TLDR: Jena is the absolute best and your event will be better with her at the DJ booth! Having enjoyed Jena's work at many late Beauty Bar nights, when our venue recommended her my first thought was how awesome it would be to bring that vibe to our wedding. Jena not only did not disappoint, she vastly exceeded our hopes for the evening. She expertly kept our guests rocking during an extended dancing portion of our wedding and was great at reading the vibes to keep everyone up and happy. She also helped keep things on track during our ceremony and cocktail hour and other parts of the event. Beyond her amazing talent as a DJ, Jena is extremely communicative and organized and we were in great hands start to finish. Our guests raved about the music and the atmosphere and we just had the most amazing time. We highly highly highly recommend Jena if having a super fun, grooving dance floor is something you want for your event :) read more

I can't say enough about Gold Noise DJs. We Had DJ Dominic for our wedding and it was a wonderful experience. From the beginning of the process, they were a delight to work with. We had a small bit of confusion at the beginning, but they immediately sorted everything out in a very professional manner, leaving us with no doubt we were in the right hands. They were so helpful, sending us all the information and walking us through the whole process, giving us all the resources needed to figure out what all we wanted and to help us get there. The music was a big part of the wedding for us, but also one of the more intimidating because of that. Thanks to their prep planning, it made it so much easier and was a huge relief. It also made the process so much more fun! As part of the process, they schedule a meeting with you the week of the wedding to run through everything. We had a weird schedule since we worked up until the final days, and DJ Dominic was incredibly accommodating, giving us a call late at night after work for us and him. It would have been incredibly reasonable for them to say they could only call during normal hours, but they went above and beyond for that. At the wedding itself, DJ Dominic was absolutely perfect. He was there well ahead of time and worked with the venue to have everything figured out by the time he got there. He had everything set up across all three spots within the location for the ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. He made sure to check in regularly before we got started to make sure we were on the same page. The ceremony and cocktail hour went off without a hitch and were perfectly according to plan, even with some of the little quirks we had on our end. Of course, the main thing that really set them apart was the reception. DJ Dominic went with us with all our requests, including allowing us fade out the family dances after a minute since none of us wanted them to last the whole 3+ minutes. We also did our first dance to a song that started slow for us, and then sped up to bring everyone else in, and DJ Dominic did that perfectly, including getting everyone on the dance floor on cue. They encourage you to make a 15 song must play list, and ours was a bit eclectic, but DJ Dominic made it work flawlessly. We heard all the songs, and he blended them so well with similar songs to keep the vibes rolling all night. DJ Dominic also checked in from time to time to see if everything was still good and if we wanted to mix anything up. Truly a professional and an excellent DJ. We had been to a wedding a few weeks earlier, and the DJ was rough. People were not dancing much and they ended early, so we were more nervous than normal. But our fears were unfounded. DJ Dominic crushed it, and the dance floor was rocking all night. There was not a single minute where people were not on the dance floor, making it an incredible night. I can't say enough great things about DJ Dominic and Gold Noise DJs. If you are looking for a DJ for your wedding (or any other event I'm sure), look no further. They have you covered. read more

Jena single-handedly made our wedding the most incredible celebration. A year later, we get told by family and friends that our wedding was one of the most fun they've ever been to, where they danced the hardest, and scream sang until their voices were hoarse. Jena does an amazing job at paying attention to every detail--what you love and what you don't going in, and paying attention to a crowd's energy to understand what the party needs to keep flowing. On top of that, she also has mastered the art of balancing old and new music so every guest gets to participate in the celebration. Run, do not walk, to hire Jena for your wedding--you will regret it if you don't!!! read more

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Jena is absolutely the best!!!! We had such an amazing time at our wedding and the dance floor was packed all night. She did a great job listening to our requests / preferences while keeping the vibes going. read more

Jena did an excellent job DJing our wedding. From the initial consultation, we felt we were in good hands. She was very professional and accommodated our unanticipated venue change. Everything went off without a hitch and we received several compliments on the music, which made our night all the more special. read more

We could not recommend DJ Landon enough for those looking for an incredible DJ for your wedding. She absolutely crushed the set, balancing all types of music for everyone and making sure people were dancing all night. She implemented requests almost immediately and built the music genres around the requests for a smooth and fun transition. She was so fun, easy to work with, and we are so grateful we got her recommended to us by Jena. We got to meet with Landon prior to the wedding to discuss the full days schedule, choose songs we wanted to hear, and she was able to deliver an incredible vibe. read more

