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DJ PANDABARA LLC is a wedding DJ company based in Carson, California, that services the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. The owner, Michael Abara, fell in love with DJing at the age of 13 when he first got his start performing at house parties, nightclubs and backyard gigs. In his late teens, Michael turned his hobby into his very own business and became DJ PANDABARA LLC, which is a play on his love for pandas and his last name. Since 2002, DJ PANDABARA LLC has specialized in providing DJ and MC services to weddings and private events.

Not only does DJ PANDABARA LLC offer DJ & MC services, but also officiating services for your wedding ceremony. We have competitive pricing and special pricing for clients booking where DJ PANDABARA LLC is a preferred vendor at. We offer a varity of services such as

  • Wireless up lighting
  • Dancing on the clouds
  • Cold Sparks
  • Still monogram
  • Motion monogram
  • Cocktail hour setup
  • Discoball simulator
  • Wedding cake spot lighting
  • Projector & screen for your video/photo slideshow
  • Foam LED glow sticks

Venues where DJ PANDABARA LLC is a preffered vendor

  • Hotel Maya in Long Beach CA
  • The Reef in Long Beach CA
  • The Harper in Costa Mesa CA
  • Los Coyotes Country Club in Buena Park CA
  • Sheraton in Cerritos CA
  • Hotel FERA in Anaheim CA
  • Marriott in Long Beach CA

See what we're all about in catering to your wedding wants and needs. Let us know how we can hook you up whether it be upgrades or prcing. Get in contact with us today! D

  • Asian-owned
  • Pacific Islander-owned
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Frequently asked questions

What is included in the starting price?

Consultation
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses
Sound/PA System

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

Consultation
Sound/PA System
MC
Microphones
Travel Expenses

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$500

What music genres do you specialize in?

Club
Hip Hop
Oldies
Pop
R&B/Soul
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC
One Event Per Day
Video Projection

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

Reviews of DJ PANDABARA LLC

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Jerome Sent on 04/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ Ever!

Mike (DJ Pandabara) is one of the most professional and down to earth people you will meet. He is very flexible and willing to work with his clients to ensure all of their needs are met. We first met Mike at a bridal show, and he immediately made a great first impression with the range of musical genres he was playing along with his welcoming personality. He was very approachable and easy to talk to. He spent an adequate time answering our questions and concerns about the wedding planning process, and he stressed that he is available at nearly all times to his clients. From the moment we booked him, he kept his word. I could text or call Mike with a question, and he would always respond immediately. His open communication and transparency eased any stress and worry. He was very organized and held our hand during the wedding planning process. He would provide us with goals and tasks to complete in regards to our timeline and music playlist, which ensured no stone was left unturned leading up to our wedding day. Additionally, he helped create our First Dance mix and tailored it to our requested length and edits. During our wedding reception, his emcee skills shined as he brought energy, fun and humor. If feasible, we highly recommend including a scavenger hunt conducted by Mike in your wedding reception. This was one of the most entertaining and memorable parts of the night, as Mike was a great host throughout. We received a lot of compliments from our guests regarding Mike and we cannot overstate how happy we are that we booked him. If you are looking for a DJ, you will not regret choosing Mike!
Alina
Alina Sent on 08/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

10/5 Stars!! 5 stars is not enough!!

Michael is the real deal. He is extremely professional and has an amazing personality. He was very responsive and helped take a lot of the stress out of the wedding day. The title of the review stands, and I wish we could give him 10 stars! He made our day special by being an amazing DJ and surprising us by capturing some photos and videos from behind the scenes. We were surprised to see a few reels he posted on his Instagram as we never even noticed him capture the footage! He was so present and professional with amazing attention to detail! Everyone needs to stop what they’re doing and hire DJ Pandabarra IMMEDIATELY!! Michael is a real gem.
Nancy
Nancy Sent on 02/04/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ Ever!!!

