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Martin James
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About this supplier
On Hitched.co.uk since 2025
Last update: September 2026
PRIVATE & VIP EVENTS
International Club & Festival DJ | Luxury Weddings | Private Celebrations
Sophisticated Music. Never Predictable.
I am an established international DJ and entertainment specialist with over four decades of professional experience, bringing the energy, musical understanding and production standards of the club and festival world into carefully curated private events.
From luxury weddings and milestone celebrations to exclusive private parties, corporate events and VIP occasions, every performance is individually created around the client, the venue and the atmosphere they want to achieve.
This isn’t a generic wedding DJ service.
It is professional DJ entertainment for clients who expect something exceptional.
THE EXPERIENCE
• 40+ years of professional DJ experience
• International club, festival and private-event experience
• Three-time Nottingham Student DJ of the Year
• Performances ranging from intimate private celebrations to audiences of up to 20,000
• Bespoke music programming rather than fixed playlists
• Premium professional sound and lighting production
• Fully licensed, insured and professionally compliant
• PAT tested equipment and Public Liability Insurance
• Completely self-contained production
• Direct booking — no agency layers or outsourced DJs
• Available throughout the UK and internationally
THE MUSIC
The focus is on quality, atmosphere and a packed dancefloor.
House. Disco. Garage. Indie. Soulful classics. Underground influences. Timeless dance anthems.
The music evolves naturally throughout the night rather than following a predictable wedding formula.
No clichés. No forced interaction. No tired wedding playlist.
Just exceptional music, expertly mixed and intelligently curated around the people in the room.
FOR PRIVATE CLIENTS
Martin James is particularly suited to:
Luxury Weddings
Celebrity & VIP Celebrations
Milestone Birthdays
Private Estate Parties
Exclusive Hotel Events
Corporate & Brand Celebrations
Launch Parties
International & Destination Events
THE PROMISE
For a private client, the entertainment should be one less thing to worry about.
From the initial conversation through to the final track, Martin James provides a discreet, professional and highly experienced service designed to complement the event rather than dominate it.
The result is a dancefloor that feels effortless — and a night people remember.
PRIVATE & VIP ENQUIRIES
Available for selected events throughout the UK and internationally.
International Club & Festival DJ
Sophisticated Music. Never Predictable
International Club & Festival DJ | Luxury Weddings | Private Celebrations
Sophisticated Music. Never Predictable.
I am an established international DJ and entertainment specialist with over four decades of professional experience, bringing the energy, musical understanding and production standards of the club and festival world into carefully curated private events.
From luxury weddings and milestone celebrations to exclusive private parties, corporate events and VIP occasions, every performance is individually created around the client, the venue and the atmosphere they want to achieve.
This isn’t a generic wedding DJ service.
It is professional DJ entertainment for clients who expect something exceptional.
THE EXPERIENCE
• 40+ years of professional DJ experience
• International club, festival and private-event experience
• Three-time Nottingham Student DJ of the Year
• Performances ranging from intimate private celebrations to audiences of up to 20,000
• Bespoke music programming rather than fixed playlists
• Premium professional sound and lighting production
• Fully licensed, insured and professionally compliant
• PAT tested equipment and Public Liability Insurance
• Completely self-contained production
• Direct booking — no agency layers or outsourced DJs
• Available throughout the UK and internationally
THE MUSIC
The focus is on quality, atmosphere and a packed dancefloor.
House. Disco. Garage. Indie. Soulful classics. Underground influences. Timeless dance anthems.
The music evolves naturally throughout the night rather than following a predictable wedding formula.
No clichés. No forced interaction. No tired wedding playlist.
Just exceptional music, expertly mixed and intelligently curated around the people in the room.
FOR PRIVATE CLIENTS
Martin James is particularly suited to:
Luxury Weddings
Celebrity & VIP Celebrations
Milestone Birthdays
Private Estate Parties
Exclusive Hotel Events
Corporate & Brand Celebrations
Launch Parties
International & Destination Events
THE PROMISE
For a private client, the entertainment should be one less thing to worry about.
From the initial conversation through to the final track, Martin James provides a discreet, professional and highly experienced service designed to complement the event rather than dominate it.
The result is a dancefloor that feels effortless — and a night people remember.
PRIVATE & VIP ENQUIRIES
Available for selected events throughout the UK and internationally.
International Club & Festival DJ
Sophisticated Music. Never Predictable
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
DJ
What is included in the wedding package?
A detailed package tailored to the lucky couple including songs for you all. Playlists are an absolute. You also get a club DJ with 40 years experience using the most updated technological systems
How far in advance should I contact you?
6 months, this will give me time to put together your own personal song package, tailored made to you and your guests
What style of music do you offer?
Salsa
Classical
Lounge
Disco
Rock
Spanish
Latest hits
Pop
Type of musical group:
DJ
Size of group:
Soloist
Repertoire:
My repertoire blends pop, Dance, House, and Party favourites to keep the energy high all night, with special playlists available on request
Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?
