A calm, experienced Wedding DJ, MC & Host for celebrations 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 and celebrations feel polished, relaxed and properly looked after, from key moments earlier in the day through to a full dancefloor at night.
Here you’ll find the useful nuts and bolts: how I work, what I bring with me, the bits I can help with, and the questions couples often ask before they decide to book.
Why couples, venues and event organisers book me
Good entertainment is about more than music. It is about trust, timing and knowing the event is in safe hands.
Couples want their day to feel relaxed, personal and well run. Venues and event organisers want someone professional, prepared, insured and easy to work with. I understand both sides.
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 clear announcements, guide key moments and build an evening that feels natural rather than forced.
That is why many clients, venues and booking contacts are happy to recommend me or come back when they need someone they can genuinely rely on.
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.
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. You can also compare the current service options and starting prices.
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 options for intimate rooms through to larger celebrations, depending on the space and the style of event. 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 feel confident that your wedding entertainment is properly planned and professionally supported.
In more than four decades, I have treated every booking as a serious commitment. Your date matters, and I plan accordingly.
I am fully insured, fully PAT-tested and I work with trusted backup support where needed, so there is 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.
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 clientGood to know
Clear, practical details so you know where you stand.
- Booking fee: £100 for Evening DJ; £150 for Daytime MC & Host, Day-to-Evening and All-Day DJ & MC
- Balance: due 14 days before your event
- Payment: secure card payment via Stripe or bank transfer, invoiced through Planning Beats/Xero
- Extra time: £75 per hour after midnight, subject to availability and the venue’s permitted finish time
- 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: enquiry form, phone, email, WhatsApp and booked calls
Terms & Conditions and Privacy Notice
Before confirming a booking, you can review the current Mike Hackett Terms and Conditions 2026. They cover booking confirmation, payments, cancellations, setup/access requirements, venue restrictions, safety and practical event details.
Personal information sent by enquiry form, email, WhatsApp or call booking is handled in line with the DJ Mike Hackett Privacy Notice.
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, with modern lighting and sound options for intimate rooms through to larger celebrations. I always work within venue sound limits and shape the setup to suit the room.
Can we add extra time?
Additional time is subject to availability, venue permission, licensing and sound limiter rules. Additional performance time after midnight is £75 per hour, subject to availability and the venue’s permitted finish time.
How do booking and payments work?
The booking fee is £100 for Evening DJ bookings and £150 for Daytime MC & Host, Day-to-Evening and All-Day DJ & MC services. The balance is due 14 days before the event. Secure card payment is available via Stripe or by bank transfer, with invoices issued through Planning Beats/Xero. Instalments are available by prior agreement.
Where can we read your Terms & Conditions?
You can review the current Mike Hackett Terms and Conditions 2026 PDF before confirming a booking.
How is enquiry information handled?
Details sent by enquiry form, email, WhatsApp or call booking are used to respond to your enquiry, manage your booking and provide the agreed service. You can read the Privacy Notice at any time.
What areas do you cover?
I cover Bristol, Bath, Cheltenham, Gloucester and venues across the South West.
Ready to chat?
Let’s check your date and talk through your plans. No pressure, just a friendly conversation about what would suit your day best.
Privacy: details sent by enquiry form, email, WhatsApp or call booking are only used to respond to your enquiry, manage your booking and provide the agreed service. View Privacy Notice.