About Elevate
Elevate Entertainment is the event entertainment company Broc Barton founded in 2017.
The companyElevate Entertainment is a wedding and corporate event entertainment company with offices in Springfield and Kansas City. It provides the DJ and MC across Kansas City, Springfield, Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, and from 2027 in St. Louis and Phoenix, Arizona. Every booking includes state-of-the-art, premium-grade equipment, dance floor lighting, a 150,000-song library, a planning meeting with the DJ, the Performance & Show-Up Guarantee and the MC. 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 the company: 4,000+ events, 20+ Elevate-Certified™ DJs, 18 awards, 9.7 NPS and 4.9★ across 1,058 verified reviews, as of August 4, 2026.
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Photo: Warren Place Venue · 2026 · Rachel Her Photography
Who we are
What is Elevate Entertainment?
Elevate Entertainment is a wedding and corporate event entertainment company with offices in Springfield and Kansas City. It provides the DJ and MC across Kansas City, Springfield, Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, and from 2027 in St. Louis and Phoenix, Arizona.
One Elevate-Certified™ DJ runs the music and the microphone, so your night has a rhythm and a coordinator on the mic who makes everything flow effortlessly.
Add-ons go on the same contract as your DJ and MC rather than a new one. Seven in ten Elevate Entertainment events added a part beyond the DJ and MC, most often sound production, then the photo booth, then lighting.
Elevate Entertainment holds 4.9 stars across 1,058 verified reviews on four platforms, a 9.7 NPS from post-event surveys, and 18 awards.
What comes with every Elevate Entertainment booking?
- State-of-the-art, premium-grade equipmentThe same state-of-the-art, premium-grade equipment at every level.
- Dance floor lightingIt comes with the DJ.
- A 150,000-song libraryMust plays and never plays locked in, all loaded before the night.
- A planning meetingWith the DJ who runs the night.
- Performance & Show-Up GuaranteeA matched backup DJ, full system backups and a 100% show-up record.
- The MCYour MC coordinates the night on the microphone, connects all of your vendors, and makes sure the whole night flows effortlessly and seamlessly for your guests. Your MC is your DJ: the same person, not an extra one.
Additionally, Elevate Entertainment serves every client, weddings and corporate events alike, with add-ons such as sound production, photo booths, event lighting, live musicians, the DJ-Band Hybrid and special effects. Here’s what our clients frequently book.
46% of our events
Sound production
Grandma can hear the vows. Mics on the officiant and on you, clean sound to the back row, and extra speakers wherever the room needs them.
Greenhouse Two Rivers · 2024 · photo Jenna Lynn Photography
30% of our events
Photo booth
The one favor guests actually keep. Five formats, a real attendant, prints in hand.
Integrity Hills · 2025 · photo Jefferson May Photography
Nearly 1 in 5 of our events
Lighting
The room in your colors, and your photos come back finished instead of flat.
Greenhouse Two Rivers · 2025 · photo Kyla Taylor Photography
Live musicians
Live players set the ceremony and cocktail hour before the floor ever opens.
Integrity Hills · 2026 · photo Madison Thompson Photography
Special effects
Cold Sparks, Dancing on a Cloud and CO2 cannons, staged where they belong in the night.
Integrity Hills · 2024 · photo Chris Killingsworth Photography
DJ-Band Hybrid
Live musicians play over the DJ’s set: band energy with DJ coverage.
Olive and Oak · 2026 · photo Seth T Photography
For corporate and private events, Elevate Entertainment also offers one more add-on: Paparazzi AI.
Tap any add-on to see how it works.
The founder
Who founded and runs Elevate Entertainment?
Broc Barton, an Artist-tier Elevate-Certified™ DJ and MC, is the founder, CEO and owner of Elevate Entertainment.
Broc Barton Artist
Broc founded Elevate Entertainment in 2017, and he still works the room himself, so the person who built the company is one of the DJs you can book.
“Broc asked us how much energy we wanted at our event and he brought it.”
Promise, purpose and values
What does Elevate Entertainment stand for?
Elevate Entertainment stands for one promise, Your Event Made Perfect, and you decide what perfect means: your vision for the night, your music and your people.
Four things keep that promise: a planning process built around you, a DJ certified through intensive training, client success concierges who look after your booking, and the Performance & Show-Up Guarantee behind every DJ booking.
