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About

Holy Scratchimony is a Manchester based collective offering DJ services across the UK. As part of WhatAboutThe LTD, this team delivers s**t-hot DJ sets and sound, aswell as a 320kbps MP3 recording of your special night. Since 2009, their DJs have sonically set the scene for many diverse weddings, events and brands, including Artist Residence Hotels, Dazed Magazine, Northern Monk and Factory International. They've also shared the stage with the likes of Alchemist, Carl Barât (The Libertines), Chali 2na (Jurassic 5), Chase & Status, Dead Prez, Hot Chip, Metronomy and many, many more.

Services Offered

Holy Scratchimony brings those festival and club feels to weddings across the UK. Prior to your big day, they’ll organise a meeting with you to consult on genres / styles that tick all the right boxes. When your wedding day arrives, they'll have liaised with your venue, ensuring you can stay in the moment and focus on savouring the experience.

Holy Scratchimony was born to bring vibes, creativity and taste to couples who know exactly what they don’t want.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
Audiovisuals
DJ
Other (Equipment Hire, Graphic Design)

What is included in the wedding package?

Our packages vary depending on the level of equipment / time / logistics / assets required. However, all bookings include a consultation, 5hr DJ set, £5m PLI cover and media

How far in advance should I contact you?

We prefer at least a six month lead on bookings. However; as a collective of friendly and accommodating, established and budding DJs, we are used to last minute bookings / stand-ins - so reach out!

What style of music do you offer?

Salsa
Classical
Choir
Lounge
Disco
Jazz
Rock
String quartet
Regional
Spanish
Ethnic
Pop
Folk
Other (Sorry but there's some very limited genre choices on here, Hitched! ;) We organise Deep Dives with Couples and work out a sonic soundtrack that captures their tastes, values, styles, and energy)

Type of musical group:

DJ

Size of group:

Large (7 or more musicians)

Repertoire:

Everyone is different, as is every event. We're not your typical "wedding DJs" - we passionately curate and craft sets to compliment YOUR discerning music taste

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

Our outlook is; if we've got it and it's going to work - let's have it. Hopefully though, we won't need to. A large number of couples who approach us, do so after seeing us playing "regular" sets out

What's your experience?

Weddings aside, we have set the scene for the likes of Artist Residence Hotels, Dazed Magazine, Factory International, Northern Monk, Peddler, Secret Cinema – as well as sharing stages with our heroes

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, we cover the whole of the UK - we're no strangers to travel and love playing in new locations - so get in touch!

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, £0.50 per mile (from Manchester, incl. return)

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

Yes

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

With a team

What is the length of time of the act?

Our bookings are based on a 5 hour set

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

We organise a meeting with couples - ahead of their wedding - to discuss everything. Everything else, including liaising with your venue, will be ready

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?

POA

What are the forms of payment?

We take a 25% non-refundable deposit to secure bookings. After that, couples can stagger their outstanding balance however they like, up until one month before their wedding

Reviews for Holy Scratchimony

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Mish Sent on 21/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

You’re SO cool !!

Had the BEST experience working with Tom and Jack to create the coolest wedding party we could have imagined. Tom absolutely nailed the brief and Jack set up the TVs to share photos of our nearest and dearest, coupled with our fav film, True Romance, on a loop - he even gifted us the video after!
Having the mp3 to listen to after the day absolutely made it for us, Tom even recorded my grandad’s band set, which was honestly the most beautiful surprise!
We cannot thank you enough, scratch(imony)ing our brains for another event we can celebrate because one Holy Scratchimony playlist simply isn’t enough! We want more !!
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you really did make it the coolest party! ♥️
Mish & Joe 🪩
Jade
Jade Sent on 21/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book these guys for your wedding!

My partner and I were originally planning to sort out all of our own music for our wedding. Then we attended a wedding fair, saw Tom perform a set, and immediately knew we needed Holy Scratchimony to be part of our day.
The whole process was incredibly easy, stress-free, and genuinely fun from start to finish. We simply told Tom the kinds of music we liked, and they created the perfect soundtrack for our entire day, along with an absolutely banging DJ set for the evening.
We worked with Tom throughout the planning process, and Dan was our DJ on the day. He was fantastic. Our wedding was held at our family home, and the team went above and beyond to make sure we had the right power setup. Dan was also incredibly flexible and accommodating when it came to setting up his equipment.
One of the things we loved most was that all of the playlists were shared with us on Spotify, and you even receive a recording of your evening DJ set, allowing you to relive those amazing memories whenever you want.
These guys strike the perfect balance between professionalism and personality. They're highly organised, hugely talented, and so relaxed and easy-going, which is exactly what you need when you're dealing with the stresses of wedding planning.
I genuinely can't recommend them enough. If you're looking for entertainment that will keep your guests dancing all night and make the whole process effortless, book Holy Scratchimony. You won't regret it!
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Bethany Sent on 24/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

