There's a moment at every great event when the room shifts — the lights drop, the floor fills, and it stays full. Phones go down. Nobody wants to be anywhere else. That moment doesn't happen by accident. It's built, song by song and cue by cue, by a team that knows exactly when to turn it up and when to pull back.
For more than 30 years, DJ Tampa — presented by Staar Entertainment — has built that moment for couples, families, companies, schools, and communities across the Tampa Bay area. Owner and lead DJ John Wendelken has spent his career behind the booth and, just as often, in the classroom as an active teacher, which means he reads a room the way few DJs can. Whatever you're planning, we've probably already done it a few hundred times. Find your event below.
Pick Your celebration and we'll take it from there
What Are You
Planning?
A wedding reception and a middle school dance need very different things from the same team — different music, different energy, different everything. Tell us what you're celebrating, and we'll show you exactly how we approach it.
01
private parties
Birthdays, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Sweet 16s, family gatherings, gender reveals and every milestone in between. If it's worth celebrating, we know how to make it unforgettable.
02
Corporate Events
Team building, holiday parties, employee rallies, and business meetings that need both polish and production. Professional enough for leadership, fun enough that people keep showing up.
03
School Events
Proms, homecomings, yard days, charity runs, graduations and every event a school hosts throughout the year. Led by an active teacher who knows exactly where the line is — and how to have fun without ever crossing it.
04
Lifestyle Community Events
Trivia nights, bingo, pool parties, and member events that bring residents together month after month. The kind of entertainment your community looks forward to.
05
Weddings
Your song list, your timeline, your night. We keep the floor packed without ever taking the spotlight off you.
The Foundation
What Every DJ Tampa
Event
Includes
No matter what you're celebrating, this is what you can always count on. Every event on this site is different — different music, different crowd, different energy. But underneath all of that, every DJ Tampa event is built on the same foundation.
A DJ and an MC, Not Just a Playlist
There's a real difference between someone pressing play and someone running the room. Our team reads the crowd, adjusts in real time, and keeps the night moving — that's a show, not just a service.
Sound Built for Your Room
From a forty-person clubhouse to a six-hundred-person ballroom, our sound is scaled to the space. Every toast is heard clearly, and nobody leaves with their ears ringing.
A Playlist Built With You
Must-plays, do-not-plays, and the flexibility to read the floor in real time. We take your list seriously — and we know how to keep the energy going when it matters most.
A Timeline That Actually Holds
We coordinate with your venue, planner, and vendors so the night moves the way it's supposed to, instead of stalling out at the worst possible moment.
Backup Gear, On Site
Every event runs on backup equipment we hope we never have to use. If something fails, it's a non-event — not the story of the night.
A Setup That Looks Intentional
Clean cable management and a professional setup, with nothing that looks like an afterthought. Your event deserves a booth that looks as good as it sounds.
30+ Years Behind the Booth
We've done this a lot. That experience shows up in the small decisions — the songs we don't play, the moments we don't rush, the transitions nobody notices because they're seamless.
We Treat Every Client Like Family
Why Families,
Companies, and Schools
Trust DJ Tampa
Booking entertainment for one of the most important days on your calendar is a big decision. Here's what makes it an easy one.
01
One Point of Contact
From your first call to your last song, you're working with the same team the whole way through — no hand-offs, no surprises.
02
Led By Someone Who Gets It
Owner and lead DJ John Wendelken brings 30+ years of experience to every event — and, as an active teacher, a firsthand understanding of what it takes to keep a room engaged and appropriate at the same time.
03
Everything Under One Roof
DJ and MC services, lighting, A/V, video, photo booths, and event production all come from the same team, so nothing about your event gets left to a stranger.
04
A Reputation Built on Referrals
Most of our business comes from families, companies, and schools who booked us once and came back — or told friends and family to.
Planning Shouldn't feel like a project
How It
Works
01
Tell Us About your event
Date, venue, headcount, and the kind of night you're picturing. That's all we need to get started.
02
build the plan together
We'll talk music direction, must-plays and do-not-plays, timeline, and any add-ons that fit your vision.
03
we build the show
Your programming, gear list, and run of show are confirmed well before the big day — no surprises.
04
show night
We arrive early, set up clean, and run it. You get to be a guest at your own event.
Round out your event
Add-Ons Worth
Considering
The right add-ons turn a great event into one your guests keep talking about. Explore the highlights below, or see everything we offer.
These are just the highlights — explore all of our Add-Ons.
Proudly serving central & south west florida
Wherever your event is happening, whether it's in New Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota, or Clearwater, chances are we've already been there. We serve venues, homes, offices, schools, and community spaces throughout the central and southwest regions of Florida, with the flexibility to travel further if requested.
(Exact service radius and any travel fees to be confirmed by our office)
Frequently Asked Questions
Popular Questions
Answered
Event Planning Resources
Ideas, Tips &
Expert
Advice
Planning any kind of event comes with a lot of decisions. Explore our blog for entertainment ideas, planning advice, and inspiration to help you build a celebration that's unforgettable from start to finish.
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From weddings and milestone birthdays to corporate events and school dances, we're honored to have played a part in so many unforgettable nights.
We absolutely loved having John at our reception. After seeing him at 2 different family events, we knew we really wanted to have him at our wedding reception. He did an excellent job directing activities, keeping the crowd engaged and creating an overall fun and exciting experience for everyone. It really put us at ease having him there through our event. We loved the everwall and the photos we received from guests snapping pics throughout the event. It was so nice communicating with Ashley to coordinate the details as well. They were all so professional and attentive to every detail. We highly recommend DJ Tampa by Staar entertainment for your special events too.
Sarah Davies
Wedding Reception
We recently had our 50th (Plus 1) Reunion from high school and used Staar Entertainment. In addition to John the FABULOUS DJ we added a few extras to make it more festive. It could not have been a better time for everyone who attended — people kept remarking that it was one of the best reunions ever (and we've had a lot). The music was perfect and the dancing was continuous - use them if you want to have a great event!
Claudette Wells
50th School Reunion
we look forward to bringing your celebration to life
How Can We Help You
Celebrate?
Whatever you're planning, we're ready to help you build it — from the first phone call to the last song of the night. Reach out by phone, email, or the link below, and let's start the conversation.
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