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DJ Karlton is an award-winning, high-profile, professional DJ that performed at 5000+ events worldwide!
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DJ Karlton is a professional and in-demand DJ who has a wealth of experience that is second to none. With his career highlights taking him across the globe, from Sydney Habour on New Years' Eve to London’s prestigious Savoy, Karlton is a true expert at wowing guests and filling dance floors. He performed over 5000 gigs at the highest level in clubs, weddings, balls, birthday parties, corporate events, and universities. With a versatile outlook and the ability to read a crowd, Karlton mixes tracks together seamlessly, weaving between genres, building and keeping an atmosphere and holding people on the dance floor. With 18,000 tracks available to choose from, he plays the very best Chart, Dance, House, Disco, Funk, Soul, RnB, Indie, Rock, and more from across the eras. Karlton’s state-of-the-art equipment provides incredible sound and lighting and looks slick and professional. He offers two rig styles: • The Rustic Rig - this is very popular at the moment. • The Silver Rig - More of your traditional wedding look. Karlton is polite, punctual, professional, proud and always takes pride in creating the perfect soundtrack for your party. He is 100% reliable and has never missed a gig throughout his career. Although confident, proficient and well spoken on the mic, he lets the music do the talking. He's happy to make announcements and gently nudge the crowd where needed without resorting to tacky or unwanted chatter on the mic. If you are looking for an exciting live performance experience, Karlton can also provide a professional saxophonist to freestyle over his DJing. Karlton also offer Photo Booths and Magic Mirrors, with the option to do a DJ and Photo Booth package. Karlton is also happy to party late into the night with late-night finishes available for a small extra fee. Karlton has worked with contemporary and past icons, including Trevor Nelson, Diana Ross, Meat Loaf, Tony Blackburn, Jedwood, Atomic Kitten, Jason Donavon, Radio 1 Dreem Teem, Hed Kandi’s Paul Wilkins, Pat Sharp, Jeremy Heally, Brandon Block, Erick Morillo, Alex P, Sophie Ellis Bexter, Edwin Star, Martha Reeves, Mick Hucknall, Bill Wyman amongst many others. Previous clients include NEXT 40th Birthday at The NEC, DHL, B&Q 50th Birthday at The ACC Arena LIverpool, Lamborghini, Tesco, Michelin, Carphone Warehouse, Cooper Parry Accountants, Mac Cosmetics, IPEX, Lords Raj Sharma (feat. on BBC2), Mark Jones, Welsh Rugby international, First choice DJ for John Caudwell Phones 4U, Club Mirror Awards, Student Accommodation Awards, Publican Awards, Pub Food Awards, Flava Awards, Partylife Ltd & many other large black-tie events. Karlton held residencies across the UK in different venues, including Roadhouse (Covent Garden), Risa/No 6 in Birmingham, Evolution in Leeds, The Academy in Stoke-on-Trent, The Venue in Preston, and a range of Walkabouts and Revolution Bars. Prestigious venues he has played at include: The Savoy, The Landmark, The Dorchester, Park Lane Hilton, Grosvenor House Hotel, Peckforton Castle, Estnor Castle, Fonmon Castle, ,The Mill Barns, Crewe Hall, Sandon Hall, Rookery Hall, Harewood Hall, Rushton Hall, Eastbridgeford Hill, Chateau-Impney, Moddershall Oaks, Spode Hall, Furtho Farm, The West Mill Derby, The Ashes, Pendrell Hall, Carriage Hall, Sandhole Oak Barn, London Zoo, Swallows Nest Barn and Ingestre Hall amongst many others.

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Lana B
4 months ago
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5 out of 5

I was planning a milestone birthday party in Wigan, Nov ’23. I was born in Lancashire but moved to the USA many years ago. I wanted to have a ‘70’s themed party and needed to hire one of the best DJs in the northwest for my party. I did my research and after my initial meeting on Zoom with DJ Karlton, I knew that I had made the right decision. He was such a professional and had a great manner. I would arrive in Wigan from the USA the day before the party, so everything had to be spot on. I couldn’t have chosen a better DJ! He had listened very carefully, and the evening went perfectly. I told him that I wanted the most phenomenal party of my life. He gave me that party! I told him that I wanted the party room and lighting to be that of the 70’s. It was exactly as I had requested. Between the disco lights, the 12-foot screen projector, the disco balls and truss that he built around his DJ stand, the strobe lighting and his outstanding, incredible gift for music selection, I was beside myself with joy! I had people spanning from the age of 16 to 85 on the dance floor all night!! He played ALL the songs from my playlist. Everyone at the party said it was the best party ever! His selection of 70’s videos on the 12-foot projector were spot on! The magic mirror with his props were a HUGE hit. He had someone to manage the Photo Booth and pics. He continuously read the room and changed the music accordingly. He played music for all ages and all genres. He is a DJ that has mastered his skill to create a phenomenal party environment. If you want to have the greatest party ever, and create the most amazing memories, DJ Karlton is your person. He is a wonderful, humble, humorous guy to work with, and a brilliant DJ. Thank you so much DJ Karlton!!