You will not regret choosing Holy Scratchimony

We had an amazing experience with Holy Scratchimony, from start to end. Tom was fantastic in getting everything organised in the run up to the big day and was so quick with replying to any queries we had all through the process. We had Andy DJ'ing on the night and he was amazing, knew exactly what we wanted - we had the best time and honestly couldn't recommend them more. Really friendly guys but also really professional. Couldn't have asked for more!
Molly
Molly Sent on 15/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great wedding DJ experience

Tom made the experience so smooth and stress free, he really understood what we wanted and was a pleasure to work with!
K
Kirsty Sent on 08/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome curated DJ set

From the first contact we felt comfortable with Tom and excited about the magic he was going to bring to our wedding day. He took a lot of time to get to know our music tastes, our don't plays and our guilty pleasures, and even shared music that was new to us. It was a very natural and judgement-free process. As well as playing our evening DJ set, Tom curated playlists for the reception and wedding breakfast and created a perfect edit of our first dance song. The musical background to the whole day was seamless, and so many of our guests commented on how good the music was. Tom's ability to mix different genres was awesome, blending our tastes from hip hop and disco to classic rock and Britpop. Tom's set got all of our guests on the dance floor, there was something for everyone and none of the normal overplayed wedding tunes. If you love music and really care about making it a big part of your special day, you can trust Tom to deliver.
Kat
Kat Sent on 21/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

If music is your love language - book with these guys!

We are SO pleased we booked Tom for our wedding. Music is so important to us and Tom just nailed it. Loved our consultation where he wrote down so many notes on our favourite artists, genres and the vibe we wanted (and more importantly didn’t want!). We booked Holy Scratchimony because we didn’t want a cheesy wedding DJ. We wanted a club night feel that was high energy and full of bangers.

Tom made a great mash up for our first dance that worked perfectly and was such a fun way to kick off the party. Friends were pulling us aside all night to say how much they were loving the DJ set! Made for the best memories with friends and family.

The mp3 of the set and the artwork is such a lovely extra touch. Really special to have as a keepsake forever.

Honestly one of the BEST decisions we could have made for the day. Will be recommending to all our friends who are engaged and wedding planning!
Georgina
Georgina Sent on 24/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Just book him!!

Tom was absolutely incredible! Getting the DJ right for our wedding reception was a big deal for us (as it is for most couples) because we really felt it could make or break the party. Tom completely delivered/ over-delivered in fact - he kept the energy up all night, with no lulls, and the dance floor was full from start to finish.
He also took the time to really understand our music tastes and preferences, and he nailed our vibe perfectly. You can tell he genuinely cares about creating special moments, and on top of that, he’s just a genuinely great guy.
Don’t hesitate to book Tom, he’s brilliant!

Thanks so much,
G & Adam
Kristian
Kristian Sent on 10/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Book Holy Scratchimony for your wedding!

We came across Tom at Holy Scratchimony at a wedding fair in our venue, and from the music he was playing there that day, we knew he'd be the perfect DJ for our wedding.

Tom was really easy to talk to and immediately got the vibe of what we were after. Music is really important to me and my (now) wife, and Tom was able to convey his expertise and professionalism while also being relaxed and down to earth, putting us instantly at ease.

In the build up to the wedding, Tom was helpful and communicative. We shared playlists we'd made to give him a sense of the vibe we wanted, but outside of that we gave him plenty of room to do his thing. Tom was also able to edit our first dance song to tactfully remove some less-than-appropriate lyrics... which we greatly appreciated.

On the day, Tom proved that our trust in him was well placed. The setlist he put together was fantastic, and clearly the best thing we could do was give him a light steer early on and then get out of the way to let him do his thing.

Tom managed the crowd perfectly, playing a mix of old and new songs (and some amazing mashups) to keep everyone dancing. Throughout the night, many of our guests came up to us to say how fantastic the music was, which was exactly what we were hoping for.

If you're looking for a DJ who knows their stuff, can keep you calm in the build up to the big day, and deliver spectacularly, book Holy Scratchimony!
Matthew
Matthew Sent on 31/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute VIBESmaster ! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

If you are looking for a wedding DJ who will completely elevate your wedding reception, look no further than Tom at Holy Scratchimony. Every single part of the service he provided was above and beyond. Right from our first phone call, Tom invested so much time into understanding our specific musical preferences and the exact vibe we wanted to create. He was exceptionally communicative and helpful throughout the entire lead up, making the whole planning process completely stress free. It was so obvious how much pride and care he takes in his work.

Being a bedroom DJ and a self confessed music snob myself, the evening entertainment was a very important part of our day. Tom exceeded every single expectation !!! The set he put together was an absolute masterpiece, effortlessly taking us on a journey that blended Manchester classics, funk and soul grooves, and garage/grime bangers flawlessly. His technical skills are top tier, and his ability to read the room and keep the dancefloor alive was incredible, and on top of that he’s a genuinely sound and lovey guy !

