White Iron RidgeSmithville, MO34 Elevate events there.2026 · photo Alyson Kay PhotographyErica and Alex at White Iron Ridge →
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About our reviewsElevate Entertainment holds 4.9★ across 1,058 verified reviews on Google, The Knot, WeddingWire and Facebook as of August 4, 2026, plus a 9.7 NPS. That is Google 379, The Knot 218, Facebook 305 and WeddingWire 156.
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Ratings as of August 4, 2026 · Photo: The Bell of Camden Point, 2025, Aventi Weddings · Kaitlyn and Garrett at The Bell of Camden Point
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Elevate Entertainment is rated 4.9 stars across 1,058 verified reviews, with a 9.7 NPS from post-event surveys, 4,000+ events and 18 awards, as of August 4, 2026. Those reviews are published on Google, The Knot, WeddingWire and Facebook; tap one to open our profile there.
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4,000+Events
18Awards
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Elevate performs in Kansas City, Springfield, Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, and from 2027 in St. Louis and Phoenix, Arizona.
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★★★★★“DJ Apollo is without a doubt the best DJ we could have ever had for our wedding. He absolutely knocked it out of the park.
We are so thankful for the LEGENDARY wedding and dance floor. He really listened to all of our requests and followed up to make sure we were taken care and didn’t have a worry in the world.…”
★★★★★“DJ Apollo was wonderful! He made our wedding run so smooth, and he absolutely killed it on the dance floor! I could not recommend more!”
★★★★★“Joey and Tatum were out here at Sycamore Creek with the awesome DJ/Production combo. The music is awesome and the spark boxes were wicked. I would hire them for my own wedding!!”
★★★★★“Kassie was phenomenal and Kieran jumped through hoops to make our vision come true. Thank you!”
★★★★★“We would highly recommend Elevate Entertainment for your wedding or event! They were extremely organized and very professional. We especially loved DJ Ian and our live saxophone player, Jackson. They really knew how to keep the party going and all of our guests had nothing but good things to say about the night.”
★★★★★“…We worked most closely with DJ Apollo, who was amazing. He is so much fun, a great communicator, and was willing to help with absolutely anything we needed throughout the planning process and on the wedding day. He completely understood the energy we wanted and made the entire experience feel easy and exciting.…”
★★★★★“Stefan was amazing! Our wedding wouldn’t have been the same if it wasn’t for him. He truly made our wedding fun!! He made sure to call us beforehand in order to get to know us better and further understand our music taste. I didn’t have to give him any recommendations, and he exceeded our exceptions! I’m so grateful for this team! Thank you for making this process so easy!”
★★★★★“Photo Booth host Joey was amazing and helped us with some fun poses! We had the best time at the wedding we attended. 10/10 would definitely recommend!”
★★★★★“Our DJ did a fantastic job and helped keep our wedding day running smoothly from start to finish. He was professional, organized, and easy to work with throughout the planning process. The music was exactly what we wanted and he kept the amazing music going all night. We really appreciated everything he did and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a great wedding DJ!”
★★★★★“DJ Apollo and his entire team made our event amazing! The planning for months before the event was amazing. The set up and testing day of made sure everything went as planned.…”
★★★★★“The easiest 5/5 stars I’ll ever give. I am a Kansas City wedding photographer and had the opportunity to work alongside DJ Carter a few months ago. To say I am impressed is an understatement. Not only was Carter professional and seamless with his song transitions during the ceremony, but he was SO much fun. The couple and guests loved him! When I tell you the dance floor was NEVER empty, I mean it. He had the party going until we were quite literally forced to shut it down. Truly such a pleasure getting to work with Elevate Entertainment and I could not recommend them more!”
★★★★★“DJ Ian was our DJ, and he was absolutely incredible! He’s organized, energetic, responsive, and truly goes above and beyond. As a Type A bride who had a million notes and little details, I appreciated that he took the time to write everything down and made sure every single request was executed perfectly.…”
★★★★★“My husband and I hired DJ Apollo for our wedding last weekend. We were relieved when he met with us prior to our wedding and he created our timeline for the big day. We were happy with our experience- from structure to the energy he infuses into an event to make sure meaningful memories are made.”
