DJ Hire

These days, everyone’s a DJ.

Spotify has countless playlists for parties and weddings. Basic speakers and lighting have never been easier to buy.

And everyone knows someone who is a DJ, because everyone is a DJ.

So why even hire a professional DJ?

Top three reasons to trust a DJ instead of Spotify for your celebration:

A DJ will usually have the right gear for the room. This should mean much more than just two speakers.
What if your Spotify playlist isn’t the hit you expected? A DJ will have the songs you never thought of.
It’s not just about music.

Checklist: Before Your MC Announces Wedding Speeches

This covers one of the most common mistakes a wedding MC can make, plus a couple of other simple ideas that help the wedding speeches go smoothly.

Before you ask “How much does a Wedding DJ cost?”

There’s more to your wedding than “just music”, right? Never hired a DJ before? Here’s some perspective to help you start.

Ask Me Why Not To Spotify

In a recent article, I discussed some of the reasons why Spotify seems like a good idea for some brides. But of course, it doesn't matter what I think, the fact remains brides will continue to suggest "Spotify is free so you don't need a DJ" on wedding discussion...

Those “three little words” that mean so much

Some of the most important questions I ask have nothing to do with music or songs or how many lights you’re expecting.

Great Wedding Entertainment Doesn’t Just Start With The First Song

Here’s WHY it’s more than “just press play” when you hire a professional DJ.

How to plan for a successful Spotify wedding playlist

Risks with Spotify Wedding Music You don't need yet another DJ trying to convince you Spotify will ruin your wedding. But hold on, because chances are you've made up your mind, you have your reasons for going with Spotify for wedding music. This article is meant to...

Ceremony Music and Wedding First Dance Song Ideas

A constantly evolving list of song ideas for wedding ceremonies, first dance, and father-daughter dance ideas.

DJ hire vs iPod/iTunes/jukebox/Spotify

Get all your songs on an automated Spotify playlist, or get a DJ and do it right. But what’s the difference?

Everything GOOD about Spotify Wedding Music

Spotify wedding playlists: pros and cons Spotify has been an option for Kiwi wedding couples for over a decade, yet most DJs will do anything to convince you a "Spotify Wedding playlist" is a guaranteed disaster. But not this DJ! There are plenty of great reasons...

The Business of Weddings (part two)

In Part One of this article, I established that weddings are a personal, intimate occasion. Having networked or trained internationally with some of the best wedding entertainers in the world, I know it's not uncommon for wedding industry service providers to...

A boutique DJ service providing the soundtrack for life’s greatest celebrations.

What is a boutique DJ service?

Simplified, it means it’s just me. No trainees or subcontracted DJs to cover your celebration. Hire me, get me.

What does this mean for you?

I won’t be scrambling last minute to try and find someone, ANYONE, to cover your event because my staff got a better offer.
The discussions you have about exactly how you see your event running are with me, the DJ who will be at your event. Not a booking agent who is trying to manage possibly dozens of events on the same day as yours. I’m not passing the info on to an event planner or office manager or whatever contracted DJ I can find that day.
A long long time ago, I learnt the hard way how to be triple proof sure that I have the right info, the most important details covered, and be beyond fully prepared.
I have no booking agency brand name to hide behind. It’s my name and reputation on the microphone and playing the music, so no way I’m going to do dumb stuff that will be remembered for the wrong reasons.

Wedding DJ

There’s more to your wedding than just music. Talk to me about wedding DJ entertainment services, including master of ceremonies coaching, ceremony audio, and New Zealand’s most compact sound system.

Wedding DJ + MC

Celebrations and Events

Corporate events, birthdays, or whatever your reason (excuse) to celebrate. I can help you find the right music for the occasion and assist you in the lead up to the event as well with personal service and corporate sound hire.

Event + Corporate DJ

Free Tips and Ideas

Putting together a wedding or planning any kind of event is a lot of work. If you don’t do it every week, it’s easy to overlook some of the simple things. I’ll share some of my observations and experiences for free.

Planning Tips + Ideas

Hire Me, Get Me

Anyone can play music, and these days everyone’s a DJ. But when you need more than “just music”, working with a boutique DJ service instead of a booking agency comes with unique guarantees.

Here’s what nobody else can promise

If you’ve never hired a DJ before, it may be difficult to know where to start or what to expect. Let me help!

Until you know what’s possible and what a modern full service DJ can offer it’s impossible to set accurate budgets or expectations. Tell me about your event, your plans and requirements. If my service isn’t right for your needs, I’ll do everything I can to get you in touch with a more suitable alternative.