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Whatever Your Music Taste & Disco Look/Specification
djdarrenjewell.com
Office Tel: 01934-613644 Email: dj@djewell.onmicrosoft.com
est.1998. Dj'ing is Darren's Only Income / Full Time Professional Dj / Sole Trader.
This website is for couples that have booked Darren directly via this webpage djdarrenjewell.com
Weddings, Family Celebrations, Corporate/Events, & University/Student Balls/Prom
Also, Photo-Pod, Garden Games, Love Letter Hire.
Most of the pictures on this website is our setups just before people/guests come into the room.
Couples Can book Darren Jewell directly for Weddings/Family Celebrations, & Corporate Events etc.
djdarrenjewell.com Specialist Bespoke Disco/P.A./Lighting & Dj:
Our Business Is Split Into Two On This Webpage:
1. "Premium Services"/Events Disco For Large Ballrooms & Marquees:
More WOW! To Your Room.
The Full Premium Show completely fills a Ford Transit Custom L1 H1, in sound & lighting only, & is extremely heavy.
Why we have a "premium services" large room/marque specification disco:
2. The Most Popular: If You Don't Have A Massive Ballroom, Or Large Marquee.
Small To Medium Size Weddings.
Small To Medium Sized Rooms: "Classic Disco" Is Perfect (it can do larger rooms).
Today Small weddings are 40-100 guests, & Medium sized weddings 80-150 guests.
We Also Can Do Small Wedding Package Deals That Won't Break Your Bank E.G. "Fun Package" Classic Disco & Small Cases Photo-Pod 6"x4" Prints.
djdarrenjewell.com is fully bespoke in equipment you book & music you choose.
Generally for weddings we ask couples to list 15-30 songs they & their guests would like to dance to, because we don't know them & what you all like to dance to? So this gives us an idea how to structure your night.
Dj'ing Weddings & Corporate Events today is all about people management & this takes years of experience.
This means playing the right songs at the right time throughout the night.
Weddings: After your First Dance we generally play the older party hits everyone knows, so older people will be dancing with younger people = Your photographer catches this gives the illusion or 11Pm-peak party... then the older people do tire so we adapt the music to keep people dancing the rest of the night.
Corporate & International Weddings:
With allot of different guests from all around the world = A room full of strangers, or lots of small groups that don't know others.
The nature of these bookings is so people can get to know each other & mingle/eat-drink/socialise etc. so to start play relaxed music/toe taping to create a relaxed atmosphere (the music just chugs along), & not play e.g. "Sharron from accounts wants Dancing Queen or Mr Brightside played now!" because she is too loud, far too drunk & intrusive = This would just make the majority of people socialising go home early (we have all been out & the group next to us is too loud, so we leave early).
After 10-11pm start playing music to entice people to dance, but if they are happy socialising/talking/eating it won't interrupt this. Back in the early "00's" it was called "bar culture" as people would go to bars & eat/drink socialise etc. then later dance.
There are very few Dj's that have experience doing this today as it's all about people management, as think about the majority of guests, not the few trying to spoil it for the majority. Music is a powerful tool if used correctly.
Darren worked for many "bar-culture trendy bars" the management did not understand people management, or how powerful music is, as "encouraged very drunk & loud Sharon to be louder" hence the majority of people would leave = All/venue/chains bankrupt.
Below The "Classic Disco" Number: 1
Please Note: If You Have A Small-Medium Room The Classic Disco Sound & Lighting Will Be Perfect.
The "Classic Disco" normally comes with a Black Or White Dj booth & the 2 speaker stacks both sides with lighting on top. You can add the mirrorball, Rustic Dj Booth, & uplighting if you want, but this would be listed on your contract as e.g. "djdarrenjewell.com classic disco with added mirrorball, uplights, & Rustic Dj Booth".
djdarrenjewell.com Standard Classic Disco Prices:
From: Fri-Sat From £450.00
From: Sun-Thur From £400.00
If you add any more e.g. lighting etc. there might be an extra charge, but any added equipment will listed on your quote.
The 3 pictures below are of out standard "Classic Disco"
Pennard House has the Rustic Dj Booth Added, Wick Farm & Coombe Lodge Have The White (Can Be Black).
Classic Disco With Added "Bespoke" Items.
Three Pictures Below & One Video Of Our Classic Disco, & Couples Have Added Other Things:
Wick Farm - Classic Disco with added: Mirrorball & Rustic Dj Booth.
Avon Gorge Hotel - Classic Disco with added: Rustic Dj Booth, Mirrorball, & 2 x 50Watt laser powered Moving Head lights (no smoke) on 2 rustic pilar stands (this does require high ceilings & dark rooms to get this effect. Note: must not be used near aircraft.
Castle Coombe Manor House - Classic Disco with added: Mirrorball
Crowcombe Court (video) - Classic Disco with added: Rustic Dj Booth, with 2 additional medium+ sized moving head lights, mirrorball, & 12 static uplight/Bar/Hall room, & 6 active for the dance-room, on their package.
Cripps Barn: Bespoke Lighting, 50watt laser beam moving heads/mirrorball/dance floor uplights, & Rustic Dj Booth.