Every single one of our guests has commented on how amazing the music was, and we couldn’t have asked for a better soundtrack to our evening. No matter how diverse your music tastes are, I can assure you that Tom will take the time to understand your vision and deliver an unforgettable night. 10,000/10!
C
Callum Sent on 31/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A wedding DJ that wants the set to be fun!

Tom at Holy Scratchimony made our wedding absolutely perfect, I can't believe our luck in having come across him at a wedding fair.

Right from the off the process was all about us - what kind of music we like, what events we go to etc and Tom made everything super easy and filled is with confidence. The pre-wedding call we had to discuss our favourite genres and songs felt like just talking to a mate about music you liked and really got us excited for the day.

On the day Tom handled all the logistics and things with the venue and made sure it all went off smoothly, and the actual set was perfect - a customised first dance song, then hours of music that we actually liked and a little bit of something for everyone without falling into the same old wedding songs. We got tonnes of people saying how good the DJ was, and how impressed they were with the song choices.
And after all that we've now got a recording of the set and the mp3 of our first dance to listen back to whenever we want!

Honestly I can't recommend these guys enough - professional, fun and they make sure you're the focus of your big day. If you get chance to book Holy Scratchimony, you should.
Thanks again guys - Callum & Jamie
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Scott Sent on 07/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect wedding DJ

Tom was an incredible wedding DJ. The music absolutely made the evening and we couldn’t have asked for more.

From the very start, he was accommodating, easy to work with and completely understood the kind of atmosphere we wanted (including steering well clear of cheesy pop). When we discovered last minute that the venue sound system wasn’t up to scratch, Tom was hugely flexible and went above and beyond to make sure everything still ran perfectly.

The playlist he curated was spot on, and the mixing throughout the night was brilliant. The dancefloor stayed full all evening, which says everything really.

Professional, reliable and genuinely amazing at what he does. Tom played a huge part in making the night so memorable. We’d highly recommend him for weddings or any other event. Everyone we've spoken to after the wedding has said how good the tunes were, and how brilliant Tom was.
J
Josie Sent on 03/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding dj!

Tom absolutely saved us when our DJ cancelled a couple of months before the wedding. From the first phone call, he was super excited about our wedding and the music we wanted. Our wedding was multicultural and it was really important to us that our DJ could blend both of our choices of music - me as white British and my husband who is Ethiopian! Tom did this brilliantly, he read the room and the dance floor and switched it up when needed! He also created the playlists for our wedding breakfast and afterwards and added in gorgeous Ethiopian music that he’d found himself from researching which was so thoughtful! He’s a lovely friendly guy and we loved having him as part of our day, 100% recommend without a doubt!!
T
Tim Sent on 29/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Suki and Tim wedding

We asked Tom to DJ our wedding after seeing him at a friend's and to be honest we couldn't rate him highly enough. Super accommodating in terms of music choices, logistics, travel (our wedding was in London and he came down from Manchester for it), super easy to deal with, responsive, I could go on... The price is not unreasonable in comparison to ordinary wedding spends but what you get for that is someone who genuinely puts themselves at your disposal in order to make your day as tailored and enjoyable as possible. The DJing itself was also superb - mixes were flawless and I was hugely impressed by how many of our preferred tracks Tom managed to cram into the time available. Huge thanks again!
D
Dominic Sent on 29/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible vibes

We were so blessed to have Holy Scratchimony as our wedding DJ. We have an eclectic mix in terms of personal music tastes. Combine that with me asking for a Fat Poppadaddy's Club Night type set (which Tom knew exactly what I was talking about) and the challenge was set for Tom. Tom, rose to the challenge and went far beyond it. In fact, he absolutely smashed it. The set included everything we asked for and more, plus there was something for everyone to get them up and dancing. Holy Scratchimony/Tom brought incredible professionalism, positive vibes and amazing music to our wedding. A massive thank you to Tom! Love and light (as Tom says)! Big up!
Lizi H
Lizi Sent on 03/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A night to remember 🎵

Booking Tom for our wedding was one of the best decisions we've ever made, hands down.

With a pretty eclectic combined taste in music that I can only describe as "toddler let loose in a record shop", we were looking for someone who knows their music and who could create something distinctly "us" that our guests would love too. Tom was fantastic to work with, a genuinely lovely person, and he really took the time to get to know us and understand what we liked beforehand. He made the whole process extremely easy, from the initial contact through to the day itself. Whether it was co-ordinating with the venue to understand what equipment we'd need, or working with our photographer to capture moments throughout the night, we didn't have to arrange anything - which is a lifeline in the midst of wedding stress!

We also absolutely loved the fact that we got a recorded version of our wedding setlist after the day as a memento, along with our own "cover art". With a lot of different family and friends to spend time with, it was so easy to worry about what we were missing when we were dashing around, so having those to look back on is fantastic! We can't thank Tom enough for an amazing evening, and if we ever have a huge party again, we know exactly who we'd call :)
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