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.

School formal dance floor packed with students under effect lighting by Shakin Entertainment

School Formals & Discos · Adelaide4.9 on Google

School Formal DJ in Adelaide

A school formal lives on the dance floor. Shakin Entertainment brings the sound, the lighting and a DJ who keeps the whole year level up and dancing, with a clean, all-ages show that students remember and staff can trust.

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The formal the year level actually talks about

Students know when a DJ is just pressing play. Jacob mixes live and reads the floor the whole night, building the energy and dropping the tracks that get a whole year level off their seats and onto the dance floor, then keeping them there.

The set is current and it is clean. We work to the school's expectations on song choices and language, so the music stays appropriate for an all-ages event while still being the music the students actually want to hear.

It is a full show: a professional PA that fills the venue, plus moving-head and effect lighting with haze that turns a school hall or function room into a proper dance floor. We arrive early, set up, and run the night so teachers can relax and supervise instead of managing the music.

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Formals & discos

Senior formals, year-level socials and school discos across Adelaide, for every age group.

Current, clean sets

The music students want, kept appropriate and in line with the school's song and language guidelines.

Sound & lighting included

A full PA plus moving heads, effect lighting and haze to give the hall a real dance-floor feel.

Reliable for staff

We arrive early, set up, and run the whole night so teachers can supervise, not manage the playlist.

What people say

Rated 4.9 across Adelaide

4.9

from 48 Google reviews

These guys are absolutely amazing. We originally only had them booked for 3 hours but we ended up extending this by another 2 hours. They were patient with my disabled son, and the space now feels fresh and inviting. Thanks again guys for making my son's night.

Rebecca Evans

Private celebration

Absolute immaculate service! Came out to Fumo, blu lights, speakers, smoke and all, definitely made the night! 10/10 service, awesome bloke too!

Cooper Wager

Night out

Hired for a car show in Parafield and I will definitely hire them again. Music was a good volume, the mix was great. Family friendly so it makes it even better for a family friendly event.

Jordan Walker

Car show, Parafield

Thank you DJ Shakin for doing my son's fifth birthday. He had fun with all your games and activities and we are definitely booking you again for future events. Keep up the good work.

Jesse

5th birthday party

DJ Shakin is an incredibly down-to-earth and talented DJ who's dedicated to his craft. His passion for music is evident in every performance, always pushing himself to learn new ways to engage and captivate his audience.

Vinuja Wijesuriya

Google review

11/10 would recommend for any gathering or party. Absolutely great vibes and service.

Jake Jackson

Party

This guy is very nice and polite and he gives you the right price. I asked him to play a song of my choices and he did it, so I 100% will book him again.

Marcus Vuljanic

Google review

I've personally met Jacob on multiple occasions over the last year and he is one of the most committed and passionate individuals I've had the pleasure of meeting. Not only a top DJ who gives his heart and soul, but a top man.

Bil Karschimkus

Google review

Reviews from Shakin Entertainment Services's Google listing.

Good to know

School Formals questions

Still wondering about something? Send your event details through and we will answer everything when we get in touch.

Do you DJ school formals and discos in Adelaide?

Yes. We cover senior formals, year-level socials and school discos right across Adelaide. We bring the full sound and lighting setup, mix live to keep the floor packed, and run a clean, all-ages show from start to finish.

Will the music be appropriate for a school event?

Always. We work to the school's guidelines on song choices and language, so the set stays appropriate for an all-ages formal or disco while still being current and the music the students actually want. Share any must-plays or do-not-plays and we build around them.

Do teachers need to manage anything on the night?

No. We arrive early, set up our own PA and lighting, and run the music for the whole event, so staff can focus on supervising rather than the playlist. We are reliable, punctual and easy to deal with on the night.

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Rated 4.9 on Google. Trusted for weddings, formals, parties and car meets across Adelaide since 2019.