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I have worked with Mark for many years on our Christmas party bookings and other corporate events. When Helen and myself where looking to get married there was only one man we wanted! Mark is so much more than a DJ. We met with him before the event and while we advised what we were looking for on the night Mark came up with so many other suggestions and special touches, some we knew of and some that were really nice surprises on the night. He got everyone involved on the night. He played the music we had requested before the event and kept the requests going on the night. Everyone commented how the range of music was to everyones taste. It was great to hear the venue staff comment on how good the DJ was. My cousins face when on one track she realised it was Mark actually singing was priceless.
If you looking for a DJ / Host for either a large corporate event or small family event Mark will put on a show that wows and the night will be remembered for all the right reasons. We cant recommend highly enough.
Mark was thoroughly attentive from the initial consultation to the day after our wedding reception. He ensured that he was fully versed on our musical tastes & that of our guests, to make sure that us and our guests had the best time possible. He contacted our venue to check the set-up and turned up early on the day itself so that he was ready to get things underway after the speeches. The party went off with a bang and at no point during our reception was the dance floor empty! Mark made all of our guests feel included, even the venue host and photographer were on the dance floor throwing shapes! On the day after the wedding, mark sent us some fantastic photos of our first dance, cutting of the cake and of guests on the dance floor which was lovely to wake up to! Thank you Mark for making our wedding reception simply perfect!!!
Mark really went out of his way to get to know our guests and everyone said how amazing he was. He took requests on the night and knew everyone’s names. He also interacted with everyone to make their experience unique. It was also my Nan’s birthday and Mark went out of his way to showcase his magical singing voice … which is all everyone can talk about now !!!
It was a beautiful addition to the evening and Zach & I were blown away with Mark’s attention to detail and desire to give us the best evening ever.
Thank you Mark for making our day that much more special xx
Well, what can I say!
Mark is exceptional! Both of us were bit apprehensive as we really wanted a good DJ for our special day. We had our meeting with mark via zoom and got to know him and listen to how he wanted to make our day a memorable one which made us feel a lot better. We had a spreadsheet to fill out with names and other information as Mark wanted to make it that bit more personal and unique which went down a treat!
On the day, to start with Mark came and said hello after he had set up and asked us to pop to the marquee in regards to our first dance song. We had chosen You Are The Reason by Calum Scott and Mark wanted to show us him singing our song so myself and Ash both listened and WOW! He was amazing so we couldn’t say no!
From the get go he was just fabulous, he sang our first dance song and a few others and all we have had off family and friends is them telling us how great he was!
Honestly the best DJ we have ever seen and we were lucky enough to have him there with us on our special day. He got everyone involved on the dance floor and called them up which was great! He made our evening stress free and we could relax knowing our guests were in great hands!
Mark also takes photos throughout the night once the photographer has gone which makes it even better as he even sent them after he had finished during the early hours bless him so we could wake up the morning after and have a giggle whilst looking at them.
Would highly recommend to anyone after a DJ as he was just spectacular.
Thank you so much Mark! 🙂
What can we say … Mark you are an amazing DJ / Host. You took our wedding reception to the next level. What you did for us we will never forget. Taking the time to get to know us over the last year and our guests for the evening, made everyone feel part of the special day. You made it so personal not only that, you really took an interest in people. You going the extra mile really does make a difference. We didn’t think our day could get any more amazing but your little touches really blew us away. Thank you for taking the time to listen and help us with some amazing music choices. All of our guests can’t stop talking about you and we were the ones that got married ha ha !!! We loved the videos and photos you sent too. Thank you so much xx
Oh wow what a guy! Mark is fantastic!
After meeting Mark at a friends wedding a couple of years back I knew I wanted to ask him to DJ/host our wedding before I was even engaged 🙂 (if you know you know). He made the evening personal to us as a couple, involving our family and friends and getting to know us as a couple which made the evening even more special. Everything was done to perfection, he arrived hours ahead of time to set up and prepare for the evening and brought some fabulous lighting and high quality sound equipment with him. He really is the best at what he does and we are so happy we chose him. DJ doesn’t even cut it he is a fabulous entertainer, who even steps in to take photos as well.
Thank you so much Mark! You really are a legend!
