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74 Events

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Maggie
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Tahnee
Amanda

Recommended by 100% of couples

What is the story behind 74 Events?

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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What does a real wedding with 74 Events look like?

Rachael & Matthew's wedding
Rachael & Matthew
70 photos
Jess & Bill's wedding
Jess & Bill
45 photos
Holly  & Adam 's wedding
Holly & Adam
19 photos
Tim & Yukari's wedding
Tim & Yukari
28 photos
Derek & Jackie's wedding
Derek & Jackie
23 photos

What is included in 74 Events's packages?

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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What are real couples saying about their experience with 74 Events in reviews?

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74 Events is praised for professional, organized, and responsive planning that put couples at ease. Their DJs consistently read the room, curated personalized playlists across genres, and kept dance floors packed all night. Couples raved about seamless execution, thoughtful details, and highly recommend them for unforgettable wedding receptions.

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74 Events is praised for professional, organized, and responsive planning that put couples at ease. Their DJs consistently read the room, curated personalized playlists across genres, and kept dance floors packed all night. Couples raved about seamless execution, thoughtful details, and highly recommend them for unforgettable wedding receptions.

Maggie
Maggie Sent on 11/06/2026
5 out of 5 rating

A Perfect Night!

Working with 74 Events (Gary Hoffman and Dan Chaves) for our wedding was a dream. They were incredibly professional, took our thoughts on the evening seriously and were very reliable. Dan was there with us the whole time, keeping everything flowing, but it never felt overpowering. He struck the perfect balance, and his energy added so much to the night. Would highly recommend booking them for your wedding!
Eric
Eric Sent on 11/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best Night of Our Lives!

Preston at 74 Events was the DJ for our 10/31 wedding, and I can say without a doubt this is the easiest 5-star review I've ever given. Every single guest we spoke to specifically called out Preston. He read the vibe on the dance floor and kept the party moving. He used our playlist as inspiration and seamlessly wove in songs that matched the the tone. We wished we had booked an extra hour at the venue because of how much fun everyone was having. Half the guests missed dessert because they were having such a blast on the dance floor!
J
Jay Sent on 11/02/2026
5 out of 5 rating

74 Events is fantastic!

We loved working with Gary and DJ Vida. They were professional, responsive, and ultimately gave us a fantastic party. We hired Vida as our wedding DJ and had people on the dance floor all night. People are still telling us how great the music was. I would absolutely recommend them!
M
Mahir Sent on 10/31/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dan absolutely crushed it!

Dan absolutely crushed it at our wedding! Everything went really smoothly, and Kelsey and I got to just enjoy the evening with our friends and family. We got so many compliments on the music throughout the night. We had a wonderful evening and would highly recommend 74 Events and Dan.
Nikki
Nikki Sent on 10/29/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST Wedding Music - An Unforgettable Night

From our very first email with Gary to the very last song James played at our wedding, our experience with 74 Events was nothing short of exceptional!

We had a slightly unconventional wedding, with a cocktail-style reception and no formal seated dinner. From the beginning, our biggest priority was creating a high-energy, electric atmosphere where our guests would be dancing all night long. We've been to plenty of weddings where the music constantly starts and stops, and we knew we wanted the exact opposite. We wanted one big, unforgettable party, and 74 Events delivered beyond our wildest expectations!

Gary was incredibly professional, organized, and thorough throughout the entire planning process. He took the time to walk through every detail with us, ensuring everything would run seamlessly on the big day. We felt completely confident and taken care of from start to finish.

And then there was James! He took our musical preferences and somehow made them even better than we could have imagined. He read the crowd perfectly, kept the energy sky-high, and had our guests on the dance floor the ENTIRE night. The combination of James DJing alongside our live violinist and saxophonist was an absolute showstopper and one of the biggest highlights of our wedding.

We've spent the days since our wedding rewatching videos, and we genuinely cannot get over how incredible the music was. It was everything we hoped for and so much more.

