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Last update: July 2026

Sir James has been bringing joy, making people happy and providing entertainment services for over 20 years. Specialising in smaller groups from 15-150 Sir James is able to bring a unique mix of different engaging and interactive entertainment skills to make your party unforgettable.

Sir James is available as a full day MC / compere so you can keep the energy levels up all day, from bubble machines down the aisle and perfectly played ceremony music, to speeches you can hear at the back to his DJ Disco (and Silent Disco!) with all your favourite music.

There are a lot of wedding venues that have noise restrictions (decibel limiters) - Sir James can also provide the Sir James Silent Disco, with headphones playing different music on different channels. Also a great add-on to create a surprise 'afterparty' where the loud music has to stop at 11pm or midnight, the Silent Disco can go on into the small hours.

Sir James is a professional quiz host and so if you love quizzes, Sir James will work with you to bring the perfect format, running time and questions for you and your guests to keep you entertained - this can work as a main event - or between ceremony and meal - or even while you are eating! Speak to me if you love quizzes and I can make you excited about your wedding entertainment.

Whether you need someone to fill a quiet hour, hype the dance floor, or host the whole day, Sir James will bring the sparkle, humour, and heart your wedding deserves.

Get in touch now to check availability and get a tailored quote.


Your big day deserves unforgettable entertainment.

Frequently asked questions

Type of entertainment offered:

For children
For adults
Comedy
Other (Quiz, Bingo, DJ & Disco, Silent Disco (with DJ), Garden Games, MC, Toastmaster, Compere)

What is included in the wedding package?

PA, Host, Sequin Jacket, Party Lighting, Bespoke Quiz, Bubble machine

How far in advance should I contact you?

As soon as you can, but sometimes people do phone up the day before! Allow longer for bespoke quiz writing requests

What other services to you provide?

Light
Sound

Are you able to travel?

Yes, all over Scotland (Within 3 hours drive of Glasgow)

Is there a charge for travelling?

No

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

No

How long is the act?

A quiz can be anywhere between 15-25 minutes and a 2-3 hour odyssey. Some couples want me before the ceremony with my bubble machine and then to DJ later so I am there all day. How long do you want?

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

I will arrive at least 1 hour before

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

With a team

Do you do open-air acts?

Yes

Do you charge per hour or per event?

Per event

If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?

Yes

How do you charge extra time?

The option for any additional hours would be quoted in advance in writing. Normally things run on a bit at an event and that is fine, I will not expect things to run exactly to schedule

What are the forms of payment?

BACS / Credit Card / Cash / Cheque / Paypal / Stripe
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Do you have any questions?

Reviews for Sir James Quiz

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Colin Sent on 05/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

50th birthday party

James was absolutely FAN-tastic!!! Brilliant music. So much fun. Got everyone dancing and singing. What a legend. Highly recommend.
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Ewan Sent on 26/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Black Tie Event Host - James Made the night!

James was absolutely outstanding as our event host. The night genuinely wouldn’t have been the same without him. We received so much positive feedback from guests, and we’re still hearing compliments a year later.

From start to finish, James was professional, reliable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. He helped put us at ease when we were stressed about the event and offered excellent advice on areas he recommended we adjust. We took his suggestions on board, and we’re so glad we did, it made a huge difference to the flow and impact of the night.

Our event needed to carefully balance the serious nature of our charity’s work with an atmosphere that was warm, engaging, and fun. James delivered that balance impeccably. He read the room perfectly, kept guests (all 160 of them) engaged, and brought the exact tone we needed.

We genuinely couldn’t recommend James more highly. We were so impressed that we’ve already booked him again for next year’s event.
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Christy Sent on 26/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Quiz Nights and DJ

James is very good at what he does. He is quick getting back to you and always gives a reasonable price. Everyone loves his sense of humour and finds him hilarious. He is great with kids as well as adults. We have booked James for a number of events, whether it be DJing or being our quiz master he is excellent!
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Livia Sent on 25/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Sir James in style!

I have used Sir James for many many years and he is has always been a fantastic entertainer, a true professional and is really great with his engagement! Every party has had a great time and comments on how brilliant the DJ was. He plans ahead for every event and turns up well in advance to get set up and will happily plan the music set to what ever is requested. Love his sparkle jackets too, 5 stars!
Craig
Craig Sent on 25/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Office Quiz Night

We had Sir James for an Office Quiz night. It was a fantastic night. There were 40 plus attending the quiz and everyone said how much they enjoyed the night with Sir James. The night certainly would not have been such a success without Sir James. Money well spent when people are asking the date of the next office quiz.
Suzanne
Suzanne Sent on 25/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Quiz Master Extraordinaire!

To say Sir James can make your night/event a spectacular one, is an understatement!
We arranged a quiz night through Sir James as we had experienced his fantastic nights before, but wanted to arrange one directly.
It was an absolutely amazing night!
Sir James makes sure you and all who are participating have the most amazing night ever! Full of laughs, comradery, and stories to share after the night is over.
At our night, Sir James made sure everyone and every team had the best night ever.
The questions and rounds were so much fun and we all wished it could have lasted longer!
Making the arrangements for the night with Sir James was so easy and stress free! Sir James catered to all our asks and was helpful and approachable with everything we needed.
I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who is looking for a night to remember!
Sir James is first class in every way!
Emma
Emma Sent on 25/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Oh what a night!

I booked James to do an evening pub quiz for a JLP team event for 170 guests. I wanted organised fun and to hand it over to someone so I could focus on the rest of the event. I coulnd't have asked for more - James' organisation of event, including walking me through what it would look like and taking the time to understand the groups and cater for them was amazing. I could not have done it myself or matched his energy or comedy timing. He is a true professional, not only for managing the teams but managing me too! I also really apprecaited his guidance on the night about changing the pacing and timings to keep things fun.
Here is some feedback from the event:
Amazing, really brought energy and vibrancy to the event
Made people feel comfortable and engaged
Great ice-breaker - still talking about it the next day and created sense of FOMO from those not able to attend.
Organised fun was exactly that - fun! And I think even the most socially anxious enjoyed it.
This was a corporate event but I would have paid out of my own pocket to have him as it was a huge weight off my mind and he was just briallint.
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Meet the team

James Oakley
James Oakley
The Boss

Growing up dad was a DJ and so I learned the tricks of the trade with vinyl.

Following my graduation from Glasgow University in 2004, I started working for an entertainment agency as a DJ, Quiz host, entertainer and karaoke presenter.

Soon I went full-time self-emplyed bringing the joy of music, trivia and inflatable guitar battles to the masses.

When I am not in a sequinned jacket I can be found being proud parent, wedding celebrant, dog walker and living the dream weeding the allotment.

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