What kind of events does Shakin Entertainment DJ?

Weddings, birthdays and milestone parties, engagements, school formals and discos, corporate functions and launches, private events, and car meets and car shows across Adelaide. We also run seasonal packages for Halloween, Christmas and New Year's Eve. If you are not sure whether your event is a fit, send the details through and we will tell you straight.

Do you bring your own sound and lighting?

Yes. Every booking includes a full professional PA and Pioneer DJ setup, and we bring moving-head lighting, effect lighting and smoke to suit the room. We have rigs that work indoors and outdoors, including open-air car meets. Tell us your venue and we will confirm exactly what gets set up.

Can I choose the music and give you a do-not-play list?

Always. Send through your must-plays, your do-not-plays, and a feel for the night. Jacob mixes live and reads the floor, blending your requests with the right genres for the moment. We cover house, tech house, UK garage, drum and bass, EDM, R&B, hip-hop, Afrobeats, throwbacks and the current Top 40.

How far in advance should I book?

The earlier the better, especially for wedding season, end-of-year functions and formal season, which book out first. That said, last-minute enquiries are worth sending. We have squeezed events in at short notice before. Get your date to us and we will tell you if it is free.

Which areas of Adelaide do you cover?

We are based in Adelaide and play right across the metro area and the surrounding regions, from the CBD out to the Hills, the north and the south. We have played events in Parafield, Birdwood and well beyond. Outside the metro area, send your details and we will let you know.

How much does a DJ cost in Adelaide?

It depends on the event, how long you need us, and whether you want extra lighting through the room. Send your date and details through the form and we come back with clear pricing for your night. Shakin is known for a genuinely fair price with pro gear that handles a crowd, not the inflated rates or bare-minimum setups you find elsewhere. No call centre, you deal with us directly.

How experienced is the DJ?

Shakin Entertainment has been making memories across Adelaide since 2019, with a 4.9 rating on Google from weddings, formals, parties and car meets. Jacob mixes live and reads the room rather than running a fixed playlist, which is what keeps a dance floor full all night. It is the part a lot of cheaper DJs get wrong.

Do you take last-minute or same-day bookings?

Where the date is free, yes. We have pulled events together at short notice before. The sooner you get your date to us the better, especially in peak season, but it is always worth sending a last-minute enquiry through and we will tell you straight away if we can make it work.

Father-Daughter & Mother-Son Dance Songs for Weddings

The father-daughter and mother-son dances are small moments with a big emotional weight. The right song says what is hard to say out loud, and the room feels it.

Here is a curated set, split into the classic emotional choices and the more upbeat ones, because not every family wants tears. Pick what fits your relationship, not what is expected.

Father-daughter dance songs (emotional)

My Girl · The Temptations
The Way You Look Tonight · Frank Sinatra
Landslide · Fleetwood Mac
I Loved Her First · Heartland
Gracie · Ben Folds

Father-daughter dance songs (upbeat)

If you would rather laugh than cry, these keep it light.

Isn't She Lovely · Stevie Wonder
Sweet Child O' Mine · Guns N' Roses
A fun curveball that always gets a smile.
You Are the Sunshine of My Life · Stevie Wonder
Forever Young · Bob Dylan

Mother-son dance songs (emotional)

A Song for Mama · Boyz II Men
Simple Man · Lynyrd Skynyrd
In My Life · The Beatles
Humble and Kind · Tim McGraw

Mother-son dance songs (upbeat)

Days Like This · Van Morrison
Lovely Day · Bill Withers
Top of the World · The Carpenters

A small thing that helps a lot: tell your DJ whether you want to dance the full song or fade out early. These dances can feel long with everyone watching, and an early, gentle fade into the next part of the night often feels better than holding the whole 4 minutes.

We handle these moments with care at Adelaide weddings, cueing them to the second so you can just be in it. Get in touch with your date.

Want a DJ who reads the room like this?

That is exactly what we do across Adelaide. Send your date and we will plan the night with you.

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Father-Daughter & Mother-Son Dance Songs

Father-daughter dance songs (emotional)

Father-daughter dance songs (upbeat)

Mother-son dance songs (emotional)

Mother-son dance songs (upbeat)

Want a DJ who reads the room like this?

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