Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
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DJ Finder
The following DJs are available to book for events in Dereham, Bawdeswell, Bylaugh, Elsing, Foxley, Foulsham, Gressenhall, Guestwick, Whissonsett, Nethergate, North Elmham, Swanton Morley, Themelthorpe
The top 5 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Dereham are...
- DJ Stef - Music For All Ages And For Everyone's Party
- East Anglian Discos - Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
- Disco Soca - The Party Disco For Your Special Event
- DJ Barney Weddings and Events Services - Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
- 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.
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.
East Anglian Discos
Experienced Mobile DJ And Disco
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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.
Disco Soca
The Party Disco For Your Special Event
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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 Barney Weddings and Events Services
Professional DJ For Your Wedding, Party Or Event
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Bass Discos
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Typical DJ Prices in Dereham
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 Dereham 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 Dereham party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Dereham
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 - £209 | £209 - £328 | £328 - £490 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Dereham
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 - £330 | £330 - £520 | £520 - £740 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Dereham
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 - £190 | £190 - £286 | £286 - £500 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Dereham
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 - £154 | £154 - £222 | £222 - £280 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Dereham 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 Dereham, 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 Dereham 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 Dereham based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Dereham
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Dereham? 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 Dereham - for full details click on any venue name!
1 in Dereham / 14 nearby
in Dereham (NR20 - 1 options) - More Details
Hunters Hall, Park Farm, Swanton Moreley
Nearby (14 options)
Barnham Broom Hotel, Norwich NR9
Congham Hall Hotel, Kings Lynn PE32
Elderton Lodge Hotel, Norwich NR11
Elm Farm Country House, Norwich NR10
George Hotel & Lotties Restaurant, Dereham NR19
Kings Head Hotel, Dereham NR19
Lenwade House Hotel, Norwich NR9
Marsham Arms Inn, Norwich NR10
Old Brewery House Hotel, Norwich NR10
Old Rectory Hotel, Norwich NR9
Park Farm Hotel, Norwich NR9
Phoenix Hotel, Dereham NR19
The Royal Hotel, Norwich NR11
Wensum Lodge Hotel, Fakenham NR21
3 in Dereham / 11 nearby
in Dereham (NR20 - 3 options) - More Details
Bylaugh Hall, Bylaugh
Elsing Hall, Elsing
Hockering House, Heath Road, Hockering
Nearby (11 options)
Blickling Hall Weddings, Norwich NR11
Chaucer Barn, Norwich NR11
Godwick Great Barn, Kings Lynn PE32
Gunthorpe Hall, Melton Constable NR24
Narborough Hall Gardens, Kings Lynn PE32
Oxnead Hall, Norwich NR10
Pentney Abbey, Kings Lynn PE32
Pentney Abbey Farm, Kings Lynn PE32
Scarning Dale, Dereham NR19
Sculthorpe Mill, Fakenham NR21
The Reading Room, Norwich NR11
5 in Dereham / 53 nearby
in Dereham (NR20 - 5 options) - More Details
Bawdeswell Village Hall, Reepham Road, Bawdeswell
New Frost Hall (Foulsham Village Hall), Claypit Road, Foulsham
