Wedding and corporate DJ + MC in Melbourne Your DJ and your MC. Same person.
John Edney runs the music and the microphone, so your night moves from one moment to the next without anyone waiting on a cue.
Trusted on the mic and the decks at
- Kia at the Australian Open
- NBL
- Retail Show Australia
- Denon DJ
- Method Recruitment
- Listen To Your Body
- Beatmix DJ & MC industry conference
- DJ Life Magazine
Why one person
Why your wedding DJ should also be your MC
You've been to the normal version: a DJ in one corner, an MC in the other, and a room full of guests watching them work out who's next. Here's the difference.
Normal?
- A DJ and an MC who met five minutes before the entrance
- Silence while someone hunts for the microphone
- Speeches that run long and eat the dance floor
- Names that get mispronounced in front of everyone
- The same playlist as the last wedding you went to
Let's not.
- One person on the music and the mic, working from one plan
- The next song cued before the applause ends
- A running sheet that keeps the night on time
- Every name checked with you before the day
- Music picked for your crowd, not the last one
Weddings
You plan the party. John runs it.
Grand entrance, speeches, cake, first dance and a dance floor that fills. John keeps the night on time and the room on side, so you get to be a guest at your own wedding. He's a registered celebrant too, so he can marry you first.
Explore wedding DJ and MC packagesNo handover
No nods across the room
When the MC and DJ are two people, every moment needs a signal. When it's one person, the music drops as John lifts the mic, and it's back the second he puts it down. Nobody waits, and nobody notices the join.
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Corporate
Your run of show, run properly
Conference stages, awards walk-ups, session breaks, brand activations and the after-party set, all from one desk. From Kia at the Australian Open to the main stage at Retail Show Australia, John keeps the program moving and the crowd with it.
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Find your fit
- Grand entrances
- No dead air
- Speeches on time
- Names said right
- Full dance floor
- One booking
Reviews
Don't take John's word for it
A 5.0 rating from 129 Google reviews, written by the couples and event managers who booked him.
How it works
You've got one job. Enjoy it.
Everything between your first email and the last song is John's to sort. Here's what's covered before you walk in the door.
- Running sheet built with you
Every moment mapped: who speaks when, what plays under it and what happens if things run late.
- Names checked
Every speaker, award winner and family member, pronounced right before they hit the mic.
- Music locked in
Your must-plays, your do-not-plays and the songs for each big moment, confirmed ahead of time.
- Venue and suppliers looped in
John talks to your venue, planner and AV team so the timings line up for everyone.
- Set up and sound checked early
Gear tested and running well before your first guest arrives.
About John
Hi, I'm John!
I've been DJing and MCing since 2005, across roughly 1,700 events. Conference stages, awards nights and brand activations during the week, weddings on the weekend, and as a registered celebrant I've now married 200 couples. In 2026 I went full time, and I haven't looked back.
The goal never changes: make your event one people talk about, and take the stress off you.
DJLife As featured inDJ Life MagazineTwo-page feature, Vol. 6 No. 5, October 2026
FAQ
Wedding and event DJ + MC questions
Is John really the DJ and the MC at the same event?
Yes. One person runs the music and the microphone, working from one running sheet. The music drops as John lifts the mic and comes back the second he puts it down, so there's no handover and no waiting on a cue.
What events does John DJ and MC?
Weddings, conferences, awards nights, brand activations, product launches, staff parties and milestone celebrations. See weddings and corporate events for how each one runs.
Where in Melbourne do you work?
John is based in Plenty and works across greater Melbourne, the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula, with regular events in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide.
Can John marry us as well?
Yes. John has been a registered marriage celebrant since 2019 and has married 200 couples. Booking the ceremony with the reception means the whole day runs from one plan and one sound system.
How much does a DJ and MC cost?
It depends on the mix of services, how long the event runs and where it is. The pricing page shows from-prices, and after a quick call you'll get a personalised proposal with an exact figure.
How do I check if my date is free?
Use the enquiry form on this page, email john@edneycelebrations.com.au or call or text 0407 877 232 with your date and venue. If John is free, you'll hear back with a time to chat.
How experienced is John?
John has been a working DJ and MC since 2005, across roughly 1,700 events, and holds a 5.0 Google rating from 129 reviews. He has hosted for Kia at the Australian Open, the NBL and Retail Show Australia.
More answers on the DJ and MC FAQ page.
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Let's make it anything but normal.
Tell John the date, the venue and what you're planning. You'll hear back with availability and a quote for the mix you need.