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Sara L
5 months ago
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5 out of 5

We had DJ Karlton for our wedding at Pendrell Hall on 21st October and he did not disappoint! He was punctual, professional and just an overall really lovely guy. He paid attention to our likes and dislikes and the dance floor was busy all night! We’ve had lots of compliments on how good the music was and that’s all thanks to you! If you’re thinking of hiring him - just do it! Thank you Karlton! :) Sara & Luke x

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Calum W
7 months ago
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5 out of 5

Fantastic dj and very helpful before, during and after the event. 100% happy with his service, communication, punctuality, kit, attitude and performance.

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Kirsty C
9 months ago
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5 out of 5

A fab dj for our wedding on July 1st 2023 at Coton house farm. We wanted a lively vibe and karlton certainly delivered. It was a great night with lots of people up dancing. Karlton listened to what we wanted and delivered thank you !!!! Kirsty and Mike

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Keith B
1 year ago, for a Wedding in Codsall Wood
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We had Karlton for our wedding at Pendrall Hall recently. Just what we wanted. Great music, kept the dance floor busy all night. Everyone had a fab time. Really professional both on the night and during correspondence before. So glad we booked you and would definitely use next occasion we need a DJ.

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Mollie W
2 years ago, for a Wedding in United Kingdom
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5 out of 5

We had DJ Karlton for our wedding last week and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. He was amazing from start to finish, punctual and accommodating. To top it off he was a lovely man too! The guests loved him. I would highly recommend DJ Karlton for any event and will use him again in the future. Thank you Karlton!! X

