DTA Event — DJ Dave 1987DTA EVENTDJ DAVE 1987

SITTINGBOURNE, KENT · UK & ABROAD

Your music.
Your night.
Your experience.

House, UK garage, R&B and feel-good classics. Live mixing, personal touches and a DJ who reads your dance floor.

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20+ YEARS BEHIND THE DECKSFULL SETUP OR PLUG & PLAY
DJ Dave performing on the microphone behind the decks at the Old Punch Bowl
REAL NIGHTS. REAL CONNECTIONS.DJ DAVE 1987 / LIVE
THE MUSIC MAKES THE MOMENT
HOUSE✦UK GARAGE✦R&B✦90s & 00s✦PARTY CLASSICS

SEE IT / FEEL IT / MAKE IT YOUR NIGHT

From the setup
to the dance floor.

Real setups. Real celebrations. A taste of the lighting, atmosphere and people that make every night different.

AvailabilityExplore house, garage, R&B & classics
18-second visual highlight reel · no audio. Clips from different events.

Wedding & marquee atmosphere

A look at the larger setup in a marquee. Venue furnishings and dance floors are supplied separately. Silent setup clip.

When the dance floor comes alive

Party lighting and people enjoying the night. Tap play for original event sound; you control the volume.

OUT & ABOUT / DJ DAVE 1987

Catch the next
good night.

Confirmed public gigs, venue nights and events.
Find out where I’m playing next.

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01 / THE OCCASIONS

Different nights.
Same dedication.

A wedding, a milestone or a packed bar.
A set shaped around the people in the room.

01

Weddings

First dances, family favourites and an evening that feels like you. Evening entertainment or an all-day plan tailored to your celebrations.

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02

Parties & celebrations

18ths, engagements, birthdays and every reason to bring your favourite people together. Full mobile DJ setup available.

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03

Bars & clubs

House, garage, R&B, throwbacks and live mashups. Plug-and-play sets that read the room and keep the night moving.

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04

Corporate & all-day events

Awards nights, company celebrations and daytime-to-evening weddings. Let’s work out the timings, equipment and music together.

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Tell me your plans to see your DJ fee estimate. Travel and any extra time are confirmed before you book.

YOUR PARTY / YOUR SETUP

Choose the look.
Set the scene.

Two mobile party setup styles.
Choose yours in the enquiry form.

Sleek & Stylish mobile DJ setup from original venue footage

STANDARD MOBILE PARTY SETUP

Sleek & Stylish

Watch this setup

Visual setup clip · no audio.

A tidy, compact look with an illuminated DJ booth, speakers and lighting. Included in the standard mobile party package.

Choose Sleek & Stylish
Big Event mobile DJ setup from original venue footage

OPTIONAL PARTY UPGRADE

Big Event

Watch this setup

Visual setup clip · no audio.

A larger lighting rig for a bigger visual presence. Select this upgrade in the form to see the additional cost in your estimate.

Choose Big Event

Example setups. Final layout depends on venue access, space and agreed equipment. Venue furnishings and dance floors shown are not included.

Dave at an outdoor seaside venue at sunset

02 / THE PERSON BEHIND THE DECKS

Hi, I’m Dave.
Music is what I do.

I’m Dave Akehurst — DJ Dave 1987 — the DJ behind DTA Event. With over 20 years behind the decks, I play everything from weddings and private parties to bars and nightclubs.

My sets move between house, UK garage, R&B, disco, dancehall and party classics, with live mashups and a confident hand on the microphone. The music always comes back to your crowd and your occasion.

Based in Sittingbourne, I cover Kent, London, Essex and Surrey, with travel across the UK and abroad available by arrangement.

BEHIND THE DECKS AT

Casino Rooms · Kiki Rochester
The Old Punch Bowl · Rochester Bar

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THE EXPERIENCE / BEHIND THE DECKS

From local favourites
to late-night dance floors.

Places I’ve played across clubs, bars and pubs.
Every room brings a different crowd.

Clubs & late-night venues

  • Casino Rooms, Rochester
  • Sheiks Nightclub, Bognor Regis
  • Zoo Bar, Maidstone
  • Kiki, Rochester

Bars, pubs & lounges

  • Rochester Bar
  • The Old Punch Bowl, Crawley
  • The George Vaults, Rochester
  • City Wall Wine Bar, Rochester
  • Oliver’s Bar & Restaurant, Rochester
  • Lang’s Bar & Cocktail Lounge, Sittingbourne
  • The Crayford Arms
  • The Cricketeers, Gillingham
  • Mask & Rigging, Gillingham

Previous performance experience. This list does not imply a current residency or an upcoming booking.

