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  • 2023

Holmes Entertainment San Diego

Bilingual MC
Do-Not-Play List
Photobooth

Why couples loved this vendor

  • Music selection
  • DJ quality
  • Unique party atmosphere
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Recommended by 100% of couples

About this vendor

DJ Holmes (Michael Ontiveros) is a professional DJ and musician known for his dynamic performances at weddings and private events across Southern California and beyond. With experience performing internationally at top clubs and events, Holmes brings a unique blend of artistry, precision, and passion to every celebration.

Whether it’s curating a timeless wedding soundtrack or igniting the dance floor with seamless live mixing, DJ Holmes has mastered the art of reading the room and keeping the energy high all night long. His musical knowledge spans countless genres from Latin music to old classics and modern hits, ensuring every guest feels connected to the moment.

Multiple consultations are provided leading up to each event to perfect your musical vision. Holmes takes time to truly understand each couple’s taste, offering expert guidance while staying dedicated to your preferences. He personally handles all announcements throughout the night and takes great care in timing, coordination, and sound quality to ensure everything runs smoothly from start to finish. Punctual, professional, and highly detail-oriented, Holmes arrives hours before the event to set up, sound check, and guarantee a flawless performance.

With years of experience performing around the world, including club residencies and international events, Holmes Entertainment is equipped to adapt to any crowd or setting. The goal is always to create a joyful, memorable experience that reflects the couple’s personality, story, and style.

Services Offered

Holmes Entertainment San Diego provides professional wedding DJ and MC services tailored to each couple’s unique vision. Multiple consultations are offered to discuss preferences, design a personalized playlist, and ensure every moment flows naturally. DJ Holmes offers bilingual MC services, seamless live mixing, and expert music programming for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. Dance floor lighting and uplighting are also available to create the perfect atmosphere as well as personalized gobo monogram to display your name or initals. With a deep understanding of genres ranging from Latin music to timeless classics and modern hits, Holmes ensures your guests stay on the dance floor from the first song to the last.

Holmes Entertainment San Diego is a premier wedding entertainment business based in San Diego, California.

📞 Phone: 760-533-9273

📧 Email: holmesdjservices@gmail.com

Servicing: Southern California — including San Diego County, Riverside County, Orange County, Los Angeles County, and Temecula Valley.

Features

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

Just me

Experience

  • 11 years in business

  • We speak English

Links

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FAQ

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?

$200

What music genres do you specialize in?

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

What services do you offer?

Bilingual MC
Consultation
Do-Not-Play List
Liability Insurance
MC

What additional equipment do you offer?

Microphones
Photobooth
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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Reviews of Holmes Entertainment San Diego

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Reviewers raved that the DJ was professional, organized, responsive, and affordable. He curated diverse music, read the crowd perfectly, and kept the dance floor packed. He handled announcements and last‑minute challenges smoothly. Overall, highly recommended for weddings.

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Reviewers raved that the DJ was professional, organized, responsive, and affordable. He curated diverse music, read the crowd perfectly, and kept the dance floor packed. He handled announcements and last‑minute challenges smoothly. Overall, highly recommended for weddings.

Catherine
Catherine Sent on 05/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Would Forever Recommend him for every event!!!

We could not have asked for a better DJ for our wedding! From the very beginning, he took the time to schedule multiple appointments with us to make sure every detail was perfect and exactly how we envisioned it. He was professional, organized, fun, and incredibly entertaining throughout the entire night.

He kept the energy up, the dance floor full, and made the whole evening feel seamless and stress-free. Our guests had an amazing time, and we received so many compliments about the music and atmosphere. You can truly tell he cares about making your day special. Highly recommend for any wedding or event!
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Cerena Sent on 07/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The best dj for your event

Let me start off by saying Michael is hands down the best dj we could have asked for. We were looking for a while and gathering lots of quotes and not only was Michael very affordable for the service he provided but he is extremely accommodating, friendly and all around a really talented dj and a really awesome person. Talking to him was like having a conversation with a friend, he’s super easy going and professional! Every appointment we had with him was on time, not even a minute late. He really listened to what we asked for and gave suggestions that really made the night perfect. As newly weds we were unfamiliar with how a wedding goes but he knew exactly the times and set ups of events and helped us along the way. Michael is AMAZING, and can accommodate any and all music types. We will definitely be booking him again for future events, and you should to! Thanks again!!
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Ashley Sent on 06/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Country, EDM, Hip Hop, Latin Dance Party

We got really lucky booking Michael for our wedding. Our original DJ cancelled on us and after doing some research in a bit of a panic, we landed on Holmes Entertainment.

