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Last update: September 2026

Award-Winning Wedding DJ | Modern Weddings. Incredible Dancefloors.

No Cheese. No Clichés. Just Absolute Bangers.

Your wedding should feel like your wedding, not every other wedding you’ve been to.

I’m Martin James, an award-winning professional DJ with over four decades of experience, bringing a genuine club and festival experience to weddings across the UK.

My job isn’t simply to press play.

It’s to read the room, understand your music, build the atmosphere and create those moments when the dance floor is packed and nobody wants the night to end.

YOUR MUSIC. YOUR NIGHT. YOUR WAY.

Forget the predictable wedding playlist.

I work personally with every couple to create a soundtrack around you and your favourite artists, the songs you love, the music your friends and family will dance to and, most importantly, the atmosphere you want to create.

Whether that’s sophisticated disco, funky house, indie anthems, garage, dance classics, R&B or something completely different, I’ll make it flow naturally throughout the night.

No forced interaction. No cheesy games. No embarrassing microphone work.

Just great music, expertly mixed and a dancefloor that speaks for itself.

MORE THAN A WEDDING DJ

With experience performing at clubs, festivals and major events for audiences of up to 20,000, I bring the energy and professionalism of a serious live event to your wedding.

I’ve also been recognised as Nottingham Student DJ of the Year three times, but the real measure of a great wedding DJ is simple:

Are your guests still dancing?

That’s what I care about.

BEAUTIFUL SOUND. BEAUTIFUL LIGHTING. ZERO FUSS.

Your entertainment should look as good as it sounds.

I provide a professional, high-end sound and lighting setup designed to complement your venue rather than take it over.

From the first song to the final track, everything is professionally planned, prepared and delivered, with setup and pack-down taken care of so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

WHY COUPLES BOOK MARTIN JAMES

✔ Over 40 years of professional DJ experience
✔ Award-winning DJ
✔ Club & festival experience
✔ Weddings across the UK
✔ Professional sound & lighting production
✔ Fully insured
✔ PAT tested equipment
✔ DBS checked
✔ Bespoke music planning
✔ No cheesy wedding DJ clichés
✔ Personal service from the initial enquiry to the last dance

YOUR WEDDING DESERVES A DJ WHO GETS IT.

If you’re looking for a DJ who can give your wedding energy, atmosphere and an unforgettable dancefloor — without turning it into a cheesy wedding disco — I’d love to hear from you.

Tell me about your wedding, your venue and the music you love.

Let’s create a night your guests will be talking about long after the last song.

Martin James — Wedding DJ

Modern. Stylish. Experienced. Unforgettable.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

A detailed package tailored to the lucky couple including songs for you all. Playlists are an absolute. You also get a club DJ with 40 years experience using the most updated technological systems

How far in advance should I contact you?

6 months, this will give me time to put together your own personal song package, tailored made to you and your guests

What style of music do you offer?

Salsa
Classical
Lounge
Disco
Rock
Spanish
Latest hits
Pop

Type of musical group:

DJ

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

My repertoire blends pop, Dance, House, and Party favourites to keep the energy high all night, with special playlists available on request

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

Yes, requests are welcome! If a song isn’t already in the repertoire, I’ll do my best to learn it in advance or prepare it for your event where possible

What's your experience?

With 41 years as an international club and festival DJ, I bring extensive knowledge of every genre and the experience to move any crowd

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes

Is there a charge for travelling?

No

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?

For as long as you need my services

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

4 hours before please

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?

£50 per hour after set time

What are the forms of payment?

Cash or BACS

Served in

Derbyshire and Lincolnshire

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Reviews for Martin James

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Jade Sent on 05/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fab DJ & Entertainer!

Martin was brilliant for our wedding!
He hosted a boozy bingo which was brilliant and got everyone involved and had such fun!
Martin read the room well and played banger after banger. Kept the energy high to get everyone on the dancefloor too.
His equipment was top quality too, with the light displays.
Everyone said how great he was and felt like a proper party!
Thanks so much, appreciate the encore at the end of the night 🙂
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Lucy Sent on 02/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommended!

