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Elevate Entertainment for the press.
The one-paragraph versionElevate 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. Founded in 2017, it has played 4,000+ events with 20+ Elevate-Certified™ DJs, won 18 awards and holds a 9.7 NPS and 4.9★ across 1,058 verified reviews.
4.9(379)
4.9(218)
5.0(305)
5.0(156)
Press contact: marketing@elevateentertainment.com · (816) 477-4077 · Logo downloads · Boilerplate
Ratings as of August 4, 2026.
The Century Club · 2026 · Photo: Hailey Rose Photography
Fact sheet
What are the facts and figures for Elevate Entertainment?
Elevate Entertainment was founded in 2017 and has performed at 4,000+ events from offices in Springfield and Kansas City.
Event, review and NPS figures as of August 4, 2026. Awards and DJ count as of September 1, 2026.
Where does Elevate Entertainment perform?
1,145
Kansas City
Events performed. Office at 325 E 31st St #28.
1,498
Springfield
Events performed. Office at 4319 S National Ave.
1,293
Southwest Missouri
Events performed around Branson.
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Northwest Arkansas
Events performed.
Elevate Entertainment serves a 3-hour drive around each of its offices in Kansas City and Springfield, and takes events beyond it by request.
Elevate-Certified™
How does an Elevate Entertainment DJ become Elevate-Certified™?
DJs train in Elevate U on the 12 core disciplines of DJing and MCing, for weddings and corporate events. 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, then becomes Elevate-Certified™ and starts DJing for clients.
- Elevate UFour months, faster for experienced DJs
- 12Core disciplines
- EvaluationsPassed
- First eventThen certified
Which facts can I print about Elevate Entertainment?
Every card is a sentence you can paste as it stands.
- Founded2017
Elevate Entertainment was founded in 2017 by Broc Barton.
- Offices2
Elevate Entertainment has offices at 4319 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 65810, and 325 E 31st St #28, Kansas City, MO 64108.
- MarketsMissouri, Kansas and Arkansas
Elevate Entertainment works in Kansas City, Springfield, Southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas, and from 2027 in St. Louis and Phoenix, Arizona.
- PartnershipMissouri State
Elevate Entertainment is the official DJ partner of Missouri State Bears Athletics.
- FounderBroc Barton
Broc Barton is the founder, CEO and owner of Elevate Entertainment, and an Artist-tier Elevate-Certified™ DJ and MC.
- Team leadDJ Ian
DJ Ian leads the Elevate Entertainment team in Kansas City and Springfield and develops its DJs.
- DJs20+
Elevate Entertainment has 20+ Elevate-Certified™ DJs across four tiers: Premium, Elite, Exclusive and Artist.
As of September 1, 2026 - TrainingElevate U
Elevate Entertainment DJs train in Elevate U, the company’s in-house DJ training program, on the 12 core disciplines of DJing and MCing. The program runs four months, and experienced DJs move through it faster. Nobody skips it.
- Events4,000+
Elevate Entertainment has performed at 4,000+ events.
As of August 4, 2026 - Rating4.9★
Elevate Entertainment holds 4.9 stars across 1,058 verified reviews: Google 379, The Knot 218, Facebook 305, WeddingWire 156.
As of August 4, 2026 - NPS9.7
Elevate Entertainment holds a net promoter score of 9.7.
As of August 4, 2026 - Awards18
Elevate Entertainment has won 18 awards.
As of September 1, 2026 - Kansas City venues174
Elevate Entertainment has played 174 Kansas City venues, and 103 of them more than once.
As of 2026 - Song library150,000
Every Elevate Entertainment booking includes a 150,000-song library.
- Every bookingIncluded
Every Elevate Entertainment booking includes one Elevate-Certified™ person as the DJ and MC, 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.
- Add-onsOptional
Elevate Entertainment add-ons are sound production, photo booth, event lighting, live musicians, the DJ-Band Hybrid and special effects, for weddings and corporate events alike. For corporate and private events, Elevate Entertainment also offers one more add-on: Paparazzi AI.
- Sound production46%
46% of Elevate Entertainment events add sound production.
As of 2026 - Photo booth30%
30% of Elevate Entertainment events add a photo booth.
As of 2026 - Event lighting1 in 5
Nearly 1 in 5 Elevate Entertainment events add event lighting on top of the dance floor lighting every booking includes.
As of 2026
Not published here: revenue and client names. Ask at the press contact.
Boilerplate
What is the boilerplate for Elevate Entertainment?
The boilerplate for Elevate Entertainment comes in two lengths. Copy either one exactly as it stands.