We booked Mark to play at the evening of our wedding after seeing countless people recommend him on the Moxhull Hall Facebook page. Mark is not only very talented at what he does but he is a genuine lovely person too. He slotted into our wedding perfectly and it was as though he had known us for years!! He knew the names of everyone in our wedding party and used that during the evening to make sure everyone had a fantastic time dancing and having fun. If we were ever looking for a DJ again, we would 100% book Mark in a heartbeat. It was a pleasure having him DJ’ing at our wedding xx PS We are currently on our honeymoon and felt we wanted to take the time to put how we feel in writing asap !!! Thank you Mark xx
We met Mark at a work Christmas party for the first time , my husband & Mark hit it off straight away and before we knew it my husband booked him for his 60th birthday garden party in August’24 (we do have a big garden), the Christmas party was exceptionally good with the dance floor being full all evening, so when it came to my husbands 60th garden party I was a little nervous this same brilliant atmosphere could happen again, but I needn’t have worried at all, Mark communicated with us leading up to event to ensure he knew our requests & guests etc and who he could play up with, but I can honestly say it was truly the best afternoon / evening “do“ we’d ever had (and we’ve had a few). I don’t have the words to explain Mark’s brilliance in entertaining a crowd of a right mixed bunch of people, for many hours, who all loved him and by the end of the event feel they’ve made a new friend.
If you’ve taken the time to read his reviews you just need to book him for your upcoming event, Now! I promise you won’t regret it! He’s just the best x
We booked Mark for our wedding after seeing the incredible job he did on my brother’s big day! Mark is fantastic at what he does and a wonderful human too. We were both quite nervous ahead of the big day but that was soon calmed after our final meeting with Mark. We had an incredible evening dancing and laughing and are so grateful to Mark for making our day so special and fun. Mark understood the importance of being with our family and included so many of them. We couldn’t recommend Mark more and hope to have more occasions where we need a DJ just so we can hire him again.
We booked Mark to DJ at our Wedding at Park Farm on 22nd June 2024. Mark had previously DJ’d at my 21st Birthday party over 10 years before and did an amazing job so we reached out and fortunately he was available.
At the time of booking Mark sent us over a little spreadsheet to fill in via email. This was not just for song requests but also a little breakdown of the wedding party and close family and friends. Mark gets to know everything and everyone to offer you a really personalised service. We also had a video call with Mark a week or so before the wedding to run through the day and have a chat about everything.
Our wedding venue was a DIY affair with the wedding breakfast and evening reception all taking place in the same area. Due to this and the logistics of the room turnaround, Mark very kindly offered to arrive early and was all set up well in advance of the wedding breakfast. When he arrived he was straight over to see us to Congratulate us and then threw himself in mingling with our guests, chatting away finding out who was who and jotting down funny stories and anecdotes that might come in handy later. Mark did all of our MCing, got our guests all revved up to announce us in to the Wedding Breakfast and the energy in the room when we walked in was amazing.
After guiding everyone through the speeches and their dinner it was finally time for DANCING and my goodness, did we dance! From the first song that went on to the last, the dance floor was never empty. A little while into the evening, we of course had our first dances (Bride and Father of the Bride and Bride and Groom), Mark orchestrated this wonderfully gradually getting all our guests into the room before revving up the crowd and announcing us both into the room individually, we felt like celebrity’s! We had given Mark an array of different music genres which we wanted to be played and he did an amazing job of navigating through these, getting a bit of everything in there. I also surprised my Husband and Guests with a surprise Flash Mob to Tina Turner’s Proud Mary with some of my friends who were dancers/ex-dancers, Mark again managed to get the room packed so we had a good audience for this and so our photographer/content creator could really capture it.
On the subject of photos, Mark took numerous pictures for us. This is a really great service to offer as often your Wedding Photographer/Videographer will have headed home by this time of the day so its really wonderful to have so many beautiful pictures of the evening with everyone dancing and having a brilliant time including the fabulous ‘last ones standing’ group shot we have!
Mark was a a huge part of our wedding not just as our DJ but as a friend and one of our guests and he helped make our Wedding Day one we will never forget. We have had numerous compliments from family and friends and would highly recommend him to anyone (even if he is a Villa fan!).
Thank you so so much Mark and we hope to see you again at another celebration in the future.
Catherine & Glen (Mr & Mrs Fisher) xxx
My husband and I discussed in detail what kind of DJ we wanted at our wedding. We wanted someone who could offer everything to everyone and kept the dance floor going. We also wanted someone that we could connect with and who saw our vision. I sent some feeler emails to at least 6 DJ’s, initially just to get prices and availability. Mark’s response to me was “first of all read all my feedback from my customers contact them if you wish and make sure you speak to other DJ’s. Once you’ve done that come back if you still want to use me”.
I thought, wow this is really refreshing. This guy is so confident on his work ethics that he tells you to do your homework before committing. So as directed, I spoke to a lot of DJ’s. Some didn’t even bother to keep to the appointments. Fast forward 3 weeks later and we finally got a chance to meet via zoom.
