ARKAID - Open Format Pro DJ Experienced Open Format DJ ready for your event

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DJ set only - up to 3 hours£495
DJ set only - up to 5 hours£695
DJ set with high-end light and sound - upto 3 hours£895
DJ set with high-end light and sound - upto 5 hours£1095
Any travel above 40 miles is charged at 50p per mile. I reduce my fees depending on location the day before/after to help with pricing.

About / Biography

Meet ARKAID, a seasoned turntable maestro with 12+ years in the UK and European music scene. From corporate soirées to festivals, ARKAID’s dynamic talent captivates audiences. With a diverse repertoire, they craft unforgettable experiences, setting the perfect tone for any occasion. Professionalism, dedication, and a passion for music define ARKAID’s impactful journey. Career highlights include being featured in OK Magazine for a celebrity wedding, performing at AO Arena for artists like Elton John, Florence and the Machine, Chris Brown, and more. They've also held residencies at England Fanzone events, featured on major TV and social media platforms. ARKAID's clientele includes international footballers, trusting their expertise for private events. Their consistent excellence in weddings and corporate events reflects clients' trust in their high-energy sets and seamless booking experience.

Reviews (6)

There are currently 6 user ratings for ARKAID - Open Format Pro DJ

AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 40 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

Stardust; Benjamin Diamond; Alan Braxe; Thomas Bangalter - Music Sounds Better With You - Radio Edit

The Bucketheads - The Bomb (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind)

Everything But The Girl; Todd Terry - Missing - Todd Terry Club Mix / US Radio Edit

ATB - 9Pm (Till I Come)

Robin S - Show Me Love

Sash!; Future Breeze - Encore Une Fois - Future Breeze Edit

Nightcrawlers; MK - Push The Feeling On - Mk Dub Revisited Edit

Gala; Molella; Phil Jay - Freed From Desire - prod. Molella, Phil Jay

Crystal Waters - Gypsy Woman (She's Homeless) (La Da Dee La Da Da) - Radio Edit

Alice Deejay - Better Off Alone

Livin' Joy - Don't Stop Movin'

Robert Miles - Children

Urban Cookie Collective - The Key, The Secret

Technotronic - Pump Up The Jam

Darude - Sandstorm - Radio Edit

La Bouche - Be My Lover

Culture Beat - Mr. Vain - Original Radio Edit

Corona - The Rhythm of the Night

Ann Lee - 2 Times - Original

Sash! - Ecuador - Original Radio Edit

Gigi D'Agostino - Bla Bla Bla

La Bouche - Sweet Dreams

Real McCoy - Another Night

Whigfield - Saturday Night - Radio Mix

DJ Quicksilver - Bellissima - Radio Edit

2 Unlimited - No Limit

Dr. Alban - Sing Hallelujah!

Gigi D'Agostino - L'amour Toujours (Small Mix)

Vengaboys - We Like To Party! (The Vengabus)

Deee-Lite - Groove Is in the Heart

Amber - This Is Your Night

Alice Deejay - Back in My Life

Jaydee - Plastic Dreams - Radio Edit

Ice Mc - Think About the Way

Corona; Lee Marrow - Baby Baby - Lee Marrow Radio Mix

Maxx - Get A Way

Haddaway - What Is Love - 7" Mix

Funky Green Dogs - Fired Up!

C & C Music Factory; Freedom Williams - Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) (feat. Freedom Williams)

Ace of Base - All That She Wants

Captain Hollywood Project - More And More - Single Version

Dr. Alban - It's My Life

2 Brothers On The 4th Floor - Dreams (Will Come Alive)

Vengaboys - Boom, Boom, Boom, Boom!!

Jam & Spoon; Plavka - Right in the Night (Fall in Love with Music)

Sash!; La Trec - Stay - Original Single Edit

Reel 2 Real; The Mad Stuntman; Erick Morillo - I Like To Move It (feat. The Mad Stuntman) ( Erick "More" Album Mix)

20 Fingers; Gillette - Short Dick Man - Club Mix

Bizarre Inc - I'm Gonna Get You - Original Flavour Mix

Vengaboys - We're Going To Ibiza!

