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Southwest Discos Direct

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Last update: October 2026

Southwest Discos Direct


Multi-Award-Winning Full Time Wedding DJ in Gloucestershire!

Your Wedding. Your Music. Your Unforgettable Celebration.

Your wedding day deserves more than just someone playing music. It deserves an experienced, passionate and professional wedding DJ who knows exactly how to create an incredible atmosphere and keep your dance floor packed all night long!

Meet John, the founder and face behind Southwest Discos Direct, a multi-award-winning, full-time professional wedding DJ specialising in unforgettable wedding celebrations throughout Gloucestershire and the surrounding counties.

With years of experience, hundreds of successful wedding celebrations and a reputation built on outstanding service, John knows exactly what it takes to turn your evening reception into a night that you and your guests will remember for years to come.

From your magical first dance to the very last song, expect incredible music, an electric atmosphere and a dance floor full of unforgettable memories!

🏆 Multi-Award-Winning & Highly Recommended

When it comes to your wedding entertainment, experience and reputation matter!

Southwest Discos Direct is incredibly proud to have received numerous awards and recognitions, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional wedding entertainment.

Our achievements include:

🏆 Hitched Wedding Awards Winner 2025 & 2026 – Recognised as one of the most valued and recommended wedding suppliers by couples on Hitched.

🏆 South West Wedding Awards Winner 2019 – Best Wedding DJ.

🏆 Three Best Rated – Recognised among the Top 3 Best Rated DJ Companies in Gloucestershire.

🏆 The Wedding Industry Awards 2024 – Regional Finalist.

⭐ 5-Star Customer Reputation – Supported by outstanding reviews and recommendations from happy couples.

💍 Recommended Wedding Venue Supplier – Trusted and recommended by several prestigious wedding venues throughout Gloucestershire.

These achievements mean the world to us, but nothing compares to seeing a room full of happy guests celebrating together on the dance floor!

❤️ A Truly Personal Wedding DJ Experience

Your wedding is unique, and your entertainment should be too!

Unlike companies that send out different DJs, when you book Southwest Discos Direct, you are booking John himself!

From your initial enquiry and wedding planning through to the final song of your evening reception, you'll be dealing directly with the person who will actually be performing at your wedding.

As a full-time professional wedding DJ, John takes enormous pride in every wedding he performs at.

He will work closely with you to understand your musical tastes, your vision for the evening and the atmosphere you want to create.

Whether you're dreaming of an elegant, romantic celebration, an energetic party atmosphere or a little bit of everything, your entertainment will be tailored around YOU.

No generic playlists. No inexperienced replacement DJs. Just a professional, personal service from start to finish.

🎶 Incredible Music & Packed Dance Floors

Great wedding entertainment is about much more than simply pressing play!

One of John's greatest strengths is his ability to read the room, understand the crowd and select the perfect songs at exactly the right moments.

Every wedding is different, and John knows how to bring together guests of all ages and musical tastes to create an incredible party atmosphere.

Our extensive music collection covers virtually every popular genre, including:

🎵 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & 90s Classics

🎵 Motown, Soul & Disco

🎵 Old School R&B & Hip-Hop

🎵 Dance, Club Classics & Party Anthems

🎵 Indie, Rock & Pop

🎵 Modern Chart Hits

🎵 And much more!

From timeless singalong classics to today's biggest floor fillers, your music will be carefully selected to keep the celebrations flowing.

Our goal? To make sure your guests leave saying, "That was one of the best wedding parties we've ever been to!"

✨ Stunning Professional Sound & Lighting

We don't just provide the music. We help create the atmosphere!

Southwest Discos Direct uses high-quality professional sound systems and stunning, intelligently programmed lighting to give your wedding reception that extra WOW factor.

Our professional lighting systems allow John to control the mood and atmosphere throughout the evening.

Imagine beautiful, elegant white lighting illuminating your first dance before the room transforms into an energetic, colourful party atmosphere when it's time to fill the dance floor!

