DJ · Dhol · Tuition — West Midlands

Your party.
Your music.

Good music, great energy, unforgettable memories. Open-format DJ sets, live dhol and one-to-one tuition across Birmingham and the UK.

Free quote · No obligation · Same-day reply

DJ Manraj on the decks in a packed club, phones lit up across the crowd
Now booking2026 / 27 dates · weddings, events & lessons
14 years on the dholBaraats, receptions, melas.
NEC Arena to Edgbaston Cricket GroundAnd the wedding suites between.
All genresPunjabi, Bhangra, Bollywood, house, R&B.

Events I play: weddings, private parties, venues and clubs, corporate events, baraats, sangeets, birthdays, charity melas, receptions, mehndi nights, dhol lessons and workshops.

01 / Services

Three ways to
bring the energy.

Book one, or combine them. Every event gets the same planning, the same kit standards and the same person on the night.

DJ Manraj mixing on Pioneer DJ decks under pink club lighting
01 — DJFrom£120

DJ for events

All genres, mixed live and read from the room — Punjabi, Bhangra and Bollywood to house, garage, R&B, Afrobeats and commercial.

  • Weddings, receptions & sangeets
  • Private parties, venues & clubs
  • Corporate events & launches
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Manraj playing dhol at a baraat, wedding guests gathered behind him
02 — DholFrom£80

Live dhol

Fourteen years of dhol for baraat entrances, stage walk-ins and the moment a DJ set needs a lift — solo, or alongside the decks.

  • Baraat & grand entrances
  • Dhol + DJ combination sets
  • Charity melas, processions & stage shows
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Manraj smiling with his carved wooden dhol on a blue strap
03 — TuitionRates on request

Tuition & workshops

One-to-one dhol lessons built on 14 years of playing, plus DJ coaching and group workshops for events, schools and community groups.

  • 1:1 dhol lessons, all levels
  • DJ coaching & mixing basics
  • Group workshops for events & schools
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Manraj on dhol in front of a glittering DJ booth Watch it live · Instagram

Signature set

Decks and dhol,
in one booking.

Two performers' worth of energy from one person. The DJ set runs, the dhol comes in over the drop, and the whole room lifts — one contract, one point of contact, one soundcheck.

  • Seamless hand-off between decks and dhol
  • Entrances, first dances and set peaks timed to the minute
  • One booking, one invoice, one person to call
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02 / How it works

Simple from enquiry to encore.

Professional, reliable, great vibes — and you'll always know what happens next.

  1. Enquire

    Send the date, venue and what you're planning. You'll get availability and a clear quote back the same day.

  2. Consult

    A call to talk through the running order, must-plays, do-not-plays and the moments that matter.

  3. Plan the set

    Your set, entrances and dhol cues mapped to the timeline, with the venue and planner looped in.

  4. Showtime

    Early arrival, quiet set-up, and a floor that stays full from the first guest to the last song.

03 / Venues

From arenas to wedding suites.

An arena, two of Birmingham's biggest sporting grounds and the banqueting suites Midlands weddings are built around — a few of the rooms I've played.

  • A packed arena floor under blue and gold beams at bp pulse LIVE
    bp pulse LIVE (formerly LG Arena)NEC, Birmingham
  • Edgbaston Cricket Ground at dusk with fireworks over the outfield
    Edgbaston Cricket GroundBirmingham
  • A couple on a cloud-covered floor under blossom ceilings at the Grand Botanical Suite
    Grand Botanical SuiteBirmingham
  • A function suite at Villa Park under a starlit ceiling, Aston Villa banners over the tables
    Villa Park — Aston Villa FCBirmingham
  • The Manor Grove sign and monogram on the venue's outside wall
    Manor GroveBirmingham
  • A blossom arch over the aisle at Brooklands Suite under purple uplighting
    Brooklands SuiteWolverhampton

Your date could be next.

Wedding-season Saturdays book up early — checking yours takes under a minute.

05 / Good to know

Before you ask.

Straight answers to the questions people ask first.

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How much does it cost?

Every event is quoted on the date, the hours and what you need. DJ sets start from £120 and live dhol from £80 — send your date for an exact, free quote.

How far ahead should I book?

Wedding-season Saturdays go first, often months ahead. If you have a date in mind, check it now — asking costs nothing.

Do you bring sound and lighting?

Yes — I can bring my own PA and lighting. Tell me the venue and guest numbers and I'll match the kit to the room.

Can we choose the music?

Yes. Before the night we go through must-plays, do-not-plays and the key moments — entrances, first dance, the last song.

Do you travel outside Birmingham?

Yes — across the West Midlands and nationwide. Any travel costs are agreed up front in your quote.

06 / Check your date

Let's plan
your party.

Send your date, venue and occasion. I'll check availability and reply the same day with a clear quote and a few ideas for the night.

What do you need?

Free quote, no obligation. Your details are only used to reply to this enquiry — see the privacy notice.