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Wedding & Party Guides from a DJ Since 1976
Honest, practical advice for planning weddings, parties and events across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire. Every guide is written by me, from 50 years of nights behind the decks.
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Weddings10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding DJ Before You Book
Who plays on the night, insurance, contract, deposit, music planning and sound limiters: what a good answer looks like.All guides
WeddingsWedding DJ Cost Guide: What Couples in Norfolk and East Anglia Really Pay
What does a wedding DJ really cost in East Anglia? Straight figures, what a fair quote includes, and my own package prices.
WeddingsWedding DJ Hire Suffolk: Prices, Venues and Planning Tips
Honest Suffolk wedding DJ prices, notes on popular venues and the questions to ask before you book.
WeddingsNorwich Wedding DJ Hire: Venues, Prices and Planning Tips
Norwich wedding DJ hire explained: the venues I know well, my published prices and the free tools that make planning easier.
WeddingsKing's Lynn Wedding DJ: Venues, Prices and Planning Help
Planning a wedding in King's Lynn? Here are the venues I know, what my packages include and how booking works.
WeddingsWedding Songs Playlist Ideas: Music for Every Moment of the Day
Wedding songs playlist ideas for every part of the day, from the aisle walk to the last dance, chosen by Tinsel Tim.
Weddings10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding DJ Before You Book
The ten questions I'd ask any wedding DJ before booking, with my own answer under each one so you can see what a good answer looks like.
WeddingsWedding Photo Booth Ideas for Norfolk Couples: Poses, Props and Sharing Tips
Simple wedding photo booth ideas that get every guest posing, from pose challenges and props to custom templates and instant sharing.
WeddingsWedding Reception Drinks Ideas: 20 Favourites and Bar Tips
Twenty wedding reception drinks ideas, from sparkling welcomes to signature cocktails and alcohol-free choices, plus bar tips for short queues.
WeddingsGrand Entrance DJ Script Ideas: Word-for-Word Introductions That Work
My own word-for-word grand entrance scripts for weddings, milestone birthdays, anniversaries, proms and charity galas, with notes on pauses and music cues.
WeddingsYour Wedding Music Timeline: From Ceremony to Last Dance
Every stage of your wedding music, from guest arrival to the last dance, with song ideas, timings and a one-page summary.
WeddingsWedding DJ or Band: An Honest Guide for East Anglia Couples
An honest comparison from a DJ of fifty years: when a live band is the better choice, when a DJ wins, and how to have both.
WeddingsWedding Reception Games Ideas That Get Every Guest Involved
Wedding reception games ideas for every age, from the shoe game and trivia to Boogie Bingo, plus when to play them.
WeddingsWedding Entertainment Add-Ons: 30 Ideas for Your Reception
Thirty wedding entertainment add-ons, from selfie pods and uplighting to games and effects, with clear notes on which ones Tim provides.
WeddingsUK Wedding Flowers Guide: 20 Favourite Blooms and How to Choose
Twenty favourite UK wedding flowers, grouped by style and season, with tips on matching your lighting and music to your blooms.
WeddingsWhy a Quick Reply to Wedding and Event Suppliers Matters
Asked for a quote and never replied? Here's why ghosting suppliers hurts small businesses, and the simple wording that makes saying no easy.
Parties & birthdaysSelfie Pod Hire Prices: What a Photo Booth Costs in Norfolk
Clear selfie pod hire prices for weddings and parties, what every package includes and how payment works.
Parties & birthdaysMilestone Birthday Party DJ Guide for Norfolk: Music, Timings and Planning
How I plan the music for 18ths, 40ths, 60ths and anniversaries, when to book, and what my party packages cost.
Parties & birthdaysGolden Anniversary Party DJ: Music, Planning and Venues for a 50th
How I plan the music for a golden wedding anniversary, from 1976 favourites to the grandchildren's hits, plus practical tips and prices.
Parties & birthdaysSilver Anniversary Party DJ: Music Ideas, Vow Renewals and Venues
How I plan the music for a 25th wedding anniversary, from 2001 hits to recreating your first dance, plus vow renewals, venues and prices.
Parties & birthdaysCare Home Entertainment in Norfolk: A Guide for Activities Coordinators
How I plan singalongs and tea dances for care homes: the right music for each generation, gentle volume, session length and the checks to ask for.
