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Gary Hoffmann
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A wedding DJ service based out of Brooklyn, New York, 74 Events specializes in customizable wedding entertainment. Owned and operated by professional DJ Gary Hoffmann, the company is well-versed in all genres, ranging from the most esoteric psychedelia to the current top 40 tunes. Lifelong fans of music, 74 Events’ impeccable style and unbeatable customer service will make the perfect addition to your wedding celebration. The 74 Events team proudly offers DJ services to ready-to-wed couples located all over New York City and couples throughout New Jersey and the tri-state area.

Experience

Gary began his DJ career in the Lower East Side, East Village, and Brooklyn in 2001. A self-proclaimed “music-head,” he launched 74 Events in 2004. Proudly handpicking each DJ on the roster, Gary is committed to ensuring your event is nothing short of a success.

Services Offered

74 Events encourage you to get in contact to discuss your plans and receive a personalized quote based on your needs. Gary will personally deal with your inquiry and can suggest the best DJ to suit your wedding style and theme. Couples who book through this service can benefit from a variety of wedding entertainment services. Options include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Consultations
  • DJ and MC services
  • Liability insurance coverage
  • Sound, PA system, and microphones
  • Photo booth rental

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FAQ

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Electronic
Hip Hop
Indie
International
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40
South Asian

What services do you offer?

Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Sound/PA System

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74 Events is praised for exceptional communication, organization, and seamless, low‑stress planning. Their DJs match couples' musical tastes, deliver flawless ceremony and reception audio, and keep the dance floor packed all night. They read the room, handle transitions and surprises smoothly, and come highly recommended.

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74 Events is praised for exceptional communication, organization, and seamless, low‑stress planning. Their DJs match couples' musical tastes, deliver flawless ceremony and reception audio, and keep the dance floor packed all night. They read the room, handle transitions and surprises smoothly, and come highly recommended.

Anthony
Anthony Sent on 04/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Exceeded Our Expectations, And Then Some!

On your wedding day it gets busy quickly, and the key to making the day as special as you dream goes back to the planning. Gary is a pros pro! Each phone call and zoom meeting were an absolute pleasure, and the attention to detail shows he cares. His communication is what you want and need from a vendor. His systems work seamlessly and allows all of your visions for your big day to become a reality. He understands the big moments and makes sure they happen exactly as you wished. Needless to say Gary's extremely knowledgeable of the components that are necessary for all of your guests to talk about how amazing your wedding was for years to come, and that knowledge and his advice allowed us to impress our guest. On top of that he heard our vision and knew exactly what DJ could deliver.

James was the absolute best! His preparation for our event was top notch. He was prompt, set up all three sound system locations effortlessly, and when it started raining during his set up (without warning must I add) he quickly adjusted and worked amazing with the venues staff. Again the systems Gary provides communicated to James every single moment and he knew exactly what to do. Our ceremony was perfect with the help of James. The sound quality was perfect, the ability to let our guest feel the emotions attached to our processional, and he nailed our first kiss by starting the music right as the moment happened. Our bridal parties introductions were fun and inviting for our guest. He edited the timing perfectly for our first dance so it did not feel rushed or too long. He just nailed every portion of our wedding. And of course the most important part, the music! James studies your must play list, and knows exactly what to play around it. He had our guest on the dance floor all night, and most importantly he knows how to read the room. He understand what will keep the party going and his depth of music knowledge gets everyone moving. The quality he provides shows in each portion of your wedding.

All engaged couples, first congratulations, second do yourself a favor and book the great people at 74 events. You will not regret it!
Kimberly
Kimberly Sent on 04/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly Recommend!

74 Events was incredible from the start. They were the most organized vendor I worked with. They didn't wait til the last month to get things sorted. They responded to any email/text within hours. They took the time to get to know us, our taste in music, and what we wanted for the night. Gary and Con were a dream team! Everyone raved about the music and was out on the dancefloor all night.
A+++ highly recommend!
Jennifer
Jennifer Sent on 04/03/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best!!!

I cannot recommend 74 Events enough! Gary was so wonderful communicating and organizing. Our DJ, Joel, was AMAZING! We really had the best time, and he kept our friends and family dancing right until the end :). Could not have asked for a better DJ! We got compliments from all of our friends that the music was excellent, and we could not be happier. Thanks Joel and Gary!!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 03/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Great Music, Exceptional Service

Gary and James were both fantastic - the playlist was perfectly curated to our taste in music and we had an amazing time dancing on our wedding day. Both were responsive, easy to work with, and I would absolutely recommend 74 Events to all!
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Nicole Sent on 03/10/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We love 74 Events!

We had an amazing experience working with 74 Events for our NYC winter wedding. The entire process was seamless thanks to Gary’s clear communication and organization; it made everything feel easy and stress-free. I appreciated being matched with DJ James Arnold and he ultimately created the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable night—our family and friends are still raving about the music! And many had only ever been to weddings with a live band, so they were especially impressed with our DJ experience. We would work with them again in a heartbeat!!
Carmen
Carmen Sent on 03/09/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding DJ!