Michael was on time for all of our planning calls and he was very organized along the way.

He handled all of the announcements and he made sure our timeline was running as best as possible.

My family loves to dance and we have a crazy mix in tastes between my husbands family and mine. Michael was able to handle all of it and he made it so much fun. We played Country, EDM, Hip hop and some Latin music and it all worked out really well.
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Kylie Sent on 05/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend! 🎉🥳

Great music, knew how to keep the energy going, very friendly and had fun with us. It was a pleasure !!
Christine
Christine Sent on 05/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best DJ and MC

I highly recommend this DJ he was so great and entertaining kept everyone happy and on the dance floor!!! His interaction with everyone was amazing!!! I had so much fun!!
Ashlee
Ashlee Sent on 05/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

We had such an amazing experience at our friends wedding! The DJ made the party! From the moment the music started, he kept the energy up and had everyone out on the dance floor all night long. He was super interactive with the crowd, knew exactly how to read the room, and made sure every guest was having a great time. The music selection was perfect and the transitions were seamless. So many people commented on how much fun they had! If you’re looking for a DJ who will keep the party going and make your event unforgettable, I highly recommend him!
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Angela Sent on 05/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Dance floor was packed all night!

Michael was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. He made the whole process easy and stress-free, always quick to respond and full of helpful ideas. During the reception, he kept the energy up without ever being over the top. He read the crowd perfectly and played exactly what people wanted to hear. We had so much fun dancing with our friends and family. Everything felt smooth and natural, and we were able to just enjoy the night. Would book him again in a heartbeat.
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Hannah Sent on 04/27/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Thank You!!! So Much Fun!!!

We are so glad we booked Michael. Music is really important to my husband and me, and after talking to around 10 different DJs, no one stood out the way he did. As soon as we spoke with Michael, we knew he was out dj. He is easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and clearly experienced.

Working with him was easy. He is organized and made the whole planning process feel simple and low stress. Anytime we had a question or needed to change something, he was quick to respond and easy to contact.

He got the whole room excited for our grand entrance and kept the dance floor packed all night. Our guests loved him!

Thank you so much, Michael. We would absolutely book him again for another event in the future.
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Katrina Sent on 04/22/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Awesome Dj & Mc!!!

Michael was such a blessing to have on our wedding day. He was a huge help throughout the entire planning process and gave us great ideas for song choices along the way. He made the planning process really easy on us with his organization and knowledge of weddings.

On the day of our wedding, he was an absolute pro. He handled all the important announcements and made sure our guests always knew what was going on. He got everybody exited for our grand entrance and first dance. He is amazing as an MC and really knows how to keep the day flowing while keeping the energy up with both the music and his presence.

The music was great, the dance floor stayed packed, and people had a lot fun. I have had multiple guests reach out after the wedding asking for his contact info.

Highly recommend him!!!

Thank you so much, Michael!
Carrie
Carrie Sent on 04/13/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The absolute BEST

I cannot say enough good things about Michael and Christina from Holmes Entertainment and our experience working with him for our wedding! From the first inquiry about availability and pricing, to the actual day, Michael demonstrated the best professionalism, experience, kindness, attention to detail and was very responsive to our wishes in making the event amazing. He exudes such a 'can-do' attitude but with poise and calmness that I found so helpful during the times when planning a wedding got really stressful. He also went above and beyond, having to move all his equipment in from blocks away to our venue since the streets were closed for a block party day-of. He took everything in stride and maintained that composed and chill vibe that he always shows and executed everything flawlessly. Truly exceptional!
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