Parties & birthdaysCelebration of Life Songs: Choosing Music That Honours Them
Song ideas for a celebration of life, from uplifting favourites to reflective tributes, and how to place each song in the day.Parties & birthdaysCorporate Event Entertainment in Norfolk: A DJ’s Guide to the Music for Your Work Event
How to plan the music for an awards night, staff party, charity ball or product launch in Norfolk, plus venues, prices and the questions to ask.
Parties & birthdaysMasonic Ladies Night DJ: Traditions, Timings and Planning Guide
How I plan a Masonic ladies night: the Grace, the Ladies' Song, working with your toastmaster and a relaxed evening disco for every generation.
Parties & birthdaysMilitary Ball DJ Hire: Mess Dinners, Summer Balls and Traditions
How I plan mess dinners, summer balls and veterans' events across East Anglia, from Grace and the Loyal Toast to the regimental march and last dance.
Parties & birthdaysMobile Disco Party Guide: What You Get and How It Works
My mobile disco party guide: what a mobile disco includes, how booking works, what it costs and where I play across East Anglia.
Parties & birthdays20 Party Planning Mistakes to Avoid, From a DJ of 50 Years
Twenty common party planning mistakes, from starting the dance music too early to forgetting the power supply, with my simple fix for each.
Kids & promsKids Disco Hire Cost in Norfolk and East Anglia: An Honest 2026 Price Guide
Typical kids disco prices across East Anglia by age group, what a fair quote should include, and Tim's own fixed prices from £225.
Kids & promsK-Pop Party Songs: 73 Dance Floor Favourites for Every Age
73 K-pop party songs I've watched fill dance floors, from APT. and Dynamite to school disco favourites, with tips on mixing K-pop for every age.
Kids & promsColouring Books for Children at Weddings, Birthdays and Parties
Printable colouring books to keep children happy at weddings, birthdays and parties, plus tips for a kids' table and turning their art into gifts.
Kids & promsFree Christmas Colouring and Painting Books for Kids
Two free printable Christmas colouring and painting books for kids, with word searches, cut-out cars and follow-the-dots, plus how to wrap them as a gift.
Christmas & themedChristmas Party Planning Guide: A Norfolk DJ’s Advice on Dates, Music, Venues and Prices
When to book, why midweek dates work so well, how to plan the music and what a Christmas party costs, from a DJ with six seasons at Dunston Hall.
Christmas & themed80s Disco Nights in East Anglia: Tracks, Timing and Tips
How I build an 80s disco night across East Anglia, the 30 tracks I trust most, and what changes from village hall to hotel ballroom.
Christmas & themedFancy Dress Party DJ Guide: 10 Themes and the Songs That Make Them Work
Ten popular fancy dress themes, the songs that make each one work, and how I handle tricky themes like Gatsby nights and murder mysteries.
Christmas & themed50s and 60s DJ Nights in Norfolk: Rock and Roll to Motown
Rock and roll, doo-wop, Motown and the British Invasion: what a 50s and 60s night with Tinsel Tim includes, the songs I play and prices.
Christmas & themed70s Disco Night in Norfolk: Music, Lighting and Prices
Disco, glam rock, soul, funk, pop and reggae: what a 70s disco night in Norfolk with Tinsel Tim includes, the songs I play and prices.
Christmas & themed90s Retro Night in Norfolk: Britpop, Pop and Dance Classics
Britpop, pop, dance, R&B and the famous routines: what a 90s retro night in Norfolk with Tinsel Tim includes, and what it costs.
Christmas & themedA 70s, 80s and 90s Night at Edgefield Village Hall, and How to Plan Your Own
A look back at a 70s, 80s and 90s party in a marquee at Edgefield Village Hall, with tips for planning your own retro night.
Venues & areasDJ Hire at Cambridgeshire Venues: From College Halls to Country Barns
A guide to Cambridgeshire's party and wedding venues, from Cambridge and Ely to Peterborough, Huntingdon and the county's barns, with prices and limiter tips.
Venues & areasDJ Hire at Lincolnshire Venues: A Guide to the County's Best Party Spaces
A guide to Lincolnshire's wedding and party venues, from Lincoln and Stamford to the Wolds and Spalding, with tips on limiters, access and prices.
Venues & areasMobile DJ Service Areas: Towns and Villages I Cover Across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire
The towns and villages Tim covers across Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, area by area, with travel included in every price.
Venues & areasNorfolk Wedding Venues for a DJ, and What to Ask Before You Book
Ten Norfolk wedding venues that work well for a DJ, and the practical questions to ask the venue and your DJ before you book.
