Business Details
24 Years
experience
Your Trusted DJ & Live Music Provider in Calgary
We are a premier DJ and live music entertainment company serving the Calgary area. Since 2002, our team has specialized in creating unforgettable experiences for weddings, corporate events, school dances, and private parties. Our approach prioritizes understanding each client's unique vision to deliver personalized entertainment solutions. With expertise in DJ services, live musicians, audiovisual support, and ambiance lighting, we combine technical excellence with creative flair. Our seasoned professionals bring decades of combined experience, ensuring seamless execution for events of all sizes.We maintain a vast music library and invest in cutting-edge equipment to meet evolving client needs. Client satisfaction remains our top priority, reflected in our responsive communication and flexible service customization. Our team's passion for music and event production drives us to exceed expectations at every opportunity. We pride ourselves on adaptability, handling everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations with equal dedication. Through consistent quality and reliability, we've built a reputation as Calgary's trusted partner for event entertainment.
Services
Weddings
Corporate Parties
School Dances
Live Musicians
Audiovisual Support
LED Dance Floor
Event Planning
Ceremony Music
Ambiance Lighting
Music Library Access
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have been providing music entertainment for events since 2002
- We offer comprehensive services from basic DJ packages to live musicians
- Our team works closely with clients to understand specific event requirements
- We maintain professional-grade equipment for superior audiovisual experiences
- We provide customizable packages tailored to individual client needs
What people say
Great communication
Kept crowd happy
Professional and accommodating
Awesome DJ
Variety of music
Services
DJ Services
Professional DJ services for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Our experienced DJs read crowd dynamics to maintain energy throughout events. Services include music selection, announcements, and seamless transitions between formal and dance segments. Equipment includes digital music libraries with millions of songs accessible via Spotify and iTunes integration.
Live Musicians
Enhance events with live musical performances including classical guitar, violin, cello, and acoustic duos. Available as standalone entertainment or combined with DJ services. Packages include ceremony music, background ambiance, and special performance segments. Instruments and musicians can be customized for different event phases.
Audiovisual Support
Comprehensive audiovisual solutions featuring wireless microphones, professional speakers, and projection systems. Services include sound reinforcement for speeches, video presentations, and lighting effects. Equipment scales from small gatherings to large venues with satellite sound systems and multi-room coverage.
LED Dance Floor
Interactive LED dance floors that create dynamic visual effects. Available in various sizes with programmable lighting patterns. Enhances nighttime events and photo opportunities. Packages include setup, operation, and safety compliance for indoor and outdoor venues.
Event Planning
Consultation services for event timeline development and entertainment planning. Includes music selection guidance, activity scheduling, and technical requirement assessments. Services help clients optimize entertainment budgets while ensuring seamless integration with other event components.
People
Sean Goebel
Operations Manager
Music industry professional with 20+ years experience in event entertainment. Specializes in operational logistics and client relations. Known for technical expertise and creative problem-solving during live events.
Nolan Sontag
Business Development Manager
Event entertainment specialist focusing on client needs assessment and service customization. Brings 15 years of industry experience in wedding and corporate event planning. Recognized for musical versatility and crowd engagement skills.
Mo Souraya
Senior DJ
Professional DJ with extensive experience in private and corporate events. Expert in music curation across genres. Known for interactive performance style and technical proficiency with modern DJ equipment.
Questions
What types of events do you service?
We handle weddings, corporate parties, school dances, anniversaries, and private celebrations. Our services scale for events from 50 to 1,000 guests with customized entertainment solutions.
Can I customize my entertainment package?
Yes, all packages are customizable. We offer add-ons like live music, ambiance lighting, and premium sound systems. Contact us for personalized quotes based on your specific requirements.
Do you provide equipment for ceremonies?
Yes, we offer ceremony packages with professional speakers, wireless microphones, and background music. Packages can be combined with reception services or booked separately.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend booking 6-12 months ahead for weekends during peak season (May-October). Popular dates book quickly, but we can accommodate last-minute requests with 4 weeks' notice.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, bank transfers, and cash payments. Payment plans are available with 50% deposit at booking and remaining balance due 2 weeks before the event.
