November 2025
Kaitlyn and Garrett at The Bell of Camden Point
Camden Point, MO · DJ Ian
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Exclusive-tier DJ and MC · Kansas City
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Match me with a DJAbout IanEvery booking with him includes state-of-the-art, premium-grade equipment, dance floor lighting, a 150,000-song library, a planning meeting with the DJ and the Performance & Show-Up Guarantee. Ian is your MC too: he coordinates the night on the microphone, connects all of your vendors and makes sure the whole night flows effortlessly for your guests. Sound production, the photo booth, event lighting, live musicians, the DJ-Band Hybrid and special effects are add-ons for every event, weddings and corporate events alike. Behind him: 20+ Elevate-Certified™ DJs, 4,000+ events, 18 awards, 9.7 NPS and 4.9★ across 1,058 verified reviews, as of August 4, 2026.
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Who Ian is
Who is DJ Ian, and what does Exclusive tier mean at Elevate Entertainment?
DJ Ian is an Exclusive-tier Elevate-Certified™ DJ and MC at Elevate Entertainment.
The Exclusive tier Exclusive sits above Premium and Elite. Wedding and corporate specialists who perform only for Elevate, averaging 4.9 stars across the reviews that name them. They plan with you and shape the night around your vision. Even more experience than Elite. You choose your DJ, and we hold your pick for your night.
Strongest genres Hip-Hop, Pop, R&B · Energy, 1 relaxed to 10 rowdy 10 / 10 · Travel Anywhere · Most requested for Weddings · corporate events. Strongest genres, energy and most requested for are self-reported by Ian.
Two lines belong to Elevate Entertainment rather than to Ian alone: 417 Magazine named Elevate “The Face of Event Entertainment”, and Elevate is the official DJ partner of Missouri State Bears Athletics.
“I like to be connected and so by the time we're done, I'm family.”
Ian, in his interview
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
What you get
What does booking DJ Ian at the Exclusive tier guarantee you?
Booking DJ Ian at the Exclusive tier gives you two things: the Performance & Show-Up Guarantee every Elevate Entertainment booking carries, and the DJ pick.
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The guarantee
Performance & Show-Up Guarantee
We guarantee we show up and perform your event. Every booking, on every tier, is matched with a backup DJ and backup equipment. Our show-up record is 100%, and the guarantee is in your contract.
Added on top
You choose your DJ, and we hold your pick for your night.
This holds on Elite, Exclusive and Artist. DJ Ian is Exclusive, so it holds on every booking with him.
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Real nights, real rooms
What does a night with DJ Ian look like?
His reel shows it in five minutes; below are the weddings we have written up and more of his best frames.
Which weddings with DJ Ian can you read about?
November 2025
Kaitlyn and Garrett at The Bell of Camden Point
Camden Point, MO · DJ Ian
photo Aventi Weddings
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October 2025
Boone and Taylor at Industrial Grove
Fair Grove, MO · DJ Ian
photo Kristin Williams Photography
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September 2025
Maddie and Andrew at Integrity Hills
Ridgedale, MO · DJ Ian
photo Jefferson May Photography
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May 2025
Lauren and Evan at The Bardot
Kansas City, MO · DJ Ian
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In their words
What do couples say about DJ Ian?
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★★★★★“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.”
★★★★★“Ian was so thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely cared about bringing our vision for our wedding day to life. He kept us informed throughout the entire planning process, answered every question with kindness, and paid attention to even the smallest details, which gave us so much peace of mind.”
★★★★★“Ian has such a great energy, and he kept it exactly where it needed to be. He read the crowd extremely well. Our guests, of all ages, showered us with endless compliments.”
★★★★★“Not only was he extremely supportive and kind to my husband and I every step of the way, but he also was an AMAZING DJ. We had multiple people comment on how good the music he played was, as well as his character.”
★★★★★“DJ Ian got the crowd going and made our wedding so lively. There was never a dull moment! He knew exactly how to read the room with our music too.”
★★★★★“Ian made our night so fun! He was so easy to work with, the music was a hit and everyone enjoyed spending time with him at our reception. Couldn’t recommend Ian & Elevate more!”
★★★★★“From the start he brought the ENERGY and made sure the party never stopped. He even spent time with us weeks before getting dinner and making sure we would have the wedding of our dreams.”
★★★★★“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.”
