A DJ in Singapore usually costs SGD 500 to 1,000 for a 3 to 4 hour event, with the DJ's own sound system for up to 100 to 150 guests, basic lighting and a playlist built for you. A wedding DJ for a 5 to 6 hour hotel banquet usually costs SGD 1,200 to 1,800. These are indicative ranges. Your quote depends on the hours, the size of the room and what you add.
Price: DJ only SGD 500 to 1,000, DJ and host in one SGD 1,200 to 2,500, premium DJ with full production SGD 2,500 to 5,000 or more.
DJ rates by type of booking
| Booking | What you get | SGD |
|---|---|---|
| DJ only | Professional DJ with own sound system for up to 100 to 150 guests, music programming, basic lighting, playlist built for you, 3 to 4 hours | 500 to 1,000 |
| DJ and host in one | The DJ also runs the programme, announcements and games | 1,200 to 2,500 |
| Premium DJ with full production | Premium sound system, professional lighting rig and visual effects for 200 guests or more | 2,500 to 5,000 or more |
The DJ and host package is one of the best value choices for corporate events. See DJ for corporate events.
Wedding DJ packages
| Package | Hours | SGD |
|---|---|---|
| Solemnisation or small event: DJ, compact PA, wireless mic | 2 to 3 | 600 to 1,000 |
| Standard banquet: DJ, full sound, basic dance floor lighting, sound check | 5 to 6 | 1,200 to 1,800 |
| DJ plus bilingual emcee, 2 wireless mics, lighting | 5 to 7 | 2,200 to 3,200 |
| DJ plus a saxophonist or violinist for key moments, full AV | 5 to 7 | 2,800 to 3,800 |
| Extra hour past the agreed end time | 1 | 150 to 300 |
See the wedding DJ page for what happens on the night.
What changes the price
- Hours. A party package covers 3 to 4 hours and a wedding banquet 5 to 6. Every hour past the agreed end time is charged.
- Sound and lighting. A setup for 100 guests costs less than one for a 300 guest ballroom with moving heads on a truss. See DJ sound and lighting.
- An emcee or a live musician. Each one moves you into a bigger package. See DJ with live sax or violin.
- The DJ's experience. A DJ with years of wedding banquets behind them costs more than a newer DJ.
- The venue. Some ballrooms need a bigger rig than others, and remote venues add travel.
- How far ahead you book. A peak season Saturday booked a few weeks before can cost more, if a DJ is free at all.
What the fee covers
The fee covers the DJ's time, a briefing before the event, preparation and the agreed hours. A wedding package also covers the wireless mics, a music planning session, basic dance floor lighting and usually an afternoon sound check. Overtime and travel to remote venues are quoted separately. A bigger lighting rig, an emcee and live musicians are add-ons.
How to keep the cost down
Book early, especially for September to December weddings and November and December company dinners. Keep the hours to what you need: a DJ for the dance segment only costs less than one for the whole evening. If your budget is tight, a DJ costs less than a full live band and needs less stage space.
The checks before you confirm
Ask what size of sound system is included, how many wireless mics come with it, whether the sound check is in the booking, and what the extra hour rate is. Get the venue's music cut-off and pass it to the DJ. The planning guide has the full list.
Get your price
Send the date, the venue, the hours and the guest count on WhatsApp or through the quote form. You get DJs who are free and a written quote within a working day.
