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On Hitched.co.uk since 2026

Last update: August 2026

“DJ Safari Phil is amazing!!! He's not just your average DJ.”

“The evening party was exactly as we had hoped.”

Introduction

For couples who want to dance, I offer a modern, personalised approach to wedding DJing. Focusing on originality, inclusion and connection, I care about the people at the heart of each event and take pride in creating nights shaped around their story.

The DJSP Wedding Approach

I guide the dance floor through a journey in music that brings people together, celebrating memories while creating new ones. Before the event begins, I take time to understand you and the atmosphere you want to create.

I then curate a soundtrack around your favourite tracks, creating a dance floor experience that reflects who you are and what you love.

What Experience Sounds Like

As a party DJ, I mix live with a creative, instinctive approach, flowing smoothly across genres, eras, and decades. From the 60s through to today, covering Pop, Dance, Indie, Alternative, Hip Hop, R&B, Drum & Bass and UK Garage. Expect everything from pop legends and iconic groups to disco divas, club anthems, Ibiza energy, indie classics, Britpop, power ballads, emo moments and those unforgettable singalong tracks.

With over twenty years behind the decks, I know how to read a room and build energy naturally, creating a dance floor that feels alive and inclusive. I combine careful playlist preparation with a spontaneous touch, shaping each set in real time and responding to your guests as the night unfolds.

Making Your Wedding About You

Your wedding doesn’t have to follow a set path. Some follow tradition, others take a different direction. However you see your day, I will support your choices and work with you to shape a celebration that reflects who you are and what matters to you and your guests.

I proudly support LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse individuals, and guests of every background and culture. The dance floor is for everyone.

Your DJ Experience

Book me for all day hosting and DJing, or simply an evening only DJ experience. Professional sound and lighting are included as standard, with a high quality setup designed to deliver clarity, depth and impact on the dance floor.

I enjoy working closely with venues, planners and other suppliers to ensure everything runs smoothly, from setup through to the final track.

Enhancing Your Celebration

I work with a trusted network of industry creatives and event professionals. From MCs and hosts to performers, drag artists and statement props, including light up letters and large scale styling elements, I work closely with them to plan and coordinate each detail so everything fits seamlessly into your day.

These are the features and experiences that make a real statement, creating unforgettable moments for you and your guests. Let your imagination run wild.

Planning a 2026 Summer Wedding?

If you are looking for a wedding DJ at short notice, I have some availability for summer 2026. Last minute does not have to mean settling for something off the shelf. There is still time to create a celebration that feels personal, considered and genuinely shaped around you and your guests.

I have a wide range of musical knowledge and one of my strengths is adaptability. I’m comfortable taking specific musical direction and shaping your evening around it, even at short notice.

Whether your taste is niche, unconventional or difficult to pin down, I know how to quickly understand what matters to you and translate it into a dance floor experience people can genuinely connect with.

If your plans have changed, your original DJ is no longer available, or you have only just reached the music stage of planning, get in touch with your date and ideas.

Even if your wedding is approaching soon, feel free to reach out and ask.

Find a DJ Who Knows How to Tell Your Story

When it comes to choosing a DJ, it can feel like a jungle out there, but here you’ve found someone who knows how to bring a dance floor together and encourage your guests to fully embrace the moment.

Your wedding is a chance to show off your personality. This is a moment for you to own. If you want to express yourself through the music you love, you need a DJ who understands what lights you up and what matters most.

Lose yourself in a night that’s personal, honest and one you can call your own. This is where you belong. A dance floor that feels like home.

Get in touch and let me be your guide. Your adventure starts here.

See DJ Safari Phil Live

Considering booking me for your wedding? Come and experience DJ Safari Phil live at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club.

You’ll receive two complimentary guest list spaces to a night at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club (E2) on an evening I am playing.

This is your chance to experience DJ Safari Phil live, reading the room and responding as the night unfolds.

Interested? Request this offer and I’ll share upcoming dates at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club.

Reviews

I’m new to Hitched, so reviews on the platform are still to come. In the meantime, you can find Google reviews by searching DJ Safari Phil.

“DJ Safari Phil absolutely smashed it for our wedding in Ravello, Italy.”

“I'd recommend DJ Safari Phil in a heart beat, in fact I already have, and he's played at 4 of my friend's weddings since.”

“He took time to understand what we wanted from our night, the mood and the music.”

“Nothing was ever a problem for Phil, he knew how to accommodate all musical tastes and blend it into a night that flowed brilliantly and kept everyone dancing.”

“When our kids headed down early to mess about in the dance space, he created a personalised off-the-hoof kids disco just for them!”

“We were overwhelmed with both the level of service be provided before and during and also the party he created on the night.”

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

Professionally mixed DJ set. Club quality sound system. Computer-controlled lighting covering the dance floor area. Personalised playlist and consultation to understand your story and event vision

How far in advance should I contact you?

Please contact me as soon as you can to secure your date, however I may be available at short notice so why not send an enquiry

What style of music do you offer?

Disco
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Other (Pop, RnB, Hip-Hop, Dance, DnB, UK, Indie, Punk, Alternative, Disco, Power balads, Classics, Floor fillers, Dance Anthems, Guilty pleasures, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s, 20s, Modern Hits)

Type of musical group:

DJ

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

From pop and dance to R&B, hip hop and indie, spanning the 60s to now, all mixed live responding to your guests as the night unfolds

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Absolutely, This is your party. We will discuss your fav tracks, artists, genres and eras as well as the songs and artists you dont like. This is a dance floor you can call your own

What's your experience?

I have been a DJ for over 20 years, playing private events, wedding, clubs and corporate parties. I also play regularly at Bethnal Green Working Men's Club

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, london & Beyond

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, local travel is included in the pricing, with additional fees for locations further afield

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

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

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

I typically DJ from 7pm til midnight, however, I am willing to discuss the schedule with you. Every event is different

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

Set up time can vary, but is typically an hour or two. This would be scheduled in to your day and would happen before guests arrive

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?

Overtime is charged at £100 per hour. We can discuss on the evening and respond to the moment

What are the forms of payment?

Payments can be made via bank transfer or by credit and debit card using a secure payment link sent by email. I can also offer payment plans on request
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Meet the team

Philip Wykes
Philip Wykes
Owner, DJ

I have over twenty years of DJ experience, starting with vinyl in 1999 and developing through house parties, club nights and private events. From the beginning, I learned the value of reading a room, adapting in real time and building energy naturally on the dance floor.

After moving to East London, I became a trusted DJ for weddings, parties and events of all kinds, with bookings growing through word of mouth. Alongside this, I worked with acclaimed live production teams including Hot Breath Karaoke and You Me Bum Bum Train, performing and DJing within high pressure, immersive environments that demanded creativity, preparation and responsiveness.

Since 2012, I have been a regular DJ at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, playing to packed dance floors across a wide range of themed nights. This experience has shaped my ability to connect with diverse crowds and create nights that feel inclusive, engaging and full of energy.

Alongside monthly events at Bethnal Green Working Men’s Club, I focus on weddings and private events, bringing that depth of experience into a personal, considered approach. I take time to understand each couple, creating a soundtrack that feels right for them and their guests, and delivering a celebration that flows naturally from start to finish.

I play across genres and adapt in real time, shaping the music around the people in the room. My core sound sits in pop, dance, R&B, hip hop and indie, with a strong focus on dance music in all its forms. The aim is to keep the energy up and the floor moving.

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Hanwell W7 3QX London - West (West London)

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