Auckland school ball & formal DJ

School Ball DJ Auckland

Auckland Wedding & Party DJ

Current hits, clean edits and a dance floor that stays full – run the way your school needs it.

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 ball students remember, a night staff can relax at

The school ball is one of the biggest nights of the year for students. For the ball committee and staff, it’s also a night that has to run safely and on time. A good school ball DJ keeps both groups happy: the music is current and the dance floor is full, and the rules are followed all night.

I’m Chester, the DJ behind DJ Lopes. I play clean edits only at school events, work with the teacher in charge on timings, and finish when you say the night ends.

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What’s included with your school ball DJ

  • COMMITTEE PLANNING

PLANNING MEETING

A planning call with the ball committee and teacher in charge.

  • CLEAN EDITS ONLY

YOUR PLAYLIST

No explicit lyrics, every song checked before it’s played.

  • STUDENT REQUESTS
WIRELESS MICROPHONE

The committee sends a request list; I check every song first.

  • ARRIVAL MUSIC

DINNER MUSIC

Music for the red carpet and photos as students arrive.

  • MICROPHONE
KEY MOMENTS

For announcements, awards and the ball king and queen.

  • LIGHTING
GUEST REQUESTS

Dance floor lighting with Gold and Platinum packages.

EARLY SETUP
  • SETUP AND BACKUP

Set up before doors open, with spare equipment on site.

  • ON-TIME FINISH

INSURED

Music stops at your finish time, followed by a quick pack down.

A typical school ball night

1. Arrivals and photos

Upbeat music for the red carpet as students arrive.

2. Dinner and mingling

Background music while students eat and catch up.

3. Formalities

Speeches, awards and the ball king and queen on the mic.

4. Dance floor

Current hits, throwbacks and the songs on the committee’s list.

5. Last song

A big finish right on your finish time.

Planning your school ball?

See Me In Action

Working with your school

Teachers and ball committees have enough to manage on the night. I follow your school’s rules from start to finish:

  • Clean edits only – Explicit songs are never played, even when requested.
  • Volume and timing – Kept to venue limits, with the music ending at your finish time.
  • Staff in charge – The teacher in charge has the final say on anything during the night.
  • Paperwork for the school – Invoice for the school office [confirm], public liability certificate [confirm], and [Police vetting – confirm before mentioning].

School ball DJ packages

Bronze

$699

Best for

Venues with their own sound and lights

Included

DJ and DJ controller, 4 hours

Silver

$799

Best for

Socials and smaller formals

Included

DJ, sound system and mic, 4 hours

Gold

$899

Best for

Most school balls

Included

DJ, sound system, lighting and mic, 4 hours

Platinum

$2,350

Best for

Large balls with full production

Included

Custom sound, lighting and extras

Need a quote for the board or principal? Choose “Not sure” in the booking form and I’ll send a written quote..

Why schools choose DJ Lopes

  • CLEAN MUSIC, EVERY TIME

Every song is checked before it’s played.

  • CURRENT HITS

The songs students actually want, not last decade’s playlist.

  • WORKS WITH STAFF

The teacher in charge always has the final say.

  • ON TIME

Set up before doors open, finished at your finish time.

  • BACKUP ON SITE

Spare equipment at every event, so the music never stops..

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

DJ Lopes school ball packages start from $699 for four hours. You’ll get a written quote within 24 hours.

Yes. At school events I play clean edits only, even if a song is requested.

Yes. The ball committee can send a request list before the night, and I check every song first. Requests on the night go through the same check.

Only if your venue allows it, as haze can set off smoke alarms. [Confirm whether a haze machine is available.]

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Yes. [Confirm invoice details and payment terms.]

Ball season dates book out early, so contact me once your venue is confirmed. [Typical lead time: confirm.]

Yes. The music stops at the finish time you set, and I pack down straight after.

Is your ball date still free?

Send your date, venue and student numbers, and the committee will get a free written quote within 24 hours.