We spent the next hour chatting and getting to know each other. There weren’t any awkward silences that normally occur on a zoom call. He allowed me to get carried away with my vision, and even joined in! That call just reassured me that I was making the right decision having him as one of my vendors.
Mark was transparent with his prices and made it clear when payment should be made etc. He also, sent us a homework spreadsheet that we enjoyed going through and filling out.
3 weeks before the wedding. We had our final meeting. Everyone knows at this point the bride is ready to tear her hair out with the stress of final touches (sorry grooms)
We went through the whole schedule and he encouraged us to go with our wacky ideas. This meeting let us know that we were in good hands. Nothing was too silly, and thank god for that because our day showed our personalities.
Our reception started with a bang, Mark was giving shout out to our guests, he knew their names, their fav songs!!! I mean, how was this even possible?? This personal touch, is something we have never experienced. This man took the time to go through all the notes that we had sent him, all the song requests, he even learned my language Setswana (from Botswana) to welcome my mother!!
When our photographer left after our first dance, Mark took over taking photos of the reception. Just WOW 🤩
We’re still speechless and very much in awe of the hard work that he put in to make our day so special and memorable.
I just want to pack him up and keep him!!
What can we say about Mark Tolliss! The words will not be enough to convey just how much he contributed to making our wedding so wonderful. A DJ but so much more. He is a great entertainer. He got to know our guests, remembered their names, their music choices, retold funny stories they had given him and made everyone’s night so perfect.
Mark was a joy from start to finish. We gave him our music preferences and he worked his magic from 7.30 til 1am – the floor was never empty.
Mark also has a great voice and sang our first dance perfectly and it made it so much more personal. So many of our guests told us how fabulous he was and that he made the night and to prove it, they have asked for his contact details.
Thank you Mark for everything you did, you are a very special guy xx
Hi Mark
On behalf of the “SAD Committee” and all of our staff here at Serve and Protect Credit Union, we would like to thank you for another excellent evening. You truly make our events that little bit more special and we appreciate everything that you do.
Despite you having a very busy week, you came with the same energy and commitment that you always bring and we all had a fantastic evening. To us, you are not just a DJ, you are one of us and I’m sure the Committee will be in touch with you again in the future!
Wishing you the very best Mark – keep doing what you’re doing 😉
Kind regards
Kerry x
We booked Mark for a work event after being wowed by him at another event we worked on. He has met and exceeded all our expectations with his attention to detail, enthusiasm and personable nature with all the guests. Mark felt like part of the team and had a full dance floor at 5.30pm on a Wednesday afternoon!!! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone
DJ Mark Tollis: The Heartbeat of Our Wedding
Mark Tollis was not just a DJ at our wedding; he was the maestro who orchestrated an unforgettable evening. From the very beginning, Mark took the time to get to know our guests, learning about their musical tastes and preferences and putting names to faces of all the homework we had given him. This personal touch made a world of difference, creating a connection that resonated throughout the night.
One of our biggest fears was having an empty dance floor, but Mark turned that fear into pure joy. From the first song to the last, the dance floor was packed. His ability to read the crowd and play the perfect songs at the perfect times was nothing short of magical. Every age group was catered to, and everyone was involved in the celebration, dancing and enjoying themselves.
Mark’s talent for understanding the crowd and his dedication to ensuring that our evening was the best of our lives was evident in every beat and every transition. He didn’t just play music; he created moments and memories that we will cherish forever.
Our guests couldn’t stop raving about him either. Throughout the evening, many of them were asking for his contact details, eager to book him for their own events. It’s a testament to Mark’s exceptional ability to connect with people and elevate any occasion to extraordinary heights.
Since our wedding, I haven’t been able to stop talking about Mark and his exceptional work. I find myself promoting him at every opportunity because I truly owe the success of our wedding evening to his incredible talent and dedication. If you’re looking for a DJ who will make your event unforgettable, look no further than Mark Tollis. He’s one of a kind, and we couldn’t be more grateful for his outstanding contribution to our special day.
I need to mention how Mark takes photos for us to cherish those moments he creates. He also sang us his wedding song Amazed by Lonestar and it was so good people thought it was a track and only realised when they turned round and saw him singing.