Our purpose
Our purpose is to help you and your guests come fully alive in celebration of your moment, with a night that reflects your vision and your personality, at every event we play.
Our vision
Our vision is to be the most sought-after entertainment company for private events in the United States.
Our four core values
Relentless Excellence
We sweat the details of your night, from the first planning call to the last song.
Ownership & Communication
We own what is ours to do, and we keep you in the loop.
Humble & Hungry
We stay students of the craft and keep getting better.
Solidarity: We are One Team
Your DJ, our office and every performer work as one team for your event.
What we believe
We believe every person has God-given value and deserves to be treated with respect, dignity and honor. We believe every client deserves the very best experience we can craft. We also hold that the effect we have on people is the most valuable thing we have.
How we measure ourselves
We measure ourselves two ways. Powerful: we want to leave a lasting, positive mark on people’s lives, inside and outside the company. Profitable: we run a healthy business, so we can keep doing this well for years.
The standard
What does Elevate-Certified™ mean at Elevate Entertainment?
Elevate-Certified™ means a DJ passed Elevate Entertainment’s own training. DJs train in Elevate U on the 12 core disciplines of DJing and MCing, for weddings and corporate events: music knowledge and selection, mixing, announcing and MCing, command, charisma, energy, crowd engagement and icebreakers, the show experience, service, professionalism, creativity and commitment. The program runs four months, and experienced DJs move through it faster. Nobody skips it. Every DJ then passes evaluations and successfully DJs a first event, and then becomes Elevate-Certified™ and starts DJing for clients.
How a DJ gets certified
How does a DJ become Elevate-Certified™?
The training covers the music and the microphone, at weddings and at corporate events.
- Elevate Ufour months, faster for experienced DJs
- 12 disciplinesof DJing and MCing
- Evaluationsand a first event, done well
- Certifiedthen booked for clients
The 12 disciplines are music knowledge and selection, mixing, announcing and MCing, command, charisma, energy, crowd engagement and icebreakers, the show experience, service, professionalism, creativity and commitment.
Certified DJs sit in four tiers: Premium Elite Exclusive Artist
Artist is the top of the four tiers. Our headliners: industry veterans with 10+ years and 1,500+ events behind them. Advanced MCs who read and steer the room, with signature mixes and relentless energy.
Every tier carries the same Performance & Show-Up Guarantee, so a matched backup DJ and full system backups sit behind every booking. 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. 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.
Recognition
Which awards has Elevate Entertainment won?
Elevate Entertainment has won 18 awards, including the recognitions below.
417 Magazine named Elevate Entertainment “The Face of Event Entertainment”. The company is in The Knot Hall of Fame and holds WeddingWire’s Couples’ Choice award. It won Missouri’s Best in 2024, it is a 417 Magazine Official DJ, and it is the official DJ partner of Missouri State Bears Athletics.
417 Magazine: “The Face of Event Entertainment”
The Knot Hall of Fame
WeddingWire Couples’ Choice
Missouri’s Best 2024
417 Magazine Official DJ
Official DJ partner of Missouri State Bears Athletics
Where we work
Where does Elevate Entertainment perform?
Elevate Entertainment performs in Kansas City, Springfield, Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, and from 2027 in St. Louis and Phoenix, Arizona.
Elevate Entertainment has offices in Springfield and Kansas City: 4319 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65810, and 325 E 31st St #28, Kansas City, MO 64108.
Our Kansas City office on Google →Our Springfield office on Google →
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.
Venues we know
Kansas City
Kansas City is home to one of our two offices. Elevate Entertainment has performed 1,145 events in Kansas City.
- The English Barn
- 1890 Event Space
- White Iron Ridge
Springfield
Springfield is home to one of our two offices, and more Elevate Entertainment nights have happened here than in any other market.
- Greenhouse Two Rivers
- Southern Charm Estate
- Haseltine Estate
Southwest Missouri
Southwest Missouri centers on Branson, and The Atrium is the room we have played most there.
- The Atrium
- Sycamore Creek Ranch
- Big Cedar
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Northwest Arkansas
In Northwest Arkansas, Olive View Events is the room we have played most.
- Olive View Events
- Crescent Hotel & Spa
Phoenix, Arizona (booking 2027)
We are booking Phoenix events for 2027.
The team
Who are the people behind Elevate Entertainment?
The people behind Elevate Entertainment are 20+ Elevate-Certified™ DJs and MCs across the four tiers, led by founder Broc Barton and by DJ Ian, who leads the Kansas City and Springfield team and develops our DJs.