Yes, requests are welcome! If a song isn’t already in the repertoire, I’ll do my best to learn it in advance or prepare it for your event where possible
What's your experience?
With 41 years as an international club and festival DJ, I bring extensive knowledge of every genre and the experience to move any crowd
Do you have your own equipment?
Yes
Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?
No
Can you travel?
Yes
Is there a charge for travelling?
No
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
Yes
Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?
With a team
What is the length of time of the act?
For as long as you need my services
How much time do you need to prepare for an act?
4 hours before please
Do you do open-air acts?
Yes
Do you charge per hour or per event?
Per event
If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?
Yes
How do you charge extra time?
£50 per hour after set time
What are the forms of payment?
Cash or BACS
Served in
Derbyshire and Lincolnshire
Do you have any questions?
Reach out about anything you didn't see answered here—no question is too small!Reviews for Martin James
Tara_L_Patton Sent on 18/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you for helping make our day special
We were really pleased to have Martin DJ at our wedding. The music helped create a great atmosphere and there were plenty of moments where our guests were up dancing and enjoying themselves. It was also really reassuring having someone we trusted there on such an important day.
Thank you for being part of our wedding and helping us celebrate such a special occasion! ❤️
Thank you for being part of our wedding and helping us celebrate such a special occasion! ❤️
Charlie Sent on 16/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Wedding at The Glade
Martin was our musical host for our reception and helped to provide a great party atmosphere.
He was generous with his time in the planning stages and we had a great chat with him about the vibe we wanted to create and our rather eclectic and millennial music taste!
He suggested we put together a playlist of 20 or so must-have songs which worked really well and gave us the opportunity to think of what we and our guests would dance our socks off to - he also got us to consider the music we didn't want which helped to ensure the atmosphere stayed on track.
His set up and time keeping was top notch, and he worked well with our venue to make sure everything ran smoothly.
He even accommodated our request for K Pop Demon Hunters which our younger guests loved and our adult guests equally enjoyed (especially the bride!!) and found a way to smoothly manoeuvre between some music requests that were probably quite leftfield for a wedding!
Thank you for a fab night Martin, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did 😀
He was generous with his time in the planning stages and we had a great chat with him about the vibe we wanted to create and our rather eclectic and millennial music taste!
He suggested we put together a playlist of 20 or so must-have songs which worked really well and gave us the opportunity to think of what we and our guests would dance our socks off to - he also got us to consider the music we didn't want which helped to ensure the atmosphere stayed on track.
His set up and time keeping was top notch, and he worked well with our venue to make sure everything ran smoothly.
He even accommodated our request for K Pop Demon Hunters which our younger guests loved and our adult guests equally enjoyed (especially the bride!!) and found a way to smoothly manoeuvre between some music requests that were probably quite leftfield for a wedding!
Thank you for a fab night Martin, we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did 😀
Beth Sent on 13/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
What an amazing DJ and such a lovely man
I went to a wedding on the 15th August, this guy was amazing. He read the room well and played all the right music. He got everyone up dancing from start to finish, also chatting to guests too. What a lovely friendly guy he is. If you asked for a song he would play it. His lighting and sound was brilliant. I would definitely highly recommend him to any of my family, friends and my work colleagues for events.
Thank you again Martin you were an absolute star.
Thank you again Martin you were an absolute star.
Jade Sent on 05/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Fab DJ & Entertainer!
Martin was brilliant for our wedding!
He hosted a boozy bingo which was brilliant and got everyone involved and had such fun!
Martin read the room well and played banger after banger. Kept the energy high to get everyone on the dancefloor too.
His equipment was top quality too, with the light displays.
Everyone said how great he was and felt like a proper party!
Thanks so much, appreciate the encore at the end of the night 🙂
He hosted a boozy bingo which was brilliant and got everyone involved and had such fun!
Martin read the room well and played banger after banger. Kept the energy high to get everyone on the dancefloor too.
His equipment was top quality too, with the light displays.
Everyone said how great he was and felt like a proper party!
Thanks so much, appreciate the encore at the end of the night 🙂
Lauren Sent on 28/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing wedding DJ
Martin was one of the highlights of the night. From initially booking him until the day his communication was quick and helpful. He played the songs we wanted and even took a couple of requests. Would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a wedding DJ
Spencer Sent on 15/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating
1000% reccomend
Martin was absolutely amazing had our wedding guests partying all night! Filled the floor with some absolute bangers! Such a fantastic easy going bloke, such a pleasure to deal with. We we're adamant we didn't want to do a first dance, neither of us are confident in front of a crowd and Martin completely put us at ease and talked us into it, was literally the time of our lives and absolutely made our wedding night we had so much fun and can't stop talking about it. So glad we took the leap we're so happy and grateful to Martin for making our wedding party a night to remember forever!
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