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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023

Last update: October 2025

John is a multi-award-winning wedding DJ providing the best wedding entertainment Gloucestershire has to offer. John is the founder and DJ at Southwest Discos Direct and is exceptional for reading a crowd of all ages. Playing the right song and making sure the dance floor is always full.

We take the time to talk with you and discuss exactly what you want on your special day. Choosing a wedding DJ can be a stressful decision. With so many great wedding DJs, and unfortunately, many not-so-great ones too. We hold a 5* reputation throughout Gloucestershire, including a substantial amount of testimonials. These can be located via our hitched reviews section.

However, we have achieved multiple awards and this year was recognised as one of hitched most valuable and trusted wedding DJ's In Gloucestershire. We are also pleased to be top 3 best rated DJ Company In Gloucestershire! We were also overwhelmed to win the Southwest wedding awards in the best wedding DJ Category back in 2019 and regional finalist in 2024 at the wedding industry awards!

Being recommended supplier at some of the finest wedding venues in Gloucestershire. Gives you the reassurance you need when trying to book a professional wedding DJ in Gloucestershire.

Not only do we use high performance sound and lighting, we also have the lights professionally programmed which gives us full control over what they do! This means we can create the ultimate nightclub effect with a click of a button and instantly turn everything white for your first dance!

Southwest Discos Direct are not constrained by specific genres of music. Our musical catalogue includes everything From 50s to Motown. All the way up to the current charts. Performing mainly at weddings throughout Gloucestershire and delivering the highest standards of DJ professionalism.

You will be hiring John, who is a full-time professional DJ. With experience in delivering a great night in a way that suits your needs. As standard, John will arrive smartly dressed, with a knowledge of any specifics you request via the client portal.

What is the client portal? Every wedding booked with Southwest discos direct includes your own personal wedding entertainment plan, not to forget the online drag and drop music request portal incase you want to request any songs prior to the big day!

We will even send you a guest log in to share with close family and friends who want to request songs prior to the big day too!

So what are you waiting for.. drop us a message today for a free quotation!

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
Audiovisuals
DJ
Other (All day wedding packages Candy Carts Top table fairylight backdrop with swags & table. Post boxes Photobooths Popcorn Table Plans Giant Garden Games Room Lighting 4ft Light Up Love Projector & Screen)

What is included in the wedding package?

5 hours entertainment with DJ John Starlight Set Up DJ Booth Programmed Lighting High Spec Sound System Ha 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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Reviews for Southwest Discos Direct

ExpensiveBrownCakes564
Expensivebrowncakes564 Sent on 29/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing dj

John got to the venue exactly at the time he said he would. He got got set up very quickly with no disruption at all. He played everything we asked for and more, he read the room perfectly and had people on the dance floor all night until the minute the music stopped. Such a good person we got on with him so well we chatted for ages after everyone had left. He felt like he was part of our wedding in the best way. Highly recommend john to anyone thinking of using his services. Thank you so much for an amazing evening
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Alex Sent on 28/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding - Tortworth

John / South West Disco's provided DJ services for our wedding. Everything was smooth and plain sailing and the service was excellent. The music was good, with great transitions and everyone had a great time. Our venue even commented on how professional South West Disco's were. Would strongly recommend.
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Alice Sent on 06/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Vibiest wedding DJ ever

John was our wedding DJ and we have had nothing but compliments from all of our guests at how brilliant he was. From contacting him initially, to uploading our song requests etc, he was professional and reassuring that nothing was too much trouble. On the night he definitely bought the vibes, he kept the dance floor going and took requests on the night whilst respecting our "do not play" list. Our guests on the night were saying how insane the playlist was and how good he was at keeping the party going! I've already recommended him to people. John is definitely your man if you want all the vibes and your guests on the dance floor all night!
Ellie
Ellie Sent on 16/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Hire John if you want a great DJ!

We hired John as our wedding DJ and from the get go he was great. We had to change our date to a year later and this was not a problem for him at all. He was great at responding to emails and texts, but above all he kept the party going all night, and played songs to make everyone dance, guests commented they had never seen so many people on the dancefloor at a wedding. Thank you John :)
Jasmine
Jasmine Sent on 08/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

So pleased!