★★★★★“We booked Kassie as our DJ/host and Alaina was the attendant for our photobooth for our wedding reception, they were both fantastic! I highly recommend using Elevate for any party, they made the process easy and Kassie even took the time to help me make a schedule for the night and checked in with me to make sure I was able to enjoy the entire night!”
★★★★★“My husband and I booked Elevate Entertainment for our wedding. After discussing our options with Ian during our consultation, we decided to book with Elevate and with Ian specifically. He made us feel at ease, and we could sense that he would create a lively and enjoyable atmosphere. Throughout the wedding planning process, he would check in on us and answer any questions we had.…”
★★★★★“Kassie was an amazing DJ. Not only did she make the planning painless, but she made it fun. She also kept the party going and really was like having a good friend on top of everything.”
★★★★★“Would put 6 stars if I could. Mike AKA DJ Apollo had our dance floor going till they kicked us out of the venue, he was amazing at reading the room and giving everyone what they wanted to hear. Not only that, he went above and beyond working with every vendor on timelines, coordinating for smooth transitions for every part of the night. Would 100% recommend Mike if you are going with Elevate Entertainment. Best money we ever spent!”
★★★★★“I would recommend DJ Apollo without any hesitation to anyone looking for entertainment at any kind of event. He frankly handled the job of multiple vendors all at once. From creating the wedding day timeline to getting us back on schedule when, as is inevitable, schedules don’t go like we plan, to keeping everyone on the dance floor all night long, he was the best vendor choice we made for our wedding. We couldn’t have done it without him. Working with him was gift. Hire him.”
★★★★★“Kassie with Elevate made my wedding dreams come true! From the moment we met, I knew I had found my DJ soulmate. She knew exactly what I wanted to hear and made sure my guests were having the time of their life as well. I cannot recommend this company enough! Their set-up, take down, communication, professionalism, and product quality is 10/10.”
★★★★★“We had such a seamless experience with Elevate from the booking to our wedding day. Our DJ Courtney truly brought a fantastic energy to the day, we didn’t have an empty dance floor at any point during the night, it was electric!”
★★★★★“We used Elevate for multiple services for our wedding and would recommend them a million times over!!! We used one of their string quartets for our ceremony and it blew our guests away! For our reception, we had DJ Ian Lee and he was INCREDIBLE. He kept the energy high the whole night and nobody ever left the dance floor. Elevate checked all of our boxes and then some!”
★★★★★“We had the pleasure of having DJ Ian for our wedding. He is an energetic and skilled MC who knows how to work a crowd. He did a good job of keeping the dance floor going and even led guests in group dances like the Cupid Shuffle. He was able to mix multiple genres of music we enjoy including top 40 hits, indie, Kpop, and EDM seamlessly, along with classic wedding music. Several guests said he was the best wedding DJ they’ve seen at a wedding, and we agree! We are very happy Ian was a part of our wedding day.”
★★★★★“…Broc is an absolute dynamo with acute attention to detail and a golden heart. He was always two steps ahead of our wedding coordinator, making sure we were hydrated and without a need in the world. He even built my dinner plate!! He facilitated core memories we will cherish for the rest of our lives.…”
★★★★★“Broc was amazing to book with and John had the party rocking all night for our Black Tie Gala After Party at Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center. John kept the crowd entertained and the energy high all night long! Highly recommend Elevate Entertainment! 10 out of 10 :)”
★★★★★“These guys rock. Ian was our DJ and he met with us in person and we were able to share our playlists with him and discuss every song we wanted for all occasions and got his recommendations as well. We met for 2 hours because it just became really fun to get to know him. At the wedding it was like he was part of our friend groups and got an invite himself. Everyone loved him and talked about how awesome he was. We had lots of activities and he made sure there was no downtime for anybody!!!”
★★★★★“Ian was an absolute blast. Everyone has constantly asked who our DJ was for our wedding. He made the vibes immaculate and he was so entertaining. It was a SHOW not just “another wedding DJ”. He also made the planning process easy - I wasn’t ever worried about how the day was going to turn out because of him and his skills. Everything we wanted, he made happen!”
★★★★★“Kassie was AMAZING! She brought great energy to the dance floor and really listened to what we wanted our wedding night to be like. She even brought us waters to hydrate during photos before the reception!! Everything about our experience with elevate was amazing and we definitely recommend them!”