Venues & areasParty Venues in Norwich and Norfolk: A DJ's Guide to Choosing the Right Room
A DJ's shortlist of city and countryside party venues in and around Norwich, plus the questions to ask about capacity, bars, power and sound limiters.
Venues & areasVillage Hall DJ Norfolk: What to Know Before You Book
Power, sound limiters, curfews, access and costs: what to check before a village hall party in Norfolk, and the questions to ask your DJ.
Venues & areasWedding DJ Sound Limiters: How to Keep the Music Playing
What wedding venue sound limiters do, why singing guests can trip them, and how I keep the dance floor going in barns and historic venues.
Music & playlists80s Party Anthems Playlist: 20 Songs That Fill Every Dance Floor
Twenty 80s party anthems, grouped into four sets, with notes from a DJ who played them when they were new.
Music & playlistsDJ Versus Spotify Playlist: An Honest Guide for Your Party or Wedding
An honest look at when a Spotify playlist is enough, when a live DJ makes the difference, and how to combine both.
Music & playlists50s Party Playlist Songs: 20 Jukebox Classics for Every Generation
Twenty 1950s favourites, from Elvis and Chuck Berry to Nat King Cole, arranged into a party set that gets every generation dancing.
Music & playlists60s Soul Motown Playlist: 20 Classics for Every Generation
Twenty 60s soul and Motown classics in four sets, with notes on when each song works best at weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
Music & playlists70s Disco Classics Playlist: 20 Floor Fillers From the Golden Era
Twenty 70s disco floor fillers, chosen by a DJ who played them when they were new, plus ideas for glam rock and themed fun.
Music & playlists90s Club Classics Playlist: 20 Dance Anthems That Still Fill the Floor
Twenty 90s dance anthems, from Ibiza superclub tracks to Eurodance and R&B, chosen by a DJ who played them first time round.
Music & playlistsRock Indie Party Anthems: 20 Guitar Songs for a Packed Dance Floor
Twenty guitar anthems, from stadium rock to indie disco favourites, that bring a festival feel to weddings and parties.
Music & playlistsModern Chart Party Hits: 20 Songs Guests Request Most in 2026
Twenty current pop and dance songs that guests request at weddings and parties, and how to blend them with older favourites.
Booking a DJMobile Disco Prices Guide: What You Pay in Norfolk and What You Get
Every mobile disco package I offer, from children's parties to full wedding days, with what changes the price and what's always included.
Booking a DJBefore You Book a DJ: Simple Tips and the Questions to Ask
Ten simple tips and the key questions to ask before you book a DJ for any celebration, from a DJ of 50 years.
Booking a DJThe Norfolk Trusted Trader Scheme: What It Means When You Book a DJ
What the Norfolk Trusted Trader scheme checks, what members promise and how it protects you, explained by a member since 2024.
Booking a DJYour DJ Online Booking Portal: A Simple Guide to Planning Your Night
A step-by-step guide to booking online, logging in and using every folder in your client portal, from contract to playlist.
Booking a DJDJ Equipment Technical Standards: Sound, Lighting and Safety Explained
What good DJ equipment standards look like, from PAT testing and safe cabling to power, space, limiters and haze.
Booking a DJ50 Years as a DJ in Norfolk: What Five Decades Have Taught Me
From Timsha in 1976 to Mobile Disco Network today: the milestones of my 50 years as a DJ, and what that experience means for your party.
Booking a DJMeet Tinsel Tim: The Showman DJ Behind the Decks
From competitive disco dancing to 22 awards: the story of Tinsel Tim, the Norfolk showman DJ, plus practical advice for booking any entertainer.
Booking a DJIxion Enterprise Awards 2014: The Westminster Story
How Mobile Disco Network reached the Top 5 of 100 UK start-ups at the Ixion Enterprise Awards 2014 in Westminster.
Booking a DJThree Best Rated DJ: What the 50-Point Inspection Checks
What the Three Best Rated 50-point inspection checks, and what 11 years of passing it means for your event.
Booking a DJDJ Hire Payment Plans: How to Spread the Cost of Your Party
How monthly payment plans work for weddings, birthdays and children's parties, with a simple worked example.
Booking a DJSafe DJ Booking Checklist: Insurance, Safety and Standards
Five checks to make before booking any DJ, from insurance to independent vetting, and how I meet each one.
