Birthday DJ packages · West Midlands, Shropshire & Staffordshire
Birthday DJ packages.
Three clear choices.
Compare the three birthday DJ packages to see what’s included and what each costs. I’m your DJ with every package, and we plan your music together.
Packages from £295. I’ll confirm your final price and playing times before you book.
What party guests say
See Jason’s hotel birthday party“The music was spot on for the crowd… the dancefloor stayed busy most of the night.”
Choose your starting point
Compare your birthday DJ packages.
Every package includes me as your DJ, and we plan your music together. The packages offer different sound systems and lighting setups.
A smaller, relaxed celebration
The Celebration
Birthday guide price · confirmed before booking
Great music and a straightforward party setup for smaller rooms and guest lists.
- Two-speaker sound system
- Simple party lighting
- Your favourites, requests and songs to avoid
- Playing times agreed around your plans
More sound & party lighting
The Big Night
Birthday guide price · confirmed before booking
A stronger sound and lighting setup for larger rooms or a bigger party atmosphere.
- Upgraded sound system
- Additional lighting, including moving spotlights
- More help choosing your party music
- Playing times agreed around your plans
A party setup planned around you
The Birthday Takeover
Your own party quote · confirmed before booking
A sound and lighting setup planned around your venue and the party you have in mind.
- Sound chosen to suit your venue
- Expanded lighting and effects
- Smoke and laser options, where permitted
- Music, timings, sound and lighting planned with you
About the prices: The Celebration and The Big Night have guide prices. The Birthday Takeover is quoted for your own plans. Your venue, guest numbers, playing times, travel and extras affect the final price, which I’ll confirm before you book.
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| Feature | The Celebration £295–£495 | The Big Night £500–£995 | The Birthday Takeover Price on request |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl as your DJ | Included | Included | Included |
| Music planning | Favourites, requests & songs to avoid | More help choosing your music | Individually planned |
| Sound | Two-speaker system | Upgraded system | Sound matched to your venue |
| Lighting | Simple party lighting | Additional lighting & moving spotlights | Expanded lighting & effects |
| Smoke & laser options | Not part of the standard setup | Not part of the standard setup | Discussed, subject to venue permission |
| DJ playing times | Agreed in your quote | Agreed in your quote | Agreed in your quote |
| Setup & packing away | Outside your DJ playing times | Outside your DJ playing times | Outside your DJ playing times |
| Travel & optional extras | Confirmed in your quote | Confirmed in your quote | Confirmed in your quote |
Plan your party music with me
You’ll speak directly with me about the music you love, the people coming and any birthday speeches or surprises.
Once your booking is confirmed, I’ll send you a link to your party music-planning portal. You can save favourite songs, list anything you don’t want played and add important moments, then send me your finished plan.
My STAR approach — Scan, Track, Adapt, Respond — means reading the room and choosing the next song to suit your guests.
Your DJ and equipment
- Me as your DJ: I’ll be the person playing at your party.
- Your playing times: we agree when I’ll start and finish before you book.
- Sound and party lighting: the equipment included in your chosen package.
- Setup and packing away: arranged with your venue, outside your agreed playing time.
How to book your birthday DJ
Check your date
Choose a package and send your date, venue or town, guest numbers and preferred times. Not sure which package? You can still enquire and I’ll help you choose.
Get your quote and book
I’ll check availability and confirm your price, DJ times and what’s included. Your date is booked once we’ve both confirmed it in writing and the usual 50% booking payment is received.
Plan your music
I’ll send your music-planning portal link. Save your song choices and send me your finished plan by our agreed deadline. I’ll take care of the agreed setup and music at your party.
The remaining balance is usually due 28 days before your party, unless we agree otherwise.
Optional extras for your party
Choose your main package first, then tell me about anything else you’d like. I’ll confirm the options, any venue restrictions and the price before you book.
Extra DJ time
Want the party to last longer? Ask about extra playing time. We’ll agree the price and check the venue’s finishing time.
More lights and effects
Ask about mirror balls, additional lighting or special effects. I’ll explain what’s available and suitable for your venue.
Microphones or another room
Need a microphone for speeches or music in another space? Tell me what you have in mind so I can include the right equipment in your quote.