★★★★★“After attending a friend’s wedding DJ’d by Broc with Elevate Entertainment, my now husband kept Broc’s business card in his wallet for almost 3 years until we finally got to have Broc DJ our own wedding! He met or exceeded every expectation we had and was so easy to work with. Our venue even included an in house DJ but Broc was one of our best spent budget items. Everything went smoothly on our big day (in big part thanks to Broc) and he did a great job getting everyone involved at our reception.”
★★★★★“Broc was amazing!! We had a smaller wedding but what we all needed was an epic night out with music from our elder-millennial days. Broc brought so much fun and energy to the ceremony and reception that not a single person had a bad time. Everyone was so excited to be there and had the most fun!! If you're debating on spending the bucks for a "DJ", Broc and his team are way more than that. I had zero worries for my day and got to enjoy every minute of it because of Broc and his team. Spend the money, hire Elevate, do it!!”
★★★★★“We had the best experience with Elevate for our wedding in September 2023! Kassie provided ceremony sound and reception music and she absolutely nailed it!!! Perfectly captured the vibe we wanted for our day.…”
★★★★★“First off, thank you for being our DJ service at The English Barn this weekend 4/22. Our DJ, Justyn Moreland, was AMAZING!!! He was attentive to our needs, always communicated with myself, the Bride and Groom and vendors to make sure we were aligned on the evening events. When we wanted to change the order of things he was able to pivot without any issue. He kept the dance floor full and the energy high the whole evening! He had a great personality and was an INCREDIBLE singer!!! Justyn made Maddie and Baylor’s wedding celebration so fun and memorable! I personally received many messages from guests saying how much fun they had that the reception.”
★★★★★“Last night we had my husband’s 70th birthday bash at Venue on Brick in Ozark and with Lisa’s recommendation we used Elevate Entertainment for a DJ and photo selfie mirror. Broc was amazing. From the first time I spoke with him and with short notice he and his crew provided us with a totally customized night of amazing fun. The quality and professionalism of their service is impeccable. Highly recommended!”
★★★★★“Elevate Entertainment should be your go-to DJ service for any event in Southwest MO.
My now-husband and I booked Elevate through our venue, The Atrium. We were then paired with Baylor as our wedding DJ.
We were given a questionnaire to fill out, asking all the important questions about our day, our guests, and the overall feel we were going for.…”
★★★★★“Elevate Entertainment is amazing and will make your special day perfect. Our DJ Kassie was INCREDIBLE. She was so helpful and attentive. She truly cares about personalizing the day to fit your style and vision. Literally the best DJ to work with, plus she is a great hype woman on the dance floor!”
★★★★★“Kassie was the most incredible DJ we could have ever asked for! She was kind, attentive, interactive, energetic, professional and so much fun. Even though we had only known her for a short time before our event, it felt like we had a friend hosting our day. We cannot recommend Kassie and the elevate team enough! Hiring elevate was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding!”
★★★★★“Elevate Entertainment was at my nephew's wedding at the Gambrel Barn this past weekend and did a great job!”
★★★★★“Elevate Entertainment provided the photo booth for our wedding on July 5 at Greenhouse Two Rivers. It was an absolute hit with all of our guests & there was a line to get in all night long! One week before our wedding we found out that the photo booth company we had originally hired almost a year ago was unable to provide the services. At the last minute Broc stepped in and agreed to provide the photo booth services. We can’t wait to see all of the photos from that night & I highly recommend his photo booth!”
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Venues we know
Has Elevate Entertainment played your venue?
Elevate Entertainment has played every venue named below, in Kansas City, Springfield, Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. Pick your market or type your venue’s name; where a review on this page names the room, one tap shows it.
Which Kansas City venues has Elevate Entertainment played?
