Weddings · Private Events · Corporate

Setting the perfect vibe for your day.

Premium wedding DJ and hosting across Manchester, Lancashire and the whole North West of England.

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9+ years' experience Based in Bolton, Greater Manchester 35+ venues played across the region

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Welcome

You’ll be dealing with me - start to finish.

I’m Matt. I’m a wedding and events DJ based in Bolton, and I’ve spent the last nine years behind the decks across the North West — at places like Colshaw Hall, Mitton Hall, Holmes Mill, Rivington Barn and Manchester Hall.

The job isn't really about the playlist. It's about the room — a mix of ages, a floor that can empty straight after the first dance, and the one uncle who'll dance to anything. My job is to read all that as the night unfolds and keep the floor busy, not to work through a set I decided on weeks ago. Tell me your date and where you're getting married, and I'll let you know if I'm free.

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Matt Rooney, wedding and events DJ
As played at
Colshaw Hall◆Mitton Hall◆The Midland Hotel◆Manchester Hall◆Carden Park◆Mottram Hall◆Eaves Hall◆Holmes Mill◆Merrydale Manor◆Haigh Hall◆The Shankly Hotel◆Tatton Park◆King Street Townhouse◆Rivington Barn◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆◆
What Matt offers

DJ & hosting, done properly.

From the first dance to the last song of the night, Matt reads the room and keeps the floor moving — with optional live additions to lift the atmosphere even higher.

Weddings

Bespoke wedding music and hosting, from ceremony and drinks through to the evening reception. Evening-only or full-day packages available.

Private & Corporate

Birthdays, anniversaries, parties and corporate functions — professional entertainment tailored to your crowd and your brief.

Live Add-Ons

Take it to the next level with live Sax, Percussion and other artists available on request to play alongside the DJ set.

Packages

Clear pricing, no surprises.

Every package includes Matt as your DJ and all the sound and lighting equipment needed on the day.

Evening — midweek

Monday to Thursday

£500
  • Matt as your DJ & host for the evening
  • Professional sound & lighting
  • All equipment set up on the day
  • Your planning portal & unlimited contact
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Evening — weekend

Friday to Sunday & bank holidays

£550
  • Matt as your DJ & host for the evening
  • Professional sound & lighting
  • All equipment set up on the day
  • Your planning portal & unlimited contact
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Full day

Ceremony through to last song

£750
  • Hosting across your whole day
  • Ceremony, drinks & wedding breakfast music
  • Everything in the evening package
  • Timings planned with you in advance
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Uplighting

Uplighters placed around your room to wash the walls in colour and transform the space after dark.

+£100

Premium lighting & sound

Upgraded lighting show and an enhanced speaker bundle — for bigger rooms or a bigger production feel.

+£200

“Matt you absolutely smashed it! The music exceeded all of our hopes” — Hannah, wedding couple

Live sax and percussion are also available on request. Prices are a guide for standard bookings in the North West — get in touch with your date and venue for a firm quote.

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How it works

Booked in three simple steps.

Three steps — and the same person at every one of them. See the full process.

01

Check your date

Send an enquiry with your date and venue — by form, or through the chat assistant in the corner — and Matt will come back to you on availability.

02

Plan it together

Unlimited contact in the run-up: music, requests, timings and the moments that matter, all shaped around your day.

03

The big day

Matt arrives with everything needed, sets up around your schedule, and reads the room from the first dance to the last song of the night.

Peace of mind

The essentials, covered.

The things your venue will ask about — sorted long before you have to chase them.

Fully insured

Public liability insurance in place — certificates sent straight to your venue on request.

PAT-tested kit

All equipment is PAT tested, so your venue's checks are covered before you even ask.

Booked direct

No agency middle-men. The DJ you speak to is the DJ on the night, with unlimited contact throughout.

Gallery

Previous events.

Testimonials

In their own words.

Rest assured you're in safe hands. Here's what some previous clients had to say.

“
★★★★★

Matt you absolutely smashed it! After our initial phone call, we felt you got us to a tee, and the music set you delivered on our wedding day confirmed this — it exceeded all of our hopes!

Hannah Norfolk-Booth

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Have a listen

Hear a night.

A DJ is judged by ear. Here's what a floor sounds like when it's working.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

A few of the things couples often ask.

Where is Matt based and how far does he travel?
Matt is based in Bolton, Greater Manchester, and regularly performs at weddings and events across Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and the wider North West of England. If your venue is a little further afield, just ask.
What's included in a package?
Every package includes Matt as your DJ along with all the sound and lighting equipment needed on the day. Evening packages are £500 midweek (Monday to Thursday) and £550 Friday to Sunday and on bank holidays, and full-day hosting is £750. Uplighting can be added for £100, or a premium lighting and upgraded speaker bundle for £200.
Can we choose the music and make requests?
Yes. Matt builds your set around your must-play songs and any tracks you'd rather avoid, welcomes guest requests on the night, and reads the room to keep the dance floor busy.
Do you offer live musicians as well as the DJ?
Yes — live saxophone and percussion are available as add-ons to perform alongside the DJ set and lift the atmosphere.
Do you only do weddings?
No — as well as weddings, Matt provides entertainment for private parties, birthdays, anniversaries and corporate functions.
How do we check availability and book?
Send an enquiry through the contact form or the chat assistant with your date and venue, and Matt will confirm availability and put together a tailored quote. You book directly with Matt.
Are you insured and is your equipment PAT tested?
Yes to both. Matt holds public liability insurance and all equipment is PAT tested. Most venues ask suppliers for these, and certificates can be sent directly to your venue's events team on request.
Have you played at our venue before?
Quite possibly — Matt has played 35+ venues across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Merseyside, including Colshaw Hall, Mitton Hall, Holmes Mill, The Midland Hotel, Manchester Hall, Haigh Hall and The Mere. You can see the full list on the venues page. If yours isn't listed, that's no problem at all — Matt will liaise with your venue ahead of the day.
How do we pay, and is a deposit required?
Your booking is confirmed in writing and secured with a deposit, which you can pay securely online. The remaining balance is arranged with Matt directly ahead of your event.
How far in advance should we book?
Popular dates — especially summer Saturdays — tend to get booked up well in advance, so it's worth getting in touch as early as you can to secure your date.

Still wondering about something? Ask Matt directly — he answers every enquiry personally.

Let's talk

Ready to make your day unique?

Get in touch today to discuss any questions and ideas you may have. Matt will help bring the perfect vibe to your celebration.

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Prefer to talk it through? Call 0161 524 0068 — Matt answers enquiries personally.

Now taking bookings for 2026 and 2027 — peak Saturdays and December fill up first.