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DJ Karlton's Song list

CLASSIC PARTY ANTHEMS
Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now
Bon Jovi – Livin on a Prayer
Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance With Somebody
Abba – Mama Mia
Abba – Dancing Queen
Bee Gees – Stayin’ Alive
Tina Turner – Proud Mary
Van Morrison – Brown Eyed Girl
Billy Ocean – Love Really Hurts Without You
The Killers – Mr Brightside
The Frattellis – Chelsea Dagger
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
Queen – Crazy Thing Called Love
Electric Light Orchestra – Mr Blue Sky
Dolly Parton – 9 to 5
Robbie Williams – Rock DJ
Free – All Right Now
Spice Girls – Wanabe
Five – Everybody Get Up
CONTEMPORARY ANTHEMS
Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk
Maroon 5 – Moves Like Jagger
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Outkast – Hey Ya
Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
George Ezra – Paradise
Amy Winehouse – Valerie
Walk The Moon – Shut Up and Dance
DNCE – Cake By The Ocean
Pitbull – Timber
The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
CHART ANTHEMS
The Weeknd – Blinding Lights
Rihanna – We Found Love
Ed Sheeran – Bad Habits
Elton & Dua Lipa – Cold Heart
George Ezra – Shotgun
Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines
Sigala – Sweet Lovin’
Justin Beiber – What Do You Mean
Justin Timberlake – Can’t Stop This Felling
Rudimental – Feel The Love
Calvin Harris – Feels So Close
Bruno Mars – 24k Magic
Kungs – This Girl
Justin Bieber – Despacito
Ed Sheeran – Shape of You
Lady Gaga – Bad Romance
McFly – Five Colours in Her Hair
Pitbull – Give Me Everything
Taylor Shift – Shake It Off
Rizzle Kicks – Mama do The Hump
Icona Pop – I Love It
Jessie J – Bang Bang
Mark Ronson – Uptown Funk
Calvin Harris – Promises<
OMI – Cheerleader
Flo Rida – Club Can’t Handle Me
Little Mix – Power
Dua Lipa – One Kiss
Busted – Year 3000
RnB ANTHEMS
Beyonce – Single Ladies
Beyonce – Crazy in Love
Peter Andre – Mysterious Girl
Kevin Lyttle – Turn Me On
Shaggy – It Wasn’t Me
Rihanna – Pon de Replay
Flo Rida – Low
N-Sync – Girlfriend
Panjabi MC – Mundian To Bach Ke
Jason Derulo – Riding Solo
Kanye West – Golddigger
R Kelly – Ignition
Sweet Female Attitude – Flowers
Artful Dodger – Moving too Fast
Daniel Bedingfield – Gotta Get Through This
Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass
Bruno Mars – Marry You
NEIKED – Sexual
CLASSIC HOUSE ANTHEMS
Robin S – Show Me Love
Livin Joy – Dreamer
Snap – Rhythm is a Dancer
Ce Ce Peniston – Finally
Nightcrawlers – Push The Feeling On
Corona – Rhythm of The Night
Bobby Brown – Two Can Play That Game
Faithless – Insomnia
The Source Candi Staton – You Got the Love
Ultra Nate – Free
Gala – Freed From Desire
Fragma – Toca Me
Delerium – Silence
N-Trance – Set You Free
Belini – Samba De Janeiro
Robert Miles – Children
Ian Van Dahl – Castles In The Sky
DANCE ANTHEMS
Darude – Sandstorm
Cascada – Evacuate The Dancefloor
Ultrabeat – Pretty Green Eyes
Sash – Encore en Fois
Run DMC – It’s Like That
Rednex – Cotton Eyed Joe
Bob Sinclar – Rock This Party
Fedd Le Grand – Put Your Hands Up
Avicii – Levels
FUNKY HOUSE ANTHEMS
Modjo – Lady
Stardust – Music Sounds Better
Daft Punk – Get Lucky
Eric Prydz – Call On Me
Michael Gray – The Weekend
The Shapeshifters – Lola’s Theme
Tweet – Boogie Tonight
Bodyrockers – I Like The Way
Moloko – Sing It Back
Dario G – Sunchyme
Tom Novy – Your Body
Room 5 – Make Love
Madison Avenue – Don’t Call Me Baby
Daft Punk – One More Time
80s ANTHEMS
Whitney Houston – Wanna Dance With Somebody
Erasure – A Little Respect
Human League – Don’t You Want Me
B52’s – Love Shack
The Jam – Town Called Malice
Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough
Soft Cell – Tainted Love
Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams
New Order – Blue Monday
Salt-N-Pepper – Push It
Spandau Ballet – Gold
Lionel Richie – All Night Long
Lionel Richie – Dancing on The Ceiling
Madonna – Like A Prayer
Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine
David Bowie – Let’s Dance
Prince – Kiss
MC – Hammer – Can’t Touch This
Rick Astley – Never Going to Give You Up
AHA – Take On Me
Communards – Don’t Leave Me This Way
Deee-Lite – Groove Is In the Heart
Bryan Adams – Summer of 69
Wham – Wake Me Up
Wham – I’m Your Man
Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round
Tears For Fears – Everybody Wants to Rule The World
Fleetwood Mac – Everywhere
Paul Simon – You Can Call Me Al
Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams Come True
70's ANTHEMS
Earth Wind and Fire – September
Earth Wind and Fire – Boogie Wonderland
Candi Staton – Young Hearts Run Free
Billy Ocean – Red Light Spells Danger
The Trammps – Disco Inferno
The Trammps – Hold Back The Night
Chic – Good times Chic – Le Freak
Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop Till You Get Enough
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean Womack & Womack – Teardrops
Whispers – And The Beat Goes On Ojays – Love Train
KC & The Sunshine Band – Get Down Tonight
MOTOWN & NORTHERN SOUL
Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell – Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
Aretha Franklin – Respect
Jackie Wilson – Higher & Higher
Diana Ross – Can’t Hurry Love
Martha Reeves and The Vandellas – Dancing In The Street
Martha Reeves and The Vandellas – Heatwave
The Isley Brothers – This Old Heart of Mine
Smokey Robinson – Tears of a Clown
The Supremes – Stop in The Name of Love
The Contours – Do You Love Me
Marvin Gaye – It Takes Two
Frank Wilson – Do I Love You
Archie Bell – Here I Go Again
Bobby Paris – Night Owl
Dobie Gray – Out On The Floor
Al Wilson – The Snake
Frankie Vally – The Night
CHEESEY ANTHEMS
Proclaimers – 500 Miles
Neil Diamond – Sweet Caroline
Dexy’s Midnight Runners – Come On Eileen
Billy Joel – Uptown Girl
DJ Casper – Cha Cha Slide
Grease – Megamix
Journey – Don’t Stop Believing
Toto – Africa
Frank Sinatra – New York New York
Queen – Bohemian Rhapsody
Tina Turner – The Best
Five – Everybody Get Up
Vanilla Ice – Ice Ice Baby
Sugarhill Gang – Apache
Take That – Never Forget
Take That – Could it Be Magic
Shania – Man I Feel like A Woman
Backstreet Boys – Everybody
Los Del Rio – Macarena
Steps – 5,6,7,8
The Village People – YMCA
S-Club 7 – Reach
Queen – We Will Rock You
The Nolans – I’m in The Mood for Dancing
Blues Brothers – Everybody
Kenny Loggins – Footloose
Status Quo – Rocking All Over The World
Housemartins – Happy Hour
Ricky Martin – Livin’ La Vida Loca
Pitbull – Timber
Pitbull – Fireball
Idina Menzel – Let It Go
INDIE/ROCK ANTHEMS
Guns and Roses – Sweet Child of Mine
The Killers – Mr Brightside
The Frattellis – Chelsea Dagger
Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now
Bon Jovi – Livin on a Prayer
The Jam – Town Called Malice
Kaiser Chiefs – Ruby
House of Pain – Jump Around
Rembrandts – I’ll be There For You
The Strokes – Last Night
Pulp – Common People
Pulp – Disco 2000
Oasis – She’s Electric
Oasis - Wonderwall
Oasis – Don’t Look Back In AngerChumbawamba – Tubthumping
Supergrass – Alright
Blur – Parklife
Blur – Song 2
James – Sit Down
Jet – Are You Gonna Be My Girl
Courteeners – Not Nineteen for Ever
Greenday – Basket Case
The Coral – Dreaming of You
AC-DC – Highway to Hell
AC-DC – Back in Black
AC-DC – Thunderstruck
Def Leppard – Animal
Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar

