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DJ Dan

This act is no longer performing, but check out our range of current acts at our sister site Christchurch Entertainment Bureau

DJ DAN IN ACTION

DJ Dan Entertainment was established in 1994 by Dan Stedmond with 2 speakers and a few lights. Over the years the business has grown to be one of the busiest DJ companies in the South Island providing sound and lighting for hundreds of weddings, balls and private functions every year. The business now has a team of DJs, all of whom are highly experienced and sought after. All the guys who work for the company love what they do and are prepared to do whatever they can to ensure the event is a great success. They specialise in reading and playing to the crowd. There are a number of different hire options to suit any budget and can include features such as:Bubble machineSmoke machineChandelierIntelligent lightsStrobeUV canonMusic videos DJ Dan Entertainment is the only company in the South Island to offer the latest and greatest music videos which have proved incredibly popular! DJ Dan Entertainment is one of the most popular wedding DJs in Christchurch and the South Island and cover over 100 weddings per season. Due to the large number of weddings, the team are very familiar with all the wedding venues around Canterbury and can put together a package that best suits your needs. We can cater for indoor and outdoor ceremonies/receptions and even have a Whole Day package.

Images from DJ Dan’s dance parties…

Dj Dan

DJ Dan

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DJ Chick

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DJ Chick is Christchurch’s karaoke and disco queen. We have provided high quality, tasteful entertainment for wedding receptions and corporate events, birthday and school functions for over 30 years, with experience and the skill to create something special just for you.

With years of experience in providing music for functions we understand what you are likely to need from a Christchurch DJ.

We offer DJ services, vocal performances and karaoke parties, with complimentary dynamic lighting, bubbles and smoke appropriate to your function and venue. Let us design the perfect function for you.

DJ Chick can tailor a package to suit your specific requirements, whether it’s a school formal for 5000, wedding reception for 200, a 21st birthday party for 50, or even a karaoke party in your lounge at home.

Typically, we will play for up to 4 hours and specialise in a range of music from retro and old school dance music, through to current top 40 and club style – and everything in between. We love playing music you can dance and sing along to!


We know how important the entertainment is to the success of your special day, and we won’t let you down. When you hire us, you don’t just get a DJ, you get someone that cares about the success of your event as much as you do. You also get professionals with years of experience and know-how, with the skills to create something special just for you.


We are passionate about what we do and use our vast experience to play the appropriate music at the right time, and at the appropriate volume. We have a strong appreciation for the need to get it right every time.

You are not just hiring us to play music. You are also hiring our experience in knowing what songs work with different audiences. We will be able to advise you on the music that is appropriate for your occasion. After all, it is our business to know this.

We have over 30 years experience in the entertainment and mobile DJ industry. We own all our own gear, so we have direct control over its condition, usage and appearance.


With sophisticated disco systems and talented and enthusiastic DJ’s, we offer you a skilful and experienced DJ service. No venue too big or too small, we are able to set up to suit your function.

Do you want your guests to have FUN, be RELAXED and ENJOY themselves? Do you want your event to be MEMORABLE for the RIGHT reasons? If you said “Yes” to either of these questions, then your entertainment is going to be a crucial factor to achieving these results for your function.

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Co-Motion Disco

This act is no longer performing, but check out our range of current acts at our sister site Christchurch Entertainment Bureau

Have you heard that disco is dead?
It’s not. It has just got better.

Gone are the days of DJs with sideburns and flares playing their favourite music on an oversized 3 in one stereo accompanied by a flashing light and mirror ball.

Welcome to the 21st Century. Welcome to Co-Motion Mobile Disco

Co-Motion Disco

Co Motion’s DJ has years of experience.

Co-Motion DJ Chris

Chris is the team leader has 18 years experience DJing both live and on radio.

His professional, friendly personality make him an asset at any function and the preferred DJ at a number of venues around the South Island. He encourages guests to dance and to make requests. His job is to ensure everyone has a great time.

Co Motion is a special disco for special events

Co Motion’s ability to cater for a wide variety of guests and musical tastes make it ideal for any occasion. Let us make your event into something special.  Our clients say Co Motion is the best mobile disco they have seen. We guarantee it. If after your function you don’t agree that Co Motion is the best mobile disco in the South Island, we will refund your money.

Co Motion has a comprehensive playlist.

Co Motion’s “music by numbers” feature is unique.This involves a playlist which can be displayed at functions from which guests can make requests. Co Motions’s playlist is updated weekly ensuring that all of your favourite music is available. Co Motion’s music range includes 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s with playlists customised to best suit your event.

Co Motion’s light show is second to none.

Coloured spots, moving effects, smoke machines, lasers and intelligent lighting makes Co Motion’s lighting rig number one amongst mobile discos.The latest technology is used to make your event one everyone will remember.Lights are used to compliment the mood of the music and to create an atmosphere in which everyone can have a great time.

When you hire Co Motion … you get value for money

    * a DJ described as the best in Christchurch

    * a comprehensive range of music with a playlist which is updated every week

    * the largest mobile disco rig in the South Island

    * professionally built sound systems from 150 Watts to 5000 Watts which can be customised for your event

    * a disco which can turn your event into a special occasion all of your guests will enjoy and remember.

    * the mobile disco currently ranked number one in the South Island (and some would say NZ)

When you hire Co Motion… you get the best!

Co-Motion Disco

Here is what our clients say…

  • “Our guests were impressed. Best disco I have seen” – Wedding
  • “Definitely first class service” – Hotel Manager
  • “The students were blown away” – Secondary School Principal
  • “Awesome!We were very impressed”- 21st
  • “Certainly the best DJ in Christchurch”- Functions Manager
  • “The best Formal we have ever had.We could have danced all night!” – School Formal

If after your function you don’t agree that Co Motion is the best mobile disco in the South Island…

…we will refund your money. That’s our money back guarantee!