PAST EVENT HIGHLIGHT / BOGNOR REGIS

We Love House.

2022 — 2024

A place for my house sound.

My previous events include We Love House in Bognor Regis between 2022 and 2024 — part of the experience behind my house-led DJ sets.

House is a key part of my sound, alongside UK garage, R&B and classics. For a house-focused event, we can shape the music brief around the atmosphere you want.

Explore the house selection

03 / THE DTA SOUND

Recognise the tune.
Feel the moment.

House & garage energy. R&B throwbacks.
Classics that bring generations together.

01 / LIVE IN THE MIX

More than pressing play.

Live transitions, mashups and changes of pace that build with your night.

02 / YOUR CROWD

Reading the room.

A multi-genre set shaped around the people in front of me, your occasion and the tracks that mean something to you.

03 / THE WHOLE NIGHT

Music with personality.

Confident microphone hosting, familiar favourites and room for a few surprises. Full mobile sound and lighting or plug & play.

TOP 10 / A TASTE OF THE SOUND

Find your kind of night.

Ten example tracks per style to inspire your event.
Sample selections — not a chart or a fixed running order.

    These are starting points for a conversation. Share your own favourites too; your final set depends on your crowd, occasion and agreed music brief.

    Save your favourites in your customer area
    Watch live mashups on TikTokSee the nights on InstagramListen to mixes & more

    GOOD SOUND STARTS WITH THE SOURCE

    A few useful questions.

    Can I send a YouTube link or downloaded file?

    Low-quality YouTube rips and repeatedly converted files can sound thin, harsh or distorted when amplified through a party sound system. Please share a track name or playlist link for reference rather than sending downloaded video audio. That gives Dave time to prepare a suitable-quality version.

    Can you stream a request on the night?

    Dave has Beatport and Apple Music access for supported DJ use. A streamed request still depends on the track being available, the service and equipment supporting it, applicable usage terms, and a reliable venue internet connection and loading speed. A subscription does not guarantee every track. Essential songs are best agreed in advance; last-minute streamed requests cannot be promised.

    Do I need my playlist ready before enquiring?

    No. Enquire first, then sign in to your customer area when you’re ready to add music, must-plays and do-not-plays. Essential songs should be agreed in advance.

    YOUR NIGHT / YOUR WORDS

    Been part
    of the party?

    Your honest feedback helps shape the next night.

    Tell me how it went.

    Share your thoughts on the music, communication and setup — what you loved and what could be better.

    Leave feedback or a review

    Feedback goes privately to Dave. You can separately give permission for your review to appear here after verification. Publication is not limited to positive reviews.

    WHERE TO CATCH ME

    See you on the dance floor.

    Find my latest public nights, live sets and venue announcements on social media. Private celebrations stay private unless agreed.

    See my latest updates

    DTA EVENT / DJ OPPORTUNITIES

    Bring your sound.
    Join the conversation.

    Mobile DJ or plug & play? Tell Dave about your music, experience, equipment and availability for future opportunities.

    Join the DJ team

    04 / LET’S MAKE PLANS

    Your night starts
    right here.

    A few event details, then your DJ fee estimate. No playlist needed now. Travel and availability are confirmed by Dave.

    01 The event

    Choose the look for your party. Any setup upgrade is itemised in your estimate after you complete the form.

    02 A little thank you

    One offer per booking, using the highest eligible discount. DJ services only; subject to verification. If there’s no previous booking record, Dave will check personally.

    03 Your details

    Your price is shown only after you complete this form. You can then choose to send an enquiry through WhatsApp. No payment is taken and nothing is sent automatically.

    Add venue, music or filming details (optional)

    You can leave these for later. Access details help Dave plan setup; music can also be saved in your customer area.

    04 Getting set up

    No stairs surcharge — these details help me plan arrival and setup.

    05 Your music & memories

    Your requests, with room to read the crowd. Playlists are welcome as a guide. Not every song suits every moment or crowd, so playing every track or following a fixed order cannot be guaranteed. Share your must-plays and do-not-plays, then let Dave use his experience to build the night.
    Not ready? Save your music in your customer area later.

    Optional and separate from booking. Dave may capture agreed moments from the night for DTA Event’s website and social media, with appropriate permissions. Your choice covers your own image, not every guest. Guests’ wishes are respected and identifiable children need appropriate parent/guardian permission. Contact Dave to withdraw consent.

    GOOD MUSIC. GOOD PEOPLE. GREAT MEMORIES.

    Let’s make it
    a night to remember.

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