Corporate Christmas Party DJ Hire in Tauranga & Bay of Plenty
Professional entertainment for staff Christmas functions, awards nights and end-of-year celebrations.
From guest arrival and dinner through to speeches, awards and a packed dancefloor, Groove DJs provides one coordinated entertainment solution for your corporate Christmas function.
We provide professional DJ entertainment, sound systems, wireless microphones, dancefloor lighting, uplighting, photo booth hire and AV support for company Christmas parties across Tauranga and the wider Bay of Plenty.
Whether you are planning an intimate staff dinner, a large company celebration, an awards night followed by dancing, or an end-of-year function for clients and employees, we can help manage the music, atmosphere and technical elements from one experienced supplier.
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Corporate Christmas Party Packages
DJ, sound, microphones, lighting, photo booth and AV options
Choose the level of support that best matches your event. Packages range from professional speech audio through to complete DJ, photo booth, lighting and AV solutions.
If your event includes presentations, awards, entertainment or a detailed run sheet, send us your programme and we can recommend the most practical setup.
EXECUTIVE DJ/AV COMBO
Premium end-to-end corporate Christmas entertainment
WHAT YOU GET:
- Professional DJ
- Professional Powered Sound System
- Wireless Microphones
- Dancefloor Lighting
- Photographer
- Red Carpet
- Stanchions
- Photo Booth
- Uplighting
NZ$3495
EVENT IMPACT PACKAGE
DJ, photo booth and venue atmosphere in one package
WHAT YOU GET:
- Professional DJ
- Professional Powered Sound System
- Wireless Microphones
- Dancefloor Lighting
- Photo Booth
- Uplighting
NZ$1995
ENGAGE & ENTERTAIN
DJ, speeches and presentation support
WHAT YOU GET:
- Professional DJ
- Professional Powered Sound System
- Wireless Microphones
- Dancefloor Lighting
- Projector & Screen
NZ$1295
BUSINESS EVENT PRO
Professional sound support for speeches and presentations
WHAT YOU GET:
- Sound Technician
- Professional Powered Sound System
- Wireless Microphone
NZ$995
DJ + Photo Booth Bundle & Optional Extras
Build the event around your venue, audience and run sheet
Choose the DJ + Photo Booth bundle as a combined entertainment option, or add individual lighting, projection and sound services to a suitable event package.
The NZ$1890 bundle is a separate package option. Uplighting, projector and screen, and event sound are optional extras.
DJ + PHOTO BOOTH BUNDLE
Combined DJ entertainment and photo booth package
WHAT YOU GET:
- Professional DJ
- Dancefloor Lighting
- Photo Booth
NZ$1890
UPLIGHTING
Transform the venue with wireless architectural lighting
WHAT YOU GET:
- Wireless Uplighting
- Colour Matching
- Venue Atmosphere
From NZ$295
PROJECTOR & SCREEN
Presentation and video display support
WHAT YOU GET:
- Projector
- Screen
- Presentation Support
From NZ$250
EVENT SOUND
Additional professional sound reinforcement
WHAT YOU GET:
- Professional Sound System
- Wireless Microphone
- Technical Support
From NZ$400
Which Christmas Function Package Is Right for You?
Choose Executive DJ/AV Combo when you want a premium event experience combining DJ entertainment, sound, lighting, photo booth, red carpet presentation and photography.
Choose Event Impact for a staff Christmas party with DJ entertainment, speeches, dancefloor lighting, atmospheric uplighting and a photo booth in one coordinated package.
Choose Engage & Entertain when your event includes presentations, awards or video content before transitioning into DJ entertainment and dancing.
Choose Business Event Pro when you primarily need professional speech and presentation audio rather than evening DJ entertainment.
Not sure which option fits? Send us your venue, guest numbers and event run sheet and we will recommend the most practical package.
Corporate Christmas Party Planning Checklist
Use this checklist to brief your venue and entertainment team before your staff Christmas function, awards night or company celebration.
- Date, venue and guest numbers: confirm your event date, venue address and approximate attendance when checking availability.
- Run sheet: list arrival, dinner, speeches, awards, presentations, dancing and the finish time.
- Music brief: share preferred genres, must-play tracks, music to avoid and your approach to guest requests.
- Microphones and presentations: identify speakers, video playback, projection and any walk-up music or audio cues.
- Venue access and setup: confirm access times, available power, equipment space and pack-down arrangements with the venue.
- Package and extras: decide whether you need DJ entertainment, sound-only support, a photo booth, uplighting or additional AV.
- Booking and contacts: review your itemised quote, confirm the booking deposit and share the organiser, MC and venue contacts.
Send your event details and run sheet with your enquiry so we can recommend a suitable setup.
What We Can Cover During Your Christmas Function
Corporate Christmas events often move through several phases. Groove DJs can manage the music and audio throughout the evening so those transitions feel natural and professionally coordinated.
Coverage can include guest arrival, pre-dinner drinks, dinner music, speeches, awards, prize giving, presentations, dancefloor entertainment and the final song.
Speeches, Awards and Wireless Microphones
Clear audio matters when management, staff and guests need to hear speeches, awards and announcements. We can provide professional wireless microphones and sound reinforcement matched to your venue and audience size.
For events with awards, presentations or video content, we can also coordinate walk-up music, audio cues and AV requirements around your run sheet.
Music Planning for Your Team
Corporate Christmas functions often bring together a wide range of ages, cultures and musical tastes. Before the event we can discuss preferred genres, must-play songs, music to avoid and the overall atmosphere you want to create.
During the function we read the room and adapt the music as the evening develops, moving naturally from background music into a high-energy dancefloor set when the time is right.
Guest Requests
Guest requests are welcome where appropriate. Requests are balanced with your company’s preferences, the audience in the room and the flow of the event rather than simply being played in request order.
Working With Your Venue and Event Team
We can coordinate directly with your venue, organiser, MC and other suppliers regarding access, setup times, speeches, presentations, entertainment cues and pack-down requirements.
Providing your run sheet before the event helps us prepare the right music, microphone and AV support for each stage of the function.
Professional Equipment and Backup Planning
Groove DJs uses professional sound, DJ, lighting and wireless microphone equipment that is checked and prepared before every event.
Equipment placement, cable routing, power and sound coverage are considered before guests arrive, and backup equipment is carried for key parts of the system to reduce the risk of technical failure affecting your function.
What Happens After You Enquire?
1. Check availability — Send your date, venue, approximate guest numbers and event timing.
2. Choose the right package — We recommend the DJ, sound, lighting, photo booth and AV options that best match your plans.
3. Receive a clear quote — Your selected services and any applicable travel or additional requirements are itemised.
4. Secure your date — A 50% deposit confirms your booking.
5. Plan music and timing — We confirm speeches, awards, presentations, music preferences and your event run sheet.
6. Finalise venue details — Access, setup, power and supplier coordination are confirmed before the event.
7. Enjoy the function — We arrive early, set up professionally and manage the agreed entertainment and audio requirements throughout your event.
Secure Your Corporate Christmas Party Entertainment
Christmas Function Pricing Notes
DJ packages start from NZ$1295. The NZ$995 Business Event Pro package provides speech and presentation audio support without a DJ.
Final pricing depends on your event duration, venue, location and selected services. Before booking, confirm the hours covered, GST treatment, any travel charges and the equipment included in your written quote.

