Daniel Israel

Born into music. 40 years of making dance floors forget what time it is.

Part of Top Jocks since 1988 — never missed a function.

DJ + MC in one voice for a continuous evening. Ceremony sound so every guest hears the vows.

I was exposed to music, sound and the entertainment industry in Durban, South Africa before I could even walk as my dad was one of the first 'Disc Jockeys' in South Africa in the late 1960s, so naturally I grew up aspiring to be a successful DJ like my dad. I started my career at a young age – I played my first paid gig at 12yrs old (a barmitzvah) and played my first Wedding at 16 and held a nightclub residency before I could legally drive.

Since then I’ve gained experience playing several long nightclub residencies over 20 years, played at hundreds of Weddings, birthdays, corporate functions, themed parties, sporting and stadium events with crowds of 20 to 50 000 people (this was the SA vs India 150 year celebration T20 match at Moses Mabhida Stadium Durban in 2011) and I’m privileged to play to diverse audiences all over SA and in neighbouring countries and met many awesome people.

I can play almost any style of music to almost any audience. I like to meet with clients or venues before a gig to get as much information as possible and find out what their requirements and expectations are, and then I do my best to blend the best music, skill behind the decks and neat class-leading sound and lighting setups to exceed their expectations.

It’s a thrill for me to be able to play music to entertain different audiences at each event. Contrary to the belief that DJs don’t play requests I welcome the interaction and insight into what the audience may want to hear or in which direction the music will flow, after all I’m playing for the benefit of the audience and not myself!

In terms of equipment, I use some of the best gear available to ensure reliability, and that speeches are always clearly heard without feedback issues; that clean distortion free sound covers the dancefloor and other areas in a function venue where needed, and that effect lighting complements the look, mood and decor of each event.

If you feel that great sound and music will be an important factor in entertaining your guests and the success of your function, I look forward to the opportunity of assisting you!

Regards,

Daniel

This is What Daniel's Clients Have Said!

Daniel was a genius with the music. He mixed music that both a group of 21 year olds and 50 year olds had the most outstanding time!

Craig Kiggen · 2 End rd, Everton · Sat Apr 08 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Absolutely perfect. Great sound, so well setup. All music was on point. Dancing music was incredible. I will recommend to every person I know having a function or wedding.

David Prinsloo · to be confirmed · Sat Mar 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Daniel was incredible! The dance floor was full the whole evening!

Sarah Armstrong · Fordoun Midlands · Sat Oct 16 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Dan was absolutely amazing. So organized and helpful leading up to our wedding with great song suggestions. On the day he read the crowd so we’ll and had everyone on the dancefooor the entire night. Highly recommend Dan for any function

Natasha Chance · Haycroft · Sat Oct 09 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Daniel is brilliant & has pure passion and talent for his job! Thank you for making the day so much fun, for being kind, accommodating and so on the ball! That dance floor was not empty once and the guests could not stop talking about it. Thank you Daniel & I will be sure to recommend you to anyone who needs a DJ

Christel Brewis · Brahman Hills · Sat May 25 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Daniel was amazing. Professional throughout from first meeting to wedding day. Very accommodating and read the crowd so well. I would highly recommend him for any wedding. He also knows the venue well and set up was fantastic. Thank you Daniel for making our day so special.

Kelsey White · Netherwood Farm Midlands KZN · Sat Apr 27 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Nick and I wanted to drop you a mail to say thank you so much for making our wedding day and night so awesome! We were so happy with the music and received numerous compliments from our guests, most of them saying they didn’t want to get off the dance floor. You were an absolute pleasure to work with both leading up to the day and on the day so thank you!

Laura Southgate · Orchards · Sat Apr 13 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Daniel was AMAZING!

Craig Howard Bridget Webber · Salt Rock Hotel · Sat Apr 06 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Dan was wonderful, thank you for making our evening such a success.

Robyn Lambert · Franks at the Flanders mall , MT Edgecombe · Sat Nov 24 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Daniel was amazing!! His choice of music made for an epic party.... my guests were very complimentary and he made my 40th birthday bash a memorable one!!

Shannon Wray · 33 Kew Avenue, Westville · Sat Sep 15 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Dan the man! Thank you so much for doing such a brilliant job last night, people can’t stop talking about the joll, we have had so many compliments of the music at canapés and also throughout our time inside and onto the dancefloor so thanks a million! I knew you would set the tone and make it special for us! Cheers my man

Samantha Hewitson · Netherwood · Sat Sep 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Dan is a brilliant DJ!

Andy Dahl · Eshowe · Sat Jun 30 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Daniel is professional, fun, gauges the audience well. Catered for all our requirements and is just a great guy to have at your party. Thanks so much :)

Lynda Mutsaerts · 15 Lynton Road Kloof · Sat Jun 23 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Daniel was amazing! The dance floor was always full. He absolutely made the night! He was brilliant - thank you!!! We loved it all!

Sharon - Bryant · Sat May 26 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

EVERYTHING WAS GREAT THIS WAS MY SON CHAD BARKER'S WEDDING SO YOU REALLY NEED TO CONTACT HIM BUT FROM VENUE SIDE, EVERYTHING WAS GREAT doreen barker

Doreen Barker · Barker Manor · Sat Apr 21 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Daniel was absolutely fabulous DJing for the 21st Birthday Party of our son.He was very professional, tokk great care in setting up and dismantling all of his equipment. His music choice for our party, which did include different generations was fantastic and kept the dance floor full. I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him.

Lisa Mashall · 25 Gladstone Road, Durban North · Fri Jan 12 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Daniel was absolutely amazing. We had so much confidence that he would take care of business from a music point of view on the day. He was able to play music that catered to both ours and our guests tastes, and there wasn't a time when the dance floor was empty! We will recommend Daniel to all our friends requiring the services of a DJ.

Philip Thompson · Chrystal Barn, Fort Nottingham, · Sat Aug 19 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

He as always is brilliant!!

Vanessa Neyt · Collishhen Estate (The Boma). · Fri Aug 04 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

First class. The boys of Northwood and the staff couldn't stop raving about the music and the DJ. Thank you

Rod Steenhuizen · Sat Jul 29 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Great to work with and always so friendly and helpful.

Edwina Brown · Sat Jul 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Hold Daniel for your date — that is the scarce part, not a discount.

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