Sensational is all I can say
Mark what can I say but just a big big thank you. You went above and beyond helping with the auction and raffle and promoting the OPA charity 💪👏👏👏 You took the total stress away from me on the evening of my 70th Birthday and fund raising event and culminated in raising over £4,000 in one night!!! Your singing was amazing and you are without doubt a superstar yourself and I will always always recommend you for any function 🥰
We can not thank Mark enough for all of his hospitatlity and effort. We first saw Mark at our friends wedding in 2022 and instantly knew we wanted to use him for our own 2 years later. The energy he makes and charisma he carries is infectious. We flew Mark out for our wedding in Kefalonia in May 2024 and he went to all lengths to make sure everything was prepped to the highest of standards and that we could soak up every moment. Beforehand, he took the time to meet us and get to know us as a couple, our interests and our favourite songs and artists as well as putting Macauley’s dart skills to shame! During the day, he introduced us for the first time as Mr and Mrs Edwards, he hosted our reception, the entrance, the meal, the speeches and first dance, making tweeks to the order of events as needed so that we didn’t have to stress – this was above and beyond in our opinion. He ensured all of the music during our meals was fitting and included our preferences too. Later in the day, he was still as magnificent when he DJ’d the party til the early hours and getting the atmosphere really going! Taking song requests, encouraging everyone’s funky dance moves and getting to know all of our guests, their names and personalities. Our guests were shocked to hear his magnificent voice as he sang numerous of their favourites. He continuously took photos all night, creating us even more special memories to look back on. Mark really was the icing on the cake for our day, he made it so much more special – not to mention the fact that he is a wonderful, polite and genuine man! We’re super excited to see him and use him again next week for our at home party and we know numerous of our guests are looking forward to seeing him again too!
Sue & Mike – Mike’s 75th Surprise Birthday Party 31 May 2024
OH WHAT A NIGHT!
Oh what a night indeed, made very special by the extremely remarkable DJ Mark Tolliss. There are not enough adjectives to describe how brilliant this man is; he is super talented. We first met Mark at our friend’s 50th birthday party and I knew then I would want to book him for my Mike’s, 75th surprise birthday party.
From our first telephone conversation, our clandestine meeting, and discussions over a cup of coffee, there was no doubt in my mind that Mark was the man for the job. He was incredible throughout the evening, ensuring that everyone was involved, recalling stories and information given to him as if he had known and been part of our lives for years.
Mark you are a legend. I cannot thank you enough for making our evening so incredibly special. Our guests commented how perfect the evening was and how much they enjoyed themselves, including the hotel and bar staff. Thank you sincerely. You have made so many fabulous memories for Mike and me, I am sure for our guests too, which we will treasure.
Wow!!!!!….What a find Mark was🤗…. He has been recommended by Moxhull Hall as being ” very popular” and “always receiving excellent feedback”, so, I booked for my 50th birthday celebration – and I can quite honestly say, hand on heart, that Mark MADE my party the wonderfully successes and enjoyable one that it was!
Mark was so warm, friendly , helpful and positive from the get- go! He took the time and careful consideration to learn a little about me and my nearest and dearest, enabling him to make all my guests feel included and entertained for every second of the night. Mark made the event feel a very ‘ personal ‘ one, rather than using a ” one size fits all” approach.
All the music was in keeping with my taste and that of the varieable aged guests, which ensured an atmospheric dance floor all night long!
Mark allowed and actually encouraged requests, and, being the extremely friendly and approachable character he is, meant everyone got to speak with him and hear something they enjoyed or that was personal to them or a life event.
Mark also ” worked the room” getting to know my guests which they loved!
Mark has been THE talk of the party to be honest,as he literally co-ordinated the whole evening, never, ever losing momentum, despite it being a long 6 hour session!
Oh….and…Mark has the most amazing singing voice, which added another fantastic dimension to the evening, delighting guests further!!
Additionally, Mark took some fantastic photos, which he sent me the very next day!!!….. These were photos carefully and thoughtfully taken that provided treasured memories, which I would not have been able to arrange!
I cannot recommend Mark highly enough, if you want someone that will go way more than the extra mile to ensure you have a well- organised, professionally- run and most importantly FUN occasion!!!
Thank you, Mark!!!! 🤗
From the moment we spoke to Mark we knew we were in for a treat!
Finding a DJ was one of the most difficult things we found about planning our wedding as we wanted to ensure our guests had a great party! After a couple of recommendations, we took the plunge and contacted Mark who was full of energy from the first meeting.
Once confirmed, we had “homework”. Mark wanted to know everything about us and our guests… which really paid off on the night as our guests were shocked at how he even knew their names, never mind anything else!
Mark listened to our requests, and put on a show! More than just your average DJ. We’ve had many compliments about him from our guests and how enthusiastic, researched and fun he was.
Mark is the consummate professional who knows his craft well.
We have been fortunate to have Mark as our DJ and compare for 9 out of 10 GetYourBellyOut charitable balls – with the exception of one year because he was already booked; something which is to be expected considering what a great reputation he has. He is so in demand that we now try to secure a return date a year to two ahead of time.
