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 Newport have an average score of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 8 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Newport, Pill, Maesglas, Crindau, Malpas, Bettws
The top 8 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Newport are...
- Viking Disco - Music Is What Feelings Sound Like
- Rockbox Roadshow - Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
- AClassEntertainments.co.uk - The Premier Event Specialists With Passion And Fun
- Rikki's Mobile Disco and Events - Dedicated To Making Your Party A Success!
- SGDJ Ltd - Your Vision Is Our Mission! Quality Service
- Route 66 Roadshow - A Mobile Disco For All Occasions 100% Reliable
- Knightmoves Discos & Karaoke - All Occasions Catered For At A Competitive Price
- Bass Discos - No tagline provided
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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.
Viking Disco
Music Is What Feelings Sound Like
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Rockbox Roadshow
Quality Affordable Full Time Mobile Disco
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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.
AClassEntertainments.co.uk
The Premier Event Specialists With Passion And Fun
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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.
Rikki's Mobile Disco and Events
Dedicated To Making Your Party A Success!
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SGDJ Ltd
Your Vision Is Our Mission! Quality Service
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4.8 out of 5 | 8 trusted reviews
Route 66 Roadshow
A Mobile Disco For All Occasions 100% Reliable
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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!
Knightmoves Discos & Karaoke
All Occasions Catered For At A Competitive Price
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Bass Discos
No tagline provided
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Typical DJ Prices in Newport
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 Newport 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 Newport party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Newport
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 - £177 | £177 - £278 | £278 - £420 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Newport
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 - £280 | £280 - £440 | £440 - £630 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Newport
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 - £164 | £164 - £246 | £246 - £430 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Newport
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 - £153 | £153 - £221 | £221 - £280 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Newport 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 Newport, 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 Newport 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 Newport based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Newport
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Newport? 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 Newport - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Newport / 5 nearby
in Newport (NP20 - 2 options) - More Details
The Queens Hotel, 18-22 Bridge St
The Waterloo Hotel, 113 Alexandra Rd
Nearby (5 options)
Commodore Hotel, Torfaen NP44
Hilton Newport, Newport NP18
Holiday Inn Newport, Newport NP18
Manor House at Celtic Manor Resort, Newport NP18
Parkway Hotel, Cwmbran NP44
0 in Newport / 1 nearby
8 in Newport / 31 nearby
in Newport (NP20 - 8 options) - More Details
Gaer Community Centre, Gaer Road
Locke St Community Centre, Locke St, Queens Hill
Maesglas Community Centre, Bideford Road
Malpas Community Centre, Pillmawr Rd
Mountjoy Centre (RCCG Vineyard Chapel), Mount Joy Street, Pillgwenlly