The DJs below run in tier order, Artist first, with the Premium DJs after them. Meet every DJ, with their tier and their market, on the roster page.
The nights
What does a night run by Elevate Entertainment look like?
A night run by Elevate Entertainment looks like a full dance floor, a room lit in color rather than washed out, and a moment on the floor in the middle of the guests. The frames below are real Elevate Entertainment weddings in Kansas City, Springfield and Southwest Missouri. Tap any frame to read the story of that night.
In their words
What do clients say about Elevate Entertainment?
Clients rate Elevate Entertainment 4.9 stars across 1,058 verified reviews on Google, The Knot, Facebook and WeddingWire, as of August 4, 2026. Here are a few in full, from weddings, company parties and private celebrations. Filter them by topic or by DJ, and read the rest on the reviews page.
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★★★★★“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!”
★★★★★“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!”
★★★★★“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.”
★★★★★“Highly recommend Elevate Entertainment. They were so helpful with the planning and I didn’t have to worry about anything during the event. I love being able to be a participant and enjoy the company holiday party.”
★★★★★“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!”
★★★★★“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!”
★★★★★“Kassie DJd our company Christmas Party! The event went flawlessly she did a wonderful job I would 100% recommend!”
★★★★★“Elevate Entertainment is a step above the rest. Broc and his team made our wedding reception a true celebration. Broc asked us how much energy we wanted at our event and he brought it. Not only does he do his job as a DJ, but he also continued to check in with us throughout the night and ensure he was doing everything he could to make sure we were having the BEST time of our lives. Cannot recommend them enough!!”
★★★★★“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!”
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Beyond the booking
How does Elevate Entertainment work with venues, planners and the community?
Elevate Entertainment works beside venue teams and planners on the same nights, and it puts something back into the places those nights happen.
We put money and time back into the local communities we celebrate with across Missouri, Arkansas and Kansas.
The company is the official DJ partner of Missouri State Bears Athletics, and it is a 417 Magazine Official DJ. Each page under Venues covers a room Elevate Entertainment has performed in. Press inquiries go through Press and media kit.
Questions
What else do people ask about Elevate Entertainment?
Here is what people ask about Elevate Entertainment itself:
Is Elevate Entertainment a DJ company or an entertainment company?
Elevate Entertainment is an event entertainment and event production company that starts with the DJ. The same Elevate-Certified™ DJ runs the music and the microphone. Sound production, the photo booth, event lighting, live musicians, the DJ-Band Hybrid and special effects are add-ons from the same team. A wedding or a corporate event can be one booking instead of five.
Where is Elevate Entertainment based?
Elevate Entertainment is a wedding and corporate event entertainment company with offices in Springfield and Kansas City. The Springfield office is at 4319 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65810. The Kansas City office is at 325 E 31st St #28, Kansas City, MO 64108.
How many DJs does Elevate Entertainment have?
Elevate Entertainment has 20+ Elevate-Certified™ DJs, the team behind 4,000+ events, across four tiers: Premium, Elite, Exclusive and Artist.
Does Elevate Entertainment do corporate events?
Yes. Elevate Entertainment runs corporate events with the same team and to the same standard as weddings: galas, awards nights, holiday parties and game days, in a suit. The company is the official DJ partner of Missouri State Bears Athletics. The corporate events page has the detail.
How do I book Elevate Entertainment?
You book Elevate Entertainment through one of two doors. The Entertainment Design Session is free, 60 minutes, by video or phone, booked in four quick steps on this page, and you leave it with a complete plan and an exact price without any pressure on the call. The quote builder prices the same night online instead. Check your date first and either door opens from there.
When was Elevate Entertainment founded?
Elevate Entertainment was founded in 2017 by Broc Barton.
Your Event Made Perfect
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, and the second step asks your date. 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.
“They were so helpful with the planning and I didn’t have to worry about anything during the event.”
Call or text(816) 477-4077
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.
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.
Optional. It helps your designer prepare for that room.
Tap one answer in each row and you’re nearly done.
Tell us about the event.
Enough to bring the right ideas, nothing more.
Optional. The city is enough if the venue is not set.
Tap one answer in each row and you’re nearly done.
Tell us about the celebration.
Enough to bring the right ideas, nothing more.
Optional. The city is enough if the venue is not set.
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.