Mark is able to create such a welcoming and supportive environment from the moment guests walk through the door. He takes time in the lead-up to the event to get to know key members of the party so that he can interact with them throughout the night.
There is never a worry if ever there’s a lull on the dance floor as he knows exactly how to re-engage those tired attendees who have been too busy to sit down all evening because they are having such a great time dancing the night away.
Not only does Mark keep our guests entertained with his extensive music collection & knowledge, but he also helps to host our raffle and is always happy to incorporate any games or giveaways which we host throughout the event.
We are delighted to have had him look after our community for the last decade – our events simply wouldn’t be the same without him!
We booked Mark for our wedding after so many of my friends recommended him and said he was amazing and we can honestly say we totally agree with them!! Prior to our big day we had a consultation with him and he wanted to know EVERYTHING & EVERYONE!! This is what made him so special. He took on board all of our crazy tales and back story and intertwined it into the day.
Friends & Family were amazed that he knew their names and they felt like he knew them directly. This is what sets Mark apart from his competitors. We partied all night long and we had the Best night ever … it’s all down to you Mark !
I would highly recommend him to anyone. Thank you so much for bringing the party experience to our big day xx
We booked Mark for our wedding party at Moxhull Hall. What a guy! From the moment we booked Mark we knew that everything would be under control and that we wouldn’t have to worry about a thing. We had video calls prior to the wedding and mark spent so much time getting to know us and our guests. This made the evening so personal, from stories being told to roasting the guests 😂
Mark literally felt like a member of our family on the wedding night, we cannot thank him enough. The evening photos and videos that Mark captured are amazing! Really enjoyed looking through them. Every single guest had mentioned that the party was the best they had been too and the DJ was amazing and one of the best parts of the wedding, all thanks to Mark! Love Mr & Mrs Gould xxx
Thank you so much, Mark, for making my birthday party so incredibly special. It was so lovely to meet you before the event to discuss arrangements and set the scene! You absolutely delivered everything and more on the actual night. The evening went far too quickly, we all had so much fun. You judged the audience perfectly and had everybody up dancing on the dance floor (including my 92 year old auntie,). I received so many compliments about you from my guests. I can’t thank you enough for making special memories for us all x
We booked Mark for our wedding after he was recommended to us by so many people as THE DJ to book if we wanted a great night. We are so glad that we trusted that advice and booked him as he definitely delivered. Mark took time to get to know us as individuals, as a couple, and he also got to know our guests. This included preparation before the wedding during two planning meetings, and Mark also arrived early in the evening to chat to our guests before setting up his equipment. He also helped us to really think about what music choices would make the night special for us, such as including songs from our childhood memories and those that had a meaning in our relationship. Throughout the night, Mark got the music choices spot-on for us and our guests, and included the variety of different genres/artists/songs that had been requested. Mark knew how to get our party started and keep it going; our guests were all up on the dance floor having a great time including young teenagers, 80-year-olds, as well as a brother and a cousin who we had never seen on a dance floor before as they usually refuse! This meant that we got to dance with so many of our guests throughout the night and we made the most incredible once-in-a-lifetime memories. It was also lovely to see how many of these memories were captured on photographs (over 160 of them!) that Mark took throughout the night after our photographer had left and sent to us the next day. We have some big characters amongst our families and friends, and Mark has a great sense of humour to get involved with the banter. Our guests loved him and they didn’t want the party to end (Mark – sorry that you got the pressure to carry on with “one more song”!). Thank you for making our wedding evening the best night of our lives!
So where do I start………We went to a friends 60th birthday party on saturday night. Mark absolutely made the night. He was so professional from beginning to end. Mark was personal, paid attention to detail and made it a priority to know everyone’s name, he was also incredibly funny. He had everyone up on the dance floor and made sure we all had a great night, and he also gave us a rendition with his amazing voice. Would 100 percent recommend and will definitely be booking him for future events.
Thanks Mark for a great evening x
Mark was the DJ at our wedding at Moxhull Hall on Friday 19th April 2024. We booked him following a recommendation from Moxhull Hall and also from reading the positive reviews.The email and subsequent video meetings were great fun. We felt Mark really got to know us and really did do his homework from the information we provided. When it came to the day itself, Mark took the time to meet our guests before the evening reception started. By the time it did begin, it was like he knew everyone in the room. Many of our guests asked us how long we’d known Mark; they thought he was a personal friend of ours and commented on how brilliant he was; the best DJ they’d ever heard,. That shows the personal touch he gives to his work. Mark is a brilliant DJ, entertainer and singer. It’s clear Mark is very passionate about what he does and that shows in his enthusiasm. We can’t speak highly enough of him and wouldn’t hesitate to definitely recommend him. Lesley & Patrick.