Thank you SO much for providing such a fab service for us on our wedding day! We loved everything - from the online portal for us to share with our guests ahead of the day so everyone could get a request in, to the beautiful up lighting you provided for us transforming the venue - the whole package just exceeded all of our expectations. John was so friendly and professional and went above and beyond for us to ensure we had a perfect experience - I will definitely not hesitate to rebook for any future events we host! Thank you again and again!!
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 06/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Flawless service from Southwest Discos at our wedding

We had the pleasure of having John from Southwest Discots Direct provide DJ services at our wedding, and he was absolutely phenomenal. From the very beginning, his communication was excellent, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. The online portal for us and our guests to request songs in advance was incredibly useful, and everyone loved being able to contribute to the playlist in the run-up to the wedding.
John arrived early in the morning to set up the decorations and garden games, and his friendly and approachable nature made him so easy to work with. His DJ setup looked amazing, and the uplights truly transformed the room into a stunning party venue. John kept the tunes going all night, playing all the songs we requested and ensuring the dance floor was always lively. His lighting also made for some great photos!

His professionalism and attention to detail provided us with a flawless service, making our special day even more memorable. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ and the package he provided was such good value for money. Thank you, John, for making our wedding day perfect!
Sam
Sam Sent on 01/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing DJ!

We used John for our wedding evening music and it was fantastic start to finish. John ensured that our first dance song was the correct version, as well as the correct timings as we welcomed our daughter on to the dancefloor and then welcoming everyone else to the dancefloor at certain times. All the songs played were perfect, any requests were played and John took requests on the day. Highly recommend for any event you may have! 5 stars!
ExpensiveIvoryDiamonds117
Expensiveivorydiamonds117 Sent on 26/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible Dj!

John was amazing from start of booking process to the event itself. Nothing was too much trouble he even double checked a few days before that it had the right version of our first dance!
He was always quick to response to emails and queries.
The evening was a hit and he played such a great mix of our choices and other songs that catered to all the age ranges at the wedding. He was so friendly and helpful and just a perfect host!
Highly highly recommend if you’re looking for a Dj!!!
Thank you again so so much!
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Emily Sent on 18/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing!!!

We couldn’t be happier with our experience! Our wedding DJ, John, was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Communication was super quick and easy. John was always responsive and made the planning process stress-free. The online portal was straightforward and convenient, which made organising everything a breeze.

Most importantly, John kept the dance floor packed all night long! Every single guest was up dancing, and the energy never dropped. He read the crowd perfectly and played the perfect mix of songs that kept everyone happy, young and old.

On top of all that, John is just a genuinely lovely guy. Professional, friendly, and clearly passionate about what he does. We had so many compliments from guests about how great the music was.

Would 100% recommend John to anyone looking for a DJ, he absolutely made our night unforgettable!
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Liam Sent on 12/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Best Choice for Our Day

Amazing Value for money. Very easy process from start to finish. The portal made creating our party soundtrack easy!
Could not have asked for a better service. Flexible when our needs changed and so many choices of extras to top off the big day.
Thank you so much!
J
Jess Sent on 30/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An amazing DJ!

Southwest Discos Direct did an amazing job on our wedding day! John, the owner is very friendly and quick at responding to any queries we had! What I loved about the service is that you can access a portal to upload songs you want played. You can also send your guests portal access so they can add songs! It was so easy to use and you can remove any songs you don't like which your guests add (haha!). We would just like to say thank you so much, he delivered everything we asked for and we would 100% recommend!
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Sophie Sent on 03/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding at Hyde

John was exactly what we were looking for, listened to our requests and made it a night to remember! The night wouldn’t have been the same without him!
R
Rachele Sent on 24/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Cannot recommend enough!

Honestly, I cannot recommend enough. Nothing was too much trouble. We had our photo pod, flower wall and DJ package through this company. Friendly, approachable, kind and just honestly amazing.

Thank you so much for everything!!
G
Garry Sent on 02/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing, great DJ & Disco

Fantastic evening with John for our wedding, everyone thought it was great!
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Bex Sent on 24/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best dj ever!

John was fantastic from start to end, all our guests said how good he was.
Everyone was up and dancing all night
Massive thanks again
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