Auckland retro & disco party DJ

Retro & Disco DJ Auckland

Auckland Wedding & Party DJ

70s disco, 80s anthems and 90s classics – played by a DJ who knows the songs, not just the playlist.

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

Back to the good old days

Nothing fills a dance floor like the songs everyone grew up with. A retro night works best when the DJ knows the music well enough to move from disco to 80s pop to 90s dance without losing the room. I’m Chester, the DJ behind DJ Lopes. Disco and retro nights have been part of DJ Lopes since 2012 – themed birthdays, work parties and anniversaries where the dress-up is half the fun.

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What’s included with your retro party DJ

  • THEME CHAT

PLANNING MEETING

We pick the decades, the vibe and your must-play classics. 

  • DECADE SETS

YOUR PLAYLIST

Music grouped by era, or mixed across them – your call. 

  • DISCO LIGHTS 

WIRELESS MICROPHONE

Party lighting with Gold and Platinum packages. 

  • MICROPHONE

DINNER MUSIC

For speeches, toasts and best-dressed announcements. 

  • COSTUME PARADE

KEY MOMENTS

Music for a best-dressed parade or prize moment.

  • GUEST REQUESTS
GUEST REQUESTS

Welcome on the night, checked against your donot-play list. 

EARLY SETUP

  • SETUP AND BACKUP 

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

  • PACK DOWN

INSURED

A quick, tidy pack down at the end of the night. 

A typical retro night

1. Arrival and drinks

Laid-back disco and funk as guests show off their outfits. 

2. Food

Easy grooves at conversation volume. 

3. Speeches and best-dressed parade

On the mic, with a soundtrack to match. 

4. Decade sets

70s disco into 80s anthems into 90s dance, or your chosen mix. 

5. Encore

The biggest sing-along songs of the night. 

6. Last song

One last classic everyone knows. 

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.

Retro & disco DJ packages

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.