5 Best DJs in Sydney (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Booking a DJ for a Sydney wedding usually means choosing between a solo operator who becomes part of your day and a bigger agency with backup DJs on call. The names here have logged over 1,300 Google reviews between them, and most hold a perfect 5.0, so the real decision is which format suits your event, not who's simply rated highest.

Short answer: DJ Warehouse Hire Sydney is the most-reviewed option at 4.9 across 539 reviews, running DIY sound and lighting hire for anyone setting up their own party. For a booked wedding DJ, DJ Kelso and JJK Entertainment both hold a perfect 5.0, with over 250 combined reviews naming the same DJ by name across dozens of weddings.

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1. DJ Warehouse Hire Sydn…
2. DJ Kelso
3. Star DJ Hire
4. Upbeat Social
5. JJK Entertainment
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Sydney's Top DJs & DJ Hire, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	DJ Warehouse Hire Sydney	4.9 ★	539	DIY sound & lighting hire	View ›
2	DJ Kelso	5.0 ★	265	Wedding DJ & MC	View ›
3	Star DJ Hire	4.9 ★	201	Full production weddings	View ›
4	Upbeat Social	5.0 ★	176	DJ + live musician pairing	View ›
5	JJK Entertainment	5.0 ★	141	Greek & multicultural weddings	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

DJ Warehouse Hire Sydney

4.9539 Google reviews

DJ Warehouse Hire Sydney, based in St Peters, rents out DIY sound, lighting and AV equipment for parties, weddings and corporate events, rather than supplying a DJ directly. Packages range from silent disco kits to full club-style laser and smoke setups, and each hired item comes with a QR code linking to setup instructions. It's built for people who want to run their own party playlist without hiring a performer.

What people praise

Clear packages starting from $150 with everything included
QR-code setup instructions make DIY hire genuinely accessible
Staff walk first-timers through picking the right gear for their event
Equipment consistently described as well-packaged and fully charged on pickup

Worth knowing

This is equipment hire, not a booked performer, so you or a guest runs the music
Weekend pickup hours are limited, plan collection around Saturday closing time

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume539 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed name on this list at 539 reviews, and the right pick if you want to DJ your own event rather than book a performer.

Website +61283115515 Directions

39 Applebee St, St Peters NSW 2044

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

DJ Kelso

5.0265 Google reviews

DJ Kelso is a solo wedding DJ and MC operating out of Zetland, run by Brendan, who handles both the music and formal MC duties across an event. Reviewers consistently describe him reading the room well, adjusting song selection on the fly, and coordinating smoothly with other vendors like photographers to keep the night on schedule. He's positioned specifically as a wedding specialist rather than a general-purpose party DJ.

What people praise

Perfect 5.0 rating with almost every review a five-star
Doubles as MC, reducing the number of vendors a couple needs to coordinate
Praised repeatedly for reading the crowd and adapting music live
Comfortable taking last-minute requests, including unusual song asks

Worth knowing

Solo operator, so availability depends on one person's calendar
Best suited to weddings specifically rather than large corporate events

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume265 · 93rd

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick for a wedding that wants one dependable person handling both DJ and MC duties. A perfect 5.0 across 265 reviews, with the same DJ named consistently.

Website +61401305362 Directions

Level 1/1-5 Link Rd, Zetland NSW 2017

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Star DJ Hire

4.9201 Google reviews

Star DJ Hire, on Castlereagh Street, is a DJ and event specialist team that has worked over 6,000 weddings, engagements and corporate events across Australia, with backup DJs available for peace of mind. Beyond the DJ booth, the team arranges add-ons like CO2 guns, photo booths and dry ice effects, essentially producing the full entertainment side of a wedding. Reviewers describe them coordinating complex, multi-element nights on short notice.

What people praise

Backup DJs built into the model, reducing single-point-of-failure risk
Can bundle photo booths, special effects and staging alongside the DJ
Handled a last-minute, 3-day-notice wedding rebuild in one detailed review
Licensed and insured, a detail reviewers specifically noted mattered to them

Worth knowing

A couple of reviewers gave lower marks, though the overall pattern is strongly positive
Bundling extras like photo booths and effects adds to the overall cost

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume201 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a full-production wedding night with more moving parts than just music. A 4.9 average across 201 reviews and genuine backup-DJ redundancy.

Website +611300304940 Directions

Ste 15, Level 1/301 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

JJK Entertainment

5.0141 Google reviews

JJK Entertainment, based in Panania, has run Sydney weddings since 1998, led by DJ Jimmy V, with a specific specialty in Greek entertainment alongside general wedding DJ and MC services. Reviewers describe him choreographing entrances, timing cake-cutting music precisely, and sourcing specific ceremony songs on request. The company also offers photo booths, wedding car hire and lighting effects as add-ons.

What people praise

Specific expertise in Greek wedding entertainment and music
Long track record dating back to 1998
Precise timing on choreographed moments like entrances and cake cutting
Comfortable stepping in on short notice, including a newly renovated venue

Worth knowing

Based further from the city centre, in Panania
Solo-DJ-led operation, so book early for peak wedding season dates

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume141 · 78th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The standout pick for a Greek or multicultural wedding specifically, with a nearly three-decade track record. A perfect 5.0 across 141 reviews.

Website +61418205630 Directions

20 Gowlland Parade, Panania NSW 2213

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume measures how many clients have rated it, ranked against other Sydney DJs and DJ hire companies. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from hundreds of reviewers counts for more than a 5.0 from a smaller sample. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a DJ cost in Sydney? (2026)

DIY equipment hire and a booked DJ are priced completely differently. Equipment packages start from a published rate, while a booked DJ or full-production wedding depends on hours, add-ons and date.

Job	Typical price
DIY sound & lighting package (self-run)	From $150
DJ Club Laser package (self-run, with smoke)	From $260

Ranges compiled August 2026 from DJ Warehouse Hire Sydney’s published equipment packages. Booked-DJ pricing for weddings and corporate events was not published by the other businesses on this page, so request a direct quote for your date and hours.

Serving all of Sydney

These businesses are based across St Peters, Zetland, the CBD and Panania, with most travelling to venues across greater Sydney for weddings and events. Searching for a DJ near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can check availability for your date directly.

What to ask before you book

Is this DIY equipment hire or a booked DJ performance?
Does the booking include MC duties, or is that a separate add-on?
Is there a backup DJ if the assigned one becomes unavailable?
What equipment is included, and is smoke, laser or dry ice extra?
Can I provide a must-play and do-not-play list ahead of the event?
What’s the cancellation and rescheduling policy?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these businesses?

We started from DJs and DJ hire services in Sydney with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

What’s the difference between DJ hire and a booked DJ?

DJ Warehouse Hire Sydney rents you the equipment to run your own party. DJ Kelso, Star DJ Hire, Upbeat Social and JJK Entertainment all supply a performing DJ for your event.

Is there an option that also handles MC duties?

DJ Kelso and JJK Entertainment both combine DJ and MC roles in one booking, which several couples specifically praised for simplifying vendor coordination.

The bottom line

DJ Warehouse Hire Sydney is the pick if you want to run your own playlist, while DJ Kelso and JJK Entertainment are the standout booked-DJ options for a wedding that also needs an MC. Confirm backup coverage before locking in your date.

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