Our wedding DJ setups are stylish, modern and designed to complement your chosen wedding venue.

With different wedding DJ packages and setup styles available, we can help you find the perfect look for your celebration.

📱 Your Very Own Wedding Music Planning Portal

Planning your wedding entertainment couldn't be easier!

Every couple booking Southwest Discos Direct receives access to their very own online wedding entertainment planning portal.

This gives you complete control over the music and important details of your evening reception.

You can:

❤️ Choose your special first dance song.

🎶 Create your own personalised wedding playlist.

🔥 Add your favourite MUST-PLAY party anthems.

🚫 Tell us which songs you absolutely DON'T want played.

💍 Plan the important musical moments of your evening.

📱 Invite family and friends to submit their own song requests before your wedding.

With our easy-to-use drag-and-drop music planning system, you can create the perfect soundtrack to your special day from the comfort of your own home.

And don't worry if you're unsure what music to choose — John is always happy to offer professional advice and recommendations!

💍 More Than Just Wedding DJ Entertainment

Looking to add even more magic to your wedding?

Southwest Discos Direct also offers a fantastic selection of additional wedding entertainment and venue styling services to help make your celebration extra special.

From beautiful venue lighting and decorative features to exciting entertainment extras, we can help you create an unforgettable wedding experience.

Ask us about our additional wedding services and package options when making your enquiry!

💷 Fantastic Midweek Wedding Discounts

Getting married on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday?

We offer exclusive midweek discounts on our wedding DJ packages!

Enjoy the same award-winning entertainment and exceptional service at a discounted price.

Simply get in touch with your wedding date and venue to receive your personalised quotation.

⭐ Why Choose Southwest Discos Direct?

Because your wedding entertainment is far too important to leave to chance!

When you book with us, you're choosing:

✅ A multi-award-winning, full-time professional wedding DJ.

✅ An experienced DJ who knows how to read the crowd and fill the dance floor.

✅ A personal service with John as your guaranteed DJ.

✅ An outstanding 5-star reputation and glowing customer reviews.

✅ Professional sound equipment and stunning programmed lighting.

✅ Your own online wedding music planning portal.

✅ A trusted supplier recommended by prestigious wedding venues.

✅ A friendly, reliable and professional approach from start to finish.

Most importantly, you're choosing someone who genuinely cares about making your wedding celebration incredible!

💌 Let's Make Your Wedding Unforgettable!

Your wedding is one of the most important days of your life, and we'd love to be part of making it truly special.

Whether you're planning an intimate celebration or a huge wedding party, Southwest Discos Direct is ready to provide the soundtrack to your perfect evening.

Popular wedding dates can book up well in advance, so we always recommend getting in touch as early as possible!

💍 Check availability for your wedding date today!

📩 Send us an enquiry through Hitched for a FREE, no-obligation personalised quotation.

We look forward to hearing about your wedding plans and hopefully celebrating with you on your big day!

Southwest Discos Direct – Your Wedding. Your Music. Your Unforgettable Celebration.

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Weddings with this supplier

Bryony & Maximillian's wedding
Bryony & Maximillian
9 photos
Siobhan & Nicholas's wedding
Siobhan & Nicholas
20 photos
Maura & Sam's wedding
Maura & Sam
12 photos
Liam & Deanna's wedding
Liam & Deanna
20 photos

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
Audiovisuals
DJ
Other (Wedding DJ Services Mood Lighting Giant Garden Games Flower Walls Confetti Cannons Heart Photopod & More!)

What is included in the wedding package?

5 hours entertainment with DJ John Starlight Set Up DJ Booth Programmed Lighting High Spec Sound System Client Portal Access Preparation Prior To The Big Day Hour Set Up & Pack Down Legal Documents

How far in advance should I contact you?

We book 2/3 years in advance for weddings so please book in as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!

What style of music do you offer?