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. 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. Its DJs train in Elevate U, the company’s in-house DJ training program, on the 12 core disciplines of DJing and MCing for weddings and corporate events. 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, then becomes Elevate-Certified™. Founder Broc Barton, an Artist-tier Elevate-Certified™ DJ and MC, started the company in 2017 and is its CEO and owner. Its promise to every client is Your Event Made Perfect, an event that reflects that client’s vision and personality. Elevate Entertainment has won 18 awards. As of August 4, 2026, it has performed at 4,000+ events and holds a 9.7 NPS and 4.9 stars across 1,058 verified reviews.
Long version
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. Founder Broc Barton, an Artist-tier Elevate-Certified™ DJ and MC, started the company in 2017 and is its CEO and owner. Its promise to every client is Your Event Made Perfect. As of August 4, 2026, Elevate Entertainment has performed at 4,000+ events.
Short version
Brand assets
What may the press download from Elevate Entertainment?
The press may download the Elevate Entertainment logo as a high-resolution PNG in two colorways, and may request any photograph in the photo library. Ask first: we clear each frame’s rights before we send it.
Which Elevate Entertainment logo file do I use?
Leave clear space the height of the logo’s E on every side, keep it at least 120 pixels wide, and never stretch, outline, shadow or recolor it.
Need a vector file for print? Email the press contact.
Which Elevate Entertainment photographs may I publish?
The event photographs in the library were taken at real Elevate Entertainment events, and each one names its photographer. Ask for the one you want, and we clear its rights before we send it.
Photo library
What do the press photographs from Elevate Entertainment show?
The press photographs from Elevate Entertainment show real events, our services and our team. Ask for any frame, and we clear its rights before we send it.
What do Elevate Entertainment’s best events look like?
What do the Elevate Entertainment services look like?
What does the Elevate Entertainment team look like?
Leadership
Who leads Elevate Entertainment?
Elevate Entertainment is led by its founder, CEO and owner, Broc Barton. DJ Ian leads the Kansas City and Springfield team.
Broc Barton Artist
Broc Barton founded Elevate Entertainment in 2017 and runs it as CEO and owner. He is also an Artist-tier Elevate-Certified™ DJ and MC who still works the room himself.
DJ Ian Exclusive
DJ Ian leads the Kansas City and Springfield team and develops Elevate’s DJs.
Who are the Elevate Entertainment DJs?
Elevate Entertainment has 20+ Elevate-Certified™ DJs across four tiers. Some of them are below.
ArtistDJ Broc
ArtistDJ Apollo
ArtistDJ Davis
ArtistDJ Brandon
ExclusiveDJ Kassie
ExclusiveDJ Ian
EliteDJ Courtney
EliteDJ Stefan
EliteDJ TJ
EliteDJ Ray
Interviews with Broc Barton or any Elevate-Certified™ DJ and MC are arranged through the press contact below.
Films
Which films can the press watch from Elevate Entertainment?
The press can watch Elevate Entertainment films here: what clients and vendors say, the services on stage, and nights on the dance floor.
What do clients and vendors say about Elevate Entertainment?
What do the Elevate Entertainment services look like on stage?
What does an Elevate Entertainment dance floor look like?
Recognition
Which awards has Elevate Entertainment won?
Elevate Entertainment has won 18 awards. Its recognitions include the awards, titles and partnership below.
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
Press contact
How does the press reach Elevate Entertainment?
The press reaches Elevate Entertainment by email at marketing@elevateentertainment.com, or by phone or text at (816) 477-4077.
How do I email or call the press contact?
Emailmarketing@
Call or text(816) 477-4077
Say what you are writing, what you need and when you need it by.
Where are the Elevate Entertainment offices?
Springfield
Elevate Entertainment LLC
4319 S National Ave
Springfield, MO 65810
Kansas City
325 E 31st St #28
Kansas City, MO 64108
Send mail to the Springfield address.
Questions
What else do journalists ask about Elevate Entertainment?
Elevate Entertainment answers press questions here: quoting the figures, using the logo and the photographs, interviews, open jobs, and where the news lives.
May I quote the figures on this page?
Yes, with the date beside them. Reviews, ratings and the event total are as of August 4, 2026. Review counts on the live listings change daily, so quote the dated figure.
May I use the Elevate Entertainment logo?
Yes. Download the day or the night PNG from this page, keep clear space around it and never recolor it.
May I use the photographs?
No, not without asking first. We clear each frame’s rights before we send it. Email marketing@elevateentertainment.com with the frame you want and your deadline.
May I interview an Elevate Entertainment DJ?
Yes. Interviews with founder Broc Barton and with any Elevate-Certified™ DJ and MC are arranged through the press contact: email marketing@elevateentertainment.com, or call or text (816) 477-4077. Say who you would like and what the piece is about.
Where does Elevate Entertainment list open jobs?
On its careers page. Careers carries the open roles, the market each one is in, and how to apply.
Where is the Elevate Entertainment news?
On the company’s own news page. News carries company announcements: what launched, what opened, and the date it happened. This press kit carries the standing facts; the news page carries what changed.