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Coastal Entertainment provides event lighting (up lighting, string lighting, paper lanterns, custom monogram projection), full PA speaker systems (concert or live band production, ceremonies) and professional DJ service for wedding ceremony and receptions, teen party & school dances, family reunions, corporate picnic and functions and birthdays as well as public events such as concerts, nightclubs & bars, restaurants and community events. Our local offices combined service a large portion of the Central Coast & Southern California communities including the entire Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County, Ventura County & Conejo Valley: Ojai, Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Newbury Park, Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village, Moorpark, Simi Valley and Southern California: Agoura Hills, Oak Park, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Granada Hills, Santa Clarita, and the coastal communities of Malibu, Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades and Brentwood.

All packages are custom created based on your needs and working budget to deliver a unique, personalized service.

* Professional, personalized and budget friendly packages.
* Well maintained and state-of-the-art lighting, audio and video equipment.
* An up-to-date music library (50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's & Today's Top-40).
* Client-Only access to password protected online event planning tools.

We are always available by phone or e-mail to answer your questions. In fact, people always compliment us on how attentive and "quick to respond" we are. Great service doesn't stop here. Visit our web site today! www.cegevents.com

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Frequently asked questions

What music genres do you specialize in?

Country
Electronic
Hip Hop
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock

What services do you offer?

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Reviews of Coastal Entertainment Group

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Elizabeth Sent on 07/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Very professional and easy to work with

We worked with Nick for our June 2019 wedding at The Walnut Grove. From the first few emails to the actual wedding day Nick was a pleasure to work with. I did a lot of research for finding a DJ and Coastal Entertainment Group was one of the best values for their quality of services that I could find.

We hired Nick for the entire event--ceremony and reception. It was great having the mics for the ceremony because people could actually hear our vows and not just the officiant!

We didn't want a DJ that took over the event, and Nick is very conscious of that. He is extremely professional, kind and accommodating to your needs. He made it very easy to create a playlist of songs we did like, while also making a list of "do not play" songs (which is really important!). Nick kept the party going right up until the last minute, and we never wanted to stop dancing!

We also wanted to incorporate traditional Lebanese music with the rest of our song choices, and Nick did an amazing job at reading the crowd/mood and deciding when to mix it in. For our grand entrance, we had a group of Lebanese dancers perform and dance with us, and Nick was extremely accommodating about coordinating with the dancers in terms of announcements and playing the correct background tracks.

Nick even projected our wedding hashtag on the front of the DJ booth, which is not something we even thought about doing but we are so glad that it was there. A lot of guests actually used the hashtag and it has made it really easy to find guest photos on Instagram.

Thank you Nick!!
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Natalie Sent on 12/30/2013
5 out of 5 rating
I used Nic for my Nov. 2013 wedding at the Canary Hotel in Santa Barbara. From the start he was very helpful and professional. Since I lived in a different city than where the wedding was, it was easy to communicate by email and he answered all my questions. A month before the wedding we were able to have a face to face meeting. The meeting covered the timeline and song details.
The day of the wedding was perfect and the music was amazing!! Nic was so easy to work with! We had a few adjustments with the speeches and timeline and he worked within the changes. He did a great job with my last minute changes and was very flexible with them. It was nice to have him give his option on things I wasn't familiar with but in the end let me make the decision. I received comments from friends and family about how great the music choices were. I also liked how professional Nic was - no corny jokes or embarrassing DJ moments. He kept the party going all night long!! I would highly recommend Coastal for your wedding or event.
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Kristen Sent on 11/05/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Nicholas from Coastal Entertainment was such a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process! He was very flexible with every aspect of our music choices and provided valuable feedback. He met with us multiple times and was there anytime we had a question. He provided a great atmosphere at our wedding and ran everything flawlessly! I would definitely recommend Nicholas!
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Matt Sent on 06/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We hired Coastal Entertainment Group, and more importantly Nicholas to be our DJ at our wedding in May. We couldn't have been happier with the service he provided. Not only was the price right, he was a great DJ. He was very responsive when we needed anything, and made himself readily available to meet at a moments notice to go over details. Nicholas is very professional and abstains from the tackiness that can be associated with some wedding DJ's.

