Quality and Safety-Checked DJs for your Wedding, Party or Event
needadisco.com is the only DJ finder website that undertakes detailed checks to rate its members covering Portsmouth, Fratton for quality and safety so that you can book in confidence
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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 Portsmouth have an average score of 5.0 out of 5 stars from 6 verified customer reviews!
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The following DJs are available to book for events in Portsmouth, Fratton
The top 10 best mobile discos / DJs available for weddings, parties and events in Portsmouth are...
- Infiniti Disco - Discos For Everyone And Every Occasion
- City Nights Discos - Professional, Reliable DJs At Great Prices
- Sound Division - Mobile Entertainment
- M.F.Events UK - Discos Of Distinction
- Black Light Disco - Working With You For A Happy Memorable Event
- DJ Sounds - Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
- Supersonic Sounds - Providing Discos Of Disctinction
- Sound Factory Mobile Disco - Premium Entertainment At Rock Bottom Prices
- Mike Parr DJ Hire - No tagline provided
- Wyldsoundisco & Event Services - 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.
Infiniti Disco
Discos For Everyone And Every Occasion
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City Nights Discos
Professional, Reliable DJs At Great Prices
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5.0 out of 5 | 6 trusted reviews
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Sound Division
Mobile Entertainment
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M.F.Events UK
Discos Of Distinction
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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.
Black Light Disco
Working With You For A Happy Memorable 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 Sounds
Mobile Disco / Wedding Disco
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Supersonic Sounds
Providing Discos Of Disctinction
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Sound Factory Mobile Disco
Premium Entertainment At Rock Bottom Prices
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Mike Parr DJ Hire
No tagline provided
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Wyldsoundisco & Event Services
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Typical DJ Prices in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth party or event.
We costed DJs for a typical Wedding Reception in Portsmouth
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 - £203 | £203 - £319 | £319 - £480 |
We costed DJs for an ALL DAY Wedding in Portsmouth
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 - £320 | £320 - £510 | £510 - £720 |
We costed DJs for an Adult Evening Function in Portsmouth
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 - £187 | £187 - £281 | £281 - £490 |
We costed DJs for a Children's Party in Portsmouth
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 |
What type of DJ is right for my party?
You can expect a low-cost DJ in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth based on customer feedback!
Venues for hire in and around Portsmouth
Are you looking for a suitable venue to hire in or around Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth - for full details click on any venue name!
2 in Portsmouth / 5 nearby
in Portsmouth (PO1 - 2 options) - More Details
Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays, The Plaza, Gunwharf Quays
Holiday Inn Portsmouth, Pembroke Road
Nearby (5 options)
Alverbank Country House Hotel, Gosport PO12
Alverstoke Old Lodge, Gosport PO12
Inn Lodge Hotel, Portsmouth PO3
Royal Beach Hotel, Southsea PO4
The Old Lodge Hotel, Gosport PO12
1 in Portsmouth / 3 nearby
in Portsmouth (PO1 - 1 options) - More Details
Square Tower, Broad Street, Old Portsmouth
Nearby (3 options)
Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower, Gosport PO12