Press & newsDereham Times Features Tinsel Tim: Norfolk DJ Still Going After 48 Years
The Dereham Times profiled Tinsel Tim in September 2024, covering 48 years as a Norfolk DJ and his Trusted Trader approval.Press & newsDiss Mercury Features Tinsel Tim: Professional DJ Still Going After 48 Years
The Diss Mercury profiled Tinsel Tim in September 2024, covering 48 years of DJ work and his Trusted Trader approval.Press & newsFakenham & Wells Times Features Tinsel Tim: North Norfolk DJ Still Going After 48 Years
The Fakenham & Wells Times profiled Tinsel Tim in September 2024, covering 48 years of DJ work and his Trusted Trader approval.Press & newsFenland Citizen Covers Mobile Disco Network: 50-Year Milestone and Prestige Award
The Fenland Citizen covered Tim Daymond's 50 years as a DJ and Mobile Disco Network's 2026 Prestige Award win.Press & newsLincs Online Covers Tim Daymond: DJ Celebrates 50-Year Milestone With Prestige Award Win
Lincs Online covered Tim Daymond for a second time in June 2026, reporting his 50 years as a DJ and a Prestige Award win.Press & newsLincs Online Features Tinsel Tim: Veteran DJ Still Loves the Job After Five Decades
Lincs Online profiled Tinsel Tim in October 2024, covering five decades of DJ work and why he still loves the job.Press & newsNADJ Features Mobile Disco Network: 50 Years and 22 Awards, the Tim Daymond Story
The National Association of Disc Jockeys told Tim Daymond's story in June 2026: 50 years as a DJ, 22 awards and Trusted Trader approval.Press & newsThetford & Brandon Times Features Tinsel Tim: Norfolk DJ Still Going After 48 Years
The Thetford & Brandon Times profiled Tinsel Tim in September 2024, covering 48 years of DJ work and his Trusted Trader approval.
Press & newsLynn News DJ Award Feature: Fifty Years and a Gold Trophy
A summary of the Lynn News feature on Tinsel Tim's Prestige Awards win in his 50th year as a DJ.
Press & newsKing's Lynn Mayor's Award: My Customer Care Journey
Tinsel Tim's two years as a King's Lynn Mayor's Award finalist in Customer Care, placing 7th and then 4th.
DJ businessAI Audio Transcription Tool: How Transcribely Works
How Transcribely, the AI audio transcription tool inside Empirely, turns MP3s and videos into text in more than 100 languages.
DJ businessAI for Mobile DJs: How One Dashboard Replaced My App Subscriptions
How AI for mobile DJs can cut subscription costs and save admin time, using one all-in-one dashboard instead of many separate apps.
DJ businessAI Social Image Creator: Thumbly for YouTube, Facebook and Instagram
Thumbly, the AI social image creator inside Empirely, makes thumbnails and post images for every major platform and size.
DJ businessAI Marketing Tools for DJs: Ten Tools I Tested and Rated
Ten AI marketing tools for mobile DJs, tested on real tasks and rated honestly, from Canva and ChatGPT to Perplexity and Descript.
DJ businessChatGPT for DJ Business: How I Use It, and Where I Don’t
How a working mobile DJ uses ChatGPT for emails, playlist ideas, social posts and review replies, with the honest limits.
DJ businessClaude AI for DJs: How I Use It for Long-Form Work
How Claude AI helps a mobile DJ with long-form blogs, contract drafts, editorial checks and business decisions, and where it falls short.
DJ businessGemini AI for DJs: Using Google’s AI Inside Gmail, Calendar and Meet
How Gemini AI works inside Gmail, Calendar, Meet and Drive for a mobile DJ business, with honest limits and three easy first steps.
DJ businessAI Marketing Toolbox: My Honest Look at Empirely
An honest look at Empirely, the all-in-one AI marketing toolbox: what is inside, the three plans and who it suits.
DJ businessScreen Recorder With Transcription: How Recordly Works
How Recordly, the screen recorder with transcription inside Empirely, records HD video with no watermark and transcribes it in 50+ languages.
DJ businessMultiple Income Streams Online: A Look at Income Genie
A straightforward tour of Income Genie inside Empirely, the modules for building multiple income streams online, and a realistic view of results.
DJ businessSocial Media Voice Messages: How Voicely Works
How Voicely records social media voice messages in your browser and shares them in one click, with transcripts and a listener counter.
DJ businessMobile DJ Business Tools: The Free Apps I Recommend
The free mobile DJ business tools I recommend for DJ software, bookings, money, marketing, music management and SEO.
DJ businessDJ Affiliate Programme for Venue and Entertainment Managers
How my DJ affiliate programme works for venue and entertainment managers, with 15% commission on every contracted booking.No guides match that yet. Try another word, or ask Tim in the FAQs.
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