We recently used Jena for our wedding at the Lytle House and she was simply the best. She perfectly managed our requests for different types of music over the cocktail hour, dinner, dancing, and late night. She seamlessly wove a whole bunch of off-the-wall requests into such a fun, cohesive evening for us too. (And she even saved our parents in their 60s and 70s from getting an introduction to WAP thanks to one of our attendees.) We cannot recommend her enough. She made our evening so, so much fun. read more

Jena was phenomenal. We hired her as the DJ for our wedding after being the first person we spoke too. She cared about what we wanted to hear and didn't play the stale stuff you hear at every wedding. She was very easy to work with and made our lives so easy all day. I can't recommend her enough for a wedding or any other type of event! read more

I cannot say enough good things about Jena and how stellar she was DJing our wedding night. We gave Jena fairly little direction in terms of what we wanted, outside of a few songs on our no play list, and left the rest to her. Once she told us she wasn't obligated to play hokey standard wedding staples (electric slide, etc) or out of place requests, we were in. We were looking for a dance floor that never stopped, and it was pretty clear from our initial conversation that if we left things up to Jena, she'd deliver. Jena did a terrific job of keeping the energy up by flying around different genres, decades, and styles - it always felt like something fresh and interesting was playing, and there was always at least one person who loved the song playing; it really kept the energy up throughout the night. I genuinely think Jena delivered the best music at a wedding reception I've ever been to - so much variety, so much energy, it was an extremely memorable and fun evening. If you are looking for Jena to DJ your wedding (you absolutely should), I highly recommend giving her as much free reign as possible - it's hard to cede control during wedding planning, but one of the best things about Jena is that she will find a way to keep things moving. We had a challenging wedding with a (non serious) medical issue halting things midway through the night, and the fact that the night was as exciting and memorable as it was is something of a miracle - and we owe a lot that to Jena. Highest recommendation for her! read more

DJ Greg Corner was the best! Several people at our wedding told us "there wasn't a song they didn't like", even our most critical friends left the party impressed. We appreciated how much input he allowed from us, in his words "we know our guests the best" so he wanted to collaborate closely with us and we exchanged many playlists back and forth until he got a sense of what we were looking for. Would highly recommend read more

When Christina and I were planning our wedding, we weren't sure what Covid restrictions would be in place, and how they would impact the vibe in the room on our special night. Would our guests be wearing masks and keeping their distance, or tearing it up on the dance floor? It was important that we had a DJ who was able to read the room and provide music to fit the variables of the evening. I had seen Jena's DJ set at Beauty Bar a few years ago and she had left an impression. I knew she was the right person for the job. Jena worked with my curated playlists to make sure our favorite songs would be heard. She also provided her own tasteful choices to keep the dance party going all through the evening. By the end of the night, Uncle George had turned into an absolute animal the dance floor, losing his mind to "I would walk 500 miles." I never knew he had it in him. I highly recommend Gold Noise DJ's for your wedding or event! read more

Jena was AMAZING. She recently DJ'd our wedding, and was so easy to work with, and has phenomenal music taste. She took the time to understand the vibe we wanted for our wedding, incorporated all of our "must play" songs, and kept the dance floor going the whole night with her additions!! Truly can't recommend her and her company enough! read more

Landon was an amazing DJ for our wedding! We had so much fun and I LOVED seeing so many folks out on the dance floor. Her vibe was spot on. Great music, great flow, wonderful to work with, and she always made sure we had what we needed. Thank you, Landon! read more

Jena DJ'd my wedding and everyone, from thee 72 year old uncle to the 6 year old niece, were kept on the dance floor by the excellent music choices. read more

Jena was so great to work with and an AMAZING DJ! Our dance floor was going all night long and all of our guests kept raving about the music afterwards. Direct quote from one of them: "Moment of silence for the DJ, she absolutely slayed". That sums it all up. :) Highly recommend Gold Noise DJs! read more

Jena is absolutely amazing! She was super flexible, listened to all of our requests, and helped our party run smoothly. Plus she got people up to dance! She was so awesome! 10/10 would recommend. Her personality is exactly what you want on an event day - organized yet easy-going. read more