No need to look any further! We were so lucky to have Mike be our DJ! Zero cons to hiring this guy but here is the crazy long list of pros to going with him - Professional from start to finish, super kind, great sense of humor, many years of experience under his belt, played every song we asked for, only had to make requests once and they were noted, has every piece of equipment and more you will ever need, knows how to read the crowd, even took visual cues from us throughout the night, makes the night meaningful and fun, fun, fun!
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Jacquelineanthony Sent on 01/12/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Dj pandabara is the g.o.a.t. Of wedding djs

me and my wife recently got married and i can honestly say without hesitation that Dj Pandabara is the main reason my wedding was amazing! we love him because you get nothing but good vibes from this man, and from the moment we met him we knew he was going to be the highlight of our wedding. professional beyond compare and all around awesome individual.
Mona
Mona Sent on 12/29/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Memorable Wedding

I am so happy to have had Mike DJ our wedding. He provided the sound for our ceremony, as well as emcee’d and provided the music at our reception. His professionalism was evident in the way he treated my fiancé and I in the planning of the wedding, all the way to the day of. He always checked in with us timely, and in turn, he was always easy to reach when we had questions (and we had several!). He was very personable with our guests, and had quite the sense of humor. We discussed the playlist with him prior to our wedding. He made sure that the songs and genres we wanted were played. It’s been almost a month since our wedding, and our guests still talk about how they enjoyed the dancing and music! I recommend Mike to anyone who regards professionalism, timely communication, flexibility, and an all-around easy going guy for their events. Thank you for making our day magical and wonderful, DJ Pandabara!!
Leslie
Leslie Sent on 12/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best Wedding DJ/MC

There are times when you meet someone for the first time and it just feels right…that is how we felt when we brought on Mike (DJ Pandabara) as the DJ/MC for our wedding. Mike brings a calm, cool, and collected persona which pairs well with an impressive, hard-nosed work ethic - our special day was made that much more special because he was there.

Mike won us over from the start with his proactive and collaborative approach to planning – during an early walkthrough of our venue, Mike formulated a robust game plan for how his equipment will be setup throughout the venue to maximize sounds while not interfere with the guest experience. He took the initiative to start conversations with other vendors to coordinate logistics and align on flow of the event. All the while, he constantly kept us posted on updates and, seriously, the most responsive person we have ever met – gamechanger!

Mike is also a skilled and experienced DJ and MC. He got to know us as a couple along with the vibe we wanted for our event and tailored his delivery accordingly. He understands the highly technical side of DJing, knows how to work a room, and has a great ear for music. One thing that really stood out is Mike has a real talent for being flexible – we had multiple last-minute changes/surprises come up during the event and thanks to Mike improvising, our guests had no clue an issue had come up. Needless to say, Mike is a force of nature and any event will be enhanced with him on the mic.

Finally and most importantly, Mike is passionate about what he does and genuinely cares about his clients. We had 100% trust in Mike because of this and we were so lucky to have him as a partner. We can’t thank him enough for such a rewarding experience.

Hire DJ Pandabara!
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Erika Sent on 10/01/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Kept the party alive

Amazing DJ kept the party lively !
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Quan Sent on 08/13/2019
5 out of 5 rating

DJ Pandabara is just simply amazing!!!

DJ Pandabara went above and beyond for our wedding!! He worked with us throughout the process leading up to the big day. He listened to everything we wanted and came thru during our special day. He was our DJ for both the ceremony and reception. We definitely absolutely highly recommend him for any occasion!!
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David Sent on 07/14/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Super easy t work with

We had a small anniversary party that had a cocktail hour, dinner, and dance. DJ Pandabara did a great job of managing the type of music and loudness, so that people could talk and visit. Then he had everyone from all ages on the dance floor. He was super easy to work with. I highly recommend DJ Pandabara.
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Justin Sent on 05/30/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Hire Michael!

Hire Michael! If you need a DJ, for any event whatsoever, this is your guy. Just do it. Do not think about it. My wife and I recently had Michael DJ and MC our wedding and to say that he exceeded our expectations would do a disservice to his outstanding performance. From the very beginning he exhibited a dedication to our event that was well beyond what any vendor would be expected to exhibit. He was responsive, creative, and responsible. Here is a list of some of the things he did for us: drove far out of his way to meet with us whenever necessary; made himself available at all time by telephone or through email; crafted a well-tuned schedule for our reception, taking into account our particularized needs; provided us with pricing that couldn't be beat, considering the services rendered; threw in an additional "add on" service (a projector which we used to display a slideshow) at no extra cost; and ran our reception smoother than we could have imagined. All I can say is that Michael is a consummate professional who was well worth every penny! Do not waste your time with other DJs. Hire Michael!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner

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