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The following DJs are available to book for events in South Shields, Harton, Horsley Hill, Marsden, Simonside, Brockley Whins

The top 5 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in South Shields are...

  • The Boogie Knight - Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
  • The Disco Co - Not All Discos Are The Same...
  • Speeding Lights - Providing Great Entertainment For Over 10 Years
  • Steven Mac - Wedding & Events DJ - Disco Is Our Thing!
  • Bass Discos - No tagline provided


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DIAMOND DJmark Award Holders
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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.

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The Boogie Knight

Professional Disco And Karaoke. Choose The Knight!
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The Disco Co

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GOLD DJmark Award Holders
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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.

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Speeding Lights

Providing Great Entertainment For Over 10 Years
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Speeding Lights offers a mobile disco service in South ShieldsSpeeding Lights offers childrens entertainers in South ShieldsSpeeding Lights offers professional photography in South Shields

Other Local DJs

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!

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Steven Mac - Wedding & Events DJ

Disco Is Our Thing!
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Bass Discos

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Typical DJ Prices in South Shields


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 South Shields 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 South Shields party or event.


We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in South Shields

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 - £195 £195 - £306 £306 - £460
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We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in South Shields

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 - £310 £310 - £490 £490 - £690
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We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in South Shields

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 - £162 £162 - £242 £242 - £420
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We costed DJs for a Children's Party in South Shields

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 - £153 £153 - £221 £221 - £280
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What type of DJ is right for my party?

You can expect a low-cost DJ in South Shields 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 South Shields, 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 South Shields 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 South-Shields based on customer feedback!







Venues for hire in and around South Shields


Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around South Shields? 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 South Shields - for full details click on any venue name!

Hotels
0 in South Shields / 5 nearby

Nearby (5 options)

Little Haven Hotel, South Shields NE33

Quality Friendly Hotel, Boldon Colliery NE35

Roker Hotel (and Poetic Licence), Sunderland SR6

Sea Hotel, South Shields NE33

Sunderland Marriott Hotel, Sunderland SR6


Community Halls & Spaces
4 in South Shields / 10 nearby
in South Shields (NE34 - 4 options) - More Details

Charles Young Centre, Talbot Road

Chuter Ede Community Centre, Galsworthy Road

Marsden Baptist Tabernacle, Marsden Road

Sutton Hall, Prince Edward Rd


Nearby (10 options)

Armstrong Hall, South Shields NE33

Boldon Colliery Village Hall, Boldon Colliery NE35

Boldon Community Centre, Boldon Colliery NE35

Fulwell Community Centre, Sunderland SR6

Hedworthfield Community Centre, Jarrow NE32

Jarrow Community Centre, Jarrow NE32

Mortimer Community Centre, South Shields NE33

Primrose Community Centre, Jarrow NE32

South Shields Community Centre, South Shields NE33

St Andrews Church , Sunderland SR6


Sports, Social & Members' Clubs
5 in South Shields / 21 nearby
in South Shields (NE34 - 5 options) - More Details

Cleadon Social Club, Fulwell Avenue

Harton & Westoe Miners Welfare Club, Low Lane

Simonside Social Workmans Institute, 197 Winskell Road

South Shields Football Club (Mariners Park), Shaftesbury Avenue

Whiteleas Social Club, Oswald St, Whiteleas


Nearby (21 options)

Alberta Social Club, Jarrow NE32

Boldon Colliery North Road Social Club (The Shack), Boldon Colliery NE35

Boldon Cricket Club, East Boldon NE36

Boldon Golf Club, East Boldon NE36

Ellison Social Club (Jarrow Buffs), Jarrow NE32

Jarrow Masonic Hall, Jarrow NE32

Jarrow Tunnel Club (Jarra Ex), Jarrow NE32

Mill View Social Club, Sunderland SR6

Neon Social Club, Jarrow NE32

Perseverance Social Club, South Shields NE33

Royal British Legion Boldon Colliery, Boldon Colliery NE35

Royal British Legion South Shields, South Shields NE33

Royal Naval Association Club, Sunderland SR6

South Shields & Westoe Rugby & Sports Club, South Shields NE33

South Shields Catholic Mens Club, South Shields NE33

South Shields Freemasons Hall, South Shields NE33

Sunderland Yacht Club, Sunderland SR6

The Albion, Sunderland SR6

The Top Club, South Shields NE33

Whitburn Cricket Club, Sunderland SR6

Whitburn Marsden & District Social Club, Sunderland SR6


Arenas & Theatres
0 in South Shields / 1 nearby

Nearby (1 options)

The Customs House, South Shields NE33


Civic Buildings
0 in South Shields / 2 nearby

Nearby (2 options)