We cannot stress enough how wonderful Jena was to work with! She was professional from the very beginning - promoting confidence in that she was committed to getting to know us, our music taste, and every update to make the night run smoothly. She was timely with communication which was comforting that she was one step ahead of us and had our best interest in mind. From start to finish she managed the timing of events at the ceremony, reception, all the way to the very last second. The night's vibe was immaculate with many thanks to Jena for keeping the energy hype and celebrating our special moments. Our guests were nonstop dancing and cheering with every bop that came on. Jena was very LGBTQIA+ friendly as we are a queer couple with many queer guests in attendance; she made us feel respected and accepted from the get-go. WE LOVE JENA!!!!! -Natalie and Amanda Porter read more

DJ Jena was amazing! She did our wedding and everyone had a fantastic time. She's great with the pre-planning and communication as well as guidance on the flow of the event. There were several spontaneous events that people at our wedding asked for, and Jena checked with us before playing the song (one song request was on our "do not play" list, but several people ended up requesting it) or completing the guest request. She made sure all song related activities lined up with our wishes. Thanks Jena! read more

Jena DJed my wedding at 9.28.19 at the Lytle House and did an amazing job. She was super thorough in making sure she captured our tastes and the vibes we were going for with both the cocktail hour and reception and definitely delivered. The dance floor was packed the entire night. Definitely would recommend her for your event! read more

Jena did a wonderful job as the DJ for our wedding. She meet with us ahead of time to discuss songs, give us pointers, and outline our event schedule. We had quite a few guests comment on her excellent song selection for the dance floor. Could not recommend her more! read more

Jena is awesome! She did our wedding this weekend and not only did a great job getting everyone up dancing after dinner, but she was also super helpful the day of coordinating the timeline with the other vendors. She did a great job and she is a blast!! read more

I cannot say enough about how AMAZING Jena is!! She was the DJ for our wedding last month and absolutely blew us away. We told her the general vibes of what we wanted as well as our must play songs, and she absolutely nailed it!! The dance floor was crazy the whole night and the energy was so high. She also has an incredible skill for transitions to set the mood, and the night progressed perfectly from dinner to late night. I would hire her again in a heartbeat for any future events!! read more

We were really stoked about asking Jena to do our wedding from the first time we heard her play at the Bedford in Wicker Park. She had such a great vibe going in this room. I totally stalked her out at the DJ stand, and she was great about keeping the music going, but still being friendly & professional, and getting me her contact info. Well Jena stayed just as amazing throughout the entire ridiculous process that is wedding planning. She knows her job cold - which was extremely helpful because I had no idea how much the DJ runs the show at the wedding. She helped us set a timeline, coordinated with the other vendors/photographer. She was fun and professional every step of the way. Available when needed, but not in your face w/ details that didn't matter yet. She knew exactly how to get her job done, and when to ask for the information. JUST SO EASY TO WORK WITH. She was extremely flexible too- You're dancing outside - no problem. Need an indoor setup for dinner & toasts? No problem. At the last minute, the site can't set up a sound system for the ceremony (seriously, this apparently happens) - NO PROBLEM. She was handed all sorts of random last-minute responsibility - including a day-of change to our timeline, and my dad deciding 10 minutes before our first dance that he really wanted a different song. My cousin downloaded it to her phone & Jena made it happen. And oh, the dance party. it was truly epic. We had a few "must play" pieces, and she worked everything in seamlessly: people spent the whole night on the floor. There was something for everyone - aunts & uncles were getting down, ring bearers were up on shoulders, groomsman were having dance-offs. The circle of friends & family just kept moving in around us 'til we were in the center of a big happy dance pit. We had 2 engaged couples at the wedding -both asked us for her contact info before we even left the venue - and they don't even live in Chicago. Nearly everyone commented that it was the best party/DJ/dancing they've seen at a wedding. Obviously, we are extremely impressed and just can't recommend her highly enough. THANKS JENA! read more

I've worked with Jena a bunch. She's incredibly detail-oriented and knows how to keep a dance floor packed. I've seen her rock clubs, corporate events and get grandma dancing at weddings. Whatever your event is, don't think twice about contacting Gold Noise. read more

Jena has dj'd for my spin class, friends' weddings and events that I have been at. She is great, picks the best hits and real feels the crowd. She is really really nice and professional which is a hard combo to come by. read more