Gigi D'Agostino - The Riddle

No Mercy - Where Do You Go

Dune - Hardcore Vibes

Paradisio - Bailando - Video Edit

U96 - Club Bizarre

2 Brothers On The 4th Floor - Never Alone

SNAP! - Rhythm Is a Dancer (12'' Version)

Real McCoy - Run Away

Black Box - Everybody Everybody

Alice Deejay - Will I Ever

Aqua - Doctor Jones

Scatman John - Scatman (ski-ba-bop-ba-dop-bop)

Dune - Can‘t Stop Raving (Video Mix)

Captain Jack - Captain Jack - Short Mix

Playahitty - The Summer Is Magic (Radio Mix)

Rednex - Cotton Eye Joe

Mr. President - Coco Jamboo

Eiffel 65; Gabry Ponte - Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Gabry Ponte Ice Pop Radio

M People - One Night in Heaven

Ace of Base - Beautiful Life

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

DJ booth height should be a minimum of 1 metre. 2 x 13 amp sockets needed. Sound limiters need to be discussed prior to booking.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

If booked, high end sound and light is provided, the venue will be assessed and a suitable set-up will be provided depending on size, location and number of guests.


What information do you require about a venue?

Ideally an easy access point for any equipment. Sound limiters need to be discussed prior to booking.


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

I am the DJ so Spotify isn't required. If you are booking a band with a "DJ" add-on, you need to be careful you don't ruin your event with a playlist. I always want events to go well, regardless of if I'm booked or not.


Do you work with sound limiters?

Yes, but these must be discussed prior to booking.

If a home blender for smoothies is on average 88Db then a venue can not operate with 90Db sound limit and expect people to enjoy themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

Career highlights -

Featured DJ in OK Magazine for a celebrity wedding.

Several AO Arena sets for various artists including
Elton John, Florence and the Machine, Chris Brown, 50 Cent and Luke Coombs.

2 x England Fanzone DJ Residencies, as featured across TV including Sky, BBC, ITV as well as huge social media outlets like Lad Bible and Sport Bible.

Booked by several international footballers for private events including engagements, weddings and baby showers.

As well as the hundreds of weddings and corporate events I do every year with people continuing to put their trust in me to provide them with both high energy sets and ease of booking.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

Paul Johnson - Get Get Down


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

12+ years of DJing, started doing house parties and then developed to doing events all over Europe.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Any event where people want to have fun!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

1 hour required for all set-ups so I arrive with enough time to allow this.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, providing any electrical equipment is protected with sufficient cover. This needs to be discussed prior to booking.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Yes, i'm very flexible and work with clients to get the best from an event. Requests are easy to handle too.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

"I have worked with Josh many times and am always impressed with his musical knowledge, professionalism, mixing & energy. He is an absolute expert at reading the room, gauging the crowds requirements & keeping everyone dancing. As an accompanying sax player, working with Josh is always a pleasure & never boring! He constantly updates his music and switches up the styles to keep it interesting.

I would always recommend him for any party/event simply for being an incredible DJ."

"We book ARKAID to play regularly at a whole range of events from weddings and birthdays to gala dinners and awards evenings, he's always a hit! He knows how to read the audience and adapt his set to get the maximum reaction from the crowd. We get request after request to have him back at the next event!"

"We book ARKAID for a lot of our private events, he always reads the crowd, creates an amazing party and always professional! Will be continueing to use ARKAID on many more events"

Recent Clients

ARKAID - Open Format Pro DJ has performed for these clients:

Over 1000 couples from all over the UK, with several destination weddings across Europe,

Many, many more.

Venues

ARKAID - Open Format Pro DJ has performed at these venues:

AO Arena

Glastonbury (The Pop-Up Hotel)

NEC Birmingham

Manchester Central

The Shay Stadium

The Trafford Centre

Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Old Trafford Football Stadium

The Eithad Stadium

Many, many more.

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