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Jules M. Sent on 03/04/2025Coast to coast, the best DJs and service
We worked with Dart Collective on our bicoastal wedding celebrations in both Los Angeles and Jersey City, NJ in October 2024. It was a fantastic experience! The whole team was incredibly kind and accommodating throughout the ~1 year process from quote, booking, and logistical planning to the days-of. We knew that their large roster across multiple cities would make for a good fit with our dual events, and the vibes were a great match too. Their music map webpage was really easy to use and made us excited to pick our tracks. Pricing was fair and without any surprises. Though not eye-poppingly expensive, we were comfortable with spending a little bit more to get Dart’s really, really great service and smooth handling of the many shared elements between the two events, rather than having to deal with two unaffiliated DJs both coming in cold.
Putting aside the dual cities thing - both individual DJs (Misha Hercules in LA and Richie Quake in JC) were fantastic! They set up and broke down on schedule and without help, perfectly executed our entrance cues and announcements, played all the songs we wanted to hear, kept the dancefloors active with smooth transitions, and worked well with our day-of-coordinators to direct traffic as needed without talking too much. We had some out-there requests and all were fulfilled perfectly.
From Misha and Richie in the booth, to Chris, Schuyler, Sam H. and Sam J. in the office, everyone was sincerely kind, competent, and upbeat. We love Dart and will recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing DJ with great service. Thank you! Julian & Mae -
Hayley Sent on 01/26/2025
Night of a lifetime!
The Dart team worked seamlessly with our wedding day itinerary from start to finish! -
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Abigail Sent on 12/04/2024The best of the best!
My experience with Dart for our wedding in The Berkshires was nothing short of amazing! My husband wanted a DJ and I wanted a band, Dart had an incredible solution - a DJ with a trumpet & sax! It was really the best of both worlds, we could play a wide range of music and have the energy of a live band! Sam was great to work with, I felt like he really understood what we wanted and certainly delivered! The music was perfect from the cellist who played during the ceremony, the Bossa nova music during cocktail hour and then the reception.. everyone was on the dance floor, they did a great job of catering to all the people there - all ages & from different countries. We’re so happy we were able to partner with Dart and would definitely work with them again! -
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Colleen Sent on 11/26/2024
Hire them!
10/10 would recommend Dart Collective for your next event. We loved them!!! -
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Gracie Sent on 11/24/2024Sam H Brought the (Country!) Party
Our wedding this November ended with a country disco themed after party, DJd by Sam H from Dart Collective. Not only was the set list amazing, but Sam absolutely leveled up the experience with his energy (and attire!) Leading up to the event, he was incredibly receptive to our playlist requests, even last minute ones to incorporate a line dance. At the end he turned up the energy even more with an EDM/dance music set, demonstrating his ability to work seamlessly across genres. We couldn’t recommend Sam and Dart Collective more, and can’t wait to use him again in the future. -
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Theresa Sent on 11/12/2024Vibes were right!
Hiring Kat from DART Collective for our NYC wedding was one of the best decisions we made. We were easily able to make song selections and be as specific as we wanted. Kat and Sam got to know our style and took our directives, while at the same time leaving room for spontaneity on the day of the event.
The cadence was perfect and served as the most amazing backdrop for our party. Her style was relaxed and made the whole vibe feel upscale and effortless. When I think back on our wedding, the some of the first things that come to mind are some magical dinner moments with our favorite songs playing and the perfectly-timed hits that got our parents and friends all on the dance floor! -
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Lauren Sent on 10/30/2024Amazing experience
Can't say enough AMAZING things about Dart Collective. They think of every possible music cue and important moment for a wedding. Their admin team was super helpful every step of the way. The logistics team made sure everything was set up and in place perfectly. Every time I had a question or concern they answered quickly and with great advice. They matched us with amazing artists who made our day unforgettable and kept everyone on the dance floor. -
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Tobias Sent on 10/21/2024Everything music under one roof
Music was perhaps the highest priority for us in our wedding planning process, and early on we already knew we would have a somewhat unusual setup. We booked our favorite local band to play the wedding and unlike the usual wedding band they were going to play a shorter set and didn’t have their own sound equipment.
So, we were thrilled when we found out that DART could handle not only the sound but also help find us a DJ who could complement the band and keep the dance floor going all night long.
Just to throw another wrench in the works, we decided a few months before our wedding that we wanted a pianist for the ceremony as well, with a specific repertoire we wanted them to play and special attention to certain cues during our processional. DART quickly found us someone who could handle the task.
So to recap, we had a full stage setup for the band, a DJ playing in multiple locations, and a pianist playing on a battery-powered PA alongside our ceremony sound setup, and we were able to do this all under a single contract with DART.
On the day of the wedding they executed flawlessly, and we absolutely loved our DJ, Angelo. DART lets you fill out a detailed “music map” to help guide the vibe throughout the day, and Angelo picked up on our cues and added a few twists of his own that kept things fresh and kept the dance floor packed, which was everything we could have asked for. We intentionally steered away from some of the wedding dance floor standards, and he found the perfect balance of finding a unique sound while keeping the crowd excited.
