DJ Hire in Southern Highlands

Choosing the Right DJ

A good DJ reads the room and adjusts on the fly, keeping older guests and younger ones on the floor together. Highlands DJs play everything from wedding receptions in barns to 21sts at the local club and Christmas parties in hotel function rooms.

DJs here cover most or all of the district, and many also take the microphone as MC. Some bring a photobooth or a live saxophonist, which can save booking a second supplier.

What to compare:

Music style: open-format, Top 40, retro, house, R&B and hip hop
Whether they take requests or work from your own list
MC services for speeches and formalities
Extras such as lighting, a photobooth or a saxophonist
Hours included and the rate for extra time
Whether they will meet or call beforehand to plan the night's music with you

Pricing here starts at $220 per hour, with packages from $900 and $2,750. Pair a DJ with a photobooth or an MC for a fuller night.

Share a must-play list and a do-not-play list
Agree the timing of the first dance and the last song
Confirm whether the DJ handles speeches and announcements
Ask about a quiet playlist during dinner

Venue checks

Sound limits and finish times at estates
Power and space for the DJ setup
A covered spot if the party is outdoors

Questions for your DJ

Do you mix live, or play from a set playlist?
Is lighting included in the price?
Who plays on the night if you are sick?

Common Questions About DJ Hire

How much does a DJ cost in the Southern Highlands?

DJs on this page start at $220 per hour, with packages from $900 and $2,750. Hours and extras change the total.

Can a Highlands DJ also be our MC?

Many DJs here MC as well, which keeps the night simple.

Do Southern Highlands DJs play 21st and 18th birthdays?

Yes, several DJs here play milestone birthdays as well as weddings and work functions.

Can a DJ add a saxophonist at a Highlands wedding?

One DJ here offers a saxophonist who plays live over the sets. Ask when you book.

What should we tell a DJ before a Bowral party?

Your guest mix, must-plays and do-not-plays, and the schedule for speeches and the cake.

DJ Hire Southern Highlands