North Tuddenham Village Hall, Low Road, North Tuddenham
Swanton Morley Village Hall, Manns Lane, Swanton Morley
Wood Norton Village Hall, Stibbard Road, Wood Norton
Nearby (53 options)
Aldborough Community Centre, Norwich NR11
All Saints Church Horsford (Church Rooms), Norwich NR10
Banningham & Colby Community Hall, Norwich NR11
Barford and Wramplingham Hall, Norwich NR9
Battle of Britain Memorial Hall, Norwich NR10
Bawburgh Village Hall, Norwich NR9
Binham Village Memorial Hall, Fakenham NR21
Buxton Village Hall, Norwich NR10
Castle Acre Village Hall, Kings Lynn PE32
Cawston Village Hall, Norwich NR10
Colkirk Village Hall, Fakenham NR21
Colton Village Hall, Norwich NR9
Copeman Centre, Melton Constable NR24
Easton Village Hall, Norwich NR9
Erpingham with Calthorpe Village Hall, Norwich NR11
Fakenham Community Centre, Fakenham NR21
Fulmodeston Village Hall, Fakenham NR21
Gimingham Village Hall, Norwich NR11
Great Witchingham Village Hall, Norwich NR9
Hainford Village Hall, Norwich NR10
Heathersett Jubilee Youth Club, Norwich NR9
Hempton Memorial Hall, Fakenham NR21
Hethersett Village Hall, Norwich NR9
Hevingham Village Hall, Norwich NR10
Hingham Playing Field Association, Norwich NR9
Honingham Village Hall, Norwich NR9
Horsford Village Hall, Norwich NR10
Jubilee Family Centre, Norwich NR11
Kettlestone Village Hall, Fakenham NR21
Leziate Ashwicken & Bawsey Village Hall, Kings Lynn PE32
Lincoln Hall, Norwich NR9
Little Melton Village Hall, Norwich NR9
Longham Village Hall, Dereham NR19
Middleton Village Hall, Kings Lynn PE32
Mundesley Church Rooms, Norwich NR11
Narborough & Narford Community Centre, Kings Lynn PE32
North Creake (Lloyd Memorial) Village Hall, Fakenham NR21
Pentney Village Hall, Kings Lynn PE32
Scarning Village Hall, Dereham NR19
Scoulton Village Hall, Norwich NR9
Sculthorpe Village Hall, Fakenham NR21
South Creake Memorial Hall (Pavilion), Fakenham NR21
Southrepps Village Hall, Norwich NR11
Spixworth Hall (Barn - Cottages), Norwich NR10
Spixworth Village Hall & Social Club, Norwich NR10
St Faith Centre Social Club, Norwich NR10
St Faiths Centre, Norwich NR10
Stibbard Village Hall, Fakenham NR21
Swanton Novers Village Hall, Melton Constable NR24
Toftwood Village Hall, Dereham NR19
Wendling Village Hall, Dereham NR19
Weston Longville Village Hall (Hall For All), Norwich NR9
Yaxham Village Hall, Dereham NR19
4 in Dereham / 29 nearby
in Dereham (NR20 - 4 options) - More Details
Dereham Town Football Club (Aldiss Park), Aldiss Park, Norwich Rd
East Tuddenham Hall & Social Club, Mattishall Rd, East Tuddenham
Gressenhall Social Club, Rougholme Close, Gressenhall
Mattishall Sports & Social Club - Memorial Hall - Football, South Green, Mattishall
Nearby (29 options)
Anglian Windows Social Club, Norwich NR10
Aylsham Ex-Servicemens Social Club, Norwich NR11
Bawburgh Golf Club (Glen Lodge), Norwich NR9
Briston Sports & Social Club, Melton Constable NR24
Churchill Club, Dereham NR19
Crisp Malting Social Club, Fakenham NR21
Dereham Conservative Club, Dereham NR19
Dereham Rugby Club, Dereham NR19
Fakenham Conservative Club, Fakenham NR21
Fakenham Racecourse, Fakenham NR21
Fakenham Rugby Club, Fakenham NR21
Fakenham Sports & Fitness Cantre, Fakenham NR21
Fakenham Superbowl, Fakenham NR21
Felthorpe Pavilion, Norwich NR10
Fulmodeston and Barney Social Club, Fakenham NR21
Gayton Social Club, Kings Lynn PE32
Great Massingham Village Hall, Kings Lynn PE32
Great Snoring Social Club, Fakenham NR21
Hardingham Cricket Club, Norwich NR9
Hethersett Social Club, Norwich NR9
Horsford Bowls Club, Norwich NR10
Melton Constable Country Club, Melton Constable NR24
Middleton Hall Golf Club, Kings Lynn PE32
North Walsham Rugby Club, Norwich NR10
Peter Waller Bowling & Activity Centre, Norwich NR10
Royal British Legion Fakenham, Fakenham NR21
Royal British Legion Fakenham, Fakenham NR21
Toftwood Social Club, Dereham NR19
Weston Park Golf Club, Norwich NR9
