Auckland kids disco & party DJ

Kids Disco Auckland

Auckland Wedding & Party DJ

Clean, upbeat music, disco lights and a DJ who knows how to get little legs dancing.

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

Your wedding, your music, your crowd

Your reception is the part of the day guests remember longest. A great wedding DJ does more than press play. They keep the timeline moving, make sure every speech is heard, and build a dance floor that brings grandparents and old school friends together.
I’m Chester, the DJ behind DJ Lopes. Since 2002 I’ve played Auckland weddings in hotel ballrooms, community halls, farm barns and backyard marquees. You deal with me from your first message to the last song – no agency and no surprise stand-in on the night

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What’s included in most wedding package

  • PLANNING MEETING
PLANNING MEETING

In person or by video call, a month before the day

  • YOUR PLAYLIST
YOUR PLAYLIST

Must-play and do-not-play lists, so you and your guests enjoy

  • CORDED MICROPHONE

WIRELESS MICROPHONE

For speeches, toasts and announcements.

  • DINNER MUSIC
DINNER MUSIC

Relaxed background music, low enough for conversation

  • KEY MOMENTS
KEY MOMENTS

Grand entrance, cake cutting, first dance and send-off, cued on time.

  • GUEST REQUESTS
GUEST REQUESTS

Welcome on the night, always checked against your do-not-play list.

EARLY SETUP
  • EARLY SETUP

I arrive about an hour before guests, with backup equipment on site

  • PACK DOWN

INSURED

Pack away all equipment and ensure the setup area is left clean and free of damage

A typical wedding time line

1. Guest arrival

Light background music while guests find their seats and grab a drink.

2. Grand entrance

Your walk-in song, timed with your MC or venue coordinator.

3. Dinner

Easy-listening music at conversation volume.

4. Speeches

Clear sound on a wireless mic, so the back table hears every word.

5. Cake and first dance

Your song, started the moment you’re ready.

6. Special Performance

Cultural, Sing-Along and Featured Performances

7. Dance floor

Sets that build from songs everyone knows to full party mode.

8. Last song and send-off

A finish the whole room joins in on

Need music for your ceremony too?

Planning a wedding in Auckland?

See Me In Action

Video Of Various Cultural Weddings

Weddings that bring two families together

ManyAuckland weddings bring two cultures and two playlists into one room. I’ve blended English hits with Kiwi, South African, Indian, Tongan, Filipino, Samoan, Arabic and other music at receptions across the city, so every side of the family gets its moment on the dance floor.
Send me your cultural must-plays, traditional dances and family favorites. I’ll work them into the night at the right moments, alongside the songs everyone knows.

Wedding DJ packages

Every package includes the planning meeting, your playlist, guest requests and setup. Choose by what your venue already has

Bronze

$699

Best for

Venues with their own sound and lights

Included

DJ and DJ controller, 4 hours

Silver

$799

Best for

Smaller or daytime receptions

Included

DJ, sound system and wireless
mic, 4 hours

Gold

$899

Best for

Most evening receptions

Included

DJ, sound system, subtle lighting and wireless mic, 4 hours

Platinum

$2,350

Best for

A fully tailored wedding

Included

Custom sound, lighting and
extras

Extra hours will be included in your quote if applicable. I only travel within Auckland. If you’r not sure which package fits, choose “Not Sure” in your quote inquiry form and I’ll be happy to recommend one based on the details your submit.

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Why couples choose DJ Lopes

  • ONE DJ, START TO FINISH

The person you meet is the person who plays your wedding.

  • READS THE ROOM

Music adjusts to your crowd, not a fixed playlist.

  • CLEAR PRICING

Your quote shows exactly what’s included. No surprise extras.

  • FLEXIBLE WHEN PLANS CHANGE

When lockdown cancelled one couple’s wedding, they got their full deposit back

  • EASY TO WORK WITH

Coordinate music and logistics with vendors on the day of the event.

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What couples 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

"Organised a surprised birthday party for my daughter with DJ Chester. Everyone had a blast… Highly recommend the services to all."

Aarvee, 21st Birthday Party

"We had the most amazing time with the awesome music and the HUGE list of songs he had in store to play for our event!"

Ice888, 60th Birthday Party

"You captured Mothers taste perfectly in your selection of music."

Jm69, 80th Birthday Party

"Chester is a highly skilled DJ, who has the ability to read a song list and craft an awesome evening of music around it. He really listens to the hosts requests and adjusts to the crowd."

Katherine_886, 21st Birthday Party

"A lot of my guests commented about how good you were. It is a day I will never forget, and your music for the night is one of the highlights."

Jason B, 30th Birthday Party

"The whole process was easy, he was very professional yet flexible, and friendly. Would definitely recommend."

Tommy L, Wedding Reception

"Right from day one, DJ Lopes was responsive, fast & efficient with his replies and also gave lots of helpful suggestions with our whole planning."

Vaishali K, Wedding Reception

"Chester was great as our wedding DJ, he was really helpful and communicative, and his music had our guests of all ages out on the dance floor!"

Shannon C, Wedding Reception

Frequently asked questions

Most Auckland wedding DJs charge
between $800 and $2,000 for an evening. DJ Lopes wedding packages start from $799 for
four hours, and you’ll get a written quote within 24 hours.

Summer Saturdays book out first, so enquire as soon as you have a date and venue.

Yes. You send a must-play and do-not-play list, and we go
through it together at the planning meeting.

Yes. Multicultural weddings are my speciality – English music blended with your cultural favourites.

[Confirm: yes / no / for an extra fee. If no, say: “I work closely with your MC to keep the timeline on track.”]

A power point near the DJ area, a space about [size –
confirm], and access about an hour before guests arrive. For outdoor or marquee
weddings, the DJ area needs cover from rain

Yes. Send your favourites and traditional songs, and I’ll blend them with English music through the night.

[Confirm the reschedule and cancellation policy.]

Is your wedding date still free?

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