DJ Hire Leeds

Most DJs charge based on their experience, how good they are and how long they have been playing. Other factors that affect DJ costs are equipment, travel, and timings.

Deposit – There’s often a minimum non-refundable deposit of around 15-30%.

Experience – If a DJ receives positive reviews, then they will likely up their charges too. Good DJs are consistent with their pricing, and will not budge on their fees, especially if they know they will always be fully booked.

Equipment – Depending on how big or expensive your DJ’s rigs are, this is likely to affect their rates. A less experienced DJ with a lot of pricey equipment may also have slightly higher charges. But you could hit the jackpot with this one by taking a chance with the new kid on the block!

Travel expenses – Most DJs will invoice you for their travel to your wedding venue, and it’s useful to factor this in when booking your wedding DJ. You may wish to go for a local DJ to save on this cost. At Jonny Ross, our DJs are local to Leeds but can travel further afield for an agreed mileage fee. 

Seasons and timings – The summer season, weekends, and evenings are the peak times for DJ bookings. During these periods, their fees are likely to be much higher. You could bypass these costs by booking in for a winter wedding, or a daytime DJ slot.

DJs tend to get booked up quite far ahead of time. To avoid disappointment, we recommend booking your DJ at least 8 months before your wedding.

Prices for wedding DJs vary. You can usually expect to pay anything between £300 and £600, depending on the DJ’s experience. It’s worth noting that DJs who are just starting out are likely to charge much less. However, if they have very expensive equipment, this could up their overall price.

It’s essential to clarify whether your DJ charges hourly or offers an all-inclusive package. If they have an hourly rate, you may end up paying extra if the entertainment runs over the amount of time agreed on your wedding day.

Hiring a DJ can be a far more cost-effective option than hiring a live band, which could charge  upwards of £1500. 

However, if you’re interested in an affordable combination of live music and a DJ set, our Sax and DJ Package is perfect for adding that wow factor.

With all bookings we set up an online forum where you can build a playlist prior to the date. This is the perfect way of giving the dj the style of music you want at your wedding. They will then take requests on the night and personalise the evening to your wedding guests tastes.

Jonny Ross Music hand picks the area’s best DJs for hire. All our DJs represent our brand and ethos. We ensure all our DJs are extremely talented, well-versed in a range of genres, and a pleasure to have at your event. If you have a Dj that you would particularly like for your wedding, we can book them in for your event.

When you hire a DJ they play everything from Motown, Soul, and Pop to House, Dance, Indie, and Commercial House. It Is extremely important that a wedding DJ performs a wide mix of music to keep the whole party pumping. A good wedding DJ can read the room and play to the crowd. 

Alongside hiring a DJ we also set up an online forum where you can make DJ requests prior to the date. It’s a great way of understanding what kind of music you want for your DJ event in Leeds.

All our DJs perform throughout Leeds. They play regularly in Headingley and on Call Lane. You can also head down to Bibi’s every Friday and Saturday to see them perform live. 

Get in touch with Jonny Ross Music to discuss your event. We will then set up a call to go over your event and put together a unique quote.