston Hall, Glasgow G76
Crookfur Pavilion, Glasgow G76
Duff Memorial Hall, Glasgow G76
Eastfield Community Centre, Glasgow G72
Eddlewood Public Hall, Hamilton ML3
Fairhill Civic Centre, Hamilton ML3
Ferniegair Hall, Hamilton ML3
Flemington Hallside Church, Glasgow G72
Gilbertfield Community Hall, Glasgow G72
Hamilton Old Parish Church, Hamilton ML3
Hamilton United Reformed Church, Hamilton ML3
Hawthorn Walk Community Hall, Glasgow G72
High Blantyre Hall, Glasgow G72
Hillhouse & Earnock Community Centre, Hamilton ML3
Hillhouse Parish Church, Hamilton ML3
Kirkhill Parish Church Hall, Glasgow G72
Laighstonehall Neighbourhood Hall, Hamilton ML3
Low Waters Hall, Hamilton ML3
North Halfway Community Hall, Glasgow G72
Rowans Community Hall, Glasgow G72
Rowns Community Hall, Glasgow G72
St Andrews Parish Church, Hamilton ML3
St Josephs Parish Church Hall, Glasgow G72
St Marys Episcopal Church Hall, Hamilton ML3
Stamperland Church Hall, Glasgow G76
Stamperland Community Hall, Glasgow G76
Tact Community Hall, Glasgow G72
Westburn Hall, Glasgow G72
Whitehill Neighbourhood Centre, Hamilton ML3
Whitlawburn Community Resource Centre, Glasgow G72
8 in East Kilbride / 29 nearby
in East Kilbride (G74 - 8 options) - More Details
Douglas Hall (Lodge Kil Bryd #1667), Bosfield Place, East Mains
East Kilbride Bowling Club, Maxwell Drive
East Kilbride Golf Club, Chapelside Road
East Kilbride Indoor Bowling Club, Calderwood Road
East Kilbride Rugby Club + Calderglen Sports Hub, Strathaven Rd
Lodge St Andrew #524, Kittoch Street
Royal British Legion East Kilbride, Bosfield Place
Thistle Club, 17 Maxwell Drive
Nearby (29 options)
Blantyre Miners Welfare Social Club, Glasgow G72
Blantyre Victoria Football Club, Glasgow G72
Burnbank Bowling Club, Hamilton ML3
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
Cathcart Castle Golf Club, Clarkston G76
Clarkston Bowling & Tennis Club, Glasgow G76
Eaglesham Bowling Club, Glasgow G76
Eddlewood Bowling Club, Hamilton ML3
Fairhill Lifestyles Centre, Hamilton ML3
Greenfield Social Club, Hamilton ML3
Halfway & District Bowling Club, Cambuslang G72
Hamilton Academicals (Accies) FC (New Douglas Park), Hamilton ML3
Hamilton Bowling Club, Hamilton ML3
Hamilton Golf Club, Hamilton ML3
Hamilton Park Racecourse, Hamilton ML3
Hamilton Rugby Club (Laigh Bent), Hamilton ML3
Holepark Social Club, Glasgow G72
Hush, Coatbridge ML3
Kirkhill Golf Club, Glasgow G72
Knights of St Columba Social Club, Glasgow G72
Lodge #458 St John Busby Masonic Hall, Glasgow G76
Low Waters Miners Social Club (Cadzow Welfare), Hamilton ML3
Powerleague Hamilton (Pitz), Hamilton ML3
Quarter Bowling Club, Hamilton ML3
Udston Social Club, Hamilton ML3
Whitefield Bowling & Recreation Club, Glasgow G72
0 in East Kilbride / 2 nearby
Nearby (2 options)
David Livingstone Centre - Events, Glasgow G72
Low Parks Museum - Events, Hamilton ML3
0 in East Kilbride / 3 nearby
Nearby (3 options)
Almada Suite, Hamilton ML3
Burnbank Borough Hall (Centre), Hamilton ML3
Hamilton Town House, Hamilton ML3
6 in East Kilbride / 23 nearby
in East Kilbride (G74 - 6 options) - More Details
Legends - Bar Barocco, Montgomery St
The Bonnie Prince Charlie, High Common Road
The Hay Stook, 26 Princes Avenue
The Montgomerie Arms, 1 Montgomery Street
The Salmon Leap, Calderwood Road
Village Inn, 1-3 Stuart St
Nearby (23 options)
Bradleys, Hamilton ML3
Chatelherault Inn, Hamilton ML3
Sweepers Lounge Bar, Glasgow G72
The Academical Vaults, Hamilton ML3
The Auld Hoose, Hamilton ML3
The Barleycorn, Hamilton ML3
The Bay Horse, Hamilton ML3
The Black Bull, Glasgow G72
The Cartvale, Glasgow G76
The Cornerstone, Glasgow G72
The Cosy Corner, Hamilton ML3
The First Glass, Glasgow G72
The George, Hamilton ML3
The John Fairweather, Cambuslang G72
The Lawburn Inn, Glasgow G72
The Parkville Hotel, Glasgow G72
The Priory Inn, Blantyre G72
The Stonehouse, Hamilton ML3
The Sun Inn, Glasgow G72
The Tap Room, Hamilton ML3
The West End Bar, Glasgow G72
The White Cart, Glasgow G76
The Woodhead, Hamilton ML3
East Kilbride DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride, Thorntonhall 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 East Kilbride. 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 East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride, 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 East Kilbride.
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 East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride? 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 East Kilbride are: - 5 Star Discos | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in East Kilbride? 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 East Kilbride - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for an East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride 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 East Kilbride and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in East Kilbride? 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. |