First Choice DJs – Wedding DJ & MC Booking – WA

My name is James. I am the owner and operator of First Choice DJs, a premium wedding DJ & MC service!

I am based in the Mandurah region of Western Australia and perform everywhere from Perth to the Margaret River.

One of the advantages of booking me for your wedding (as opposed to larger DJ companies) is that you will receive a more personalised service. From the first enquiry to the final song, you’ll be dealing with the same dedicated professional throughout the entire process, cuttings out the possibility for miscommunication and allowing me to be flexible in meeting your specific needs.

About Your DJ/MC…

With a career spanning over 25 years in the entertainment industry, I’ve honed my skills to deliver an unforgettable experience as a Wedding DJ and MC.

I was only 14 years old when I embarked on my DJ journey and by age 20 was already DJing full-time, before my peers had even started.

Following my passion for wedding entertainment, I seamlessly transitioned into the MC role just a year later.

My dedication to excellence led me to refine my MC skills through a 5 1/2-year stint as a professional stage actor, adding depth and versatility to my performance.

Beyond my role as a DJ/MC, I am also a fully qualified sound engineer, overseeing a professional music studio in between DJ gigs, which has led to me becoming the most well-known music editor within the Australian dance industry.

Throughout my career, I’ve immersed myself in various facets of creative entertainment, from performing as a guitarist in bands to working as a sound engineer for the world’s longest consistently touring theatre company.

My accomplishments include mixing the music soundtrack for the world-class Ekka fireworks extravaganza in Brisbane (2017) and headlining as the DJ for the World Polo Championships in Sydney the same year.

I am also an accomplished artist, with one of my award-winning paintings having been displayed in prestigious venues such as the New South Wales Art Gallery and the Australian Parliament House.

At the end of the day, all this creative experience has led me to one thing… DJing and MCing weddings!

Throughout my career I have helped over 1000 newlyweds have a blast on their wedding day. Before moving to Western Australia in 2022, I was performing up to 5 weddings per week! That is a level of demand that few wedding DJs ever reach.

I just love making my customer’s wedding day the most memorable and enjoyable experience of their lives and that is what keeps me pursuing excellence in the DJ/MC role.

Needless to say, when you book with me, you will get a DJ with the highest professional standards and a guaranteed night to remember.

Here’s what you can expect from my Wedding DJ service:

* A passionate DJ with over 20 years full-time DJ and MC experience, well-dressed and on time * Unlimited email and phone communication with myself leading up to the event * An optional face-to-face meeting via Zoom to discuss your preferences and details * A state-of-the-art DJ system featuring an extensive music collection spanning every genre and era, from timeless classics to the latest chart-toppers * Access to my helpful song idea lists which can assist you in choosing the perfect song for each formality throughout the entire wedding day, from walking down the aisle to the final farewell (You won’t be limited to these songs. They are just for ideas.) * Top-of-the-line speakers to ensure your favorite songs sound AWESOME! (Mine are among the best sounding speakers in the world.) * A carefully selected range of modern disco lights to create an enchanting dance floor atmosphere * Optional smoke/fog machine for added ambiance during the first dance (if the venue allows it) * Professional-grade cordless microphone for the MC and speechmakers * An overall tidy and well presented set up, that seamlessly complements any venue and is suitable for the most special day of your life * Access to my comprehensive “DJ Wedding Planner” form, which simplifies the process of making prior music requests, ensuring a smooth and successful wedding

When you hire me to DJ at your wedding, you also have the option of having me professionally MC your wedding reception.

The MC is the person who lets all the guests know what is happening and when, who announces the bridal party into the room, who introduces each person doing a speech and who leads the bride and groom and guests in each of the formalities.

As the face and voice of the reception, the MC is the main person responsible for the overall vibe in the room. A competent MC can create an atmosphere that is relaxed and positive and can also get the guests excited about each formality as they take place.

Public speaking is not a natural skill for most people and choosing the right person to perform the MC role is important. A timid or nervous MC will make the guests feel uncomfortable while an MC who is softly spoken or low-energy will dampen the mood.

Having worked previously as a professional stage actor for over 5 years, (both in Australia and overseas), I have become very confident and comfortable with public speaking, which enables me to create a fun, relaxed atmosphere, but without making myself the centre of attention. When I MC a wedding, the night is all about the newlyweds!

Another important part of the MC’s role happens behind the scenes: The MC is the main person responsible for keeping things on time. A professional MC will always liaise with the bride and groom, the function manager, the DJ, the photographer, the videographer, and each person making a speech, to make sure they are all prepared for what is coming up next. This is essential to achieve a smooth flowing reception with minimal hiccups.

If you choose to have a guest perform the MC role, then you will be able to make use of my expertise by having me guide or coach your MC and make sure that he/she knows what to do and what to say.

Regardless of whether you have me or a guest perform the MC role, if you book me as your DJ, you will also gain access to my “MC Wedding Planner” form which will allow you to easily compile all the information needed by the MC to successfully perform the role. Using this form will make your wedding planning much easier and will also contribute significantly to a smooth flowing, stress free reception.