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A packed outdoor dancefloor at night under a lighting truss, with Sydney lights across the water behind it

Vex private hire / Sydney

DJ hire in Sydney

Your school formal. Your birthday. Your big night. Bring the Vex energy to a dancefloor of your own.

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A few details. No obligation.

  • Your music. Your crowd.
  • Sound system included
  • One Vex contact

Photo: Vex U18s: Vex But Boat, Sydney Harbour. From our own shows.

Made for your event

Your next great night in Sydney.

Sydney is where most of our team is based and where we run Vex U18s shows. For a private event, we take that focus on the room and build around your guests, your music and your venue. You book a Vex DJ, we organise the fit, and you have one team to speak to from the first enquiry to the final details.

School formals and Year 11 socials

A night that feels like a celebration, with the school's music requirements, supervision arrangements and running order built into the brief. Our own Vex U18s shows give you a real look at the events behind the brand.

18ths and 21sts

Backyard, function room or a bigger hired space. Tell us what your friends listen to and how you want the night to feel, and we will plan the DJ and setup around it.

Weddings

From a relaxed drinks reception to the songs everyone stays out for. Tell us whether you need ceremony audio, microphones or music across several spaces so the quote covers your whole plan.

Corporate and brand events

Christmas parties, team celebrations, launches and awards nights. Background music while guests talk, room for the formalities, then a change of pace when it is time to dance.

Venue and hospitality bookings

A one-off date or a recurring DJ brief for a bar or venue. Share the audience, music direction, set times and equipment already on site so we can put together the right booking.

Less organising. More celebrating.

You bring the occasion.
We bring the music.

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  1. Tell us about your night

    Share your date, location and event type. A suburb is fine if you have not picked the venue yet.

  2. Get a quote that makes sense

    We check the date, talk through the music and recommend the DJ and equipment package. You see the scope and price before deciding.

  3. Make it official

    Happy with the plan? We confirm the booking terms and deposit steps, then work through the run sheet with you. An enquiry alone does not hold a date.

What the room looks like

The people behind the party.

Real photos from Vex U18s on Sydney Harbour and our indoor shows. A look at the events behind the brand.

The view across a DJ booth and its mixer towards a full crowd with their hands in the air
Vex U18s: Vex But Boat, Sydney Harbour
A full venue floor seen from behind the booth, lit warm, with the crowd pressed towards the front
Vex U18s Halloween, Sydney
A busy indoor dancefloor lit in deep red, shot from above the crowd
Vex U18s: Boiler Room, Sydney

Photographed at Vex shows, not private client events. Your booking is planned around your venue, your guests and your music.

Sydney, area by area

Where is your night happening?

A hotel ballroom and a party at home need different plans. Tell us the suburb or venue and we will work through the setup with you.

Northern Beaches

Manly, Newport, Dee Why and up to Palm Beach. For surf clubs and beachside function rooms, check the loading access, lift availability and the venue's sound conditions before setting the running order.

Eastern Suburbs

Bondi, Coogee, Randwick and Double Bay. Terrace spaces, rooftops and home parties need a setup planned around the available space and nearby neighbours, not just the number of guests.

Inner West

Newtown, Marrickville, Balmain and surrounds. For a pub function room or warehouse venue, ask what sound equipment is included and whether there is a separate area for speeches and dancing.

CBD and Inner City

Sydney CBD, Surry Hills and Darlinghurst. Hotel and building access can involve booked loading times, freight lifts and supplier paperwork. Send the venue contact with your enquiry if you already have one.

North Shore

North Sydney, Mosman, Chatswood and the Upper North Shore. School events, reception rooms and celebrations at home each need a different layout. For marquees, confirm suitable power, a level setup area and weather cover.

Western Sydney and the Hills

Parramatta, Castle Hill, Penrith and the Hawkesbury. Larger function rooms can need a different sound setup from a packed lounge room. Share the venue layout and guest count so the quote reflects the space.

Sutherland Shire and the South

Cronulla, Sutherland, Hurstville and surrounding suburbs. For waterfront rooms and outdoor celebrations, include the indoor fallback, access details and any finish-time conditions in the brief.

A little planning goes a long way

Before you book in Sydney

  • Start with the date, suburb or venue and event type. If you do not have a venue yet, say so. We can discuss that as part of a full event package rather than holding up your enquiry.
  • Check the venue's music finish time separately from the time your room hire ends. That leaves enough room for speeches, dancing and packdown without surprises.
  • For a boat or harbour event, tell us the wharf, supplier boarding time and whether equipment can be loaded before guests arrive. Those details change the setup plan.
  • For a school formal or social, agree who signs off the music brief and who is our contact on the night. Let us know about awards, photos and speeches before we build the running order.
  • Share any venue requirements for supplier insurance documents, access and sound levels. We can check them while preparing the booking, rather than discovering them on arrival.
A DJ in headphones playing under a lighting rig washing the crowd in blue and purple
Vex U18s: Vex But Boat, Sydney Harbour

More than the music

Need the whole event sorted?

Start with a DJ or ask us to put the full night together.

Venue, sound and lighting, catering, security, a photo booth or a videographer. Tell us what you have already booked and what you want us to organise. We will build the package around the job, not add things you do not need.

Extras are quoted for your event. Nothing is added to your booking just because you tick a box.

Plan my event

The details

Sydney DJ hire questions

Do you cover Manly, Newport and the Northern Beaches?

Yes. We take enquiries across the Northern Beaches, including Manly, Newport, Dee Why and Palm Beach. Send the suburb or venue, your date and the kind of event you are planning. For a surf club or waterfront room, include any known access or sound restrictions too.

Can you DJ a Sydney school formal or under-18 social?

Yes. Tell us the year group, venue, school requirements and whether you are the organiser, a parent or part of the committee. We will plan the music brief and running order with the right contact. A DJ booking does not replace the event's supervision or security arrangements, which can be discussed separately.

How much does DJ hire in Sydney cost?

The quote depends on the playing hours, venue, sound and lighting requirements, and any extras. A venue with suitable equipment already installed may need a different package from a backyard party. Send the basics first and we will clarify the details before quoting.

Do we need to book our venue before asking for a quote?

No. A suburb or preferred area is enough to start. Tell us that the venue is still being decided, and flag it if you would like help with a full event package. We will confirm the final setup once the venue is known.

How far ahead should we enquire?

Enquire as soon as you have a likely date, especially for school formals, weddings and end-of-year events. You do not need every detail decided. If the date is close, send it through and we will check what we can arrange.

What does booking a Vex DJ mean?

Your music, your crowd, your occasion. Tell us what you have planned and we’ll take care of the DJ, with a clear quote before you book.

Is a sound system included?

Yes. A standard sound system is included with Vex private DJ hire. For a bigger setup, ask about a premium sound upgrade with extra subwoofers and speakers. Upgrades are quoted separately.

Can we send song requests and a do-not-play list?

Absolutely. Tell us the music you love, the songs that matter and anything you want left out. We use that brief to shape the night, with room to respond to your guests rather than following a fixed playlist from start to finish.

Can you help with more than the DJ?

Yes. Standard sound is included. Tell us if you also want premium sound, lighting, a photo booth, photography or video. We can also help plan a full event package, including the venue, catering and security. Your quote will set out what is included so you can choose the scope that suits your event.

Let's plan your Sydney night.

Tell us the date, the location and what you are celebrating. We will check the details and come back with a quote.

An enquiry is not a confirmed booking. We check the date and package with you first.