MOBILE DJ
Mobile DJ hire with sound, lighting and direct planning for birthdays, weddings, private parties and events. Check your venue and date, then plan the setup around the venue and guest numbers.
Mobile DJ across Yorkshire
Based in Bradford, Aidy Smith DJ is available for suitable mobile DJ bookings across West, North, South and East Yorkshire, subject to availability.
Enter your event date and venue postcode when booking to check availability, package options and any travel charge.
Starting price: Eligible mobile DJ bookings with the full mobile setup start at £249.99 (Gold, up to 100 guests; first four hours included). View DJ pricing.
For location-specific information, see West Yorkshire Mobile DJ details.
Plan the setup
This part of the booking is where the event starts to feel specific rather than like a generic DJ package.
A mobile DJ booking should start with the room rather than a fixed equipment list. Guest numbers, ceiling height, dancefloor position, access, parking and any equipment already installed all affect what is sensible to bring. Send the venue postcode and the expected attendance so the setup can be matched to the event instead of overloading a small room or under-serving a larger one.
For venues with a house sound system, the make, model and available connections should be confirmed before the date. If the venue does not supply anything suitable, the mobile setup can include the DJ booth, professional speakers, party lighting and a microphone where required.
Guest numbers and room size decide what sound and lighting are sensible.
Existing equipment can simplify the setup when the connections are confirmed in advance.
Music for the event
The music brief can be broad or detailed. Some clients send a short list of must-plays and styles, while others prefer to give a few reference tracks and let the set develop around the room. Both approaches work as long as the key expectations are clear before the event.
For mixed-age parties, the set can move between current pop and dance, 80s and 90s favourites, club classics and familiar singalong tracks without turning into a random playlist. Requests can be taken where they fit the organiser’s brief and the flow of the night.
Before the date
Confirm the start and finish time, supplier access, parking or loading arrangements and any planned speeches, entrances or announcements. These details affect when the DJ needs to arrive and whether a microphone or earlier setup is required.
Arrive
Allow time for load-in, setup and a proper sound check.
Run the event
Use the music brief, requests and microphone around the actual schedule.
Finish cleanly
Work to the venue finish time and agreed pack-down arrangements.
If the venue has restrictions on volume, lighting, smoke effects or equipment placement, send those in advance. It is much easier to design the right setup around known limits than to discover them when the room is already full of guests. If the room is being used for food or speeches before dancing starts, also confirm when the DJ can complete the final sound check without interrupting the rest of the event.
Mobile DJ FAQs
Straight answers to the practical questions that normally come up before the date is confirmed.
What does a mobile DJ booking include?
Depending on the venue, it can include the DJ performance, booth, professional sound, party lighting and microphone. The exact setup is matched to the room and guest numbers.
Can you use venue equipment?
Yes, where the venue equipment is suitable and the connections are confirmed in advance. Send the make and model if possible.
Can guests request songs?
Yes, where requests fit the organiser’s brief and the event. Important tracks can also be supplied before the date.
Do you cover different event types?
Yes. Mobile DJ bookings can include birthdays, weddings, engagements, anniversaries, private parties, company events and suitable venue bookings.
Do you provide a microphone?
Yes, a microphone can be included where required for speeches, announcements or organised moments.
What should I send with the enquiry?
Send the date, venue postcode, guest numbers, start and finish times, event type and any equipment already supplied by the venue.
Check your date
Send the date, venue postcode, guest numbers and start and finish times to check availability. Include any important music, speeches, announcements or equipment details you already know so the booking can be assessed properly from the start.
You do not need every detail finalised before enquiring. The venue, date and core event plan are enough to establish availability, with the music and running order refined once the booking is moving forward.