★★★★★“The original DJ we had hired could no longer make it but it didn't matter. These guys know how to have great staff! Ian was our replacement and I wish he would have been the original almost! Super good with all the music and games and made us feel super comfortable with him.”
★★★★★“He even brought us water when we were taking pictures outside on a particularly hot October day. The ceremony music was perfect. Our reception went so smoothly thanks to Ian guiding everyone. Our food line got backed up and he was able to keep everyone perfectly entertained.”
★★★★★“We knew we hit the jackpot with him when he met us for lunch a couple weeks before the wedding to talk details, and by the end of lunch he was teaching my husband a dance move out on the patio.”
★★★★★“So personable, so willing to help, and made our night so freaking fun. The dance floor was packed the entire night.”
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How booking works
How does booking DJ Ian with Elevate Entertainment work?
Check your date above, design the night with the Elevate Entertainment team in one free conversation, then choose Ian as your DJ.
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Three steps
Check your date
Enter your date at the top of this page for a first answer. If Ian is already booked that night, we tell you and match you with an Elevate-Certified™ DJ.
Design the night in one conversation
Your free Entertainment Design Session: 60 minutes, video or phone, with the Elevate Entertainment team. Book it from this page and your request carries Ian’s name. You bring the vision. You leave with a complete plan.
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At the Exclusive tier, you choose your DJ, and we hold your pick for your night. If you want a number first, build your quote online any time.
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Pricing
What does DJ Ian cost?
Ian begins at $2,495
Couples spend between $2,495 and $25,000 with Ian. Where your night lands depends on how much of it you hand to one team: Ian as your DJ and MC, or the sound production, the lighting, the live musicians and the booth with him.
$2,495Ian begins atIan as your DJ and MC.
$25,000Highly produced events run up toEvery part of the night from one team.
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Your exact number comes out of your Entertainment Design Session, built around what matters most to you.
“DJ Ian was by far the best wedding DJ I’ve ever seen.”
Zach D. · Google · October 2024 · excerptThe roster
Who else performs alongside DJ Ian at Elevate Entertainment?
DJ Ian is one of 20+ Elevate-Certified™ DJs across four tiers: Premium, Elite, Exclusive and Artist. Meet the others below, top tier first, or see everyone on Our DJs. Every tier is Elevate-Certified in the same 12 disciplines of DJing and MCing. The higher the tier, the stronger the DJ in all 12 and the more experience behind them: Premium DJs deliver a great night, and Artist DJs are the best we have in every one of the 12.
Which other Elevate-Certified™ DJs could run my wedding?
PremiumOur certified talent poolTell us your crowd and your plan. We match you with the right DJ from our big pool of Premium DJs.
Before you book
What else do couples ask before booking DJ Ian?
Short answers to what couples ask before booking DJ Ian.
How do I find out whether DJ Ian is free on my date?
Check the date at the top of this page for a first answer. If DJ Ian is already booked that night, we tell you and offer a matched Elevate-Certified™ DJ instead. Final availability depends on your city and your event.
Does DJ Ian travel?
DJ Ian’s home market is Kansas City. Elevate serves a 3-hour drive around each of our offices in Kansas City and Springfield, and takes events beyond it by request.
What happens if DJ Ian cancels?
If DJ Ian cannot perform, the backup DJ and backup equipment matched to your booking step in. That is the Performance & Show-Up Guarantee, on every Elevate Entertainment booking and every tier: we show up and perform, our show-up record is 100%, and it is in your contract. At the Exclusive tier, you choose your DJ, and we hold your pick for your night.
Who runs the Entertainment Design Session before we book DJ Ian?
The Elevate Entertainment team runs it: a free 60-minute conversation, video or phone, without any pressure on the call. Book it from this page and your request carries DJ Ian’s name; we cannot promise he takes the call himself.
Is DJ Ian the MC too?
Yes. DJ Ian is a wedding DJ and a wedding MC in one, so he plays the music and runs the microphone, and the two never work against each other.
What does booking DJ Ian cost?
Ian begins at $2,495. Couples spend between $2,495 and $25,000 with Ian. Your exact number comes out of your Entertainment Design Session.
Claim your time
How do I book my Entertainment Design Session and ask for DJ Ian?
You book your Entertainment Design Session with Elevate Entertainment in the four quick steps here, or by checking your date first. Your request already carries Ian’s name. One free conversation, video or phone. You leave with a complete plan and an exact price, without any pressure on the call.
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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?
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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.