Do you guarantee music availability?
Our digital libraries contain millions of songs through Spotify and iTunes integration. We guarantee 95%+ coverage of requested songs and maintain backup systems for uninterrupted playback.
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Reviews (7)
Michelle Lobo
Dec 11, 2019
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We had Sean play for our associations New Years party. He was friendly and accomodating from the very beginning. He met with us before our event, went over everything and answered all our questions, and we had complete faith in him to do a great job from this time. During the event he accomodated all the set up to our needs and was consistent in ensuring that the sound met the same standard throughout the event which was a really nice thing to see. He even played a little guitar for us which was really loved by our guests. There was some music that he wasn't quite familiar with it as well as
May David
Oct 10, 2019
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1 star because there is no option for 0 stars. I was one of the MCs for a wedding last weekend and my wife was the wedding coordinator. My wife tried introducing me to Sean as we were there checking in on the venue prior to the reception, but he was unreceptive from the beginning. She and the hotel staff felt that he was difficult to work with and he had to be asked firmly multiple times to respect the layout that the bride and groom had asked for. I notified him that we were going to start the shoe game and expected a break from his guitar playing (which with folk, wasnt the type of genre to set
Kristie
Jul 22, 2019
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Id like to start by prefacing that I was the Maid of Honor and sister of the bride at the wedding that Sean Goebel (owner of 1st in Entertainment) DJd at last weekend. So I completely understand how the clients wished for the evening to go.
Sean was awful. He blatantly turned down song requests (one from a 14 year old little girl who requested Shania Twain), he was rude in his responses and attitude, incredibly hard to work with from a vendor perspective (he refused to move his DJ equipment to make room for the wedding cake until he had to be very firmly asked again. He also refused to turn
Sean was awful. He blatantly turned down song requests (one from a 14 year old little girl who requested Shania Twain), he was rude in his responses and attitude, incredibly hard to work with from a vendor perspective (he refused to move his DJ equipment to make room for the wedding cake until he had to be very firmly asked again. He also refused to turn
Panorama Hills School Council
Nov 14, 2018
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Thank you Sean at 1st in Entertainment DJ for providing fantastic music at our school dance! The kids at Panorama Hills School (K-4) absolutely loved every minute of the dance - from the music, to the lights, and the fog machine - it was all top notch! We especially loved how Sean interacted with the kids, and let them use some of the equipment...they couldn't get enough of the fog! :)
Sean was extremely helpful when we were planning our event, and always replied to emails in a timely fashion. He was professional from start to finish. We can't wait for our next dance! Thank you again!
Sean was extremely helpful when we were planning our event, and always replied to emails in a timely fashion. He was professional from start to finish. We can't wait for our next dance! Thank you again!
Robyn B.
Oct 15, 2018
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I was at an event where First in Entertainment provided all of the a/v services and equipment. They did an awesome job, and everything ran so smoothly! I would definitely use their services if I were planning an event of my own.
Anne Boaler
Dec 07, 2017
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We just wrapped up our third event working with 1st in entertainment, our DJ last night was Moe, and was great to work with. He had the perfect volume so guests could still chat, but kept the dancers on the floor. Requests were warmly received and played right away.
Again, another fantastic evening, the reviews from our guests were great food, great venue, and great music! Thanks for helping us have another great event! We look forward to using your services again!
Again, another fantastic evening, the reviews from our guests were great food, great venue, and great music! Thanks for helping us have another great event! We look forward to using your services again!
Tamara Glowa
Nov 20, 2017
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Highly recommended!! I was incredibly impressed with this company. I requested a quote online and was immediately contacted by Sean to answer my questions and provide a ton of useful information to help plan our wedding. We wanted to have live guitar for our ceremony and then a really fun DJ for the reception. Sean was able to satisfy all of these things, and went above and beyond with his ability to learn a song we requested on the guitar for me to walk down the aisle to. Gave me an extra pep in my step to hear him play our favorite song on such an important day! The music during our dinner was
