Weddings
Entrance, first dance, speeches and a packed floor. We plan every cue with you and provide a ceremony PA on request.
Wedding details →Darwin, Northern Territory
Darwin's party DJ for weddings, birthdays and corporate events
Big clear sound, party lights and over 15,000 songs from every era. Colin reads the room and keeps the dance floor full from dinner to last call.
- 15,000+songs, any request
- 4,000 WJBL sound system
- Insuredpublic liability cover
- Ochre Cardworking with children
- Solarno power, no problem
Trusted by
- Paspaley Pearls
- Buslink
- Royal Darwin Hospital
- Litchfield Council
- Splashfest
What we do
One DJ, every kind of party
From a simple sound set‑up to a full sound and light production. Colin tailors the music to your crowd and handles the gear so you can enjoy the night.
Birthdays & milestones
18ths, 21sts, 40ths, 50ths, 60ths and anniversaries. Keep it simple or build a theme; we bring the soundtrack.
Corporate & Christmas parties
Staff parties, balls, award nights and product launches. Reliable, professional and music across every era and genre.
Silent disco
45 wireless headphones, music straight from the DJ to every guest, and a room full of people dancing to what looks like silence.
How it works →
Karaoke
Screen, projector, wireless microphones and a huge song list. Get your karaoke on with a proper sound system behind you.
Schools & camps
Graduation parties, fundraisers, school discos, camp entertainment and African drumming workshops. Ochre Card holder.
Schools & drumming →Gallery
Real nights, real Darwin
Beach sunsets, fairy‑lit gardens, ballrooms and festivals. Every photo here is one of our events.
Weddings
Your day, your soundtrack
Whether you choose a simple set‑up or a full sound and light production for your reception, Pump My Disco takes care of it all. We work with you ahead of time to plan the music that matters: the bridal party entrance, your first dance, the cake, the bouquet and your exit as a married couple.
Background music through dinner, the right tracks for speeches, then a dance floor that builds and stays full. Tell us what you love and what you never want to hear.
Ceremony PA & microphones
Clear sound for vows, readings and your walk‑in music, indoors or on the beach. Ask us for a price.
Kids' silent cinema
A calm space for the little ones later in the evening: 45 silent headphones, a big roll‑out screen and a projector. $350. You supply the movie and licence, and a grown‑up from your group keeps an eye on the kids.
A sample wedding run sheet
One of our real plans. Yours will be built around you, but this shows how much detail we go into.
- Prelude background music as guests arrive
- Bridal party entrance “I Gotta Feeling”, Black Eyed Peas
- Bride & groom entrance “I'm Yours”, Jason Mraz
- Mingling UB40, Tina Turner
- Dinner Keith Urban, RnB, Bryan Adams
- Speeches five people, five minutes each
- Cake cutting “Since I Met You Baby”, UB40
- First dance “Can't Help Falling in Love”, Elvis Presley
- Bouquet toss “Single Ladies”, Beyoncé
- Garter toss “You Can Leave Your Hat On”, Joe Cocker
- Dance floor 60s, 70s, 80s and current hits until the end
Silent disco
A room full of people dancing to silence
Forty‑five wireless headphones carry the music straight from the DJ to each guest over FM. Everyone hears the same big, clear mix at the volume they like, and the neighbours hear nothing at all.
Anyone without headphones sees a room full of people dancing in silence, which makes the whole thing hilarious to watch. It works indoors, outdoors and anywhere noise limits would normally end the party early.
Great for
- Staff Christmas parties
- Weddings
- Kids' parties
- School events
- Yoga & boot camps
- Late‑night venues
Schools & camps
Graduations, fundraisers and camp nights
Colin holds a current Ochre Card and has run school events across Darwin and the rural area for years. Two ways to bring him in.
School events
Graduation parties, school discos, fundraiser nights and end‑of‑year celebrations with the full sound and light rig. For school camps, Colin brings the party to you: a disco under the stars, a silent disco so the neighbours sleep, or a movie night on the big screen.
- Graduation parties
- Fundraisers
- School discos
- Camp entertainment
- Silent disco
- Silent cinema
African drumming workshops
Eighteen djembe drums and a 45‑minute hands‑on session that starts with the basic tones and builds up to playing real African rhythms together. Loud, physical and a lot of fun. A great daytime activity for school camps, team days and group bookings.