Jena was great at DJing for my spin class at the Chicago Athletic Clubs. All the music was appropriate for what we would be currently doing in class. For example, fast songs while sprinting or slower music while "relaxing." It's unfortunate that she's moving to California because I totally would have hired her for any event. Good luck in Cali! read more

I can't say enough good things about Jena and Gold Noise DJs. My wedding was 12/13/14, and I literally COULD NOT WAIT to write her a Yelp review. We met with Jena once before booking her--just to discuss what we were looking for, which was a very personal ceremony, a fun/laid back cocktail hour, and then...an immediate wild dance party. My "now-wife" considers herself to be a pretty talented playlist maker, so she had high standards and a couple of specific songs that she wanted played at specific times. Ex: a specific song to start softly just as we were being told "You may kiss your bride" and then to build as we kissed and then exited the room. Jena completely understood what we were going for and couldn't have been more on the same page. The dance floor was constantly full of people, and the entire vibe was just FUN and full of ENERGY. So many people mentioned that they wished they could download a full soundtrack to our wedding night--I mean seriously! And I completely agree...I wish Jena could follow me around constantly playing the soundtrack to my life, because she JUST GETS IT and she is SO incredibly good at what she does. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to throw an unforgettable event! read more

I could not be more pleased at how our wedding turned out. The music was perfection. It made my night. The day after I was told by so many of our guests that the music selection was incredible. Ive been to another wedding that Jena DJ'd and that also was fantastic. She keeps everything going smoothly and makes sure bodies are moving on the dance floor all night. Jena was professional and so friendly to everyone. I even forgot to send her our first dance music and she downloaded it on the spot! Thank you so much for everything! My dog loves you too! Best DJ EVER! read more

Jena has been amazing at DJing the spin class I've attended for the past year. Fast songs for sprints, uplifting beats for long hills--her music gets you where you need to go! Her repertoire spans all genres and periods. She's a delightful personality too, making sure everyone is having the best time, even when your body is dying for a rest. It takes real talent to DJ a spin class so well that people enjoy themselves. read more

For my wedding this past October 4th, the music was my biggest concern and Jena delivered on all fronts. From the moment we met she showed a level of knowledge and professionalism that I was very impressed with. Our first meeting was very casual, we met at a bar in Logan Square and over a beer chatted about likes and dislikes and my expectations. She offered up suggestions and walked me through her set and what the reception would be like, and this was all before I made any kind of commitment! Of course, the meeting went so well, I booked her without hesitation. The day of the wedding Jena showed up very early to set up and was there for any questions or concerns we may have had (she even consoled my bridesmaids about their speeches - certainly not in her job description, and very much appreciated!) Because we didn't have a wedding planner Jena really took the reins to make sure the entrance/cake cutting/ speeches, etc were done on time. She even tracked down our photographer and videographer so they wouldn't miss the special moments like our first dance and bouquet toss. As far as the music went, she fit in all of our "must-plays" (and even our second-tier of songs we wanted to hear) into the set flawlessly. She was also more than willing to accommodate even our odd request of some ska songs that were special for my husband and I (she got the whole dance floor up and skanking!) During the entire reception our friends and family alike came up to us just to say how great Jena was and how much they liked the music. It was so much fun, there was music for everyone and our dance floor was packed. Jena is that rare combination of cool AND reliable, which I feel is sometimes hard to find in the industry. I could not have made a better choice for my wedding music. read more

Love Jena's live DJ spin sets at the Chicago Athletic Club! She's great at matching the tempo and volume to the pace so the hills, jumps, and sprints fly by and it basically feels like a dance party. read more

Jena was such a huge piece of my wedding planning this year. Talking things through with her early in the year kinda helped guide some basic planning for me and my wife. She really knows what basic needs you'll have at a wedding from ceremony to toasts, to all the many vendors. Her knowledge and easy-going nature help make you take one of the many breathes you need to while planning such crazy. As for music? Well, as a crazy music person myself, she allowed me to control a few playlists which was HUGE (cocktail and dinner). We talked briefly and her dinner tastes were right where mine were, so that made it all the better. For our dancing good times, we were on the same page for the jams and since the wife and I are a bit goofy, it allowed Jena to think outside her normal box, which just elevated our party to a different level I never thought we'd get to. So many people loved hearing the unexpected songs and folks are still talking about how great those surprises were. Her ability to react to the dancefloor was awesome and I couldn't believe that, even with the Cubs playing a game 6 baseball playoff game, people still were rocking the dancefloor all night long. And all the people who left to watch the 9th inning came back and danced like crazy with celebration. The best dang time. Get Jena and you will not be disappointed. read more