Hotel Kansas CityKansas City, MO21 Elevate events there.2023 · photo Kyra Summers
Warren Place VenueGardner, KS9 Elevate events there.2026 · photo Rachel Her Photography
The BardotKansas City, MO12 Elevate events there.2025 · photo Jefferson May PhotographyLauren and Evan at The Bardot →
8th and Main Event SpaceGrandview, MO25 Elevate events there.2026 · photo Evelyn PachecoDayna and Haydon at 8th and Main Event Space →
The Bell of Camden PointCamden Point, MO5 Elevate events there.2025 · photo Aventi WeddingsKaitlyn and Garrett at The Bell of Camden Point →
We have also played 1890 Event Space · The Farms at Woodend Springs · Hawthorne House · Magnolia (River Market) · The Fields at 1890 · The Maverick · Avent Orangery · The Loretto · The Everly Event Space · The Oliver Building · UNION · The Austin · The Gatsby on Oak · The Haven Event Space · The Stanley · The Elms Hotel · The Uptown Theater · Deer Ridge Estate · Elysian Fields · Hilton President Kansas City · La Villa · Lone Summit Ranch · Longview Mansion · Rivers Hunt Club · The Century Club · Boulevard Brewing Co. · Crossroads Hotel · Mildale Farms · Monarch Room · The Barn at Riverbend · The Brim · The Delaware · The Lumber Co. · The Mission Theatre · The Pavillion Event Space · Tom's Town · Cedar Valley Forest · Lodge at Ironwoods · Loews Hotel · Madrid Theater · Melrose Abbey · Powell Gardens · The Brownstone · The Martin Event Space · The Simpson House · The Venue at Willow Creek · The Vineyard at J. Creek · Whiskey Ridge
Which Springfield venues has Elevate Entertainment played?
Greenhouse Two RiversHighlandville, MO188 Elevate events there.2025 · photo Kyla Taylor PhotographyMilaynie and Collin at Greenhouse Two Rivers →
Southern Charm EstateMount Vernon, MO54 Elevate events there.2025 · photo Jasmine LeeCasen and Lyla at Southern Charm Estate →
Industrial GroveFair Grove, MO24 Elevate events there.2025 · photo Kristin Williams PhotographyBoone and Taylor at Industrial Grove →
Spring Creek EstatesRepublic, MO27 Elevate events there.2025 · photo Faith Marie PhotographyKaitlyn and Jacob at Spring Creek Estates →
We have also played Haseltine Estate · Sparrow Lane · Venue on Brick · Savoy Ballroom · The Venue at Stockton Lake · Mighty Oak Lodge · Hickory Hills Country Club · White River Conference · Finley Farms · Hotel Vandivort · Oasis Hotel and Convention Center · The Old Glass Place · Juniper Gardens · Barley House at Moontown · Highland Springs Country Club · DoubleTree Hotel · Pine Meadows · Gambrel Barn · 425 Downtown · Diamond Room · Weathered Wisdom Barn · Story Book Barn · The Veridian · Barn at Belamour · Cassidy Station at Estes Farms · Storiebook Moments · The Grand Black · Twin Oaks Country Club · Samuel Cedars
Which Southwest Missouri venues has Elevate Entertainment played?
Sycamore Creek RanchBranson, MO109 Elevate events there.2025 · photo Stem VisualsSerenity and Corbin at Sycamore Creek Ranch →
Integrity HillsRidgedale, MO62 Elevate events there.2025 · photo Jefferson May PhotographyMaddie and Andrew at Integrity Hills →
Top of the RockRidgedale, MO45 Elevate events there.2026 · photo Westy Peck PhotographyHunter and Tanner at Top of the Rock →
Graystone ValleyWalnut Shade, MO30 Elevate events there.2026 · photo Sabra Teel PhotographyJulia’s wedding at Graystone Valley →
We have also played Shiloh Ridge at Sycamore Creek Ranch · The Atrium · Big Cedar Lodge · Glasshaus Weddings · Branson Airport · Weddings at the Homestead · Sterling Event Center · The Venue at Shadow Rock · Chateau on the Lake · Silver Spoon Barn · Downstream Casino · Dogwood Canyon · Hilton Branson Convention Center · Greenwood Springs Event Center · Someplace Nice · Adaline Acres · Amadeus Ranch · Branson Event Center · The Gaderian
Which Northwest Arkansas venues has Elevate Entertainment played?
We have played Olive View Events · Crescent Hotel & Spa · Osage House · Barn at the Springs · Best Western Inn of the Ozarks · Hidden Falls · Pinnacle Country Club · Sassafras Springs · The Botanical Gardens
When we fell short
What does Elevate Entertainment do when a night falls short?
When a night falls short, Elevate Entertainment says so. The reviews below are rated under five stars, complaints included. Each is shown word for word, with our public reply where we wrote one and how we handle that part of the night today.
