DJ & bongo wedding hire

Wedding DJ and live bongo percussionist performing together at a luxury outdoor wedding reception
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Wedding DJs & live percussion in London & Essex

Book a wedding DJ with live bongos and percussion across London and Essex. Your DJ mixes throughout the evening, with the percussionist joining for live sets over house, disco, R&B and Ibiza classics.

DJ & bongos at Houchins.

At Houchins in April 2026, Darryl played alongside Mike on percussion. DJ and bongos gives you live performance alongside a DJ who can move between all the music you enjoy.

Meet our DJs and live musicians, or add a saxophonist with our DJ, sax & bongo wedding package.

Live bongos with your wedding DJ

The percussionist adds live bongos to the DJ set, responding to the music as it plays.

Bongos work with house and Ibiza classics, as well as disco, R&B and other party tracks. Tell us the music you love and your performers will plan the live sets around it.

DJ and percussionist providing live entertainment at a corporate event

How DJ & bongos works.

A continuous DJ set

Music continues between the live percussion sets.

A live rhythm section

The percussionist plays live over the DJ’s tracks, adding rhythm and a performance your guests can watch up close.

Your preferred music

Share your favourite songs and genres. Your DJ and percussionist use them to plan the evening.

Bongos on the dance floor

Some percussionists can perform among your guests.

If you like the idea of the bongo player joining you on the dance floor, mention it when you enquire. We check the artist, space and equipment, then plan the sets with you.

  • Music preferences and key tracks
  • Live performance times
  • Position and space for the percussionist
Live bongo percussionist performing alongside a DJ during an energetic wedding evening party

DJ & bongo wedding packages

Keep it to DJ & bongos, or bring in live sax as well.

Our DJ, sax & bongo wedding option combines all three. For more wedding music choices, see our wedding entertainment page or meet the musicians.

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White DJ booth with line-array sound system and wedding lighting setup

Sound & lighting that matches the room.

We plan the speakers, percussion setup and lighting together, so the bongos sit clearly in the mix. Equipment is chosen for your venue and guest numbers, with a white DJ booth available.

Lighting can be subtle during the early evening and more prominent once the party starts. We will explain the moving lights, uplighters and LED options and confirm the setup with you.

Discuss your wedding setup

Planning your wedding entertainment

Check your date
  1. The music

    Tell us your first dance, favourite music and anything you would rather leave out. We will also talk about requests from your guests.

  2. Your timings

    Choose an evening DJ or music for more of the day. We confirm your performers, their sets and the start and finish times.

  3. The venue setup

    We plan the sound and lighting with your venue, including access, power, room changes and any sound limits.

Your wedding DJ questions

Are bongos played throughout the DJ set?

The percussionist plays a series of live sets, with the DJ continuing between them. We confirm the number and length of the sets in your quote.

Can the percussionist perform among guests?

Some artists can, depending on their equipment and the space. Let us know if you would like this so we can check it before you book.

Can we add a saxophonist?

Yes. Our DJ, sax & bongo wedding line-up brings the three performers together, subject to availability.

Do you supply equipment for the DJ and percussionist?

Yes. We provide the professional equipment for the DJ and bongo setup, including a sound system suited to your venue and performance needs.

Is DJ & bongo hire available outside Essex?

Yes. We cover London as well as Essex, with other UK and destination locations by arrangement.

Planning a wedding with DJ & bongos?

Send your date, venue and favourite music. We will help you choose your DJ and percussionist and plan their sets for the evening.

Discuss your event