Your own party ideas
For a party with more sound, lighting or special requirements, start with The Birthday Takeover. We’ll plan the music and equipment around your ideas and venue.
Before you book
Your birthday package questions, answered.
How much does birthday DJ hire cost?
The Celebration has a guide range of £295–£495, The Big Night £500–£995, and The Birthday Takeover is quoted individually. These are birthday prices. Your venue, guest numbers, playing times, access, travel and chosen setup determine the written quote.
Which package is right for my party?
The Celebration suits smaller gatherings. The Big Night adds upgraded sound and moving spotlights. The Birthday Takeover is planned around your own ideas and venue. If you’re unsure, send your venue, guest numbers and preferred times and I’ll help you choose.
How do I secure my date, and what is the deposit policy?
Your booking is confirmed when you accept the Booking Summary in writing, I accept the booking and the required payment is received. The usual booking payment is 50% of the total, with the balance due 28 days before the event, unless your Booking Summary says otherwise. An enquiry or package selection alone does not reserve your date.
Do you travel, and how much does travel cost?
Yes. Send your venue and postcode. Any travel charge is shown in your quote before you accept the booking or make the booking payment. The Booking Summary confirms the total, including agreed travel and extras.
Can I send favourite songs and a list of songs to avoid?
Absolutely. We plan your favourite tracks, genres and songs to avoid around your tastes and guests. Every package includes music planning. Once booked, you can save your ideas in the music-planning portal and send your finished plan to me.
When do I need to finalise my music?
We agree a planning deadline for your party. Send must-play tracks, songs to avoid and key moments by that deadline. Let me know early about rare tracks, specific versions or special edits so I can prepare.
How long do you play, and is setup included?
Your start and finish times are agreed in your quote. Setup and pack-down are included outside that performance time, with arrival and access arranged in advance. Tell me about stairs, long loading routes, room changes or restricted access.
Can we add extra hours on the night?
Extra playing time depends on my availability, the venue’s permission and curfew, and an agreed additional fee. We agree the change and price before extra performance begins. You can also request a longer evening when you enquire.
Can you DJ outdoors, in a garden or marquee?
Yes, with a level, dry and suitably sheltered setup area, safe power and protection for the equipment. We agree the practical requirements and an indoor alternative where needed. The performance cannot continue in unsafe conditions.
Can you make birthday announcements or help with speeches?
Tell me about speeches, cake cutting, a surprise or any announcements you want. We agree the announcements and timings beforehand. I keep microphone chat to a minimum so you can enjoy the music.
What equipment, space and power are needed?
The equipment is matched to your package and venue and specified in your proposal. The venue needs a safe, level setup area, suitable mains power nearby and loading access. Tell me about sound limiters, curfews or restrictions on lighting and effects. Specific technical or backup requirements can be discussed before booking.
Are you insured, and is your equipment safety-tested?
Yes. I hold £5 million public liability insurance and keep electrical safety-test records. Insurance, PAT and risk-assessment documents can be supplied privately to your venue. View my professional standards and venue information.
What happens if I cancel or need to reschedule?
Your booking agreement sets out cancellation and rescheduling. Cancellation charges reflect fair, proportionate net losses; the booking payment is not automatically forfeited. I will try to transfer a booking to an available new date, with genuine extra costs or price changes agreed first. Read the booking agreement.
What happens after I choose a package?
The package button takes you to the availability form with your choice already selected. Send your date and party details, and I’ll check availability and send your quote. Once your booking is confirmed, I’ll send your music-planning portal link.
Helpful information before you book
What affects your birthday DJ price?
Planning your budget or comparing quotes? My cost guide explains what’s included in birthday DJ hire and how your venue, playing times and extras affect the price. It helps you understand what you’re paying for before you book.
Read the birthday DJ cost guideYour booking explained
The booking agreement explains how your date is confirmed, when payments are due, and what happens if you need to cancel or change your date. Read it before booking so you know what to expect.
Read the booking agreementStart with your date
Is your party date still available?
I DJ every party myself, so once an evening is booked, it’s no longer available. Send your date and venue to check availability and get a quote for your party.