★★★★★
“We had Elevate Entertainment for our wedding - they provided us with a DJ and selfie mirror photo-booth. Our overall experience was good. The DJ (Broc) was nice, helpful, and paid attention to detail during our planning meetings. People loved the photo-booth and Henry was fantastic at running it and suggesting poses for people. We did have a couple of minor issues along the way:
1. Before our wedding, they give you a client portal to keep everything in one place (planning forms, timelines, vendor info, payment invoices and portal, song requests, etc.). A couple months before our wedding, the website randomly stopped loading for me. I tried every browser, phone/computer, etc. I started to panic because I knew we had payments to make and information forms to fill out. I emailed and texted the company about this issue and they sent me a different link to try, which still didn't work. I responded that it wasn't working and got no reply. I mentioned again a couple weeks later that it still wasn't working and got no reply again. When they finally did reply, it was to confirm receipt of payment we mailed, which made it seem like they only cared about getting paid rather than client experience. This was a minor issue because I was still able to mail payment and give any remaining info about the event over a phone call during our meeting, but caused some extra stress that felt a little unprofessional.
2. We were supposed to have a 30-day mtg with our DJ (who we had never met) to go through everything. I had not heard anything as of 22 days before the event, and sent a message to the company to ask about it - we got no reply. It was not until our venue manager reached out to the company on our behalf that our mtg got scheduled. Regardless, we were able to have the mtg and get everything situated, but again, slightly unprofessional.
3. When introducing our bridal party, the DJ kind of just forgot to mention that the person walking in was the best man - it was kind of awkward, but not a big deal.
4. Our first dance song was incorrect. This was NOT the DJ's fault. The wrong song started playing and I looked at him and shook my head to indicate this was the wrong song. After going to look at his screen, it was indeed listed as the song we wanted. It's like the system had the song mislabeled or something. Again, not the DJ's fault, but it did cause an awkward moment for my husband and I. We decided to just dance to the song he played, but we had planned our dance to the song we wanted, so it was a little bit unexpected.
Overall, our experience was good, but could have been a little more professional. I appreciate that they were able to add the photo-booth to our event after our initial meeting. I also liked how our DJ initially planned for the father daughter dance to be 2 mins, but my dad wanted to play the whole song, so the DJ was flexible and changed that for us minutes beforehand. I would still recommend them for DJ services. Absolutely no problems with our photo-booth.”
Anabel H. · Google · July 2026From our public reply
When your portal access stopped working, we should have kept you updated far more consistently while we worked to get you an alternate way to complete your planning forms and payments. … We also fell short on getting your planning meeting with Brandon, your DJ, scheduled with appropriate notice. That should never have required your venue manager stepping in on your behalf, and it’s something we’re addressing directly with our team.
How we handle this today
Every Elevate DJ level includes a planning meeting with the DJ who will run your night, and on the day that DJ holds your timeline, from the introductions to the first dance.
★★★★★
“Elevate was a lovely company to work with! We hired the dj/band hybrid trio and the music was incredible. We met with our DJ, Kassie, multiple times to talk about our vision for the event. On wedding day, she was constantly asking if we needed anything and even started filling guest waters when our venue staff failed to. The one downside is we did also pay for ceremony sound. Kassie did a great job cueing the music, however our package included mics for the groom so people could hear our vows! This detail got missed and none of our guests were able to hear anything we said at the altar. To be fair, there was commotion on whether we were going to hold the ceremony inside or outside due to rain so this may have been the reason! Again, we were truly happy with everything else and they made our day special.”
Rachel L. · Google · October 2025How we handle this today
Sound production for your ceremony puts a lapel mic on your officiant and another on the groom, so guests hear both of you, placed and mixed by the same team that runs your reception. Send us your venue and we find out what it already provides.
★★★★★
“I loved working with Elevate Entertainment! I loved and appreciated the scheduled meetings! It made the process smooth and organized! We had Kalani as our DJ! He was so sweet and attentive! He checked in with me multiple times and was flexible when the timeline changed. My only complaint would be the selfie mirror. We had a lot of issues. It printed out the wrong name and date, then it wouldn’t print so we missed out on photos being put in our scrapbook that came with the selfie mirror. It seemed like the girl running it didn’t know what she was doing. So that was frustrating. Kalani was running the mirror at one point of the night but I know he was trying to help and I do appreciate that!”
Kayla P. · Google · July 2025How we handle this today
Every photo booth that prints comes with its own host, and our own graphic designer builds your print. Every print comes out twice: one for your guest, one for the scrapbook you take home.