We try to keep the cost of any added equipment at a fair price, just say to us what you like so we can quote.
Some things might be included but we need to know what you want to list them on your djdarrenjewell.com contract.
Note: The mirrorball light/moving head is now on a pilar stand pictured Avon Gorge, Darren Dj'ing stand in front of this, done for quicker setup time.
All the Moving-Head style lights we use are Medium+ size so allot larger & more powerful/advanced compared to the much smaller disco ones.
Below Is Our P.A.T & P.L.I. Link = Your Venue Will Ask To See.
Below Number: 2: Medium To Larger Sized Rooms:
Listed on contract as "djdarrenjewell.com part-premium show, best sound-system, & better lighting" (what would be listed on your contract).
djdarrenjewell.com Part-Premium Shows Prices For Larger Rooms:
All Premium Shows Are Bespoke Setups So Priced On The Upgraded Equipment Booked.
Depending On What Premium Equipment Booked:
Part Premium Show No:2 Fri-Sat From £550
Part Premium Show No:2 Sun-Thurs From £485
Below: Number 3.
Darren's "Full Premium Show" Is Designed For Large/Ballrooms, Or "Festival Style Weddings".
The equipment will be listed on your contract as "djdarrenjewell.com best sound-system & what lighting you have booked e.g. 4 medium+ moving-head lights, 2 medium+size laser powered moving-head lights, number or pilar stands, events mirrorball, & 20 room uplights".
djdarrenjewell.com Full-Premium Shows Prices: Larger Rooms
All Premium Shows Are Bespoke Setups So Priced On The Upgraded Equipment Booked.
Depending On What Premium Equipment Booked:
Full Premium Show No:3 Fri-Sat From £675.00
Full Premium Show No:3 Sun-Thurs From £575.00
Want To See Light Beams Like A Concert/Festival:
Most Venues Do Not Allow Smoke Effects, But We Have 2 Professional Stage/Event Lights That Will Do This Effect.
You need a dark large room, field, or dark walls ceiling, as small rooms with white ceilings/walls will cause the light to bounce back into your room/not beams.
The lights are brighter than direct sunlight so highlight any small dust particles in the air, & must not be used near aircraft.
50W white laser source that delivers an intense 105,000 Lux at 10 meters with a razor-sharp 1° beam angle. IP65.
If You Want This Effect Please Make Sure The "Two 50Watt Laser Powered Moving Heads" Is Listed On You Contract.
This effect is pictured:
The Guild Hall, Bath - Student Night (Black & White Photo - No Smoke effect used).
Avon Gorge Hotel, Bristol - Wedding (Under Bespoke Classic Disco Setups - No Smoke effect used).
Marquee: Sometimes we use some smoke in marquees as Low roof, & the lights are so bright they give bounce-back off the White roof so brightening all the marquee/not the beams.
Some couples do ask us why we use a Dj Booth, & not a podium Dj stand?
Simple: You can see the mixer & Darren is Dj'ing on your night (not playing a "wedding pre-mixed set", But most importantly if any equipment does fail eg. laptop, controller/mixer/mic/headphones/leads/music drives etc. djdarrenjewell.com always carries spares, so they can be quickly changed if anything should fail. djdarrenjewell.com.
"Extra Services" eg. Photo-Pod, Garden Games etc.
It is cheaper to hire our Extra Services when booked with a Disco, as we do a package deal for you.
djdarrenjewell.com Office Tel: 01934-613644
djdarrenjewell.com Email: dj@djewell.onmicrosoft.com
Emergency Contact Mobile: 07792123767
Please Note:
In busy periods we might take a few days to reply to any new enquiries.
If You Would Like To Book djdarrenjewell.com
Booking Process:
1. Please email us listing your wedding date & venue information.
2. Then we send you a quote with 2-3 options that would be suitable for your requirements.
3. We then ask you to fill in some questions on an email eg. Booking date, venue address/details, your names/address/contact info, disco setup & play times, & what you want to book eg. Classic disco (or premium show/equipment listed only on djdarrenjewell.com contracts), Dj booth colour etc.
The only info djdarrenjewell.com needs after you have booked is your 15-25 song playlist as fully transparent.
4. Having Your info we send you djdarrenjewell.com contract Darren & you (client) signs.
5. When the contract is signed we ask for an admin fee that comes off your final balance, as just pays us to sort your paperwork/time as above, the fee is similar to a deposit & is about £50-70,
Then Your Booked.
Your final balance is due 28 days before your booking/wedding date.
The final balance only pays for Darren Dj'ing & costs involved on your day eg. music, equipment booked costs/maintenance, van etc. djdarrenjewell.com is fully transparent.
In busy times Darren might take a couple weeks to do your contract, but will hold your date.
djdarrenjewell.com Darren does all the office work to keep the cost down for couples.
Hitched Reviews:
Jess
Married on 22/08/2026
5.0
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Quality of the service Fantastic
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Responsiveness Fantastic
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Value for money Fantastic
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Flexibility Fantastic
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Professionalism Fantastic
The best DJ!
