What happens if I need to cancel or postpone?

Contact Tim as soon as you can. Your deposit of 45% of the total is non-refundable, because it secures your date and Tim turns other enquiries away. If you cancel within 12 weeks of the event, 80% of the total is due, and within 8 weeks, 100%. If Tim books another event for your exact date and time, you won't owe more than the deposit. Postponing to a date when Tim is free usually lets your payments move across.

How do I secure my booking?

There are three steps. Choose your package on the booking page, pay your deposit, and sign your contract in your client portal. Once all three are done, your date is confirmed. You can pay by card through Stripe or by BACS transfer, and spread the balance with monthly payments.

Are there any hidden fees?

No. Your quote shows the full price, including set-up, packing away and travel anywhere in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.

What are your DJ packages and prices?

Wedding packages run from £525 for The Micro Wedding Celebration to £1,950 for The Ultimate Showstopper Production. Birthday, anniversary, retro and Christmas parties start from £450, children's parties from £225 and photo booths from £375. Every price is shown up front on the booking page, and monthly payment plans are available.

Do you charge for travel?

Not within the four counties. Your package price includes travel anywhere in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, as well as set-up and packing away.

How much is the deposit?

Your deposit is 45% of the total price, and it secures your date as soon as it's paid and your contract is signed. It's part of the total price, not an extra fee.

When is the final balance due?

Your contract shows the date your balance is due, before your event. You can pay it in one go, or spread it with monthly payments that you can track in your client portal.

Can we add extra time on the night?

It's better to agree your finish time when you book, and extra hours can be added any time beforehand through your client portal at client prices. Check your venue's licence first, as many rural venues have to finish by midnight.

How Much Does a DJ Cost? Prices Explained

Tim’s tip: Compare what's included, not just the price. Hours, lighting, insurance, a written contract and a DJ who plans your music with you are what make the night.

Every answer here is written by Tim Daymond (Tinsel Tim), Norfolk’s only Trading Standards Approved DJ, with 50 years behind the decks. Updated October 2026. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 250+ reviews · 23 business awards · Check your date

Prices & Payments: your questions

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Are there any hidden fees?
No.
Your quote shows the full price, including set-up, packing away and travel anywhere in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire.
What are your DJ packages and prices?
Wedding packages run from £525 for The Micro Wedding Celebration to £1,950 for The Ultimate Showstopper Production.
Birthday, anniversary, retro and Christmas parties start from £450, children's parties from £225 and photo booths from £375. Every price is shown up front on the booking page, and monthly payment plans are available.
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Do you charge for travel?
Not within the four counties.
Your package price includes travel anywhere in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, as well as set-up and packing away.
How much is the deposit?
Your deposit is 45% of the total price, and it secures your date as soon as it's paid and your contract is signed.
It's part of the total price, not an extra fee.
Do I have to pay anything to get a quote?
No.
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What information do I need to provide to get an accurate quote?
Just your event date, event type, and venue name.
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How much does DJ hire in Cambridge cost?
From £225 for a children’s party, £250 for a daytime or care home disco, £450 for a birthday party or Boogie Bingo night and £525 for a wedding, rising to £1,950 for the whole day.
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What does DJ hire in Dereham cost?
Children’s discos start at £225, birthdays, anniversaries and Boogie Bingo at £450, and weddings at £525, up to £1,950 for full ceremony-to-evening cover.
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How much is DJ hire in Hunstanton?
Children’s parties start at £225, birthdays, anniversaries and Boogie Bingo at £450, and weddings at £525, up to £1,950 for the whole day.
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How much does DJ hire in Ipswich cost?
Weddings start at £525 and full ceremony-to-evening cover is £1,950.
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Can I spread the cost?
Yes.
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How much does DJ hire in King’s Lynn cost?
Children’s parties start at £225, birthdays, anniversaries and Boogie Bingo nights at £450, and weddings at £525, going up to £1,950 for the whole day.
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How much does DJ hire in Norwich cost?
From £225 for a children’s party, £450 for a birthday or anniversary and £525 for a wedding, rising to £1,950 for the whole day.
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How much does DJ hire in Peterborough cost?
From £225 for a children’s party or school disco, £450 for a birthday or anniversary and £525 for a wedding, rising to £1,950 for the whole day.
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How much does DJ hire in Spalding cost?
Children’s parties and school discos start at £225, birthdays, anniversaries and Boogie Bingo at £450, and weddings at £525, up to £1,950 for ceremony-to-evening cover.
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How much does DJ hire in Swaffham cost?
A wedding starts at £525, with the whole day from ceremony to evening at £1,950.
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How much does DJ hire in Thetford cost?
School discos and children’s parties start at £225, birthdays, anniversaries and Boogie Bingo at £450, and weddings at £525, up to £1,950 for the whole day.
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How much is DJ hire in Watton?
Children’s discos are from £225, birthdays, anniversaries and Boogie Bingo from £450, and weddings from £525, with full ceremony-to-evening cover at £1,950.
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Are these the real prices?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to cancel or postpone?
Contact Tim as soon as you can.
Your deposit of 45% of the total is non-refundable, because it secures your date and Tim turns other enquiries away. If you cancel within 12 weeks of the event, 80% of the total is due, and within 8 weeks, 100%. If Tim books another event for your exact date and time, you won't owe more than the deposit. Postponing to a date when Tim is free usually lets your payments move across.
How do I secure my booking?
There are three steps.
Choose your package on the booking page, pay your deposit, and sign your contract in your client portal. Once all three are done, your date is confirmed. You can pay by card through Stripe or by BACS transfer, and spread the balance with monthly payments.
When is the final balance due?
Your contract shows the date your balance is due, before your event.
You can pay it in one go, or spread it with monthly payments that you can track in your client portal.
Can we add extra time on the night?
It's better to agree your finish time when you book, and extra hours can be added any time beforehand through your client portal at client prices.
Check your venue's licence first, as many rural venues have to finish by midnight.
How do I secure my date and make payments?
Check live date availability on the website and book online.
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How do I know these awards are genuine, and not pay-to-enter?
Every award on this page links to the website of the body that gave it.
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How do I pay?
Book your date online and pay safely by Stripe, credit or debit card, or BACS transfer.
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Do I pay a deposit, and can I pay in instalments?
Yes and yes.
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Do I have to pay it all at once?
No.
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Do I need to pay everything up front?
No.
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How does payment work?
A 45% deposit holds your Peterborough date.
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Is there a deposit?
Yes, 45% to secure the date.
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Can I pay in stages?
Yes.
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Do I need to install anything to record a video review?
No.
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What clients say

“We are so grateful to Tim for letting us spread the cost of the entertainment for our wedding. It has been a god send to be able to pay a smaller amount each month.”

Hannah & David

“Absolutely brilliant — everyone was really impressed with his professionalism and positive energy. If you're looking for a quality DJ for a very reasonable price, look no further.”

Gavin Evans

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