Co-Motion Disco
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Praesto Quartet

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Praesto

The Praesto Quartet, based in Christchurch, New Zealand, has been performing since 1997. Our quartet, comprising the traditional two violins, viola and ‘cello, will add a touch of elegance to your wedding or function.

Our principle group of Chris Adams, Hamish Taylor, Helen Acheson and Iain Brandram-Adams has been joined by other musicians over the past four years in order to extend the number of events we can attend on any given day.

We offer a large variety of colour themes to coordinate with your bridesmaids, or in some cases the bride or the groomsmen. The men in the quartet wear black dinner jackets, black trousers and coloured waistcoats and bowties. Banners placed on our music stands also carry coloured ribbons or flowers to coordinate with the waistcoats. As we often play at ceremonies and feature in photographs, we consider the visual impact to be extremely important.

We have played in the past at many different events including many Christchurch City Council functions, playing for the Governor General, the University of Canterbury, Victoria in the Park, Vienese and other balls, the opening of the Winter Festival in Queenstown, opening of businesses, art exhibitions, ballets, Christmas functions, charitable events, silent auctions,golden anniversaries, christenings, banquets and many famous private weddings. We have played on a battleship, on punts, at the top of the gondola, on TV3 (Weddings) and CTV, at large hotels, cathedrals and churches, and recording studios. At weddings, the quartet usually plays for at least 15 minutes before the bride arrives. We also usually play for at least an additional hour after the ceremony while photos are being taken.

Please note that it is advisable to book for your event as far in advance as is practicable, especially if it is to be held during the busy summer months.

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Helen Webby

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Helen Webby

Born in Whangarei, Helen Webby began playing the harp as a teenager, travelling to Auckland for lessons with composer/harpist Dorothea Franchi. In 1989 she completed a Bachelor of Music in performance at the University of Auckland with tutor Rebecca Harris. Postgraduate study followed with Edward Witsenburg at the Royal Conservatory of the Hague, Holland, and with Maria Graf at the Hochschule for Music in Hamburg, Germany, where Helen graduated in 1996 with a Masters degree in Harp and Music Teaching.

During her studies in Europe Helen won numerous awards, including the DAAD Scholarship (German Academic Exchange Service), the Dutch Government Scholarship, the Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council Grant and the Alex Lindsay Memorial Trust Prize (NZSO). In 1990 she performed at the IV World Harp Congress in Paris, and was a prizewinner in the International Carolan Harp Competition in Ireland (celtic harp). While based in Germany, Helen played throughout Europe as a chamber and orchestral musician. Concert highlights include performing in the Philharmonie Berlin with the contemporary music ensemble Work in Progress Berlin, and at the Schleswig Holstein Festival with her German chamber music Ensemble Obligat.

In the orchestral field, Helen performed with the Hamburg Symphony Orchestra and other opera orchestras in northern Germany, including Phantom of the Opera Hamburg. In 1996 she appeared as Acting Principal Harp of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, and in 2000 returned to New Zealand to take up the position of Principal Harp with the Christchurch Symphony.

Helen’s solo recitals and concerto performances with the Christchurch Symphony have been warmly received, the critics describing her as “intensely musical, stylish and absorbing”. She is an enthusiastic and active chamber musician and toured the length of the country in 1999 for Chamber Music New Zealand with the Giverny Trio (Flute, Viola, Harp). CD recordings include a disc with her German ensemble Obligat (Flute, Harp and String Trio) featuring works by Scarlatti, Mozart, Schubert and Debussy.

In addition to this Helen is a dedicated and inspirational teacher in and around Christchurch.

Helen Webby
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Canterbury Ensemble

This act is no longer performing, but check out our range of current acts at our sister site Christchurch Entertainment Bureau
Canterbury Ensemble

The Canterbury Ensemble are all experienced classical musicians. Their repertoire is varied, ranging from classical to show and popular music and they can provide music for any occasion. They have constantly high standards in performance and presentation. The ensemble consists of a flute or violin, oboe and cello trio.

Fees (fees are total including withholding tax)

1 hour – $275.00

2 hours – $455.00

3 hours – $625.00

each additional half hour – $80.00

Sample Set List

CLASSICAL / BAROQUE

  • Bach-Air, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring
  • Boccherini-Minuet and Trio
  • Handel- Rigaudon, Bourree, March
  • Haydn- Serenade, Sonatina, Trio No 1 in C Major
  • Kuffner- Polka
  • Mozart- Serenades 1-4, Minuet in G Minor, Serenade from Eine kleine Nachtmusik
  • Stamitz- Trio Op, No 5
  • Tartini- Sonata
  • Telemann- Sonate in F Major
  • Vivaldi- Spring from The Seasons 

SHOW MUSIC / DANCE MUSIC

  • Lloyd Webber- All I Ask of You
  • Sullivan – Pirates of Penzance
  • Hi-Lili, Hi-Lo
  • Zimmermann- Gemmuttliche Polka
  • Tulips of Amsterdam
  • The Green Leaves of Summer
  • Cara Mia
  • Rasse-Chas Polka
  • Moon Dance
  • Stairway to Heaven
  • Tango Time
  • Philip Tate – Cha Cha Cha, Charleston
  • Albeniz Tango

JAZZ / BLUES

  • Scott Joplin-Easy Winners, Sunflower Slow Drag, Entertainer, Cleopha, Favourite
  • George Shearing- Lullaby of Birdland
  • Jenkins- Foxy Trot
  • I’m Sorry
  • The Swinging Shepherd Blues
  • Lyons- The Five Chord Trick, Mixed Bag of Boogie
  • Making Whoopee