We booked DJ Dre through 74 Events for our wedding, and he was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, he delivered 100% on everything we hoped for. The music was perfect and truly matched the vibe we wanted for our big day.

At no point was the dance floor empty, he kept the energy up all night and had everyone dancing. DJ Dre was also super interactive with our guests, which made the whole celebration feel even more fun and memorable.

If you’re looking for a DJ who knows how to read the crowd and keep the party going, DJ Dre is the one. He helped make our wedding the best night ever. Truly the best wedding a girl could ask for!
Danielle
Danielle Sent on 02/14/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Big ups for 74Events and DJ Dan!

We had the most electric wedding in January 2026 with the help of Gary and Dan from 74Events. We wanted to make sure the DJ wasn't too over the top / distracting from the wedding -- if this is you too, you've found the right vendor! Gary is the most responsive human you will ever encounter and we had the most seamless process setting up our wish list, do not play list, run of house, mic tutorial, etc. to make sure our wedding day curated an amazing vibe for us and our guests. We had many people come up to us afterwards to compliment the music throughout the ceremony, dinner and reception. Big thank you to Dan for hearing our vision and executing on it perfectly. 10/10 would book again!
Jamie
Jamie Sent on 02/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

James is incredible!!

We worked with James Arnold for our wedding and he was absolutely incredible. He totally understood our vibe from the first time we chatted. We had the dance floor of our dreams! Everyone was raving all night long about the music and multiple people followed up with us after to say how epic the DJ was. Each song was better than the one before! James and Gary were super responsive, easy to work with, and kind leading up to the wedding. 74 Events made the night so so special for us. Thank you guys!
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 01/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Our guests asked for the set list...they are *that* good

I cannot recall a wedding where, after it was over, loads of guests asked for the DJ’s playlist – but this happened at our wedding and all the credit goes to our DJ Jeremy, who we booked through 74 Events. We asked Jeremy for an epic dance party and that is precisely what he delivered. All the transitions were perfectly timed, he brought a genuinely fun presence, and looked like he was having as much fun as our guests. On top of that, all of our interactions prior to the event were extremely professional and courteous. Thank you to Gary & Jeremy for an epic party that we (and our guests) won’t forget!
Lauren
Lauren Sent on 01/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect DJ team—thoughtful, seamless, and an incredible party

We knew from the start that we wanted a DJ for our wedding. Given the size of our space and the way we planned to use it, a band simply wouldn’t have worked—and it also just wasn’t our vibe. I was introduced to Gary at 74 Events through a friend, and quickly noticed that many of the weddings I admired on social media had all worked with his team. That consistency spoke volumes.

Gary is an incredibly kind, thoughtful, and generous human. He has such a calm, gentle sensibility that immediately puts you at ease—even a very stressed bride (me). He connected us with Preston, who ultimately became our DJ, and from our first conversation, it was clear we were aligned. Preston and I instantly clicked while trading references and ideas—we wanted a true bistro disco vibe: 70s grooves, 90s R&B, NYC energy, and absolutely no Bruno Mars, country, or tacky Top 40. By the end of the call, Preston said, “Okay, no matter what happens, I’m DJ’ing your wedding,” and I knew we were in great hands.

Gary and Preston were consummate professionals throughout the process. They worked seamlessly with our planner (they’d collaborated before, which made everything even smoother), took our curation seriously, and handled every detail—from song selection to pacing and tone—with care and confidence.

On the wedding day, Preston delivered an incredible experience. He honored our playlist and vision while also layering in crowd-pleasers that delighted our parents and their guests. He didn’t even flinch when my dad started pantomiming Michael Jackson dance moves—true professional behavior.

One of my favorite moments of the night was at the very end, when only a handful of close friends were left on the dance floor and Preston closed things out with Mariah Carey—All I Want for Christmas and other hits included. It was joyful, hilarious, and completely unforgettable.

We would absolutely work with 74 Events again for a future celebration. Thoughtful, cool, and genuinely fun to collaborate with—this team knows how to create a night people will remember.
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Gary and his army of accomplished DJs from 74 Events are by far the best people I've worked with to spin music for your wedding day! During the planning process, Gary will take excellent care of his couples, and always is prompt with his correspondence! Come wedding day, he selects the absolute best match for your DJ/emcee needs. I've had the pleasure of working with BOTH of his DJs named James - Mulry and Arnold - and felt 100% taken care of by each! Their knowledge of music - both mainstream and obscure (EDM set, anyone?) - runs deep, and they are so smooth with the emcee duties. No one is yelling at you to get on the dance floor here! Do yourself a favor and book them today!

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Every time we work with Gary, the planning has been a breeze! His DJs helped me keep the night moving and kept the dance floor full! The last wedding that we worked with Rob, the floor was packed all night long. I have started recommending them to all my clients!

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Amazing Dj I have been working and recommending him for almost 10 years !!

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