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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: July 2026

John is a multi-award-winning wedding DJ and the founder of South West Discos Direct, providing some of the finest wedding entertainment across Gloucestershire. With years of experience performing at weddings throughout the county, John has built a reputation for creating unforgettable celebrations and consistently packed dance floors.

Known for his ability to read the crowd and play the right music at the right time, John keeps guests of all ages entertained from the first dance through to the final song of the night.

If your wedding is taking place between Monday and Thursday, we also offer excellent midweek discounts on our wedding DJ packages, so please feel free to get in touch for a free, no-obligation quote.

A Personal Approach to Your Wedding Entertainment

At South West Discos Direct, we take the time to understand exactly what you want for your special day. Choosing the right wedding DJ is an important decision, and we aim to make the process simple, stress-free and enjoyable.

John works closely with every couple to create a personalised evening reception that reflects your style, your music preferences and the atmosphere you want to create.

We are proud to hold a 5-star reputation across Gloucestershire, supported by numerous glowing testimonials from happy couples. Many of these reviews can be found on our profile on Hitched.

Award-Winning Wedding DJ

Over the years, South West Discos Direct has been recognised with several industry awards. Most recently, we were recognised as one of the most trusted and highly valued wedding DJs in Gloucestershire on Hitched.

We are also proud to have been named Top 3 Best Rated DJ Company in Gloucestershire and previously won the Best Wedding DJ category at the South West Wedding Awards in 2019. In addition, we were honoured to be a regional finalist at the Wedding Industry Awards in 2024.

Being a recommended supplier at several prestigious wedding venues throughout Gloucestershire also provides couples with extra reassurance when booking their wedding entertainment.

Professional Sound, Lighting & Atmosphere

We use high-performance professional sound and lighting systems to create the perfect party atmosphere for your wedding reception.

Our lighting is professionally programmed, giving us complete control over the look and feel of the room. This allows us to transform the dance floor instantly — from a vibrant nightclub-style party atmosphere to elegant white lighting for your first dance.

Music for Every Generation

At South West Discos Direct, we are not restricted to any single genre of music. Our extensive music library covers everything from 50s classics and Motown through to modern chart hits, ensuring every generation of guests has something to enjoy.

John performs primarily at weddings throughout Gloucestershire and always delivers the highest standards of professionalism and entertainment.

A Full-Time Professional Wedding DJ

When you book with South West Discos Direct, you will be hiring John himself — a full-time professional wedding DJ dedicated to making your evening reception a success.

John will arrive smartly dressed, fully prepared and familiar with your event details, ensuring your evening runs smoothly from start to finish.

Your Personal Wedding Entertainment Portal

Every wedding booking includes access to your own online wedding entertainment planning portal.

This allows you to:

Create your personal wedding music plan

Submit must-play songs

Add do-not-play songs

Request special tracks for key moments

You can also share a guest login with family and friends so they can request songs ahead of the big day, helping to create a playlist everyone will enjoy.

Get Your Free Quote

If you're looking for a professional, award-winning wedding DJ in Gloucestershire, we would love to hear from you.

Get in touch with South West Discos Direct today to check availability and receive your free, no-obligation quote.

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
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Do you have any questions?

Reviews for Southwest Discos Direct

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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Chelsea Sent on 11/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Jordan & chelsea

John delivered excellent service, coming the day before to set up our flower wall so we had it all day and also brought some props along to use with it! Having a portal to add our favourite songs onto before the wedding was the best thing ever even giving guests the chance to do so too if they wished! John kept the vibe going all evening which was lovely to see a dance floor full of our guests celebrating with us! We couldn't thank John enough for his service and would definitely recommend using him for your wedding celebrations.
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Sarah Sent on 06/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

100/10 - highly highly recommend

Southwest Discos were absolutely fantastic, we barely noticed him setting up it was so quick and quiet, the music all night was perfect and being able to send in requests made everything so personal, we had so many compliments! We also hired the photo pod which was such a fun touch with tones of props, which made their way onto the dance floor too hahaha, receiving the link to the photos the day after helped the fun continue, we couldnt recommend him more!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 03/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend

John did our wedding disco at Waters Edge in Ewen and I would highly recommend. Communication was great when I was booking and when I wanted to add the rustic letters at a later date it was no problem and he replied quickly.
Disco on the evening was great, guests were able to request music and the music was just what we wanted. A very trustworthy company. Thank you
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Carly Sent on 03/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We couldn’t be happier with our wedding DJ

After being recommended by a couple of different people and then by the venue itself we contacted southwest discos and I’m so glad we did. From the day of booking till the actual day he was brilliant, friendly professional and completely dedicated to the day. communication was great throughout, We also hired items and lights from him for the daytime and evening he went above and beyond to make sure everything was precise and perfect.
Everyone was up dancing all night. We couldn’t have found anyone better, really nice guy to, I highly recommend
Maura
Maura Sent on 15/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Danced All Night!

The dance floor was never empty! John played a great mix based on the playlist we provided and worked in guest requests like a champ.

Overall, a great time! We got the 'silver package' which was perfect for our venue.

(Photos by Tasha Park)
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Wendy Sent on 12/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Wedding DJ

We loved having John as our wedding DJ, he perfectly captured the vibe we wanted, and transitioned seamlessly between moments throughout the night. Our guests commented on how cool the music was! Highly recommend :)
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Crystal Sent on 31/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn't be happier!

We couldn't be happier with the service we received. John was super helpful from the first contact. Having been to our venue before he was happy to advise what was best and sent pictures so we could see exactly what we would be getting and how it would look in the space. The communication was excellent, all emails were responded too really quickly and the customer portal made everything really straight forward. John upgraded our confetti canons for us from hand to electric ones and these were fantastic.


We didn't want to ask for too many song choices so let John know our preferred genres and left him too it. The music choices were excellent all night. He read the room so well and if the dance floor went a little quiet he was on it straight away playing tracks that filled it up again. We had so many compliments on how excellent he was! I honestly can't recommend John enough. Probably the best DJ of any event I've ever been too. I'll definitely be passing his details on to any future brides.
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15a Burma Avenue GL52 5LF Cheltenham (Gloucestershire)

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