Why use us?
Thoughtful planning, reliable delivery and music that feels like you, across East Sussex, West Sussex and beyond.
What makes us different
Our values shape the way we plan, set up and deliver every celebration. We want you to feel listened to, confident and looked after from the first conversation to the last song.
Preparation
We listen to your plans and music preferences, learn the venue and timings, and prepare the important moments with you. The music should feel like your celebration, not a standard playlist.
Care
We communicate clearly, welcome your questions and pay attention to the details that matter to you. From planning to pack-down, we want you and your guests to feel genuinely looked after.
Reliability
We turn up prepared, set up tidily and coordinate with your venue and other suppliers. Our local Sussex relationships help us work smoothly with the people bringing your day together.
Adaptability
We read the room, welcome requests and adjust as the day unfolds, while keeping your preferences and the agreed plan in mind.
Energy
We bring personality and pride to the room, build the atmosphere and play music that fits you and your guests. We keep learning from every event so the experience keeps getting better.
What do past clients say about Sussex DJ Company?
These client testimonials were supplied to Sussex DJ Company. For independent, current feedback, read our Google reviews and Hitched reviews. The review sites show their own original author, date and rating.
"Sussex DJ Company were fantastic for our wedding on the 8th of June. They Played great music and was getting the guests involved and helped us with any requests and announcements. He was amazing and always had a smile on his face! He helped us create the perfect wedding where all our guests danced the night away! Couldn’t recommend this company enough!!! Thank you!"
Mr & Mrs Delves , Private Marquee Wedding, Westfield
"Sussex DJ Company DJ’d for our wedding on 7th July and just Wow! From the moment we first made contact with Ash he was so accommodating and helped us decide our perfect package, Our venue looked absolutely stunning with the Starlight dance floor, Light up Love letters and venue uplighting it truly transformed the whole look of our venue, You knew what songs to play and when to play them and had the whole dance floor buzzing all night long. We will definitely be recommending you to our friends and family and can’t thank you enough, "
Mr & Mrs Hollick , Leeford Place Hotel, Whatlington
" We can’t thank you enough for making our wedding evening the best party ever!!! You created the best atmosphere and everyone said how great the music was!! You made everything so easy for us and were so helpful and friendly throughout!! Every song was just brilliant and people said they couldn’t leave the dancefloor! You kept everyone so upbeat and created the perfect party vibe! Thank you so much! If anyone is thinking of booking a DJ, these are your guys!! Would recommend to all! Thanks again, Mr and Mrs W xx"
Mr & Mrs Wattenbach , Powdermills hotel, Battle
"We booked Sussex DJ Company for our wedding on 9th Sept and all i can say is thank you so much. You were a fantastic DJ and a real crowd pleaser. The white led floor and light up Mr & Mrs letters both looked amazing. Thank you so much you came recommended and i will definitely recommend you to others. From Mr and Mrs Collins. X"
Mr & Mrs Collins, Buxted park hotel, Buxted
Award-winning service
Sussex DJ Company is a Hitched Wedding Awards winner in 2024 and 2026, based on recommendations from couples on Hitched.
A Sussex team you can count on
A celebration that feels like yours, from the first conversation to the final song.
Sussex DJ Company has been trading for around ten years and is led by Ashley Hardy. We combine professional sound and lighting with careful planning and a personal approach to weddings, parties and corporate events across East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent.
We take time to understand your people, venue and the moments that matter to you. We prepare carefully, communicate clearly and arrive ready to deliver the plan we agreed together.
Your must-plays, songs to avoid and preferred atmosphere guide the music. On the night, your DJ welcomes requests where appropriate and reads the room while keeping your priorities at the centre. We coordinate setup and timings with the venue and use professional equipment.
We provide wedding and event DJs across East and West Sussex, with Magic Mirrors, dance floors, venue uplighting, letters and selected effects where the space and venue allow.
What we offer
FAQs
Things you might like to know
Public liability insurance documentation and relevant equipment testing records are available on request. Please tell us before booking if your venue requires a particular level of cover.
Dancing on Clouds is subject to your venue’s approval. We check the effect, room conditions and venue requirements before confirming it. Suitability is assessed for each venue, including its alarm system.
For our standard 12ft x 12ft dance floor we need approximately 1 hour to set up and polish the floor, This will not effect the DJ set up time as we will have other staff setting up the floors
Allow approximately 4.5m of width and 1m of depth for the illuminated MR & MRS letters. Please tell us your venue and room layout so we can confirm the safest position and access with the venue.
For our mirror we would need approximately 1.5m wide x 1.5m deep and for the photo booths we need 3m wide x 2m
Sussex DJ Company provides wedding, party and corporate DJs across East Sussex, West Sussex and Kent. Our Sussex coverage includes Eastbourne, Bexhill, Hastings, Battle, Rye, Hailsham, Lewes, Uckfield, Brighton, Worthing, Chichester, Crawley and Horsham.
Tell us your event date and venue, or the town if you have not chosen a venue yet. We check availability, travel and practical setup requirements before confirming your personal quote.
Explore our Sussex wedding DJ service, party and corporate DJs or ask about your date and location.
We will need 1 hour to set up and 1 hour to pack down, This does not effect the DJ set up time as we will have other members of staff setting up the mirror and booth
From standard we offer 3 hours of use which includes an attendant helping with the use, All props, print outs for every photo taken on the night and a digital copy of all of the photos sent to you after the event
For a private event, your personal proposal sets out the deposit, agreement and payment timetable needed to confirm your booking. An enquiry or saved package on its own does not reserve the date. Check the services, timings and total in your proposal, then complete its booking requirements. If you already have a booking, follow your agreed payment terms and the payment details in your Sussex DJ Company PlanningBeats portal.
We allow 1 hour to set up our standard DJ set up and 1 hour to pack down.
Our standard DJ setup needs approximately 4m of width and 3m of depth. The final space requirement depends on your chosen setup and extras, so we will check the layout with you and your venue before the event.
Yes, all of our DJs are very good on the mic and can do anything from announcements, dedications and any other requirements you may have.
Yes, we are more than happy to take requests on the night.
We plan the music around you and your guests. Tell us your favourite genres, a few songs that matter most and anything you would rather avoid. You do not need to choose every track: your DJ uses your brief and reads the room as the evening develops.
For weddings, we also plan key moments such as your first dance, cake cutting and final song. Read more about our wedding music planning or explore our party and corporate DJs.
Our Evening DJ service includes five hours of music. Tell us your preferred start and finish times; we will confirm availability and any extra cost in your personal quote.
Your DJ quote depends on the event date, venue, playing times and services you choose. Tell us whether you are planning a birthday, anniversary, wedding or company event, and whether you need extras such as a Magic Mirror or dance floor.
For weddings, compare our wedding DJ packages and Sussex wedding DJ price guide. For parties and company events, explore our party and corporate DJ services.
Send your date, venue and preferred timings for a personal quote. We confirm availability, equipment, setup requirements and the total price in your proposal.