Thank you for making our wedding evening so special. The music was fantastic and the vibes were perfect! You are not only brilliant at what you do, but also incredibly kind and lovely. We couldn’t recommend you enough. Thank you for an unforgettable evening!
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Olympia Sent on 01/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent dj

Excellent dj , great set up. We danced untill many a pair of shoes had broken or been taken off to dance barefoot.
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 28/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing wedding DJ

Martin was one of the highlights of the night. From initially booking him until the day his communication was quick and helpful. He played the songs we wanted and even took a couple of requests. Would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding DJ
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Ellie Sent on 01/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

100% recommend

Music is so important on a wedding night and Martin absolutely smashed it as always. He really listens to what you ask for and makes sure you and all your guest are happy and on the dance floor. Brilliant vibe, fun and friendly. 100% we recommend.
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Amy Sent on 28/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding review

We had Martin James as our wedding DJ and he was brilliant from start to finish. He really knew how to read the room and kept the dance floor busy all night.

The music was spot on and he mixed in our requests perfectly with songs that got everyone up dancing. So many of our guests commented on how good he was.

He was also really easy to deal with in the lead up to the wedding—friendly, professional and just made everything simple.

We’d 100% recommend Martin to anyone looking for a DJ. Thanks again for helping make our night so special. Hank you again so much,
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Steven Sent on 19/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Army Foundation College Inter Company Boxing Event.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute Legend – Book Him Immediately!

Martin DJ’d our intercompany boxing competition yesterday at AFC Harrogate, and he was absolutely unreal! From the moment the doors opened to the final bell, the vibe he created was electric.

Why he is a top-tier DJ:

Perfect Atmosphere: He knew exactly how to build the tension for the fighter walkouts and keep the crowd's energy at a solid 10/10 all night.Incredible

Music Selection: His track choices were spot-on, seamlessly blending high-energy anthems that kept everyone pumped.Flawless

Mixing: The transitions were smooth, the timing was perfect, and he read the room like a absolute pro.The music was just amazing, and he elevated the entire event into something unforgettable.

If you want a DJ who can command a room, hype up a crowd, and deliver an unmatched vibe, Martin is your guy.

Thank you for an unbelievable night!
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Rachael Sent on 07/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

21st birthday party

1000% recommend martin incredible Dj great setup martin did my daughters 21st party and he really did cater for everyone we had an age range from 18 upto 70 no request was 2 much he played everything from the playlist we’d sent to guests request we’ve had martin for previous events we won’t use anyone else he really knows how to get a party started we never want it to end I had guests and the owner of the venue wanting his number for future events fantastic I think that speaks for itself fantastic guy fantastic Dj 10/10
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Bilton Sent on 18/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

College Reunion

Absolutely brilliant! Martin provided music for over 100 folks, the youngest being 65, at our recent College reunion. The set up and lights were incredible and Martin responded positively to all requests. The music was seamlessly put together and was hand picked from the era we were at College (1970s). I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Martin. Superb!
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Sue Sent on 04/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Simply brilliant!

Martin was great! He had people on the dance floor all night, played a great mix of music and paid attention to music taste. Highly recommend.
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Spencer Sent on 15/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

1000% reccomend

Martin was absolutely amazing had our wedding guests partying all night! Filled the floor with some absolute bangers! Such a fantastic easy going bloke, such a pleasure to deal with. We we're adamant we didn't want to do a first dance, neither of us are confident in front of a crowd and Martin completely put us at ease and talked us into it, was literally the time of our lives and absolutely made our wedding night we had so much fun and can't stop talking about it. So glad we took the leap we're so happy and grateful to Martin for making our wedding party a night to remember forever!
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Hannah Sent on 23/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic DJ

I recently used Martin for my 40th Birthday Party and he was absolutely fantastic. He kept everyone on the dance floor all night and played banger after banger. I would highly recommend him and we will definitely use him again in the future.
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Julie Sent on 04/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Party time 🥳

We booked Martin for my daughter’s 18th birthday and he was absolutely brilliant. From start to finish the music was spot on and kept everyone on the dance floor all night. Martin is a friend, but that didn’t change the fact that he was totally professional and really read the room perfectly. The atmosphere was amazing and we all had a fantastic time. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough – he helped make a special night even more memorable.
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Amber Sent on 28/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect DJ for our perfect day

We just wanted a party and Martin delivered just that! Banger after banger with our music taste in there! The dance floor was never empty and he was great to work with!
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Natalie Sent on 12/11/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The only D.J I would ever recommend

Not only have I used Martins D.J services on many occasions but as a caterer have worked alongside him on many occasions too. The lengths and efforts he goes to in organising and creating an event to remember are commendable. You can tell he secretly loves working his socks off to make sure everyone has the best night ever.
You can’t help but dance the night away to his music and he’s so accommodating when it comes to playing requests or working to a playlist.
Top bloke too and he would be the only DJ I would ever recommend, and trust me I know a few .
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