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DJ Kelso

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Pricing: From $2,750Category: DJ HireLocation: 26 Blue Mountains suburbs

Highlights

  • Brendan Kelso plays and MCs every Blue Mountains booking himself
  • Live acoustic ceremony music, then an open-format DJ set for the reception
  • Online song planner, sound, lighting and a wireless microphone included

About DJ Kelso

Brendan Kelso, who performs as DJ Kelso, is a DJ, MC, singer and guitarist based in Sydney with more than a decade as a full-time DJ. He regularly makes the trip to the Blue Mountains and plays something like 80 to 100 weddings each year, plus corporate functions and private parties. Because he works every booking himself, the person you plan with is the person who performs. Mountains weddings often begin outdoors, so he can open with acoustic guitar and vocals for the aisle, the signing and the canapés. After the formalities he switches to an open-format set moving through house, pop, hip hop, R&B, rock, country and EDM, with emo and pop-punk ready if the crowd suits. Mashups and live mixing drive the night rather than one song played after another. In the MC role he liaises with the venue and other suppliers, helps put the run sheet together, makes the announcements and keeps the speeches moving. Couples plan songs through an online portal that allows unlimited picks and as many catch-ups as needed. Sound, lighting, a wireless microphone and a tidy, modern booth come with every booking. Wedding packages start at $2,750, while Christmas parties, gala dinners, launches and other corporate events are quoted one by one.

Inclusions & amenities

Entertainment type

DJsMC Hire

Genre (DJs)

Top 40 / CommercialHouseR&B / Hip HopDance / EDMRock / Indie

Budget

$$$ (Higher)

Pricing

The starting price for a wedding is $2,750, which takes in MC work, sound, lighting, a cordless microphone, a styled booth and the online music planner. One option suits a reception of up to five hours, and another runs up to eight hours across ceremony, cocktail hour and reception.

Extra time can be added to either package. Quotes for corporate and private events are given on request.

Performance Details

Brendan Kelso mixes open-format sets live and handles MC duties himself, including run sheet support and announcements. Each booking includes sound, lighting, a wireless microphone and a modern booth.

For ceremonies he can perform acoustic guitar and vocals. Music choices are planned through an online portal with no limit on song requests.

Frequently asked questions

Does DJ Kelso work in the Blue Mountains?

Yes. He travels to the Mountains regularly for weddings and knows how different venues and settings affect the timing of the day, from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations.

Can he play live music for the ceremony?

Yes. He sings and plays acoustic guitar for aisle songs, the signing and relaxed background music during canapés, then switches to DJing once the formalities are done.

Will Brendan be the DJ on the day?

Yes. He performs at every booking himself and stays your contact throughout planning, so a different DJ will never be sent in his place.

What do wedding packages include?

From $2,750, a package brings MC duties, a sound and lighting rig, a cordless microphone, a styled booth and access to the online planner. You can choose a five-hour reception or up to eight hours from ceremony to last dance.

How early should we book?

Because he plays so many weddings, sought-after Saturdays are often reserved a year to eighteen months out. Getting your enquiry in early gives you the widest choice of dates.

Areas we service

Lower MountainsMid MountainsKatoomba & LeuraBlackheath & Upper Mountains

Suitable occasions

Jacinta Brownlee

Jacinta Brownlee

3 months ago

Brendan from DJ Kelso brought incredible energy and an amazing atmosphere to our wedding day. From the very beginning, he was friendly, supportive, and executed our vision perfectly. Our guests were already up dancing d…

Dylan & Katie

Dylan & Katie

4 months ago

Our wedding couldn’t have gone better having Brendan as our DJ & MC - we would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a smooth, fun & boogie filled night! Being big country music fans Brendan went above and beyond to e…

Emily S

Emily S

5 months ago

We couldn’t recommend DJ Kelso (Brendan) highly enough as our wedding DJ/MC! He absolutely nailed the vibe of our day! He is super chilled, easygoing, and has incredible taste in music that perfectly matched what we were…

Angela M

Angela M

5 months ago

DJ Kelso was excellent to deal with. He really knew how to read a crowd and provide music that kept people on the Dancefloor all night. He was really great with his communication, punctuality and professionalism througho…

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