Salsa
Classical
Choir
Lounge
Disco
Jazz
Rock
String quartet
Regional
Spanish
Ethnic
Latest hits
Pop
Folk
Other (John specialises in weddings which means he has built his knowledge over the years to keep any crowd on the dancefloor. Wether this be 60s music all the way to the current charts. John can do it!)

Type of musical group:

DJ

Size of group:

Soloist

Repertoire:

If you are a professional DJ you will not work from a specific list of songs. Every wedding & crowd is different and you gather information and work with the crowd for the best results without fail

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

John will never say no to a request if suitable and approved by the bride and groom. If for any reason we don't have the song request, This will be purchased instanly via iTunes within minutes!

What's your experience?

Multi Award Winning Wedding DJ Specialised in weddings for over 8 years (mixed age groups, 100s of 5 star reviews). Recommended supplier at multiple prestigious wedding venues over the Southwest

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

No

Can you travel?

Yes, gloucestershire & Surrounding Areas

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, depends On Location

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?

5 hours

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?

£50 per hour

What are the forms of payment?

Bank Transfer

Served in

Gloucestershire and Worcestershire

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Reviews for Southwest Discos Direct

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Helen Sent on 05/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant 👏

Amazing from the moment I sent my enquire until the last song!
John was kind, helpful and professional he understood what we wanted and delivered.
The option to choose songs was brilliant and John made the evening flow, the dance floor was never empty.
John even helped and accommodated my niece who sang our first dance.
I certainly danced all night and would recommend him to anyone who wants a guaranteed brilliant party!. Thank you so much 😊
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Bethan Sent on 22/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Just book him!

John DJ’d at our wedding reception last night and I couldn’t run here fast enough to write a review.

From the minute I made an enquiry with John I felt reassured that I’d made the right choice of DJ. He was quick to respond, professional and tbh just really cool. The portal to upload songs and requests made the whole experience so much better as we knew we could easily let John know what music genres we wanted.

On the night…
Where do we even start?! 🤌🏼 John was ABSOLUTELY unreal. From the second he started playing, my husband and I looked at each other with that knowing look of “this is about to be 🔥”. We didn’t want a traditional cheesy wedding disco. We wanted a r&b/hip hop heavy set, with a few classics thrown in. The dance floor was packed and it genuinely didn’t empty all night.

He completely understood the vibe we wanted and somehow managed to play every song that had everyone screaming, singing and throwing themselves around the dance floor 😂 The atmosphere was INSANE and so many of our guests have said the DJ was one of the highlights of the whole day.

He absolutely smashed it. Great music, great energy and just the perfect person to have behind the decks for our wedding.

If you’re debating whether to book him… DO IT. It’s not surprising he gets booked up with back to back events We honestly couldn’t recommend him enough.

10/10. Would get married again just to have that party back. 😂
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Lauren Sent on 21/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Party 19th Sept 2026

Absolutely fantastic experience with John, very professional throughout even when there was a lot going on with the setting up he was very helpful and very professional throughout.
Was super fast and responsive throughout the booking process.

The Mrs & Mrs signs were perfect and added a great touch to our marquee.

Couldn’t recommend John enough, a must booking if you are looking for a DJ.
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Jess Sent on 11/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ service for our wedding!

We honestly couldn’t recommend Southwest Discos Direct enough! John was absolutely brilliant from start to finish and made the whole process so easy.

He was incredibly helpful and accommodating with all of our requests, and even helped us with booking a Photo Booth, which was such a great addition to our wedding. The online portal for requesting songs was really easy to use and meant we could make sure all of our favourites were included.

On the day, his set-up looked incredibly professional and, most importantly, he had people on the dance floor all night! The music was perfect and created such a brilliant atmosphere for our wedding at The Barn at Upcote.

