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Michael Ontiveros
Michael Ontiveros
Owner

Hispanic or Latinx-owned

10 years in business

We speak English

Just me

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.

📞 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.

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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
Disco Ball
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
Projector
Sound/PA System
Uplighting

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Reviews of Holmes Entertainment San Diego

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Jessika Sent on 10/28/2022
5 out of 5 rating

all around amazing!!!!

If you’re having a challenge finding the right DJ, don’t skip over DJ Holmes!!!! It may be surprising, but we had a hard time finding a DJ that was genuine and matched our energy. When we finally met Michael, we were grateful for easy conversation and seamless planning. He was prompt to respond, receptive to our preferences, through with timeline review, provided suggestions and guidance when we were unsure, offered to do a venue walk though with us, and absolutely crushed the rollout! Another key thing we appreciated was quickly re-confirming certain details/announcements day-of, because of course we had some changes and wanted to adjust to fit the timing. Not only was he extremely personable, he was an amazing DJ and our family and friends are still raving about how fun the dance floor was. Michael, thank you for being a huge factor contributing to our perfect wedding day. We are so grateful for you!
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Rossana Sent on 10/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating

PARTY w/DJ Holmes Music

DJ Holmes Music is Top Notch! Your event will be memorable by his music. The array of music played caters to your taste. Your selection will be honored & creatively selected to party like it's 1999. DJ Holmes Music is reasonably priced & worth so much more if in fact your guests enjoy & are enveloped by the tunes. DJ Holmes is professional but most of all Authentic! He is timely & reliable. If you want your Special Event to be etched in your hearts, DJ Holmes Music will make it memorable!! Give him a call!!
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Amanda Sent on 10/26/2021
5 out of 5 rating

You're in good hands with Michael!

We booked Holmes Entertainment San Diego for our wedding at Leo Carrillo Ranch back in 2015 and our day went flawlessly! Communication with Michael went smoothly, picking out our songs was easy, and he was super accommodating, even when we made last minute song changes the day before the wedding. He played the perfect mix of songs combining our must plays with a few sentimental family favorites, as well as songs that kept everyone of all ages on the dance floor! We highly recommend Holmes Entertainment San Diego for your wedding or next event, you won't regret it!
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Ray C. Sent on 06/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Outstanding, personable, and memorable.

Fantastic performance led by Holmes entertainment. Made it genuinely personable, facilitated all the coordinating factors, and made our day memorable for years to come.
Carlos
Carlos Sent on 10/21/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Ceremony

I can’t say enough good things about DJ Holmes. He worked our wedding a couple of months ago and was absolutely phenomenal. He worked with us to create the perfect timeline and communicated with us throughout the wedding to make sure it flowed perfectly. He played all of our favorite songs and mixed in a great playlist. I would HIGHLY recommend DJ Holmes and hope to have him again in the future!!!
C
Christian Sent on 07/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing service

Michael was amazing!
Very professional, friendly and amazing work ethic.
From day one of planning he made it very easy to communicate and never missed a call or text.
The day of our wedding we had unexpected changes and Michael was easy to work with.
Thank you so much for your expertise!
I would highly recommend Holmes Entertainment for any occasion or event.

Moonlitstar
Sandi Sent on 12/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Professional and Great Vibes!

Michael was professional and had great vibes! He did a great job working with our requests and was flexible with changes. The music was catered to our crowd and we received many compliments from our reception.
K
Kate Sent on 08/26/2022
4.6 out of 5 rating

The perfect DJ and hype man for your wedding

Michael was amazing from start to finish. He is the most laid back yet detail oriented/organized hype man you want for your wedding or event. He kept our dance floor packed the entire night and he totally understood our music preferences and taste. We are funky people and we love music, we were stoked to find a DJ that fits our vibe and kept our guests lively the entire event. We even did a cool reception intro that involved all the guests getting up and twirling their napkins and Michael introduced us exactly how we had envisioned. He's all around an amazing person and artist. He knows how to keep the party going and roll with whatever happens, thank you so much DJ Holmes you rock!!!!!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2023 Winner
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