If you're looking for a team that is professional, talented, and knows how to throw an unforgettable party, look no further. We truly cannot recommend 74 Events, Gary, and especially James highly enough!
Tahnee
Tahnee Sent on 10/25/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect Wedding DJ Experience!

We cannot recommend 74 Events enough! From the very beginning, Gary was hands down the most responsive vendor we worked with throughout our entire wedding planning process. He was always quick to answer questions, incredibly organized, and made us feel completely confident that everything was in great hands.

On the day of the wedding, Navarro absolutely exceeded every expectation. He has an incredible ability to read a room and keep the energy exactly where it needs to be. The dance floor was packed all night, and our guests are still talking about how amazing the music was. We heard over and over again that it was one of the most fun weddings they'd been to, and Navarro was a huge reason why.

And truly...no notes. Everything was perfect. From the planning process to the execution on the wedding day, the entire experience exceeded our expectations. Hiring 74 Events was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding.

If you're looking for a DJ team that is professional, incredibly responsive, and knows exactly how to throw an unforgettable party, look no further than 74 Events. Thank you, Gary and Navarro, for making our wedding so much fun!
Amanda
Amanda Sent on 10/19/2026
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Eric Visa was AWESOME!!! 10/03/26 Wedding @ The Foundry

We want to thank you so much for your role in making our wedding feel like the absolute best night of our lives! I mean the vibes and obviously the music curated felt immaculate!

Everyone in my family so happy, and DJ Eric Visa culturally integrated everything so seamlessly. We always saw groups of people on the dance floor! We had guests come up to us and personally rave about the setlist.

I can’t count the amount of times I heard “ bro, this DJ really knows what he is doing” LOL.

We were truly so LUCKY to have you for the night.
We thank Gary Hoffmann & 74 Events for connecting us with our amazing DJ Eric Visa.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
A
Alyson Sent on 10/15/2026
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Con Made Our Night!

We were looking for a wedding reception DJ who could bring to life our vision across multiple genres including high energy pop, disco, rat pack and electronic dance music to cater to our crowd of 200+ people. 74 Events listened to all of our wishes and connected us with DJ Constantine, and we had the best time working with them to craft a fun, vibes-driven and truly special curation of songs that our guests are still raving about. DJ Con was the utmost professional, flexible, and truly a joy to work with. He knew how to work the room, made sure our do’s and don’ts were accommodated, and really understood the assignment and took it seriously but also felt like he was part of the crowd! Couldn’t recommend more.
B
Brendan Sent on 10/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Night, Thank You!!!!

We had a wonderful experience with 74 events from the very first call to the numerous touch points before our big day. We were lucky enough to book Carver, who delivered a fantastic mix of what we had requested and perfectly selected songs to hype up our friends and family and keep the dance floor full and fun for the entire night. We felt extremely taken care of by Gary as well, who quarterbacked the event from afar and made sure we were as prepared as possible going in. You'll know from the first minute of the first call that they not only know what they're doing, but are careful listeners who instill a sense of trust and confidence from the get-go. If you're curious, just make the call already- it gave us a huge sense of relief to feel so taken care of during our planning process. A wonderful experience all around!
Allison
Allison Sent on 10/12/2026
5 out of 5 rating

We Love DJ Miles!

Working with Gary and 74 Events was an amazing experience. He was so professional and made the process of finding a DJ easy and fun. He came in to every meeting with a plan, and truly made everything feel so smooth. We had DJ Miles at our party, and he was the best!! He went above and beyond to make sure the speeches ran smoothly, and had everyone on the dance floor all night. So many people came up to us throughout the evening to tell us how amazng the DJ was!
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What awards has 74 Events won?

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Who is the team behind 74 Events?

Gary Hoffmann
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Do wedding professionals recommend 74 Events? Which ones?

Stephanie Gatton Events Stephanie Gatton Events Wedding Planners

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!

Campbell Events Campbell Events Wedding Planners

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!

Laura Ryan Photography Laura Ryan Photography Wedding Photographers

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

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