Newport Pantomime Hall, Queens Hill Crescent
Stow Park Church Centre, Brynhyfryd Rd
Sts Stephen & Holy Trinity Church Hall, Adeline St, Pillgwenlly
Nearby (31 options)
Alway Centre, Newport NP19
Beaufort Community Centre, Newport NP19
Cocker Avenue Community Hall, Cwmbran NP44
Court Farm & Oakfield Community Hall, Cwmbran NP44
Cwmbran Community Centre, Cwmbran NP44
Cwmbran TA Centre, Cwmbran NP44
Duffryn Community Centre, Newport NP10
Glan-Yr-Afon (Oasis) Leisure, Cwmbran NP44
Glenside Community Centre, Cwmbran NP44
Graig Community Centre, Newport NP10
Greenmeadow & St Dials Community Hall, Cwmbran NP44
Henllys Village Hall, Cwmbran NP44
Llanhennock Village Hall, Newport NP18
Moorland Community Centre, Newport NP19
Mount Pleasant Hall, Cwmbran NP44
Nash Community Hall, Newport NP18
Ponthir Community Centre, Newport NP18
Ponthir Village Hall, Newport NP18
Pontrhydyrun Community Centre, Cwmbran NP44
Rhiwderin Community Centre, Newport NP10
Ringland Community Centre, Newport NP19
St Annes Church Hall, Newport NP10
St John Bosco Hall, Newport NP19
St Patricks Church Hall, Newport NP19
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Cwmbran NP44
The Community House (Presbyterian Church of Wales), Newport NP19
Thornhill Community Centre, Cwmbran NP44
Three Penny Bit Community Centre, Cwmbran NP44
Tydu Community Hall, Newport NP10
Underwood Community Centre, Newport NP18
Woodland Road Hall, Cwmbran NP44
19 in Newport / 45 nearby
in Newport (NP20 - 19 options) - More Details
Albion Rovers Football Club, Blaen y Pant Crescent
Allt-yr-yn Lawn Tennis Club, Allt-Yr-Yn Road
Baneswell Social Club, 58 Stow Hill
Bettws Rugby Football Club, Ty Coch Playing Field, Leach Road
Bettws Social Club, Lambourne Way, Bettws
Boiler Makers Club, 12-13 Albany St
Civil Service Social Club, Shannon Close, Bettws
Crindau Constitutional Club, Malpas Road, Shaftesbury
Docks Conservative Club, 1 Pottery Terrace
Gaer Park Social Club, Gaer Park Drive
Maesglas Sports & Social Club, Maesglas Avenue
Malpas Unionist Club, 349 Malpas Rd
Mission to Seafarers Club (Flying Angel), Alexandra Dock Gate, Adeline St
Newport (Leisure) Centre, 1 Kingsway
Newport Masonic Hall, 109 Lower Dock St
Newport Saracens Rugby Club, Southern Distributor Rd
River View Workmens Club, 91 Lower Dock St
Royal British Legion Newport, Queen Street
Tredegar Constitutional Club, 8 Oakfield Rd
Nearby (45 options)
Booth Alcan Sports & Social Club, Newport NP10
Caerleon Rugby Club, Newport NP18
Coed Eva & Hollybush Community Centre (White Hut), Cwmbran NP44
Croesyceiliog Rugby & Cricket Club, Cwmbran NP44
Cwmbran Celtic Sports Club, Cwmbran NP44
Cwmbran Rugby Club, Cwmbran NP44
Cwmbran Stadium, Cwmbran NP44
Cwmbran Town AFC Sports & Social Club, Cwmbran NP44
Cwmbran WM Band Club & Institute, Cwmbran NP44
Excelsior Club & Institute, Newport NP19
Greenmeadow Golf Club, Cwmbran NP44
Liswerry & Nash Constitutional Club, Newport NP19
Llanwern Golf Club, Newport NP18
Llanwern Sports & Social Club, Newport NP19
Llanyrafon Social Centre (Afon Suite), Cwmbran NP44
Lysaght Institute, Newport NP19
Maindee Conservative Club, Newport NP19
New Lysaght Club, Newport NP19
Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, Newport NP10
Newport Golf Club, Newport NP10
Newport Gwent Dragons RC (Rodney Parade - Brecon Lounge), Newport NP19
Newport High School Old Boys (HSOB) Rugby Club, Newport NP18
Newport Indoor Bowls Centre (Glebelands Stadium), Newport NP19
Newport Squash Rackets Club, Newport NP19
Orb Workingmens Club, Newport NP19
Pill Millennium Centre (Pill Harriers RFC), Newport NP19
Pontnewydd Golf Club, Cwmbran NP44
Pontnewydd Workingmens Club, Cwmbran NP44
RAFA Club Cwmbran, Cwmbran NP44
Ringland Labour Club, Newport NP19
Royal British Legion Pontnewydd, Cwmbran NP44
St Josephs Social Club, Cwmbran NP44
St Julians Conservative Club, Newport NP19
St Julians HSOB Rugby Club, Newport NP19
St Patricks Catholic Social Club, Newport NP19
The Bat & Ball (Pontnewydd Cricket Club), Cwmbran NP44