Royal Marines Museum, Southsea PO4
South Parade Pier, Southsea PO4
7 in Portsmouth / 19 nearby
in Portsmouth (PO1 - 7 options) - More Details
Charles Dickens Centre, Lake Road
Fratton Community Centre, Trafalgar Place
Groundlings Theatre, Kent St, Portsea
John Pounds Centre, Queen St
Landport Community Centre, Charles St
The Wardroom HMS Nelson, Queen St
Wesley Centre, 128 Fratton Rd
Nearby (19 options)
Anchorage Park Community Centre, Portsmouth PO3
Baffins Community Centre, Portsmouth PO3
Blue Lagoon, Portsmouth PO2
Broderick Hall, Gosport PO12
Brodrick Hall, Gosport PO12
Buckland Community Centre, Portsmouth PO2
Christchurch Hall, Gosport PO12
Cockleshell Community Centre, Southsea PO4
Eastney Community Centre, Southsea PO4
Hardway Elson & Districts Community Centre (HEDCA), Gosport PO12
Havelock Community Centre, Southsea PO4
Milton Village Hall, Southsea PO4
St Margarets Parish Centre, Southsea PO4
St Marks Church Centre, Portsmouth PO2
St Marys Parish Centre, Gosport PO12
St Nicholas Church, Portsmouth PO2
Stacey Centre, Portsmouth PO3
Stamshaw and Tipner Leisure (Community) Centre, Portsmouth PO2
Westover Youth & Community Centre, Portsmouth PO3
7 in Portsmouth / 34 nearby
in Portsmouth (PO1 - 7 options) - More Details
Portsmouth (Fratton) Trade Union Club & Institute, Fratton Rd
Portsmouth Labour Club, Coburg Street
Portsmouth Rail Social Club, Selbourne Terrace, Fratton
Royal British Legion Portsmouth Fratton, Lucknow St
Royal Maritime Club, 75-80 Queen St
Royal Naval Club and Royal Albert Yacht Club, 17 Pembroke Rd
Royal Naval Old Comrades Club (RNOC), 86 Lake Road
Nearby (34 options)
Alexandra Bowling & Social Club, Portsmouth PO2
Broad Oak Sports & Social Club, Portsmouth PO3
Copnor Snooker Club, Portsmouth PO3
Eastney Cruising Association (ECA), Southsea PO4
Goals Soccer Centre Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO3
Gosport & Fareham Rugby Club, Gosport PO12
Gosport and Stokes Bay Golf Club, Gosport PO12
Gosport Borough Football Club (Inn Off The Post), Gosport PO12
Gosport Conservative Club, Gosport PO12
Gosport Cruising Club, Gosport PO12
Gosport Masonic Hall, Gosport PO12
Gosport ROAB Club, Gosport PO12
HMS Excellent, Portsmouth PO2
Mayfair Snooker Club, Gosport PO12
Moneyfields Sports & Social Club, Portsmouth PO3
Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth PO2
PlayFootball Portsmouth, Portsmouth PO3
Portsmouth Co-op Club, Portsmouth PO2
Portsmouth Football Club, Southsea PO4
Portsmouth Golf Centre (Great Salterns), Portsmouth PO3
Portsmouth RAOB Club, Portsmouth PO2
Portsmouth Rugby Football Club, Portsmouth PO3
Post Office Social Club, Portsmouth PO2
Queens Club, Gosport PO12
Roko Health Club, Portsmouth PO3
Royal British Legion Gosport, Gosport PO12
Southsea Golf Club, Portsmouth PO3
Stamshaw Lake Angling Club, Portsmouth PO2
Stokes Bay Sailing Club, Gosport PO12
The Lounge Bar (Gosport Rifle Club), Gosport PO12
The North End (Bowling) Club, Portsmouth PO2
The Rifle Club, Southsea PO4
Tudor Sailing Club, Portsmouth PO3
WPM Sports & Social Club, Gosport PO12
1 in Portsmouth / 0 nearby
in Portsmouth (PO1 - 1 options) - More Details
Spitbank Fort, The Solent
1 in Portsmouth / 1 nearby
in Portsmouth (PO1 - 1 options) - More Details
Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square
Nearby (1 options)
Thorngate Halls (Gosport Community Assn), Gosport PO12
29 in Portsmouth / 69 nearby
in Portsmouth (PO1 - 29 options) - More Details
Bar 38, Boulevard Building, Gunwharf Quays
The Battle of Minden, 127 St Marys Road
The Bridge Tavern, 54 East St
The Dolphin, High St, Old Portsmouth
The Duke of Buckingham, 119 High St
The Duke Of Buckingham, 119 High Street
The Electric Arms, 192 Fratton Road
The Fleet, King Henry I Street
The Florist, 324 Fratton Road
The George Hotel, 84 Queens Street
The Graham Arms, 51 George Street
The Invincible, Wickham Street
The Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Guildhall Walk