Enhance Your Corporate Christmas Party
Add entertainment, atmosphere or presentation elements to create a more complete event while reducing the number of separate suppliers you need to coordinate.

Red Carpet & Stanchions

Photo Booth

Projector & Screen

Wireless Microphones
Available with corporate event packages

Uplighting

Event Lighting Effects

Professional Event Sound

TV, Projection & AV
Corporate Christmas Party DJ FAQs
How much does a DJ cost for a corporate Christmas party in Tauranga?
Corporate Christmas packages with DJ entertainment start from NZ$1295 for Engage & Entertain, which includes a professional DJ, powered sound system, wireless microphones, dancefloor lighting, projector and screen. Business Event Pro is NZ$995 for a sound technician, powered sound system and wireless microphone; it does not include DJ entertainment. Final pricing depends on your event duration, venue, location and selected services.
Do you provide the sound system and lighting?
Yes. Our DJ packages include professional sound and appropriate dancefloor lighting. Additional venue uplighting, larger sound systems and specialist lighting can also be supplied where required.
Can you provide microphones for speeches and awards?
Yes. Professional wireless microphones can be provided for speeches, awards, announcements and presentations.
Can you provide background music during dinner before the DJ starts?
Yes. We can provide suitable background music for guest arrival, drinks and dinner before transitioning into speeches, formalities and dancefloor entertainment.
Can staff request songs?
Yes. Guest requests are welcome where appropriate. We combine requests with your company's music preferences and our experience reading the audience to keep the night flowing naturally.
Can you work from our event run sheet?
Yes. We regularly work with event schedules containing speeches, awards, presentations, dinner service and entertainment. Providing the run sheet before the event helps us coordinate music and audio cues with your organiser, MC and venue.
Can you provide a DJ and photo booth together?
Yes. DJ and photo booth services can be combined into one booking. The Event Impact package includes both DJ entertainment and photo booth hire along with sound, wireless microphones, dancefloor lighting and uplighting.
Can you provide a projector or screen for presentations?
Yes. Projectors, screens and display options are available for company presentations, awards, videos, slideshows and branded event content.
Do you service Mount Maunganui and Papamoa?
Yes. Groove DJs is based in Tauranga and provides corporate Christmas entertainment throughout Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Papamoa and the wider Bay of Plenty.
Do you travel outside Tauranga?
Yes. We regularly provide event services throughout the wider Bay of Plenty and selected Waikato locations. Travel charges may apply depending on the venue.
How early should we book our Christmas function?
December Fridays and Saturdays are among the most popular corporate event dates of the year and can book well in advance. We recommend checking availability as soon as your venue and event date are confirmed.
How is our booking confirmed?
Once the event details and package are agreed, a 50% deposit secures your booking. We then work with you on music, event timing and technical requirements before the function.