Hedworth Hall, South Shields NE33

National Glass Centre, Sunderland SR6


Pubs, Bars, Clubs & Restaurants
23 in South Shields / 65 nearby
in South Shields (NE34 - 23 options) - More Details

The Bamburgh, Bamburgh Avenue

The Golden Lion, Boldon Lane

The Grey Hen, 141 Temple Park Road

The Jester, Tasmania Road

The Jolly Steward, Fulwell Avenue

The Lake, Lake Avenue

The Last Orders, Stanley Street

The Mariner, Mortimer Road

The Marsden Grotto, Coast Road

The Marsden Inn, Redwell Lane

The New Mill, Chesterton Road

The New Ship Inn, Sunderland Road

The Old Ship, Sunderland Road

The Pickwick Arms, Dickens Avenue

The Prince Edward, Prince Edward Rd

The Red Duster, Whiteleas Way

The Rose & Crown, 493 Prince Edward Road

The Satellite, Henderson Road

The Simonside Arms, 97 Newcastle Road

The Vigilant Inn, 165 Sunderland Road

The White Ensign, King George Road

The White Horse, Quarry Lane

The Winskells, Boldon Lane


Nearby (65 options)

Jarrow Civic Hall (former), Jarrow NE32

New Crown Hotel, South Shields NE33

Nine Bar & Lounge, South Shields NE33

Sleepers, East Boldon NE36

The Address, South Shields NE33

The Address (ex The Tram Inn) (ex Rosie Malones), South Shields NE33

The Allison Arms, Jarrow NE32

The Alum Ale House, South Shields NE33

The Avenue, Sunderland SR6

The Beggars Bridge, East Boldon NE36

The Black Bull, East Boldon NE36

The Black Horse (Zulu), West Boldon NE36

The Boldon Lad, Jarrow NE32

The Britannia, South Shields NE33

The Cliff, Sunderland SR6

The Clover & Wolf, South Shields NE33

The County, South Shields NE33

The County Hotel, South Shields NE33

The Crown (aka Dyke), Boldon Colliery NE35

The Dolly Peel, South Shields NE33

The Eureka, South Shields NE33

The Fort, Sunderland SR6

The Grey Horse, Sunderland SR6

The Grey Horse, East Boldon NE36

The Greyhound, Jarrow NE32

The Harbour Lights, South Shields NE33

The Harbour View, Sunderland SR6

The Howard Arms, Sunderland SR6

The Jacksons, Sunderland SR6

The Jolly Sailor, Sunderland SR6

The Lambton Arms, South Shields NE33

The Life Of Riley, South Shields NE33

The Lookout Inn, South Shields NE33

The Lord Nelson Inn, Jarrow NE32

The Maltings, South Shields NE33

The Marine, South Shields NE33

The Mile, South Shields NE33

The New Crown, South Shields NE33

The New Derby, Sunderland SR6

The Office (Bar), South Shields NE33

The Poetic License, Sunderland SR6

The Prince Of Wales, Jarrow NE32

The Queen Vic, South Shields NE33

The Queen Vic Hotel, Sunderland SR6

The Queens, Jarrow NE32

The Queens Head, Boldon Colliery NE35

The Rattler, South Shields NE33

The Red Hackle, Jarrow NE32

The Robin Hood, Jarrow NE32

The Royal Marine, Sunderland SR6

The Royal Oak, Jarrow NE32

The Sand Dancer, South Shields NE33

The Scotia, South Shields NE33

The Ship & Royal, South Shields NE33

The Sundial, South Shields NE33

The Travelling Man, West Boldon NE36

The Voyager, South Shields NE33

The Waterfront, South Shields NE33

The Waters Edge, South Shields NE33

The Westoe, South Shields NE33

The Westoe, South Shields NE33

The Wheatsheaf, Sunderland SR6

The Wheatsheaf Hotel, West Boldon NE36

The Wouldhave, South Shields NE33

West Park, South Shields NE33


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South Shields DJ Booking Tips


For many, their choice of DJ for parties in South Shields 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 South Shields, Harton, Horsley Hill, Marsden, Simonside, Brockley Whins 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.

Online Reviews for mobile DJs in South Shields

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 South Shields. 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 South Shields 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.

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CHECK FOR A DJMARK AWARD

All DJmark Award holding DJs in South Shields 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 South Shields, 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 South Shields.

Communication is king

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 South Shields 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?

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DJ Hire FAQs for events in South Shields

needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in South Shields 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.

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Who are the best mobile DJs in South Shields?
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 South Shields are:

- The Boogie Knight
- The Disco Co
How can I find a reliable DJ in South Shields?
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 South Shields - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it!
How much should I expect to pay for a South Shields 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 £195 - £306 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 South Shields 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 South Shields and the surrounding areas willing to travel.
What other party services do you provide in South Shields?
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.