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Ryan Boden DJ stands out as a unique and highly sought-after Wedding DJ specialising in indie and alternative music genres. His service is tailored for couples who desire a departure from the typical wedding DJ experience, offering a vibrant and personalised musical journey. Ryan's expertise lies in crafting setlists that resonate deeply with the couple's preferences, featuring a wide array of indie, rock, alt, emo and Britpop. His commitment to avoiding cliché tracks and focusing on the music that truly matters to the couple has earned him the title of 'Best DJ in Newcastle' for eight consecutive years.

Ryan's approach is all about creating a memorable night, filled with your favorite anthems, ensuring the dance floor is always lively. His use of the latest audio and lighting technology, specifically designed for weddings and high-end events, adds an extra layer of sophistication to the occasion. His service is not just about playing music; it's about understanding and reflecting the couple's musical journey, making their wedding day uniquely theirs with a soundtrack that perfectly encapsulates their love story.

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Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Dance music
Entertainment
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

Personal consultation, professional sound system, high-end lighting, expert DJ; ultimately, your input is considered in everything I do

How far in advance should I contact you?

I tend to get booked up around 1 year in advance, so as early as possible

What style of music do you offer?

Salsa
Classical
Disco
Jazz
Rock
Regional
Spanish
Ethnic
Latest hits
Pop
Other (I can play across all genres and decades)

Type of musical group:

DJ

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

I have access to the internet so my only limit is my download speed. If pre-requested, I can get any tracks you like. On the night, I'm limited to whether your venue has Wi-Fi or 4G signal

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

Yes

What's your experience?

I have been a DJ for a little over 15 years, since I was 14 years old. I have DJ'd at over 500 weddings in that time, and over 2000 various events

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, i cover the North East, the Lake District, and North Yorkshire

Is there a charge for travelling?

No

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?

Typically, I would start at 7pm and finish at midnight. But this changes depending on your requirements

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

1 hour

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?

Agreed before the event

What are the forms of payment?

I can accept all major credit/debit cards, as well as bank transfer. In either Euro or Sterling

Reviews for Ryan Boden DJ

Steven
Steven Sent on 23/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We would 100% recommend!

Ryan did an amazing job on our wedding day! Ryan is very friendly and quick at responding to any queries we had! What I loved about the service is that nothing was a bother and he will play the songs you want played. Your guests can also request songs. It was so easy to work with Ryan and we couldn't be happier. We would like to say thank you so much, he delivered everything we asked for and we would 100% recommend!
James
James Sent on 23/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best wedding DJ!!

Ryan was the DJ at our wedding last month and he was absolutely brilliant. We had a call with Ryan a few weeks before the wedding to chat through everything and he really listened to us, gave us advice and put our minds at ease. On the day he went over and above to make our day so special. our guests haven't stopped talking about the music.

You will not regret hiring Ryan - he was superb.
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Emma Sent on 23/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan nailed it

Our experience with booking Ryan was fantastic from start to finish. The communication during booking was great, and on the day. We’re pretty fussy about music and on the night Ryan absolutely nailed it! The music was brilliant, sounded incredible and had everyone dancing. He was even able to play our song requests which really meant a lot. We would 100% recommend booking Ryan for anyone looking for music for their wedding.
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Carly Sent on 23/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

All the thanks, Carly & Emma

We booked Ryan for our wedding at Newton Hall. He was unreal all night with tune after tune - all our guests said the music all evening was on point. Every time we requested certain songs, he would always play it next! He created a custom mix our first dance song perfectly which was the highlight of the evening for us.

Also In the build up to the wedding his responses were extremely quick and he went above and beyond to ensure he knew exactly what we wanted - which really showed on the night.

All the thanks,
Carly & Emma
Tia
Tia Sent on 23/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan, you were awesome!

Ryan was our wedding DJ and it was one of the best decisions we made. We had emails and calls with Ryan before the wedding detailing how we would like the day to go and the type of music for the day. At the final meeting, we felt Ryan really understood our day better than we did!! This made us feel so relaxed. He also knew the venue much better than we ever could which also made us feel like we're in good hands.