We hired Mark for our wedding at Moxhull Hall after being recommended by the venue but also seeing many recommendations on the Facebook group. From the first meeting we had great confidence Mark would be great ! And he was absolutely FANTASTIC, we enjoyed every minute and not only is Mark a great Dj, he is a great entertainer too. Lots of our guests have commented on how great Mark is. I’m not sure how, but Mark seemed to remember many of our guests names, their choice of music etc and this is great for getting guests on the dance floor. He also takes photos and videos of your evening which is such a nice extra to have. The lighting effects are stunning ! We would highly recommend Mark to anyone ! Thank you Mark, you made our evening reception perfect and an evening to remember! Pete and Charlotte Farmer xx
From the very initial contact with Mark for our Wedding, we knew this man would make our evening spectacular!! Not only was he our evening entertainment, but he supported on the day throughout speeches, wedding breakfast and the lull period after food before the evening starts. He got to know ALL of our guests, kept the mood in the room alive and every single one of our guests commented on how awesome he was!!!
He got to know us on a personal level and those half hour ‘catch ups’ sure went over time! Mark isn’t just any DJ, he starts as a vendor, becomes a guest and then a friend!
Mark, Thank you so so much for everything!!!! We’ve already had someone ask for your contacts so we will see you again soon!!!!
Love Mr & Mrs Devonshire
Glitzy Bits Post Christmas Party – Drayton Manor Hotel
From the moment we announced Mark would be our DJ and host for the evening, the excitement of our guests began to build. His reputation goes before him but doesn’t actually prepare you for how interactive, engaging and entertaining Mark really is. He is the epitome of professionalism, taking time before the event to be clear on the running order for the evening and seamlessly ensured that this was adhered to throughout the night. We had some impromptu hoop dancing, an off the cuff song and music tracks that kept our guests on the dancefloor all evening.
Our only complaint was that the evening seemed to go so fast. Needless to say, we immediately booked Mark again for our 2025 event!
North Warwickshire Golf Club put on a comedy night and disco evening.
The disco was brilliant! Host Mark Tolliss put on a fantastic professional evening with a great selection of music to suit the members. But it was not just a disco. Mark is a wonderful singer and created a very special atmosphere at the club. We will be inviting him back on a regular basis!
Graham Hollway Club Captain North Warwickshire Golf Club
Sam and Izzies wedding 19.02.24
A true entertainer and DJ!
My wife and I decided to hire mark to DJ and MC our wedding at Dodford manor after he was reccomended by the venue. We started off by having an online call with Mark in which he really got to know us (my wife is Polish and so are her family) and he told us that he had previously done a wedding in Poland where he had learned some polish for it, that combined with the enthusiasm and geninue care he showed us over the call settled it. We booked him there and then.
And WOW, what a correct decision! Mark was….FANTASTIC.
He sent us over a spreadsheet to fill in with getting to know us as well as suggesting that we take requests from our guests along with a small story of why the song/songs remind them of us. It also had space for all of our key guests, groomsmen, bridesmaids and so much more. All of this put together with Marks professionalism, charm and genuine humour made us feel more like we had an old friend DJing our wedding.
Mark also oversaw our wedding games, that were chaotic but brilliant. He ran both our scavenger hunt and our Mr&Mrs seamlessly.
Over the course of the evening multiple family members and friends remarked on how funny and great Mark was, with a couple even going so far as to say they were going to book him for their weddings! The musical choices and pacing of songs kept all of us on the dance floor the whole night! Mark even found and played some more obscure polish songs for the bride and her family as well as learning some phrases in polish which particularly helped make the night feel authentic and special.
Above all of this Mark also takes photos and videos throughout the event, truly, some of our favourite memories from our special day were from Marks pics!
We couldnt reccomend Mark highly enough! FABULOUS 😀 5000/10
THANK YOU
Hi there. My name is Amlak Tafari. I was the bassist for the 5 weeks number 1 chart topper Pato Banton alonside UB40 with the hit, Baby Come Back. I am now the bassist for the internationally renowned, Grammy winning band Steel Pulse.
I had the great fortune of meeting Mark as he was the DJ at a wedding I was playing at as the substitue bassist with the amazing Johnny 2 Bad, UB40 tribute band in December 2023.