DJ Karlton's Prices

Last updated: 2024

Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.

Standard Prices
Performance durationPrice
Short performance (up to 15 min)£875
Up to 1 hour£906.25
Up to 2 hours£937.50
Up to 3 hours£1050
Packages
SIlver Rig
This rig is a classic upmarket Silver & White look for Weddings or Corporate events.
£937.50

Add-ons

Festival Sound System
+£150
Customer questions

What do your clients love most about your performances?

100% Reliable, Great Communication, Punctuality, Politeness, Able to follow tight schedules, Able to work as part of a team, Able to work with other artists, Full Dance Floor, Not Tacky, Elegant Kit, Accommodating, Rustic Rig, Sax Accompaniment Option, Magic Mirror Photo Booth Option.

Which venues have you performed at in the past?

Prestigious venues he has played at include The Savoy, The Landmark, The Dorchester, Park Lane Hilton, Grosvenor House Hotel, Peckforton Castle, Eastnor Castle, Fonmon Castle, The Mill Barns, Crewe Hall, Sandon Hall, Rookery Hall, Harewood Hall, Rushton Hall, Eastbridgeford Hill, Chateau-Impney, Moddershall Oaks, Spode Hall, Furtho Farm, and many others.

Which artists have you been most influenced by?

Karlton has worked with contemporary and past icons, including Trevor Nelson, Diana Ross, Meat Loaf, Tony Blackburn, Jedwood, Atomic Kitten, Jason Donavon, Radio 1 Dreem Teem, Hed Kandi’s Paul Wilkins, Pat Sharp, Jeremy Heally, Brandon Block, Erick Morillo, Alex P, Sophie Ellis Bexter, Edwin Star, Martha Reeves, Mick Hucknall, Bill Wyman amongst many others.

What is the most high profile gig you've performed?

Among the many residencies held across the UK, Karlton was a resident at the legendary Roadhouse in Covent Garden.

What if my timings change after I've booked you?

I always try to be flexible as I understand schedules can change. If it requires an extension of hours, get in touch.

Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?

I can offer appropriate background music during meals. Whilst DJing, I do not take breaks, so once I start, I play through till the end.

How much time do you need to set up?

Usually, 60-75 minutes depending on getting in and accessibility and the range of kits required.

Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?

Absolutely. I recommend creating: • A) A list of 20-30 tracks you would really love to hear • B) A wider list of tracks you and your guests love but not as critical if all are played • C) A list of tracks you hate and don't want to hear. Happy to take requests on the night as long as they fit in with your guidelines.

Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?

Yes, I bring a sound and lighting kit unless you're using a production company and it isn't required.

Can you learn specific pieces before the event?

I can get specific tracks for your event if I don't already own them.
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Genres:
Electronic, Christmas, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Deep house, Drum 'n' Bass, Dubstep, EDM, House, Garage, Jungle, Techno, Ibiza club, 1990s era music, 1980s era music, 1970s era music, 1960s era music, Country, Jazz, Pop, Covers, Disco, Funk, Hip Hop, Motown, R&B, Soul, Top 40, Vintage, Rock, Britpop, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop rock, Indie, Afrobeat, Reggae, Ska, Latin, Classical, Swing, Blues
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Event types:
Wedding, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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