Auckland corporate & Christmas party DJ since 2012

Corporate DJ Auckland

Corporate DJ Auckland

Staff parties, awards nights and client functions – professional from setup
to pack down, with music the whole team enjoys.

Since 2012 · 35+ client reviews · Reply within 24 hours · Based on the North ShoreSince 2012 · 35+ client reviews · Reply within 24 hours · Based on the North Shore

A work function people actually enjoy

A good corporate event has two jobs: the formal part has to run smoothly, and the team has to have a good time. That means clear sound for speeches, music that suits a mixed crowd, and a DJ who sticks to your run sheet.

I’m Chester, the DJ behind DJ Lopes. Since 2012 I’ve played Auckland staff parties, club functions and celebrations. Organisers deal with one person from quote to pack down, so nothing gets lost between an agency and the DJ on the night.

What’s included with your corporate DJ

  • PRE-EVENT BRIEF
Setup and backup

Set up before guests arrive, with spare equipment on site.

  • MICROPHONE
On-time pack down

Packed down by your venue’s finish time.

  • WALK-UP MUSIC

Pre-event brief

We go through your run sheet, timings and any must-play music.

  • NETWORKING MUSIC

Microphone

For welcome speeches, presentations and awards.

  • DANCE SETS

Walk-up music

Short music cues as award winners head to the stage

  • WORKPLACE-FRIENDLY PLAYLIST

Networking music

Background music at conversation volume during drinks and dinner.

Dance sets

  • SETUP AND BACKUP

Party music once the formalities are done.

  • ON-TIME PACK DOWN

Workplace-friendly playlist

Clean versions only, unless you ask otherwise.

A typical corporate evening

1. Arrival and drinks

Relaxed background music while guests network.

2. Welcome speech

Clear sound on the mic, music faded down on cue.

3. Dinner

Easy-listening music at conversation volume.

4. Presentations and awards

Walk-up music for each winner, mic handed over smoothly.

5. Dance floor

Crowd-pleasers that get every department dancing.

6. Last song

Finished on time for your venue.

Organising a work function in Auckland?

See Me In Action

Christmas parties and end-of-year functions

November and December are the busiest months for work parties in Auckland, and Friday dates go first. Book early, tell me roughly how many people are coming and the age mix, and I’ll plan music that works for the graduate and the CEO alike. Theme nights are welcome too – 70s disco, 80s, or a Christmas classics set.

Easy for organisers

  • One point of contact from quote to pack down
  • I talk to your venue directly about power, access and setup times
  • Invoice provided for your accounts team [confirm GST registration]
  • Public liability certificate for your venue [confirm]

Corporate DJ packages

Bronze

$699

Best for

Hotels and venues with inhouse AV

Included

DJ and DJ controller, 4 hours

Silver

$799

Best for

Lunches and daytime
functions

Included

DJ, sound system and mic, 4 hours

Gold

$899

Best for

Most staff and Christmas parties

Included

DJ, sound system, lighting and mic, 4 hours

Platinum

$2,350

Best for

Galas and awards nights

Included

Custom sound, lighting and extras

Extra hours from [price]. Need a quote for your finance team? Choose “Not sure” in the booking form and I’ll send a written quote.

Why organisers choose DJ Lopes

  • ONE POINT OF CONTACT

No agency in the middle. You brief the DJ who plays.

  • STICKS TO YOUR RUN SHEET

Speeches, awards and the dance floor start when you need them to.

  • READS A MIXED ROOM

Music for every age and every department.

  • CLEAR SOUND FOR SPEECHES

Every word heard, from the front table to the back bar.

  • CLEAR PRICING

A written quote your finance team can approve.

What organisers say

"Thanks for working around our music choice, your music was good. everyone had fun."

Dj291, Corporate Function

"Opening for the first hour with some great reggae, bit of RnB & local kiwi hits slowly building the beat… After our presentations he slammed it with dance mixes supported by a serious sound system, lightening show and effects. I thought our party would fade by 10pm but we danced till 1am."

Jaffettes, Corporate Party

Frequently asked questions

New Zealand party DJs typically charge around $140–$350 an hour. DJ Lopes party packages start from $699 for four hours, with sound, lighting and extra hours available.

Summer weekends and December fill first, so enquire once you have a date and venue.

Yes. I need a power point, a space for the DJ table and a little room for guests to dance. Let your neighbours know, and I’ll keep the volume to a level that works for the area

Yes. Gold and Platinum packages include party lighting. Bronze and Silver don’t

Yes, as long as they fit the night and aren’t on your do-notplay list.

Yes. For 18ths or parties with kids, I’ll stick to clean edits.

Yes. I’ll set up before the guest of honour arrives and cue the big reveal with your chosen song.

Packages include four hours. Extra hours can be added when you book or on the night. [Confirm whether extensions on the night are possible.]

Is your party date still free?

Tell me your date and venue, and you’ll get a free, no-obligation quote within 24 hours.