From the minute I walked in, Mark was so accomodating, sharing his DJ space and time with me to set up my equipment. He even unplugged some of my gear when the show was over, just to make sure nothing was forgotten – I notice these things in people! He was so pleasant to my family that attended the show and made everyone in the room feel at home with his jovial manner, professional conduct and I must say, expert delivery of his very well refined craft. This man is not just a ‘simple DJ’ by any means.
Above all, as a human being – Mark is a Gentleman!
I am looking forward to sharing the stage with him again and I fully reccomend anyone wtih an event to have him on your team!
We had seen Mark in action in our street parties over the last few years, he was always so much fun that we had to book him for our wedding reception. We had a secret wedding and planned a reception a couple months after. He had to keep our secret for 9 months until our families found out and didn’t tell a single soul despite living opposite half the family.
He put us at ease throughout planning (as we aren’t very good at that kind of thing), the spreadsheet and his ideas and suggestions made it so much easier for us.
During the night not only was he a great DJ but also a great host and a great singer.
He made everyone feel welcome, made everyone get up and dance and made everyone laugh.
Everyone I have spoke to since has made a comment on how good he was or how much he made them laugh.
Would highly recommend booking !!
From the moment we arranged our first call with Mark we knew we had made the right decision! He is such a professional and so passionate about what he does and wanting to make it an amazing night for you. He got all our guests up dancing and joining in that he was more like a friend at the wedding rather than a DJ. The attention to detail and the little touches he does in getting to know you and the guests makes for an absolutely fantastic night, our guests are still talking about how good it all was and the amazing DJ who they would hire in a heartbeat! Thanks Mark, you really made our wedding even more special!
Mark is a beautiful man. Genuine, full of energy with a passion for making the dance floor a place of fun, laughter and, when your not expecting it, moments of heartfelt sentiment that catch you out in a lovely way. He gave us lots of homework, getting to know our family and guests well before the big day, but then on the day he became a part of our occasion. We have many photo’s of Mark and our guests laughing together before the dancing started which meant he was part of the party before he started to kick the celebrations off. I’ve rarely seen the dance floor stay so full of people for the whole night long. You just didn’t want to leave. For Sally and I we will treasure Mark and all that he did for us on that incredible night, very special indeed. If your thinking of using him, stop thinking and get him booked, you won’t regret it.
We have had the pleasure of Mark at two events this year my husband’s 50th Birthday bash at the end of November at the Village Hotel and our Company’s Christmas Do at the Motorcycle Museum. Mark takes the time to get to know you prior to the event to make it so special and memorable! All of our Birthday Party guests have asked “who is Mark how is he related to the family?” He’s not but it feels like he is. He learns people’s names referring to them throughout the night he goes out of his way to make sure as many people as possible feel part of the night and included. He makes a party truly special – Thank you Mark! xx
Well…..what a fantastic way to start Christmas off.
Absolutely brilliant Christmas party night at the Motorcycle Museum with Mark Tolliss.
Mark it would not be the same without you.
You interacted with all the guests and you made everyone feel so welcome.
The Heartlands crew have been raving about you at work today. Thank you for making it such a special party night. We will definitely be returning next year.
Also what a fabulous singing voice you have.
Thank you again Mark.
The Heartlands crew
Words aren’t really enough to describe how amazing Mark made our wedding day at Dodford Manor! Mark was incredible from start to finish in the run up to our wedding to giving us a lift to our hotel once it was all over.
He was so funny, remembered all of our guests’ names and made everything so fun and personal. We had so many lovely comments and guests asking for Mark’s details. We’re so grateful we chose him for our day and would recommend him to anyone and everyone! Thank you Mark ☺️x
The man, the myth, the legend. We came across Mark unwittingly a year ago when we booked our works Xmas party at the NCC and everybody could instantly see what an entertainer he was. Very Funny, very personable and just one of the best guys I’ve come across (football choices aside).
Since then we’ve had Mark DJ/Host one of our black tie balls and again he was the star of the show. We got a lot of positive feedback from the event but the feedback that stood out the most was for Mark and how he made everybody’s evening.
We’ve arranged our Xmas party again this year to make sure that Mark will be hosting and we can’t wait for it.
You will not regret booking Mark!
The Best is yet to come…
Me and my wife got married in September at Dodford Manor and the venue gave us a list of their preferred suppliers for entertainment. I had looked through the list and saw most were agencies, which I wasn’t keen on as I felt I wouldn’t know who our DJ was until the night. I came across Marks website and had a look a the reviews, just as you are doing now, and I saw people had nothing but good words to say. So I took a bit of a punt and trusted the reviews on the site and it’s safe to say we have ZERO regrets. I don’t know how many gigs Mark does a year but from the first meeting we had on teams he makes you feel like yours is the one and only. He has his set template of information needed to make your night truly personal to you and goes into the detail that I’ve never seen before. From this first meeting onwards we both knew that Mark was going to be great and it was one less thing for us to worry about as all was in hand. Our wedding coordinator was also very pleased of the news we had booked Mark!