★★★★★
“Although the staff was very kind. The communication was terrible. There was a lot of confusion and lack of follow through on what we had asked of the entertainers. I wouldn’t recommend this company for that reason alone. I will give kudos to the staff for having great attitudes but the lack of follow through and the stress of communication was unnecessary.
I wanted to update our review. Although we cannot go back and redo our reception we appreciate the consideration and kindness from the owner to follow up with us right away and look into what happened. He followed up with us on his findings and did all that was possible to make things right.
He’s been patient and very willing to listen to us without being defensive or making excuses.
Again, our day cannot be redone, but the effort was there to make corrections and offer an olive branch.
Thank you for that Broc!”
Amber L. · Google · June 2025From our public reply
To our readers, we’ve been in touch with this client and have initiated an investigation to understand the breakdown in our processes that may have led to a less than stellar experience. … We’ve agreed to follow up with this client within a week, outlining a clear strategy to ensure this doesn’t happen again and providing them with a fair and equitable resolution.
How we handle this today
As this couple's updated review says, our owner followed up with them directly. Every program also includes a planning meeting with your DJ, so what you ask for is heard by the person who delivers it.
★★★★★
“We chose Elevate Entertainment for our wedding reception and we were beyond pleased with their DJ services. Jacob was absolutely FANTASTIC during our reception and our guests could not stop raving about him and his choice of songs throughout the night! The only thing I would have loved to see was a bit more communication regarding who our DJ was and the order of events earlier in the planning process. Waiting until the week before our wedding was a bit hectic and they gave us some great advice that we could have used a few weeks earlier. Other than that, I could not recommend them more!!”
Megan A. · The Knot · December 2024How we handle this today
Your free Entertainment Design Session walks your day from the ceremony to the last song before you book, and every DJ level includes a planning meeting with the DJ who will run your night.
★★★★★
“We had numerous issues with our DJ for our wedding ceremony and reception. Normally some of these issues would be ignorable, but for the service price (A basic DJ package costs over $1500), and for the "reputation" of Elevate, I think having all our needs met if not exceeded should be the expectation.
List Time: The DJ got the processional song timing wrong for the Bride walking down the aisle. He didn't read our planning forms and forgot 2 of our toasts that were listed on them. He played the wrong song for our first dance, leaving us to stand there awkwardly (for what feels like an eternity in front of hundreds of people) waiting for him to find the right one while I told him "wrong song!". The music was way too loud at the reception venue, and despite being told to turn it down by our wedding coordinator, and us, it was still so loud that multiple guests left early and were hiding out in back rooms to "get away from the noise". He kept cutting off songs halfway through, again, despite being told "please play the whole song", he kept doing this. We wanted a very elegant and classy wedding reception, and I feel like we got sent a club DJ in nice clothes. We sent a list of music to the DJ to play during the dancing portion of the reception, and while he did end up playing some of the songs, they were almost ALL cut off 1/2 way through, and strangely, he started playing the dancing music during dinner?? One of the oddest choices I've ever seen was having our 90's rock dance music playing while people are casually eating dinner and tying to talk (despite again, the music being way too loud). We asked for a "low hype level" type DJ, and we got one who was screaming into microphones and trying to get a room full 65+ year olds to be "hype", which is idiotic at best, and downright grossly incompetent at worst. A DJ should be able to read a room. Additionally, during our toasts, despite our guests being close to the DJ table, the mics they used simply did not work, leading to no one being able to hear our father's and friend's lovely toasts. When it came time for my toast, I skipped the mic and just yelled it to the room because I didn't want the incompetence of this company to ruin the final "thank you" toast I had prepared.
To top all this off, I felt we were treated in a disrespectful, and shameful manner by the team at Elevate. After we learned that the reason so many of our guests kept leaving early was the DJ being too loud (again, despite multiple remarks to turn it down), we decided to reach out to Elevate and let them know about our experience. While they did deign to allow us to voice our justified complaints, they seemed to think we were lying the whole time, kept saying "let’s see what the DJ says happened", instead of hearing our litany of issues. When we rattled off our extensive list, they offered us a small and minor refund (as they put it, for the microphone and song choice issues), which in honesty we accepted, but, when we continued to say "our biggest issue was the fact that your DJ made our families whom we haven't seen in years leave early" we were insultingly told "we just can't put a price on that, so we won't". What an absolute joke. We felt heard only in that they could parrot back what we said, not in that they planned to do anything about it, or that they believed us at all. It felt like they gave us a minor refund to get us to shut up and forget about it - we did not.”