Jena was the DJ at our wedding on November 1st. We considered Gold Noise based on the recommendation of our wedding planner and also checked out some other companies. Jena was the first DJ we met with, and she set the bar so high that everyone else that we met with paled by comparison. At our initial meeting, she was very professional, yet personable. She asked great questions and made us think about issues we had not even considered at that point about the timeline for the event. It was very clear that she knew what she was doing, and we knew right away that she would be easy to work with and very accommodating. Jena was also very responsive whenever we had questions, concerns or changes. For example, we decided to have an unusual transition into our diear dance rather late in the process. Although we worked out the details with Jena very last minute, it all went off without a hitch. She had great suggestions for getting the dancing started after our first dance, and she was great at transitioning between songs and keeping people on the dance floor. She was absolutely key in helping us throw a great dance party. She played everything on our playlist and came up with other songs that fit in seamlessly with the vibe we were going for. She made it all seem effortless. We got so many raves from our guests about the music, and we would not hesitate to recommend her for any kind of event. People are already asking when we are having our next party with Jena as our DJ. read more

Jena killed it! Absolutely amazing! Profressional, organized and a pleasure to work with :) One of the most frequent notes/comments we have been getting from our family and friends was how much fun they had on the dance floor, and what an amazing job Jena did! Two people even reached out to me the NEXT day asking for her contact information. My wife basically planned the entire wedding, but gave me one job - the music, and Jena made me look like a Rockstar. She had the dance floor packed the entire night, playing tons of great music and keeping everyone happy. For anyone reading this who has the responsibility of finding a DJ for their wedding - go with Jena - she will not disappoint :) read more

Jenna has been DJing my spin class for the past two months at the Chicago Athletic Club and I can honestly say she keeps me coming back! Love her many styles of songs/remixes. Her and Amy (the instructor) coordinate the pace with hills/sprints/jumps perfectly to make the difficult class bearable! She also changes it up every week and incorporates new music as it's trending. We love Jenna! read more

Jena Nixon is the best DJ ever, I realize this is a bold statement but it's true. DJs often act too cool and above it, which is what makes them suck. Jena plays the crowd and makes people happy, I've never seen a dance floor light up more than when she's djing. Whether it's at a bar, club, private party or wedding, she will cater to the needs of the crowd. Definitely the best. read more

As an event planner at the Chicago History Museum I worked with Jena and Gold Noise on several events, for guests who were renting the building for private use and for internal parties hosted by the institution. From a Halloween Soiree to a Wedding, Jena has the ability to read her crowd and get everyone on the dance floor. Her consistent professionalism makes planning and logistics a breeze, and her energy and attentiveness made her a favorite among party guests and the other vendors she worked with. I would strongly recommend Gold Noise to any event planner - many DJs are dedicated to music in but Gold Noise is also heavily invested in making sure your event is a success. read more

To be a good DJ, you have to choose music that the brides will like and that will get people onto the dance floor. We provided a list of songs we liked and from that, Jena created the perfect set of music to keep the dance floor busy. She played songs we loved that we didn't list, as if she knew us personally! Her transitions were also perfect, there were no awkward lulls and people danced for a long time. She was so professional and friendly at our meeting and on the phone. She was organized and made sure we had all the information we needed to have the ideal sound on our big day. Not to mention she was affordable! Jena was recommended to us through our planner and we couldn't have been more pleased with her performance. read more

Jena was ultimate DJ perfection. We told her we wanted everyone on the dance floor and for people to be dancing all night. She delivered! My wedding coordinator commented on how she has rarely seen a dance floor as packed all night as ours and people are still commenting on the awesome song selection. Beside a few request, we let her do her thing. She assessed our crowd quickly and played perfect song after perfect song. She was professional, worked well with our coordinator and respected requests (and my no-play list..). She was fantastic! read more

Jena was fantastic!! She was super helpful throughout the planning process for our wedding day and walked me through a lot of the music choices we needed to make. Our venue had a unique set-up for sound, as it was required in multiple rooms, and she made it work without delays. The dance floor was a hit - we sang and danced until the last possible minute. We're so happy with our decision to work with Jena and Gold Noise! read more