If you have a complex sound/music setup for your wedding, I can say that DART is probably more than capable of whatever you want to throw at them. We got compliments from our guests on every aspect of their work (including one guest who remarked that it was the best sound system they’d ever heard at a wedding) and we love listening back to the dance floor playlist they sent us shortly after the wedding. Thank you DART! -
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Frances Sent on 10/14/2024It doesn't get much better than Dart Collective
We couldn't be more thrilled with our decision to choose Dart Collective for our September wedding. From start to finish, they delivered an unforgettable musical experience that truly represented us as a couple. Sam and the horn trio brought an incredible energy that kept the dance floor packed all night. The string trio was equally as wonderful and made all of our playlist dreams come to life! What really set Dart Collective apart was their ability to curate a playlist that perfectly reflected our preferences and personalities. They took the time to understand our tastes and crafted a vibe that felt uniquely ours. Their professionalism, versatility, and attention to detail were outstanding, and we received countless compliments on the music. If you're looking for a musical entertainment group that can create a personalized, unforgettable celebration, Dart Collective is the perfect choice. Thank you so, so much to Sam & the team for making our wedding unforgettable! -
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Nathan Sent on 10/05/2024Excellent Music Vendor
Amazing music vendor for our wedding, we highly recommend going with Dart collective. One of our top priorities for our wedding was good music. Dart Collective came through with flying colors and made sure everyone had a blast. They were excellent at following our music map, and building upon it. In fact multiple guests came up to us throughout the night and after the wedding to compliment us on the music/DJ for the cocktail hour, dinner, and of course the dance floor after the reception.
Big shoutout to DJ Angelo and the rest of the Dart Collective team. -
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Olivia Sent on 10/03/2024Go with Dart!!!
Holy cow - Dart Collective was the BEST DJ experience we've ever had - and luckily it was for our wedding! Music is very important to me and my husband. We have very specific tastes, and more importantly, we had a very specific DO NOT PLAY list. We are so happy we went with Dart for our wedding. They actually listened to us and took all of our considerations and requests to heart. Not only that but they are just so cool! They set up a zoom call with our DJ, Zeh, about a month before and it was so nice to meet him and chat before the big day. We also went with the solo sax player for 2 hours which was a HUGE hit! Highly recommend going with Dart!! -
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Lily Sent on 09/28/2024
Best wedding dj
While planning our wedding, my husband and I attended a friend's wedding and were obsessed with their DJ/ Sax combo. They referred us to Dart and we are SO happy they did.
Sam J. was amazing to work with and Sam H. was an incredible DJ (our guests booed when they announced the first buses were leaving) and kept the dance floor full all night. They even won over my dad who wanted us to have a band! I highly recommend working with them! 10 stars- wish we could do it all over again! -
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George Sent on 09/14/2024Consistently awful. Stay way if you want a nice wedding!
DJ dave was on his phone.
He missed the wedding party enterance.
He was late on the bride and groom enterance.
He was late on the cake cutting music.
He repeatedly ignored our request that he stick to the playlist that we had curated and Dart had agreed to.
So, on top of all the missed cues and messed up milestones, we got an empty dance floor (see picture of bride and groom dancing on an empty floor).
We also used Darty instrumentalists.
The sax player was out of key all night.
It was not worth it.
All in all, I spent $6,000 (they demand to be paid up front) for crappy service, bad wedding vibes and no recourse. -
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Erin Sent on 09/14/2024The perfect vibe!
Music was everything to us, and when we pivoted from our plan of having a live band, I knew we needed an amazing DJ. I had already saved Dart Collective on Instagram, so when they were on our venue’s (SmogShoppe) recommended vendor list, I knew I had to reach out. It was one of the easiest tasks to check off our list, and every interaction was seamless and easygoing.
We had our DJ Paul for the entire event – from pre-ceremony to dancing – and he absolutely nailed our vibe. We gave him a lengthy song list on our mind map, allowing us to hear our favorite songs while allowing him to craft perfect song choices, transitions, and flow. The energy on the dance floor was exactly what we hoped for, and people came up to us all night saying how incredible the DJ was. It felt like they really understood our vision and brought it to life. I would work with Dart Collective again in a heartbeat! -
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Kit L. Sent on 09/09/2024Dart was the perfect collaborator!
We really enjoyed working with Dart for our wedding! We had found them through a friends' wedding and knew that the vibes of that night we wanted to emulate at our own wedding, and Dart did just that! Their process for collaborating is not only fun but allows a lot of input from your end, which we really appreciated. Dart was attentive and really just very easy to plan for the big day. Absolutely would recommend ! -
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Travis Sent on 08/27/2024Dart is the goat
Hiring Dart Collective was the best decision we made when planning our wedding! DJ Paul + sax had everyone on the dance floor from the second it opened up until it was time to leave. We could not have asked for a better experience and highly recommend using Dart Collective. They made the process extremely easy on us during the wedding planning stage and blew the event portion out of the water. Thanks again Dart and DJ Paul! -
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Daniel Sent on 08/21/2024Cabo wedding called "Most Fun Wedding Ever" by many attendees. Thank you Dart!
We hired Dart for our wedding in Cabo in the Spring.
We went with the 3-piece horn band and DJ, and they were amazing! Many of our guests even told us it was the most fun wedding they had ever been to. We attribute a lot of that to Dart!
The entire process was easy, and their service was top-notch. Our wedding was nearly postponed due to a family health crisis, and Dart was accommodating in helping us explore our options. Fortunately, we were able to continue with the wedding as originally planned.
We provided a bunch of playlists in advance, and they paired us with a great DJ. Phil and the horn section killed it with a funky set that kept our 180 guests of all ages and music tastes dancing all night.
At 10, we transitioned inside to an “after party” with more of a disco/house vibe, and Phil switched it up like a pro.
I work in music and used to be a DJ myself. My wife and I have a very eclectic music taste, and I could not be more critical. These guys knocked it out of the park. If you are considering hiring Dart for your function, they are worth every penny, and I cannot recommend them more highly.
We also hired a solo performer to soundtrack our walk down the aisle and play for our guests during cocktail hour. He was great as well! -
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Allie Sent on 08/18/2024Dart is the best! :)
John and I could not thank you and the team enough for being such an integral part of our day. We’re BIG music people and it was so important we found someone who just “got” the vision and what we wanted for the night - Dani and the team killed it and we could not be more grateful!
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