We honestly can’t recommend Darren enough! He was so helpful throughout the booking process and had excellent communication. We loved all the little touches with the photo pod and the guest book was amazing! He played everything we wanted and our guests danced all night long! I would 100% recommend him!
Amy
Married on 08/05/2026
5.0
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Quality of the service Fantastic
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Responsiveness Fantastic
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Value for money Fantastic
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Flexibility Fantastic
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Professionalism Fantastic
Stress free, top notch service. Booked as our dj, Photo Booth and love letters.
We booked Darren as our dj for Coombe lodge well in advance after being recommended by the venue! This was the perfect option for us, as Darren also had a range of Photo Booths garden games and more than you can create a package out of Meaning we could organise a lot for the day through one supplier! We didn’t opt for the garden games, but had rustic outdoor love letters, a classic disco and Photo Booth! Darren kept in contact before the day, getting final details. We chose a range of 30 songs for Darren to play, he then adapted the music to what was popular on the dancefloor to make sure the guests were always having a good time! He was also flexible with our choice of love letters so we could check the weather a few days before and change to an indoor option if the weather didn’t look as good! The Photo Booth printed took 3 photos each time then printed two copies. I was able to send our wedding logo before the day which Darren added to the Photo Booth photos. He provided a guest book , pens and glue for guests to fill in with the pictures!. We also got online copies of all of the photos taken and a highlight video of the dancefloor!!! The props for the Photo Booth could do with updating, but everyone absolutely loved it! Being able to book so much through one person was really helpful and the service provided was excellent. Lots of pictures on Darren’s instagram of set up etc. too and different options.
Katie
Married on 22/12/2025
5.0
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Quality of the service Fantastic
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Responsiveness Fantastic
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Value for money Fantastic
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Flexibility Fantastic
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Professionalism Fantastic
Superb wedding DJ
We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ than Darren for our wedding on 22nd December 2025. From the very beginning, he took the time to really understand what we wanted, speaking with both of us and working from the playlist we provided while still adding his own expert touch.
His setup on the day was completely seamless and incredibly quick, which meant everything ran smoothly without any stress. Throughout the evening he kept our guests entertained, happily taking requests while also reading the room perfectly and knowing exactly what to play to keep the atmosphere buzzing.
The dance floor was full, the energy was fantastic, and the music played a huge part in making our day so memorable. We honestly couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
Frequently Worked Venues: djdarrenjewell.com
Booked via this webpage or Hitched that takes couples to this webpage djdarrenjewell.com contracts.
These are well run venues that make everyone feel welcome that we work in a few times a year, & over the years.
The MixCloud & GoPro Links are of "That Couples Music Choice Or Guide" Not Yours.
On the GoPro page you can see Darren Dj'ing & how hard he works.
For Nightclub/Bar/Festival Bookings Please Book Darren Via His Agents.
About Dj Darren Jewell.
Darren started Dj'ing in the late 80's & became a full time professional (dj'ing only income in 1998 so grew up in the vinyl & cd format era).
Dj'ing Style: Mixing as a constant medley of music all night.
Preferred equipment to use today is Native Instruments Traktor Stems S4 Controller/Mixer, & 4 separate Stem controllers (one per deck), as mixes via stems all night.
Stems is splitting the original song/track into 4 separate tracks: drums, baseline, melody, and vocals, so if you play them all together its the original track you started with, but by using the separate stems & being to finely control each stems volume & filter them, the Dj can be allot more creatine / live music production-bootlegs, or hide conflicts between tracks when blending far smoother, or make an intro/outro for tracks that lack drive live eg. using just the percussion elements of the track further on to use over the intro, by mixing 3 decks during the transition, obviously this is much harder to do so takes time to master it, as 3 decks mixing at once, & each deck the Dj is controlling 4 different stems/faders/filters, plus the normal things a Dj does with decks/mixer/controller, throw into the equation the Dj never plans what the next song will be at weddings or open format nights as just plays what the client or dance floor/room needs next.
Primarily Darren is a Dance/Trance/Techno/House & Urban/R&B, Hip-Hop, Garage, D&B Dj for decades depending on venue music policies, or target clientele, but has always been able to play & mix all genres including 60's/70's/80's/90's/00-2026+ Pop/Cheese & Commercial music.
Sadly most people stereotype Dj's from when they last saw them play, not what they can fully do eg. if you go to an R&B club & only like Abba & Macarena, obviously that won't get played?, or if your in a "trendy bar" were people are eating, socialising, relaxing, the Dj won't play Mr Brightside to 6 drunk loud people to scream & shout to? (hen or stag party), otherwise the large majority of people socialising & eating leave & won't come back, very few people understand the logic in this?
Weddings are a bit like the above as the couple give Darren a playlist guide of what they want played at Their Wedding, & not get played (we always say to couples if we think there playlist might not be liked by the majority of guests, but the couple always has the final decision on music, not Darren).
Darren has also done warmup Dj'ing for may big artists & music producers over the decades (dance & urban etc.), as does the professional job, then goes home as not the one for "big-up or hype".
