This guide is designed to help you navigate the process of planning a children's party, ensuring the birthday boy or girl has the time of their life while keeping the stress for parents to a minimum.
The Complete Guide to Booking Children's Birthday Entertainment
With over 50 years of experience entertaining young guests, Tim and the Mobile Disco Network have refined the "perfect party" formula. Here is our step-by-step guide to making your next celebration a success.
1. Choose Your "Energy Window"
Timing is everything for children’s events.
Ages 3–6: Morning parties (10:00 am – 12:00 pm) or early afternoon (1:00 pm – 3:00 pm) are best. Avoid the "late afternoon slump" when children can become overtired.
Ages 7–12: These groups have more stamina and often enjoy a "grown-up" disco vibe in the late afternoon (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm).
2. Book Your Entertainer Early
The best entertainers often book up 3–6 months in advance, especially for weekends.
Our Tip: Check your DJ's availability before paying the venue deposit. Use our Instant Availability Checker to see if Tim is free for your date in seconds.
3. Ask the Critical Safety Questions
Your entertainer will be in a room with your children and their friends. Never book anyone who cannot provide:
Enhanced DBS Certification: Proof of vetting for working with children.
£10M Public Liability Insurance: To protect you and the venue.
PAT-Tested Equipment: Ensuring all electrical gear is safe and certified.
Trading Standards Approval: We are Norfolk's only DJ service with this accreditation, guaranteeing fair and safe business practices.
4. Look for "Full-Service" Hosting
Don't just hire a DJ who sits behind a desk. A great children's entertainer should be a host, leading the party from start to finish. Our packages include:
Active Games: Traditional favourites like Musical Statues and Pass the Parcel.
Unique Activities: Like our famous 200-pom-pom snowball fight and the Dancing Broom.
Educational Fun: For younger groups, we include games like A.B.C. that teach while they play.
5. Plan the "Party Flow"
A standard 2-hour party should follow a structured rhythm:
First 45 Mins: High-energy games and "breaking the ice."
Middle 30 Mins: Food break and the "Happy Birthday" cake ceremony.
Final 45 Mins: High-energy disco, dancing competitions, and prize giveaways.
6. Use a Secure Booking System
Avoid the stress of "will they show up?" We provide a Zero-Cancellation Guarantee and a Secure Online Portal where you can:
Select your "Must Play" and "Do Not Play" songs.
Add party extras like Selfie Pods, Bubble Machines, or Snow Effects.
Manage your payments and download insurance documents for your venue.
Ready to Make It Legendary?
By choosing Mobile Disco Network, you aren't just booking music—you're booking 50 years of expertise and the peace of mind that comes with a Trading Standards Approved professional.