Thank you so much for helping make our wedding so special. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding or event!
Lewis
Lewis Sent on 09/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding DJ review

We couldn’t have been happier with John as our wedding DJ. He was fantastic from start to finish, making the whole process easy, loved the ability to add songs we wanted and didn’t want to the playlist prior to the day. The music was exactly what we wanted, with a great mix of genres that kept the dance floor busy all night. We’ve had so many compliments from our guests about the music and DJ, and we’d highly recommend John to anyone
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Jamie Sent on 07/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

On point music

V responsive to emails and communication. We were an hour behind our schedule yet John delivered a great dj set for our evening entertainment at our wedding. The dance floor was always full. Thank you so much.
Katie
Katie Sent on 17/08/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible DJ

Couldn’t be happier with the DJ service provided by southwest discos for our wedding day! Everyone has been raving about the playlist that catered to all ages and kept the dance floor busy all evening, even during a 33 degree heatwave. Arrived in good time and set up looked great, exactly what we wanted! Thank you again for such an outstanding service, would highly recommend to anyone looking to hire a wedding DJ
Georgia
Georgia Sent on 03/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic!!

Thank you so much to John for DJ’ing our wedding! Despite the venue being extremely hot causing lots of guests to go outside, John kept delivering whether the crowd was 5 or 50! Had so many guests saying how good the music was and the energy that he brought. 10/10 would recommend!
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Bethany Sent on 20/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic wedding DJ - 17/06/2026

Thank you SO much to John! He was fantastic from start to finish. Great charismatic guy who really fitted in with our party! Set up looked incredible and we got multiple compliments. Online portal to request songs/do not plays was excellent as our guests could also request before the eve. He took requests from me and my groom all eve and even threw in a few footy chants as England’s first World Cup game as on! Excellent service, great value for money and would highly recommend. Beth & Ed
Zach
Zach Sent on 19/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolute legend

John was absolutely amazing, he kept the dance floor full all night. Even mixing in some rogue request songs throughout the night, he just absolutely smashed it. We both would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a DJ for their wedding. Thank you again John.
Mr and Mrs Godfrey
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Chloe Sent on 31/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Honestly John was amazing

We just wanted to say a huge thank you for being part of our special day. Thank you for playing all the music we requested – everyone absolutely loved the playlist and the atmosphere it created throughout the day.

We also hired the Photo Pod and flower wall from John, and they were a massive hit with all of our guests. It was fantastic that all the photos and videos were uploaded to a link and shared before he left, allowing everyone to enjoy and relive the memories straight away.

If you’re looking for a DJ, we would highly recommend John. His service was professional, friendly, and helped make our day truly special. We hope to use his services again in the future!

Thank you

Chloe and Ryan
16th May 2026
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Alex Sent on 29/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

John from the get go was swift with his responses and putting my mind at ease with all my questions! The portal allowed us to pick all our must haves and do not plays, he also allowed me and my girls to live out our karaoke dream! We would recommend John again and again for a wedding!!
Bryony
Bryony Sent on 21/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely brilliant

Thank you John! On behalf of my new husband and I, thank you for everything. From my first message, everything was straight forward, efficient and I felt confident and assured the entire time. The portal made choosing our music so simple, and I was clear on every detail. The set up was classy and fit very well with our venue, and John was on time, accommodating and so warm and friendly. Our guests had a brilliant time on the dance floor and we’re so grateful we chose South West Discos Direct.
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Ashleigh Sent on 05/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you John!

We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ for our wedding. From the very beginning, John was incredibly responsive and easy to communicate with, which made the whole process stress-free. On the day itself, he absolutely nailed it. He read the room perfectly and kept the dancefloor full all evening – exactly what we’d hoped for! We would recommend John to anyone looking for a DJ who truly knows how to make a celebration unforgettable. Thanks again John!
Chris
Chris Sent on 19/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

April 2026

John could not have been more helpful. on the lead up to the wedding he would respond to queries quickly and was happy to answer any questions. On the day everything was provided as promised and the service received was excellent. we highly recommend John and his company to anyone.
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