The Jameson Arms, 122 Church Road
The John Jacques, 78 Fratton Road
The Mars, Church Path North
The Newcome Arms, 189 Newcome Road
The Old Customs House, Gunwharf Quays (Vernon Buildings)
The Painters Arms, 18 Lake Road
The Royal Standard, Edinburgh Road, Landport
The Shearer Arms, 72 Shearer Road
The Ship & Castle, The Hard
The Ship Anson, The Hard
The Spice Island Inn, 1 Bath Square
The Still & West Country House, Bath Square, Old Portsmouth
The Trafalgar Arms, 254 Fratton Road
The Victory Pub, 32 The Hard
The Wellington, 62 High Street
Tiger Tiger Portsmouth, South Promenade Building, Gunwharf Quays
Nearby (69 options)
Mr Pickwick, Southsea PO4
The Admiral Drake, Portsmouth PO2
The Artillery Arms, Southsea PO4
The Birdcage at The Festing, Southsea PO4
The Blue Anchor, Portsmouth PO2
The Bold Forester, Southsea PO4
The British Queen (BQ), Portsmouth PO2
The Clarence, Portsmouth PO2
The Clarence Tavern, Gosport PO12
The Coach & Horses, Portsmouth PO2
The Cocked Hat, Gosport PO12
The Druids Arms, Portsmouth PO2
The Eagle, Gosport PO12
The Eastfield Hotel, Southsea PO4
The Eastney Tavern, Southsea PO4
The Farmhouse, Portsmouth PO3
The Fighting Cocks, Gosport PO12
The Foresters Arms, Gosport PO12
The Fort Cumberland Arms, Southsea PO4
The Fountain, Portsmouth PO2
The George & Dragon, Portsmouth PO2
The George and Dragon, Gosport PO12
The Gipsy Queen, Gosport PO12
The Glencoe, Gosport PO12
The Golden Eagle, Southsea PO4
The Golden Hind, Portsmouth PO3
The Good Companion, Portsmouth PO3
The Grapes, Portsmouth PO2
The Great Salterns Mansion, Portsmouth PO3
The Green Posts, Portsmouth PO2
The Harvest Home, Portsmouth PO3
The Jolly Roger, Gosport PO12
The Jolly Taxpayer, Portsmouth PO3
The Lightship, Gosport PO12
The Lord Chichester, Portsmouth PO2
The Meon Valley, Southsea PO4
The Mermaid, Portsmouth PO2
The Middlecroft, Gosport PO12
The Milton Arms, Southsea PO4
The Mother Shipton, Portsmouth PO2
The Nell Gwynne, Southsea PO4
The Old House At Home, Southsea PO4
The Old House At Home, Gosport PO12
The Park Tavern, Gosport PO12
The Pelham Arms, Portsmouth PO2
The Phoenix, Portsmouth PO2
The Portland, Portsmouth PO2
The Queens Head, Gosport PO12
The Red White and Blue, Southsea PO4
The Rose in June, Portsmouth PO3
The Royal Marine Artillery Tavern (RMA), Southsea PO4
The Seahorse, Gosport PO12
The Ship & Castle, Portsmouth PO2
The Sir John Baker, Portsmouth PO2
The Sir Loin of Beef, Southsea PO4
The Sovereigns, Portsmouth PO2
The Star, Gosport PO12
The Star & Garter, Portsmouth PO3
The Tap, Porstmouth PO2
The Thatched House, Southsea PO4
The Three Marines, Southsea PO4
The Three Tuns, Gosport PO12
The Victoria & Albert, Southsea PO4
The Victualler, Gosport PO12
The Village Home, Gosport PO12
The Vine, Gosport PO12
The White Hart, Gosport PO12
The Winchester Arms, Portsmouth PO2
The Windsor Castle, Gosport PO12
Portsmouth DJ Booking Tips
For many, their choice of DJ for parties in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, Fratton 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 Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth.
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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
needadisco.com has been helping arrange DJs and mobile discos for parties being held in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth are: - Infiniti Disco - City Nights Discos - Sound Division - M.F.Events UK | |
| How can I find a reliable DJ in Portsmouth? 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 Portsmouth - weddings, birthdays, socials, children's parties, school discos, corporate events - you name it! | |
| How much should I expect to pay for a Portsmouth 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 £203 - £319 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and the surrounding areas willing to travel. | |
| What other party services do you provide in Portsmouth? 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. |