Next Level Entertainment totally blew our expectations and made our dream wedding a reality!! Joe Cortez is super patient and really easy to work with. The thing we loved was how honest he is with our ideas. We had a vision on how we wanted to entertain our guest and he delivered. Also, his suggestions were awesome too!! They really took our wedding day to the Next Level!!

If you are planning a wedding on Maui, do yourself a massive favor and book Joe Cortez with Next Level Entertainment. Hands down, he is the absolute best DJ on the island!

We gave Joe a list of our favorite genres and a general vibe, and he completely over-delivered. The transition to my wife’s solo moments was flawless and handled with perfection. Joe kept the energy high all night long and had literally everyone out on the dance floor.

Beyond his incredible skills as a DJ and entertainer, Joe is just a genuinely fantastic and kind person to work with. He truly cared about making our night special and stress-free.

We cannot recommend him highly enough for anyone getting married in Maui! Thank you, Joe, for making our wedding unforgettable!

Joe DJ and MC our Maui wedding. He is absolutely incredible. Just gets the party going, our dance floor was packed the entire night. Smooth transitions, amazing track selection. We’d book him again in a heartbeat.

Joe Cortez created a night full of love and romance for all the couples. His creative song selection and professionalism was top notch. His creative line of events, brought our wedding to life from ceremony to reception. His up beat MC/DJ skills was amazing. He kept the party going from start to finish. If you want a wedding to remember, leave it to the professionals, Joe Cortez Next Level Entertainment is the guy to hire. Mahalo Nui Joe,
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Joe was recommended by anyone we talk to in Maui that was involved in planning our wedding.

He carefully met with us two or three times to make sure he got everything correct.
He kept the times we needed to hit for first dance, cake cutting etc
He has a great thing he did at the end of the night. He had everyone surround us, he lowered the lights and have everyone use their phones as flashlights beamed on us as we danced a very special song.

Joe contributed heavily into an amazing day.

From the very first conversation, Joe made us feel heard. He didn’t just nod along—he got our musical taste. I knew he was our DJ when he immediately recognized the YouTube artists I love—Albert Posis, Jeremy Passion, Jesse Barrera, AJ Rafael—and worked them into the plan with total respect for the vibe we wanted.

Day-of, Joe went above and beyond. He was incredibly flexible and helped us pull off a last-minute idea to have all our guests stand and create a pathway for our grand entrance—no stress, just smooth execution. He even worked in an original medley that one of my bridesmaids produced for their walk down the aisle; the timing and cueing were flawless.

Once the party started, the energy never dipped. Joe’s transitions were silky—no jarring cuts, just seamless flow—and he constantly read the room to see what everyone was vibing to. The dance floor stayed packed because he knew exactly when to lean into a groove and when to surprise us with the next perfect track. As an MC, he was professional, clear, and fun, keeping the timeline tight without ever feeling rushed.

Our guests are still talking about how hype and us the music felt. If you want a DJ/MC who truly listens, curates with intention, and delivers a high-energy, unforgettable party, book Joe Cortez with NextLevel Entertainment. Easily a 1000000/10.

We cannot thank joe and Jay enough for making our wedding a dream come true and a memory we will cherish forever. From the very beginning, when they asked us what one word we wanted our guests to use to describe our wedding, we said “amazing.” They both mastered that vision perfectly.
Every single guest told us how amazing, beautiful, and unforgettable our wedding was—some even said it was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. Thank you for creating so many special moments that we’ll treasure for a lifetime.
You both are truly incredible, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better to bring our vision to life.

Joe was the DJ for our wedding two weeks ago and he is AMAZING. Throughout the whole process, he was super easy to work with, super informative, professional, and just all around awesome. He immediately knows the vibe, is so great at reading the room to get everyone up and dance, and has impeccable taste in music.
- His uplighting was STUNNING - the colors, placement around the venue and dance floor, all of it. He created the most epic party vibe for us.
- I was super concerned about the microphones and sound for the ceremony due to wind and cars driving by. The sound was SPOT ON. I wanted loud, and we got loud! Everyone could hear our vows, which was incredibly important to me.
- He is so joyful and fun! The guest feed off his vibe. Everyone was raging all night long. Truly, the best night ever. I had SOOOO much fun. All of our guests were raving about out DJ!
- My mom wanted to sing a song during our reception, and Joe was SO gracious about it. He spent time prepping with her, and it ended up being a huge hit. He made sure it all went smooth. It was one of the highlights of my night, and of my mom's life she said. It meant so much to our family.
I am forever grateful to Joe for helping to cultivate the best day/night of my life. I SUPER strongly recommend Joe for your upcoming event.

Joe Cortez was the best DJ we could have ever asked for! In addition to excellent music and sound, the lighting was exactly what we envisioned for our special day. From the moment we were introduced to Joe, we knew we were in good hands and our wedding would be full of epic sound and energy. He killed it, and everyone had such a great time. He made sure to play our favorite hits and even some deep Bay Area tracks to get the crowd going! What a night; Joe is a consummate professional and all around great dude. Would highly recommend!

We knew that the DJ was one of the most important components of our wedding since we wanted to throw a party for our friends and family. We decided to work with Joe after meeting with him and learning about his various experiences as a DJ and his knowledge about setting the stage and throwing the perfect party for important events. Everything from the wedding ceremony to the cocktail hour to the party that went past midnight, we were so happy we chose to work with Joe. We met with Joe several times to discuss our music choices and genres and trusted him to work off our preferred choices – and we were beyond pleased with the results! Our party was a mix of EDM, hip hop / rap and dance songs. We also had very good vibes during cocktail/hour and dinner. Joe is very organized and you can definitely count on him to come through at your wedding!