DJ Kelso
ProHighlights
- Brendan Kelso DJs and MCs every Southern Highlands booking himself
- Ceremony, cocktail hour and reception music from one supplier
- Wedding packages from $2,750 with lighting, sound and a planning portal
About DJ Kelso
DJ Kelso is Brendan Kelso, a DJ and MC based in Sydney who has DJed full-time for more than ten years and now takes on 80 to 100 weddings annually. He runs a dedicated page for Southern Highlands weddings, pointing couples to venues such as The Robertson Hotel, Somerley House, Centennial Vineyards, Bendooley Estate and Mali Brae Farm. Because he performs at every booking, the person you plan with is the person who turns up. For a country wedding he can cover the ceremony and cocktail hour, then step up as DJ and MC for the reception. As MC he coordinates with the venue, handles the announcements and keeps the run sheet on time, so the formalities flow into dancing without a gap. His sets are open format, moving through country, rock, hip hop, R&B, house, EDM and pop, with emo and pop-punk on hand for the right crowd. Song choices are planned through an online portal with unlimited requests and catch-ups along the way. Each booking includes a wireless mic, lighting, a sound system and a modern DJ booth. He also takes corporate functions, Christmas parties, gala dinners and private celebrations, which are quoted individually. Wedding packages start at $2,750, with one option covering up to five hours of reception and another running up to eight hours from ceremony to last dance. Guests at Highlands weddings often stay the weekend, so his advice is to sort accommodation early and consider buses between the venue and where everyone is staying. Send an enquiry to check your date.
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Pricing
Corporate functions and private parties in the Southern Highlands are quoted on request.
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Frequently asked questions
Does DJ Kelso work Southern Highlands weddings?
Yes. He has a dedicated Southern Highlands wedding page and covers estates, barns and vineyard venues across the region, playing every booking himself.
Can he look after the ceremony as well as the reception?
Yes. He can play the ceremony and cocktail hour, then take over as DJ and MC for the reception, so one person carries the music and the timeline through the whole day.
What does the MC side involve?
He liaises with the venue and other suppliers, helps shape the run sheet, makes the announcements, introduces the speeches and keeps each part of the night running to schedule.
How much does a wedding with DJ Kelso cost?
Wedding packages start at $2,750, covering his MC work, a lighting and sound setup, a wireless mic, the DJ booth and access to the planning portal. Corporate and private events are quoted separately.
Any tips for a Highlands wedding?
Spring and autumn are the busiest seasons in the region, so guests should arrange accommodation early. For a late finish he suggests organising buses between the venue and local accommodation so nobody has to drive.
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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
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
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
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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