The Clarence (Sports & Social) Club, Newport NP19
The Columba Club, Newport NP19
The Ferns Club, Newport NP19
The Parc Golf Club, Newport NP10
The Windsor Club, Newport NP19
Tredegar Park Golf Club, Newport NP10
Underwood Social Club, Newport NP18
Whiteheads Sports & Social Club, Newport NP10
WPCA Hall, Cwmbran NP44
1 in Newport / 0 nearby
in Newport (NP20 - 1 options) - More Details
Kings Church, 69 Lower Dock Street
0 in Newport / 2 nearby
Nearby (2 options)
The Rivermead Centre, Newport NP10
Woodland (Road) Sports & Social Club , Cwmbran NP44
22 in Newport / 39 nearby
in Newport (NP20 - 22 options) - More Details
The Blaina Wharf, East Dock Road
The Borderer, Malpas Road
The Carpenters Arms, High Street
The Church House (previously Six Bells), 111 Stow Hill
The Greyhound, 49 High Street
The John Wallace Linton, Units 10-12 The Cambrian Centre
The Lamb, Bridge Street
The Nightingale, Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws
The Old Rising Sun, Shaftesbury Street
The Olde Murenger House, High Street
The Parc-y-Prior Inn, Almond Drive
The Pen & Wig, Stow Hill
The Picton Arms, Commercial Road
The Potters, Upper Dock Street
The Prince Of Wales, 2 Cardiff Road
The Queens Hotel, 19 Bridge Street
The Red Lion, 47 Stow Hill
The Royal Mail (pub), Mill Street
The Ship & Pilot, Church Street
The Talisman, 59 Commercial Street
The West of England Tavern, Mill Parade
The Windsor Castle, Upper Dock Street
Nearby (39 options)
Ashbridge Inn, Cwmbran NP44
Riverside Sports Bar & Kitchen (Tavern), Newport NP19
Square Inn, Cwmbran NP44
The Blinkin Owl, Cwmbran NP44
The Centurion, Newport NP19
The Chorley House Hotel, Newport NP19
The Cross Keys, Cwmbran NP44
The Crows Nest, Cwmbran NP44
The Cwrt Henllys, Cwmbran NP44
The Dodger, Newport NP19
The Duffryn Arms, Newport NP10
The Foresters Oaks, Newport NP18
The Friendly Fox, Newport NP10
The Godfrey Morgan, Newport NP19
The Goldcroft Inn, Newport NP18
The Halfway, Cwmbran NP44
The Hanbury Arms, Newport NP18
The Hot Rocks, Newport NP19
The John Fielding, Cwmbran NP44
The Man Of Gwent, Newport NP19
The Man of Steel, Newport NP19
The Milton Hotel, Newport NP18
The Oakfield Inn, Cwmbran NP44
The Oddfellows Arms, Newport NP19
The Oddfellows Arms, Cwmbran NP44
The Old Barn Inn, Newport NP18
The Olive Tree, Cwmbran NP44
The Open Hearth, Newport NP19
The Red Lion, Newport NP18
The Rising Sun, Newport NP10
The Ruperra Arms, Newport NP10
The Scrum Half, Newport NP19
The Six In Hand, Cwmbran NP44
The St Julian Inn, Newport NP18
The Stone House, Newport NP10
The Tredegar Arms , Newport NP10
The Upper Cock, Cwmbran NP44
The Usk Vale, Newport NP18
The Welsh Oak, Newport NP10
Newport DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Newport 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 Newport, Pill, Maesglas, Crindau, Malpas, Bettws 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 Newport. 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 Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport, 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 Newport.
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 Newport 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 Newport
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Newport 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 Newport? 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 Newport are: - Viking Disco - Rockbox Roadshow | |
How can I find a reliable DJ in Newport? 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 Newport - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
How much should I expect to pay for a Newport 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 £177 - £278 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 Newport 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 Newport and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
What other party services do you provide in Newport? 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. |