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DJ public liability insurance, safety and trust
Why does DJ public liability insurance matter, and what do PAT tests, DBS checks and Trading Standards approval mean for you?
Tim’s tip: Ask any DJ to show you their insurance and PAT certificates before you pay a deposit. A professional will be happy to, and your venue will need them anyway.
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
Safety, Insurance & Trust: your questions
How does the Trusted Trader scheme protect me?
To join the Norfolk County Council Trusted Trader scheme, Tim had a face-to-face interview, a Companies House director check and an insurance check.
Members follow a code of practice covering honest advertising, clear pricing and professional behaviour. Reviews come from real customers, and if a problem can't be sorted out directly, the scheme offers independent help to resolve it.
Can I check Tim's Trusted Trader status myself?
Yes.
Search for Mobile Disco Network on the Norfolk Trusted Trader website, member number 0000457. You'll see the listing and reviews from real customers there.
What if I need to make a complaint?
Please contact Tim first by phone or email.
He aims to acknowledge any complaint within two working days and will work to put things right. If you can't agree, the Trusted Trader scheme offers independent mediation, and you can also raise a complaint with the NADJ about its code of conduct.
Are you insured, vetted, and DBS checked?
Yes, across the board.
Mobile Disco Network carries comprehensive £10 million Public Liability Insurance (PLI), and all equipment undergoes annual Portable Appliance Testing (PAT). Tim holds an Enhanced DBS check, is Norfolk's only Trading Standards Approved DJ, and works under a formal written contract for every booking.
How do I contact Norfolk's only Trading Standards Approved DJ?
You can reach Tim Daymond, Norfolk's only Trading Standards Approved sole trader DJ, by phone on 01760 722283, by mobile on 07796 565918, by email at info@mobiledisconetwork.com, or by filling out the enquiry form on this page.
Are you a genuinely vetted, Trading Standards Approved DJ?
Yes.
How can I verify these awards and credentials myself?
Every award and credential on this page links to the body that gave it.
What does "Trading Standards Approved" actually involve?
It means Tim has been through Norfolk County Council's Trusted Trader checks.
Why do some awards have photos or badges, and others don't?
Where a real badge, certificate or photo exists, it's shown here.
Are these awards specific to DJ work, or general business awards?
Both.
Which of these awards means the most to Tim personally?
The Ixion Awards, handed out at the Houses of Parliament, Westminster.
Why does the NADJ article mention "22 Awards" when the site says 23?
That article came out in June 2026, when the count stood at 22.
What public liability insurance do you have?
£10 million Public Liability Insurance, covering you, your guests and your venue.
You can download the certificate from your client portal to send to your venue.
Is your equipment PAT tested?
Yes.
All of Tim's electrical equipment is PAT tested and certified, and he also carries a full matching backup sound system at every booking. Your venue can have the PAT certificate, which you'll find in your client portal.
Are you fully insured?
Yes.
What accreditations and memberships does Tim hold?
Tim is Norfolk's only Trading Standards Approved DJ, a Norfolk County Council Trusted Trader (ID 0000457).
He has been an NADJ member since 2013, a T.V.D.J.A. member since 1979 and a member of Wayland Chamber of Trade since 1983. He holds £10M Public Liability Insurance, his equipment is PAT tested, and he is Enhanced DBS checked.
What does NADJ membership mean?
The National Association of Disc Jockeys is a UK professional body for mobile DJs.
Members agree to a code of conduct covering reliability, honest advertising and professional standards, and must hold public liability insurance. Tim has been a member since 2013.
Why does Chamber of Trade membership matter?
Tim has been a member of Wayland Chamber of Trade since 1983.
It shows more than 40 years as part of the local business community, with a reputation built in the towns he plays in.
Do memberships guarantee a great night?
No membership can promise a great night on its own.
What they do prove is that Tim is insured and vetted, follows written codes of practice, and that independent help is there if something goes wrong. Reviews from real clients, and talking to Tim, tell you the rest.
Does an accredited DJ cost more?
No.
There's no extra charge for Tim's accreditations. You pay the package price shown on the booking page, with no hidden fees.
What if Tim were ever ill?
In all his years behind the decks, Tim has never missed a booking.
Your contract sets out what would happen in the unlikely event he couldn't attend, so you're protected either way.
What's the difference between booking you directly and going through an agency?
When you book directly with me, you know exactly who's performing at your event — there's no uncertainty about which DJ an agency might send.
You deal with me personally from your first enquiry through to the last song on the night.
Why Such Rigorous Standards?
With online scams and last-minute cancellations a real problem in the events industry, Tim built these safeguards so you're not just hoping for the best.
Will Tim really be there on the day?
Yes.
Has Tim ever missed a booking?
Tim performs at every booking himself.
How is Mobile Disco Network different from a DJ who just calls themselves "professional"?
Anyone can put "professional" in their business name.
Will you be the DJ on the day?
Always.
Do you ever send another DJ?
I never have.
Will you be there yourself?
Yes.
Do you use other DJs on busy dates?
No.
Will it be you on the night, not a stand-in?
Yes.
Will it really be you at my Norwich party?
Yes.
Could someone else turn up instead of you?
It’s always been me.
Will it be you on the night?
Yes.
Will you hand my booking to someone else?
I never have.
Is it you who turns up on the night?
Yes.
And it’s definitely you on the night?
Definitely.
What clients say
“I would not hesitate to recommend Mobile Disco Network. Tim is a total star and his set up is very high tech and impressive. Always happy to accommodate requests.”
“Highly recommend — was very interactive with everyone, asking for requests, friendly and very professional.”
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