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.

Does Your DJ Pay to Play?

A DJ referral or recommendation is usually based on trust. In an earlier article, I suggested one of the most reliable sources of trustworthy vendor information is a DJ referral from wedding venues. This means that the venue has to trust the people they're...

9 things you never thought to ask a Wedding DJ

Do you expect more from a wedding DJ than “just music”? Does your DJ know how to treat your wedding any different to the school disco or pub gig he did the night before? Your DJ should be asking more questions than you, they should be looking for ways to help, and here’s how you can spot good vs great.

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...

What people REALLY think a DJ might do (part 1)

Some of the genuine fears people having about hiring a wedding DJ. For some it’s just a hobby that pays. Others truly care and do anything they can to make a positive difference.

Wedding Band or DJ? 5 reasons to have BOTH.

Thninking band or dj for your wedding? Why not have both? Here’s the top 5 reasons why a band and DJ together work well for your wedding reception.

Which song tops the “DO NOT PLAY” list most?

I recently asked a group of like-minded small business operators what their perception was of DJs at events and weddings. These are business peers that know nothing about running a DJ company. What were their assumptions, and if they were hiring a DJ, what was their...

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...

Why Use a Professional Wedding MC?

Why hire a professional MC for your wedding instead of a family friend that knows you both really well? Read more to find out!

How to get the music right for the wedding ceremony

Of all the things going through your mind as you walk down the aisle, here’s how to make sure the music isn’t one of them.

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.

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.