Mark arrived and set up at the venue before our wedding breakfast and made himself known to all our guests by going round each table, introducing himself and asking for their favourite songs. Throughout the night he made sure he got as many of these in as possible, like an old dance along song for my ex red coat best man and another song that my wife’s dad loved which also wound her mum up and also putting on a mask of the artist, ust to name a couple.
Mark also suggests some little things to be added to the night that we would never have thought of to make the night as special and as memorable as it could be. Not one person from our party had even the slightest bad thing to say about the DJ to the point where our bridesmaid is now also trying to book him in!
To this day, 8 weeks on from the wedding Mark has become more of a friend than just a “wedding supplier” checking in on how we are doing and being a support to my wife through some recent troubled times.
Mark, I know you’ll read this, we just want to say publicly how extremely grateful we are to have had you for our special day, and we are so glad we took the punt!
So much more than a DJ!
Mark hosted and entertained for our wedding day in September at Moxhull hall, if you’ve got to this review you will probably have read many similar things in a lot of these reviews however we can’t wait to share our experience with other people to help them create a day full of memories like ours.
We had the venue booked the date set and planning our dream day, we had met a few different DJ’s at wedding fayres whilst looking for various suppliers, none stood out to us, we were recommend Mark from a Facebook group as he is a regular at Moxhull Hall our venue.
Our first skype call with Mark, which was more like a catch up with and old friend and we spent a lot of the meeting laughing, in amongst all of that Mark listened to everything we wanted liked, disliked and any worries we had were taken away from us by the time the meeting ended he understood exactly what we was after, excellent communication and no pressure into booking. He explained the extras included in the cost such as coloured lighting and photos he takes during the evening from behind the DJ booth (these were hilarious the next morning and better than we could have hoped for as everyone is having an amazing time). Following the meeting we felt at ease and relaxed about making the decision to book Mark for the big day.
We then had a meeting with our venue at which point we provided them with our suppliers details and the reaction we got when we said we had booked Mark told us everything we needed to know, our wedding coordinator said you will have an amazing night… she was right!!
A few weeks before the wedding and we have another video call with Mark to confirm details and run through ours and our guest’s music tastes so he can try and include things that everyone will like, the call went super quick because again we spent most of the time sharing stories and laughing. Me, “The groom” wasn’t too confident about the first dance and the build up to that part of the day but during the call Mark explained how he would introduce us and how that would lead into the cutting of the cake then the first dance and the way in which he was going to do this really put me at ease.
Finally the day has arrived, we are now married and we are stood at the door waiting to come in for the first dance Mark has already created a great atmosphere amongst our family and friends and I can honestly say the personal introduction along with the way in which he structures our entrance into cutting that cake and to the first dance was better than we could’ve imagined. He recapped how we had got to this point from where and when we met to when we got engaged before we started our first dance which really brought everyone together for the first dance, at this point we are already very happy with our choice of entertainer but this was only the start of what was the BEST night we could have asked for. We really don’t know how Mark managed to create the atmosphere that he did, he gets to know guests and plays songs for individuals throughout the night which guests loved, we had an intimate wedding with roughly 65 guests but it was an incredible evening/night.
We knew we had made the right decision by choosing Mark when the majority of our guests were still with us at the very end of the night, nobody wanted to leave and they were chanting “one more song” because everyone was enjoying themselves so much.
There are so many highlights we could share and memories we will treasure which were created by Mark he truly is an entertainer and such a lovely person. Many of our guests were blown away by how good the evening was and we still haven’t managed to figure out how Mark managed to know so many of the guests by name and what relation they were to us having never met us or them before the day. We honestly couldn’t recommend booking Mark enough he is amazing, so talented and we feel as though we gained a friend. We can’t thank you enough for making our special day truly magical! 6 weeks on and friends/family we have seen have said how amazing the DJ was, we can’t wait to see him again next year as one of our relatives have already booked him for their wedding following our amazing evening! I’m sure there will be many more occasions too!!
Barratt West Midlands Charity Gala in aid of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Having already seen Mark in action at a previous Corporate event, I knew he was exactly what we needed for our Charity Gala. An all round entertainer who knows his trade. High quality equipment to add to his own high standard performance. Booking Mark meant we did not have to worry about this section of the event. With it being a main part of event that was so important not to have to stress about that. He did not disappoint and delivered what we expected and more on the evening. Would book again without hesitation.