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More Information | Wedding DJ & MC in Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham & Gloucester | DJ Mike Hackett
Bride and groom enjoying a packed wedding dancefloor
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A calm, experienced DJ & MC for weddings that feel effortless

If you want more than someone who simply turns up and plays songs, you are in the right place. I help weddings feel polished, relaxed and properly looked after, from the key moments earlier in the day right through to a packed dancefloor at night.

This page gives you the practical detail behind that: how I work, what I bring, what couples usually want help with, and the straightforward answers people often ask before they book.

40+ years’ experience PMCA member £10m PLI Fully PAT-tested Backup support available

Why couples book me

Most couples are not only looking for music. They are looking for reassurance.

You want the right atmosphere, the right pace and someone you can trust to keep everything feeling smooth. That is where I come in.

I started DJing at 18 and have since worked in radio, clubs, weddings, corporate events and as a professional MC. That experience helps me read a room, make polished announcements, guide key moments and build an evening that feels natural rather than forced.

Above all, I bring calm. You can enjoy your day knowing there is someone there who understands timing, flow, guest confidence and how to keep things moving properly.

40+years of experience
DJ & MCmusic and hosting together
50–500guest sound options
South Westregular venue coverage

What I bring to your day

This is about much more than pressing play. It is about confidence, flow and creating the right feel from one part of the day to the next.

Elegant hosting

Warm, clear announcements and calm guidance, so you always know what is happening next and key moments land properly.

Music that fits the room

I mix live and read the crowd, helping the evening build naturally rather than feeling random or overworked.

Professional reassurance

Tidy presentation, thoughtful planning and proper backup support behind the scenes, so you can relax into the celebration.

Guests dancing together at a wedding party with elegant lighting
Bride and groom sharing their first dance surrounded by low cloud

The parts couples worry about most

Awkward gaps. Unclear timings. Flat energy. A dancefloor that never quite gets going.

Those are the things couples want to avoid, and they are exactly the things experience helps with.

  • Clear communication: you know what is happening and when.
  • Confident key-moment hosting: introductions, speeches, first dance and guest guidance handled properly.
  • Reliable planning: music, timings and flow thought through in advance.
  • Venue-aware setup: a tidy look that suits the room rather than fighting against it.
  • Steady support: calm professionalism on the night, not noise for the sake of it.

Flexible coverage that fits the day you actually want

Some couples want a brilliant evening party. Others want calm, professional help right through the day. Both are valid, and both can be handled properly.

I offer evening DJ coverage, daytime MC and hosting, day-to-evening support and full all-day DJ & MC service. That means you can choose the level of involvement that suits your venue, timings and plans rather than trying to force everything into one fixed option.

If you are unsure what coverage makes sense, that is completely normal. A quick conversation is often all it takes to work out what will genuinely help and what you can leave out.

Bride and groom lifted above the crowd during a lively wedding celebration
Elegant wedding dancefloor with guests enjoying the evening

A setup that sounds right and looks right

Good wedding entertainment should work with the venue, not take over it.

You can choose tidy black or white booth options, with modern lighting and sound suitable for around 50 to 500 guests depending on the space and the style of celebration. I always work within venue sound limits and shape the setup to suit the room.

That matters because great sound is only part of the job. The overall presentation should feel clean, professional and appropriate for the venue you have chosen.

Reliability you can relax into

You should never have to worry about whether your DJ will turn up, work professionally or leave you exposed.

In more than four decades, I have honoured every booking. Your date matters, and I treat that seriously.

I am fully insured, fully PAT-tested and I also work with trusted backup support where needed, so there is always professional thinking behind the scenes.

In simple terms: you can enjoy the celebration while I look after the music, the hosting and the overall flow.

Happy couple dancing while guests enjoy the evening celebration

What couples say

The words I hear most often are professional, calming, friendly and exactly what we needed.

“Mike compered our day and ensured everything went without a hitch. Every guest enjoyed every moment.”

— Wedding client

“He carried out all our wishes and entertained our guests at the same time — exactly what we wanted.”

— Wedding client

Good to know

Clear, practical details so you know where you stand.

  • Deposit: £100 secures your date
  • Balance: due 14 days before your event
  • Extra hours: £50 per hour
  • Coverage: Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester and the South West
  • Insurance: £10m Public Liability Insurance
  • Equipment: fully PAT-tested
  • Hosting: MC and DJ coverage available
  • Contact: phone, email, WhatsApp and booked calls

Frequently asked questions

Practical answers to the things couples commonly want to know before booking.

Do you take song requests?

Yes. You can give me must-play and do-not-play lists before the day, and I am happy to take sensible guest requests on the night where they fit your brief and the atmosphere.

Can you host the whole day?

Yes. I can provide MC and hosting support through key parts of the day as well as the evening party.

What does an all-day Wedding DJ do?

I can cover ceremony support, introductions, speeches, wedding breakfast atmosphere, hosting and the evening celebration, depending on the coverage you choose.

What does your setup and sound include?

You can choose a tidy black or white LED booth, along with sound suitable for around 50 to 500 guests and modern lighting to suit the room. I always work within venue sound limits.

Can we add extra time?

Yes. Extra hours are charged at £50 per hour. The more notice you can give me, the better.

How do booking and payments work?

A £100 deposit secures your date, with the balance due 14 days before the event. Instalments are available by prior agreement, and receipts are provided for all payments made.

What areas do you cover?

I cover Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester and venues across the South West.

Where can I read your terms?

You can download the full Terms & Conditions here.

Terms & Conditions

Everything is kept clear, transparent and fair. You can download the full booking terms below.

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Let’s check your date and talk through your plans. No pressure, just a friendly conversation about what would suit your day best.