- 18 djembes
- 45 minutes
- No experience needed
- School camps
How it works
Three steps to a full dance floor
- 1
Tell us about your event
Date, venue, crowd and vibe. We'll confirm availability and give you a straight quote.
- 2
Plan the playlist together
Must‑plays, do‑not‑plays and key moments. We can download any request on the night too.
- 3
Colin sets up, you party
Colin arrives early to set up and sound‑check, then runs the night from dinner music to the last song.
What's in the standard package
Everything below comes with every booking. Extra speakers, lighting and a ceremony PA are available on request.
Sound
- 2 × JBL PRX615M active tops (1,000 W each)
- 2 × JBL PRX618S‑XLF active subwoofers (1,000 W each)
- 2 × MacBook Pros running Traktor DJ
- Traktor S4 mkII controller
- 6‑channel Mackie mixing desk
- Dressed DJ table
- Wireless microphone for your speeches and presentations
- Hardwired microphone
Lighting
- 2 × LED Moonflower moving disco lights
- 2 × Martin T‑REX scanners
- 2 × lighting stands
No power at the venue? No problem. We can run the whole rig on solar.
Reviews
What our customers say
A massive thank you. You did such an awesome job and kept everyone up there dancing. Friends commented on how good you were and how you pumped it. What a fantastic night. Off to the honeymoon this arvo!
We enjoyed our Christmas party so much, largely because the music was so great. Colin did such a good job keeping everyone happy with music across all eras and genres. I would highly recommend Colin to anyone planning a function.
Everyone had a fantastic time boogieing to the 80s music I requested. Colin even went out of his way to cater for the younger generation with the latest hits. I recommend Pump My Disco to anyone who wants a fun, memorable musical night.
It was great having you and your sound system, everyone had a great time at the Ball. I'll definitely keep your details on the RMO Society's books for next year, wherever they decide to hold it.
Pump My Disco has provided our Christmas party entertainment for the last two years. Colin met with us beforehand to plan the evening, the sound was large, loud and clear, the lights looked awesome, and he had everyone up and dancing for hours. Fully recommend.
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About
Meet Colin
Colin Carthew has been DJing Darwin's weddings, parties and corporate nights for many years. He grew up on 60s, 70s and 80s records, keeps up with the charts, and knows exactly when to drop which.
Pump My Disco is Colin, start to finish. The person you talk to when you book is the person who plans the music with you, sets up the gear and plays the night. Based in Darwin, he covers Palmerston, Litchfield and the rural area, and has played everything from waterfront sunsets to Territory Day at Berry Springs.
- Public liability insurance (Duck for Cover)
- Ochre Card holder
- Owner‑operated: you deal with Colin
- Solar‑powered option
Planning tips & FAQ
Good to know before you book
Where do you travel to?
Darwin, Palmerston, Litchfield and the rural area are our home turf. Further afield is usually possible by arrangement, just ask.
How far ahead should I book?
As early as you can, especially for Saturdays in the dry season (May to October) and the Christmas party run. Send your date and we'll confirm availability straight away.
Can you play my requests?
Yes. We carry over 15,000 songs and can download any request while the event is underway. Send us your must‑plays and do‑not‑plays before the night.
Our venue is outdoors with no power. Is that a problem?
No. We can run the full sound and lighting rig on solar power, so beaches, bush blocks and gardens are all fine.
How much time do you need to set up?
Allow about an hour before guests arrive. When you book the venue, leave time for the DJ, caterers and bar staff to set up and pack down.
Tips for a party that actually goes off
- Start time. Be realistic: working people rarely make it before 7:30 pm.
- Food first. People don't dance on an empty stomach. Serve food earlier rather than later.
- Room layout. Give guests plenty of room to sit and chat, then let them squeeze onto a smaller dance floor. A big empty floor stays empty.
- Decorating. Concentrate on one or two areas rather than bits and pieces everywhere.
- Surprise parties. Make sure every guest knows what time the guest of honour arrives.
- It's your party too. Plan it properly and you get to have as much fun as your guests.
Get a quote
Let's plan your night
Tell us about your event and we'll come back to you with availability and a price. Prefer to talk? Call or message Colin directly.
- 📞0438 879 740
- ✉️[email protected]
- 👍Pump My Disco on Facebook
- 📍Darwin, Palmerston, Litchfield & rural NT