Wedding and events DJ business

Couples planning weddings, companies, venues and event planners.

Package fees per event, often with a deposit at booking, plus add-ons such as uplighting, extra hours, a second speaker setup or a ceremony sound system.

• Confident hosting and microphone work
• Planning and communicating with clients
• Marketing and building a reputation through reviews

• Public liability insurance, and check venues' minimum cover requirements
• Music licensing: check whether the venue or you need PPL PRS licences
• Bookings are seasonal and weekend heavy, so plan for quieter months
• Carry backup equipment because a failure at a wedding is costly
• PAT testing and safe cabling, as venues often ask for evidence
• Check whether you need to register as self-employed and keep records for Self Assessment

Startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on the sound and lighting spec you choose and the backup equipment you carry. These are estimates, so price your own kit and insurance first.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many bookings you win, from about 15 hours a week. These are estimates. Bookings are seasonal and weekend heavy, so plan for quieter months.

Check public liability insurance and any minimum cover venues ask for. Check whether you or the venue need PPL PRS music licences, whether your equipment needs PAT testing, and whether you must register as self-employed for Self Assessment.