Mathew M. · Google · May 2023From our public reply
Our leadership team has worked diligently to hear, understand, and apologize for your frustrations. Furthermore, we did work alongside you to find a financial remedy that made the most sense based on your feedback, our performer’s report, and direct information from the on-site wedding coordinator at the venue. … We did find there was an issue with the timing of the processional song, which was started a few seconds early because the DJ missed the flower girl, as well as a microphone issue due to booth proximity. Both of which are our fault and we take ownership of that.
How we handle this today
Every DJ who takes an Elevate stage goes through Elevate U, our four-month certification, and announcing and MCing is one of its twelve disciplines. Nobody skips it.
★★★★★
“The DJ was awesome and super engaging with the crowd although they had a suggestion list I only hear one song from that list”
Chandler · WeddingWire · April 2021From our public reply
Our DJs are trained to feel the mood of the crowd and play the best music for the moment, and we hope you felt that!
How we handle this today
Your must plays and never plays are locked in, and your DJ builds the night around them. Guests can also request songs from their seats through JukeJuke, our own request app.
★★★★★
“My only complaint was about mic volume. I think the speaking volume was way too high and our DJ held the mic right up to his chin, making any plosive consonants just completely blow out the mic. It was otherwise a good experience.”
Joseph F. · Google · September 2020From our public reply
Our team values all feedback and works to make whatever adjustments we need to in order for our clients and their guests to have an incredible experience.
How we handle this today
Announcing and MCing is one of the twelve disciplines every DJ is certified on in Elevate U before they take an Elevate stage.
Corporate
What do Elevate Entertainment corporate clients say?
Here is what one Elevate Entertainment corporate client wrote after a black-tie gala after-party at Chateau on the Lake. Volvo Construction Equipment, Prime Inc. and EaglePicher Technologies booked Elevate Entertainment too: a trade-show stand, a gala and two company parties.
★★★★★“Broc was amazing to book with and John had the party rocking all night for our Black Tie Gala After Party at Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center. John kept the crowd entertained and the energy high all night long! Highly recommend Elevate Entertainment!…”
World of Asphalt, St. LouisAn Exclusive DJ and MC, two 80-inch screens and event lights.
Highway Diamonds Gala, SpringfieldTwo photo booths and a live quartet at the Oasis Hotel and Convention Center.
Two company partiesDJ-Band Hybrid, two booths and event lights each time; DJ Broc ran the 2022 party.Four platforms
Where do Elevate Entertainment’s 1,058 reviews live?
Elevate Entertainment’s 1,058 verified reviews live on four public platforms. Here is how they split, with the rating each one shows.
| Platform | Reviews | Rating shown |
|---|---|---|
| Google | 379 | 4.9 |
| The Knot | 218 | 4.9 |
| Facebook | 305 | 5.0 |
| WeddingWire | 156 | 5.0 |
| All four platforms | 1,058 | 4.9 |
The DJ on the night
What does it mean when an Elevate Entertainment review names a DJ?
When an Elevate Entertainment review names the DJ who ran the night, you are reading the reviewer’s own words about that DJ. The DJ buttons above the wall show reviews from each DJ’s nights.
Elevate runs a roster of 20+ Elevate-Certified™ DJs across four tiers, Premium, Elite, Exclusive and Artist. Meet DJ Broc, DJ Apollo, DJ Kassie, DJ Ian, DJ Courtney and DJ Stefan below.
On Premium, we match you with the right DJ from our big pool of Premium DJs. On Elite, Exclusive and Artist, you choose your DJ, and we hold your pick for your night. Each one DJs and MCs Elevate Entertainment weddings; see how a wedding DJ booking works.
We serve a 3-hour drive around each of our offices, and further by request. Elite, Exclusive and Artist DJs also travel from their home market when you want them, and any travel cost is already folded into the price you get in your Entertainment Design Session. Every tier carries the same Performance & Show-Up Guarantee: we show up and perform, with a backup DJ and backup equipment on every booking, behind a 100% show-up record.
