Compare 801 event DJs available in Australia, rated 5 out of 5 across 1645 reviews from real clients. Party DJs in this category cover corporate events, birthday parties and private functions, bringing their own sound and lighting rather than relying on venue equipment.
Prices start from $140, with most quotes coming in around $600.
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Booking an event DJ in Australia usually starts with a short brief: date, venue, guest numbers and the kind of night you want. Quotes tend to come back within a day or two, and most DJs will offer a call to run through the plan before you confirm. The strongest candidates ask as many questions as they answer, from timings to what the room is like.
Most setups need a table or booth space near a power supply and 60 to 90 minutes to load in and sound-check before guests arrive. Tell the DJ about stairs, long carry routes or upstairs function rooms when you enquire, since they move heavy speakers and stands. Some venues fit sound limiters that cut power when volume crosses a set threshold; a DJ who knows this in advance can configure their rig to stay under it. Outdoor receptions and marquee events need dry, covered ground and a reliable power source, so agree those details with the venue early.
A strong event DJ builds the night around your brief rather than a fixed routine. Share a shortlist of must-play tracks, anything to avoid, and the shape of the evening, from arrival music through dinner to the main dance set. Decide in advance whether guests can request songs on the night, and mention any themed or multilingual sets you need so the DJ can prepare the right library. Most are happy to source specific tracks ahead of the event if given notice.
Most DJs in Australia quote per event rather than per hour, with evening bookings running from $140 to $1,950+ and typical spends around $600. Hourly figures usually only appear for short add-on slots or extra time at the end of the night. When comparing quotes, check what is included: sound equipment, lighting, setup time and travel are normally built in, while uplighting, an extended set or a separate system for a second room adds to the fee. December dates and peak-season weekends are the first to go, so confirm your date as soon as the venue is settled.
The average price for Event DJs available in Australia is $600 (AUD). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
eMiXa
"I highly recommend eMiXa! Communication was excellent from the very beginning. We came from Poland and decided to book her without ever meeting her in person, and it turned out to be the best decision we could have made.
Even though the time of our wedding ceremony changed, she was fully prepared, flexible, and everything went according to plan. Her live violin performance during the ceremony created a beautiful and emotional atmosphere that made our day even more special.
It is clear that eMiXa is highly professional, passionate about her work, and truly dedicated to what she does. We wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a wedding violinist."
Bemquerê
"Diogo and the crew were great, took care of everything for the organisation of the even when we were away from Portugal. Super flexible on the day and awesome music, the guests all really enjoyed the vibe!"
Michael Jackson Tribute Show
"He did a show at our Family Birthday. He was amazing. Only if he looked alittle more like Micheal I might of been fooled that he is back again. Great entertainer and great price."
Dvine Friends Family Record
"Their performance was great, they arrive on time, their sound system is more professional in future I'm looking to book them again."
The Covers Syndicate
"We had the pleasure of inviting The Covers Syndicate to play at my sonâs 21st birthday celebration. They were well received with a great variety of songs, music knowledge. Great communication by Julian and his band mates were super friendly and covered an array of music to suit all genres and ages. Bandmates engaged the crowd, had good camaraderie with each other and enjoyed entertaining the crowd which made the event even more jovial.21 Sept 2026 â âJulian and the Covers Syndicate was awesome and so easy to deal with, would highly recommendâ Julian is the most amazing musician, a very friendly and professional musician, and the band absolutely rocks!"
Eric Tchaikovsky
"Schon bei meiner ersten Begegnung mit Eric Tchaikovsky wusste ich, dass ich es mit einem musikalischen Profi zu tun habe â mit jemandem, der die internationale Sprache der Musik fĂŒhlt, versteht, beherrscht und vor allem lebt.
Genau aus diesem Grund habe ich mich fĂŒr eine Zusammenarbeit mit Eric entschieden. Seine Aufgabe war keine einfache: Er sollte fĂŒr ein internationales Publikum einen der wichtigsten Tage unseres Lebens musikalisch begleiten und daraus ein Fest machen, das Menschen unterschiedlichster Herkunft und Generationen miteinander verbindet.
Jeder weiĂ: Ein Fest steht und fĂ€llt mit der Musik. Meine Entscheidung fĂŒr Eric war zunĂ€chst eine Entscheidung aus dem Bauch heraus. Denn manchmal merkt man schon bei der ersten Begegnung, dass man mit jemandem auf derselben WellenlĂ€nge ist â und genau dieses GefĂŒhl hatte ich bei ihm.
Was mich jedoch besonders beeindruckt hat: Eric verlĂ€sst sich nicht allein auf sein musikalisches GespĂŒr und sein enormes Know-how. Er hat sich im Vorfeld intensiv mit uns beschĂ€ftigt, gezielte Fragen gestellt, wollte wissen, wer unsere GĂ€ste sind, was sie mögen, woher sie kommen und welche AtmosphĂ€re wir uns fĂŒr diesen besonderen Abend wĂŒnschen.
Und genau das ist es, was ich an Eric Tchaikovsky so schĂ€tze: Er weiĂ, dass musikalisches GespĂŒr das eine ist â aber dass am Ende immer die Menschen im Mittelpunkt stehen. Er spielt nicht einfach Musik. Er beobachtet, spĂŒrt die Stimmung, reagiert auf die Menschen und ist in diesem Moment zu 100 Prozent fĂŒr sie da.
Das Ergebnis war einer der schönsten und ausgelassensten Abende unseres Lebens. Die TanzflĂ€che war voll, die Stimmung groĂartig â und selbst Wochen spĂ€ter bekamen wir noch Anrufe und Nachrichten von unseren GĂ€sten, die uns sagten, wie unvergesslich dieses Fest fĂŒr sie gewesen sei und dass sie schon lange nicht mehr so viel und so ausgelassen getanzt hĂ€tten.
Eric, danke fĂŒr deine ProfessionalitĂ€t, dein GespĂŒr fĂŒr Menschen und Musik und dafĂŒr, dass du einen so wichtigen Teil zu diesem unvergesslichen Abend beigetragen hast."