He played every song we needed and even went out of his way to ensure that he had every song we needed, even if it wasn't in his vast musical library. He even cut a mix together that had multiple songs that we wanted to do a special dance to, again going above and beyond.

I would recommend Coastal Entertainment Group for any wedding as he puts together a wedding timeline that is very helpful and keeps the wedding events moving at a great pace. He is very aware of the crowd and what they are yearning for musically.

We were very happy to not have to worry about having a crappy DJ. With all that you can stress about wedding planning, choose Coastal Entertainment and allow for one less vendor to stress about, it's worth it.

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User1158516 Sent on 05/10/2013
5 out of 5 rating
We decided to hire Coastal Entertainment when we heard them play at a friends wedding last year. My husband and I had very specific music that we wanted our DJ to play, some cultural music as well to play for our family who don't live in the US. They played all our music that we gave them and mixed it in with other top hits from our playlist. They were very friendly and professional, thank you for making our night one we will never forget!
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Rachael Sent on 11/07/2012
5 out of 5 rating
Nicholas, from Coastal Entertainment, was hired to be our DJ at our wedding on October 14, 2012, and we couldn't have had a more perfect DJ. From the start Nicholas was very open to the music we wanted to play at our wedding and met with us three times before the day to go over our playlist and any other questions we had. My husband and I were picky with our music, but Nicholas understood and only played music we specified. Nicholas stuck to the genres we wanted to play and any music he needed to add to fill time was well within our taste. Our wedding party, parents, and guests all commented on how nice and professional Nicholas was. Everyone danced and had a great time at our wedding and they are all still raving about it. We definitely would recommend Nicholas to DJ at any event.
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Chris Sent on 11/05/2012
5 out of 5 rating
On Sept 15th, my lovely new wife Annie and I were married in Santa Barbara. Prior to the wedding, we'd spent weeks trying to track down a DJ who could both provide our reception with great music, but also provide live-sound for our beach-wedding. Eventually we came across Nicholas at Coastal Entertainment and he rescued us from DJ limbo.
Not only did he provide the microphones on the beach so our guests could hear our vows clearly, he helped our wedding coordinator with people-wrangling at the reception. As the night went on, he played great music for our guests to dance to and made sure not to play anything from our "do-not-play list".
We also had a couple extras we needed such as a generator for the beach and asked Nicholas to stay an extra hour for the reception. He accommodated both at a very reasonable rate to help stay within our budget.
All in all, Nicholas is a complete pro and very organized. I would recommend him to anyone seeking a great wedding DJ. Thanks again, Nicholas.
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Felice Sent on 05/31/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We had Coastal Entertainment & Event Services work our annual Holiday Party and if it weren't for the lighting and music....it would have been just another, hohum event....Our DJ Nicholas was fantastic, so easy and nice to work with...he understands how to please a crowd and inspire people to get on the dance floor- without interfering in the party or being intrusive. Coastal Entertainment has a very good aptitude for reading people and timing....and certainly understands customer service! We have already contracted him for our next 2 events, so please don't just think of them as just a Wedding DJ....they are great for all occasions and age groups!!! F&B in SB
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April Sent on 05/22/2012
5 out of 5 rating
I received a phone call quickly after posting my request and the company worked within my tight budget since we are a non-profit organization. Every correspondence was very professional. The music was exactly what we were looking for. The DJ mixed it up with old and newer music. I would definately recommend Coastal Entertainment Group, Southern California to everyone.
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Kelly Sent on 10/17/2011
5 out of 5 rating
Nicholas was a fabulous DJ and did a wonderful job with the sound for the ceremony as well as setting up the lighting for our reception. He was a pleasure to work with and kept our dance floor packed all night! He even played another song after the "last song" when our guests wanted more. Thanks, Nicholas!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2010 Winner
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