DJ BrocArtistFounder, CEO and ownerMeet Broc →
DJ ApolloArtistKansas CityMeet Apollo →
DJ KassieExclusiveSpringfieldMeet Kassie →
DJ IanExclusiveKansas CityMeet Ian →
DJ CourtneyEliteSpringfieldMeet Courtney →
DJ StefanEliteKansas CityMeet Stefan →
Four months to certified
What does Elevate-Certified™ mean?
Elevate-Certified™ means a DJ passed Elevate’s own training. DJs train for 4 months in Elevate U, on the 12 core disciplines of DJing and MCing, for weddings and corporate events. They pass evaluations and successfully DJ a first event. Then they become Elevate-Certified™ and start DJing for clients.
- 4 monthsin Elevate U
- 12 disciplinesof DJing and MCing
- Evaluationsand a first event, done well
- Certifiedthen booked for clients
Straight answers
What else do people ask about Elevate Entertainment reviews?
People also ask whether Elevate Entertainment reviews are verified, why the count differs from a platform’s, how to read one DJ’s reviews, and what the 9.7 NPS is.
Are the Elevate Entertainment reviews on this page verified?
Yes. Every quote on this page is a review its author published to Google, The Knot, WeddingWire or Facebook under their own account: the five-star reviews on the wall, and the reviews rated under five stars in the section on nights that fell short. A long review may be shortened, never rewritten; a shortened one ends in an ellipsis and says excerpt under it.
Why does the Elevate Entertainment review count here differ from the count on a platform today?
The Elevate Entertainment review count here differs because the platforms keep counting. 1,058 is the total across Google, The Knot, WeddingWire and Facebook as of August 4, 2026, and new reviews keep landing on them.
Can I read Elevate Entertainment reviews for a specific DJ?
Yes. Tap a DJ’s name above the wall to see only the reviews that name that DJ. DJ Broc, DJ Apollo, DJ Kassie, DJ Ian, DJ Courtney and DJ Stefan each also has their own profile page with the reviews that name them.
What is the Elevate Entertainment 9.7 NPS, and is it the same as the star rating?
The 9.7 NPS comes from surveys Elevate sends its own clients after the event. It is not the star rating: the 4.9 comes from the four public review platforms, and the two numbers measure different things, so we never add them together.
Claim your time
How do I book my Entertainment Design Session with Elevate Entertainment?
You book your Entertainment Design Session with Elevate Entertainment in the four quick steps here. One free conversation, 60 minutes, video or phone. You leave with a complete plan and an exact price, without any pressure on the call.
Complimentary · real numbers. A real person will text you within the hour.
Call or text(816) 477-4077
Step 1 of 4
Which event are we designing entertainment for?
One tap, then we check your date.
Pick the one that fits best and we’ll take it from there.
When and where is the celebration?
A rough idea is fine. Peak Saturdays go first.
Your date
Which of our locations is closest to your event?
Choose your closest market, and either a date or the no-date box.
Help us tailor your session.
Honest answers get you a sharper plan. There are no wrong ones.
Where are you in planning?
Which venue?
Optional. It helps your designer prepare for that room.
By when do you want to have found your best fit?
What do you feel is non-negotiable, if you had to pick one?
At its peak, how loud does the dance floor go?
Tap one answer in each row and you’re nearly done.
Tell us about the event.
Enough to bring the right ideas, nothing more.
What kind of event?
About how many guests?
Where is it being held?
Optional. The city is enough if the venue is not set.
When do you need this decided?
At its peak, how loud does the dance floor go?
Tap one answer in each row and you’re nearly done.
Tell us about the celebration.
Enough to bring the right ideas, nothing more.
What’s the occasion?
Where is it being held?
Optional. The city is enough if the venue is not set.
When do you need this decided?
At its peak, how loud does the dance floor go?
Tap one answer in each row and you’re nearly done.
Last step. Your details, so we can check your date.
Your designer reviews your answers before the session, so the conversation starts at your event, not at a blank page.
We need your name, a working email and phone, and the consent box checked.
Leave a review
How do I leave Elevate Entertainment a review?
You leave Elevate Entertainment a review on our profiles on Google in Kansas City, Google in Springfield, Facebook, The Knot or WeddingWire.
The two Google links open the review form itself. Whichever platform you use, the review stays on that platform under your own account, and this page only quotes what you published there.