1 in Dereham / 1 nearby
in Dereham (NR20 - 1 options) - More Details
South Green Park, Mattishall
Nearby (1 options)
Leziate Lake View Park, Kings Lynn PE32
8 in Dereham / 61 nearby
in Dereham (NR20 - 8 options) - More Details
Darbys Freehouse, Elsing Road, Swanton Morley
The Coachmakers Arms, 144 Norwich Road
The Lodge, Main Road, North Tuddenham
The Old Workhouse, The Street, Bawdeswell
The Ordnance Arms, Guist Bottom, Stibbard
The Queens Head, High Street, Foulsham
The Swan , The Green, Gressenhall
The Swan , Dereham Road, Mattishall
Nearby (61 options)
The Alby Horse Shoes Inn, Norwich NR11
The Banningham Crown, Norwich NR11
The Bell , Fakenham NR21
The Black Boys Hotel, Norwich NR11
The Black Lion, Norwich NR10
The Black Swan Inn, Norwich NR10
The Blue Boar Inn, Fakenham NR21
The Brickmakers, Norwich NR10
The Bridge Inn, Norwich NR9
The Buckinghamshire Arms, Norwich NR11
The Bull, Dereham NR19
The Bull, Fakenham NR21
The Bull Inn, Kings Lynn PE32
The Canary & Linnett, Dereham NR19
The Carpenters Arms, Kings Lynn PE32
The Crown, Fakenham NR21
The Crown, Norwich NR10
The Dabbling Duck, Kings Lynn PE32
The Dog Inn, Norwich NR10
The Dukes Head, Norwich NR11
The Earle Arms, Norwich NR11
The Feathers, Norwich NR11
The Fox, Norwich NR10
The Fox, Norwich NR9
The Fox & Hounds, Kings Lynn PE32
The Gate Inn, Kings Lynn PE32
The Goat Inn, Norwich NR10
The Green Man Inn, Fakenham NR21
The Gunton Arms, Norwich NR11
The Henry IV, Fakenham NR21
The Hour Glass, Fakenham NR21
The Hunworth Bell (Hunny Bell), Melton Constable NR24
The Jolly Farmers, Fakenham NR21
The Kings Arms, Norwich NR10
The Kings Head, Norwich NR9
The Limes, Fakenham NR21
The Longe Arms, Norwich NR10
The Longham White Horse, Dereham NR19
The Mariners Arms, Norwich NR10
The Marsham Arms, Norwich NR10
The Millwright Arms, Dereham NR19
The Mustard Pot, Dereham NR19
The New Forge, Norwich NR11
The Old Bell, Kings Lynn PE32
The Parson Woodforde, Norwich NR9
The Pigs, Melton Constable NR24
The Plume of Feathers, Fakenham NR21
The Rampant Horse, Fakenham NR21
The Red Lion, Dereham NR19
The Roman Camp Inn, Norwich NR11
The Romany Rye, Dereham NR19
The Royal Standard, Dereham NR19
The Running Horse, Fakenham NR21
The Sandboy, Kings Lynn PE32
The Sculthorpe Mill, Fakenham NR21
The Three Horse Shoes, Kings Lynn PE32
The Union Jack, Kings Lynn PE32
The Vernon Arms, Norwich NR11
The Walpole Arms, Norwich NR11
The White Hart Hotel, Norwich NR9
Yaxham Mill, Dereham NR19
Dereham DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Dereham 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 Dereham, Bawdeswell, Bylaugh, Elsing, Foxley, Foulsham, Gressenhall, Guestwick, Whissonsett, Nethergate, North Elmham, Swanton Morley, Themelthorpe 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 Dereham. 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 Dereham 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 Dereham 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 Dereham, 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 Dereham.
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 Dereham 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 Dereham
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Dereham 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 Dereham? 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 Dereham are: - DJ Stef | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Dereham? 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 Dereham - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Dereham 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 £209 - £328 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 Dereham 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 Dereham and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Dereham? 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. |