When the day arrived, he never let us down. He was professional and interacted with our guests brilliantly. When we needed something changed last minute, he arranged it! He added some amazing special touches that created more memories to cherish.

We had so many compliments from our guests regarding Ryan, and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone!!

Thanks again Ryan, you were awesome!
Anna
Anna Sent on 23/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic DJ!

Ryan is a fantastic DJ who I would highly recommend! The dance floor at our wedding was always busy - sign of a good DJ! He really listened to our music preferences for the night!
Helen
Helen Sent on 23/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Mr & Mrs Kilburn

Ryan DJ'd at our wedding at Howard Court. We were so so thrilled with the amazing job he did. He kept us informed throughout the planning process and played the BEST tunes to keep all our guests on the dance floor on the wedding night. He was so much fun and we are so grateful for the excellent service throughout!
Cannot recommend you enough!
Thank you so much!
The new Mr & Mrs Kilburn
Dave
Dave Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely smashed it!!

As our wedding DJ, Ryan was fantastic! From getting the vibe going with our fav Abba choices, to helping us with announcing the cake cutting and getting everyone involved on the dance floor!

Everyone enjoyed the music and had great fun partying all night, would 100% recommend Impress Events!
Tilly
Tilly Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Really couldn't recommend Ryan enough!

Couldn’t recommend enough! A really friendly and fun guy and even did an encore at the end of the night which was a bonus! Music was just banger after banger and we never got a break from the dance floor, my feet are HURTING! Top class from start to finish, really couldn't recommend Ryan enough!
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Si Coulson Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

From ABBA to System of a Down - AMAZING!

Ryan did a great job at providing a wedding night filled with a real variation in songs to please all guests - from Abba to System of a Down! We are really into our rock music along with a fair amount of our guests but we also had guests who love a bit of cheesy music and from the very varied 30 songs I gave to Ryan he did a great job at pleasing everyone (the 30 songs were not your typical wedding playlist and he did an amazing job working with it). He also took requests on the night (again very varied requests!). To top it all off he has a was a pleasure to work with and nothing was ever a bother. Thank you Ryan!
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Taylor Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We can highly recommend booking Ryan as your DJ

Ryan played at our wedding and the atmosphere he created was fantastic throughout!

We've never experienced a dance floor that never emptied. Ryan is extremely good at reading the mood of the guests and reacts quickly if a song doesn't resonate, then blasts out something else to keep everyone on the dance floor. He is a DJ who definitely has a great grasp of song transitions.

He was also super easy to organise with, responded flexibly to requests, and always kept cool when I was pestering him with questions on WhatsApp at 2am! (Thanks for even replying at that time)

Everything was simply brilliant, thanks a bunch.
Holly
Holly Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan was so friendly and approachable

Ryan was so friendly and approachable, unlike any DJ I've experienced at weddings. He was happy to receive requests to keep our guests happy and we were sooo satisfied with the playlist! He quickly caught on to the genre of songs our guests were loving and made it so memorable and special for us. Right up to the very last song, even asking us what we'd like the last song to be. Thank you Ryan.
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Sarah Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan was amazing!

What can I say. Ryan was amazing. He was the DJ for our wedding on Saturday, and from start to finish he was spot on with the music. Good music makes a good party and our guests did not stop dancing! He made it so easy during the build up to the day too. He took time to get to know us and our music tastes and preferences, so that on the night it was exactly as we wanted it. Cannot recommend Ryan enough!
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Rochelle Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wonderful music

Thanks so much to Ryan for keeping the dance floor at our wedding busy all night! You read the room perfectly and kept everybody dancing! There were a lot of sore feet the next day but more smiles on the night!
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Benjamin Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Ryan was just the best

Ryan was recommended as a trusted supplier at our wedding venue and having met Ryan at the open day he seemed like genuinely nice person. We're so glad we booked him. Communication was professional and friendly and he was very easy to work with. Our guests loved being able to request songs on the night time, and the catch up call we had in the weeks before the wedding was great to discuss everything in detail. On the day itself, Ryan was just brilliant, nailed our confetti canon moment and kept us dancing all night. We would absolutely recommend him! Thanks again so much Ryan!
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