After looking last minute for a DJ for my mom's birthday, I'm very glad I chose Next selection entertainment! They were very responsive, understanding and did every task smoothly! Great song selection as well as a very entertaining MC! All the guests had a fun time and was very entertained. I hope to hire them again in the future in the next party that comes up! read more

I attended a Wedding where Next Selection was hosting!! What can I say Joel is an amazing Hype man! I talked to my friend the next day and Joel quoted him a very good price and was very good at communicating with him! I will definitely be booking Next Selection for any of my future events. If you want to have a fun and amazing party go with Joel @ Next Selection!! . The best in the bay hands down read more

Next selection did our flag football tournament and definitely brought the vibe. From announcements to music, they took care of it all!

Next Selection made my company holiday party a night of unforgettable fun! Joel and his colleague totally delivered especially with such short notice! He MC'd, DJ'd, and added beautiful Holiday lighting. He helped get everyone on the dance floor hyped and they were dressed for the occasion! I'd definitely recommend Next Selection for your event needs! read more

Next Selection Entertainment did an amazing job!! From the pre-ceremony up until the end of our reception, they we're spot on. They got everyone up and dancing. And having fun. All the music was perfect! All the lighting was great! I could not of asked for anything better. All our friends were very Impressed with them. I will definitely recommend them for all my friends and family. We will always use them for any future events as well! read more

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Joel is a awesome dj/ Mc he did my wedding last week, mind you there was never a dull moment he l Kept the crowd pumped when something went a little wrong he talked to us and kept us at ease . Thank you again Joel you did great everyone is still talking about how much fun they had. If I ever needed a dj service next selection will definitely be my first choice . read more

Our wedding guests really like an awesome party and Joel did not disappoint! The music came on at the right time and at the right start times. His announcements were also spot-on and helped the guests be more aware of what's going on. He also is a great MC as he was able to hype up the crowd and get them excited for all the activities that are happening. It was an epic time and we owe a lot of it to Joel! I would recommend him to anyone looking to throw a killer event in need of an MC/DJ! read more

What a fun time we had!!! Leading up to the party and organizing with multiple vendors can be stressful. Joel was the one standout from start of communication(Yelp to email and on phone) up until and after the party. Everyone had good time because the music kept the energy and mood at a constant high. Joel and his associate Fernando were on time, helped with our setup and always made sure they were available and open to suggestions. Very professional, he wasn't on the mic like a NY DJ mix tape haha. Jumped on the mic for a small announcement that kept the party updated with the Warriors and the UFC fight(Thank you!) and to kick off the birthday cake. Joel read the room perfectly and addressed the party appropriately. I highly recommend Next Selection Entertainment for your next event! We're already looking at the calendar to find the next excuse to use Next Selection Entertainment at whatever event! read more

Great vendor! Kaiser Permanente San Jose has used Next Selection in the years past for our Cancer Survivors event, and they have always provided excellent service-- hence they continue to be called back year after year! Joel and his team are one it! read more

We were so happy to have Joel as our DJ/Emcee at our wedding. All my guests raved about how good he was. He kept everybody engaged and entertained throughout the entire reception. The music was on point and we were so happy to see a full and fun crowd on the dance floor until the very end. We added a couple things to the timeline last minute and Joel had no problems adapting and executing it. Thanks Joel for a great night!! read more

Joel & Next Selection Entertainment hosted/DJ'd at our wedding earlier this month and we cannot say enough great things about them. Joel was extremely professional and experienced in how he hosted the wedding, he was also very helpful when we had questions. Most importantly he was able the get the party started and kept it going with great music, all of our guests had a great time! Thank you Joel! read more

Booking event: wedding DJ, lighting Event date: 4/7/2018 From start to finish, Joel was very attentive and responsive to all questions and concerns. That alone has made the process very smooth and at ease. I knew he was very experienced and knowledgeable from conversations and recommendations. The day of the wedding, I did not have to worry about a thing. Joel and his assistant was very good at set up, transitioning, and break down. He was very good at coordinating with the on-site coordinator and went according to schedule. Not only was Joel great at the technicalities but he was great at keeping the energy levels at where it should be. I am glad Joel was part of my big day as he made a positive impact on the success of the wedding. read more

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Roland DJ'd and MC'd our wedding this past weekend and was exactly what we had hoped for. Communication the day of was quick and efficient and he worked in sync with our day of coordinator. My biggest peeve from attending other weddings is when the speakers and sound system are of poor quality and don't sound crisp, clear or balanced. I was thoroughly impressed with the sound system, especially to fill such a large reception room that we had. I highly recommend Joel and Roland for any weddings or events, you won't be disappointed! read more

I really wish I could give a better review but hopefully this helps with improving service for future clients. After food and drinks, hiring an experienced DJ was at the top of our list. After researching on Yelp, we actually narrowed our selection down to two DJs. We eventually went with Joel since he really sold us on his coordination and timeline services which would be a bonus on top of him being the DJ/MC for the wedding. Unfortunately this was all talk and no show as Joel did not help us develop a timeline - what he sent us were copies of past wedding timelines as reference. But every wedding is different and timelines need to be customized. Additionally his package promised monthly check ins to make sure wedding prep is going as planned and that did not happen. We also asked for a list of popular bouquet toss/garter retrieval songs and he literally sent us an overwhelming list of all music genres. It would have been easy to ask what music we liked. I also did not realize coming into this that we had to build our own playlist. We had mentioned that we liked Top 40s and 90s hip hop but he directed us to Spotify instead of presenting us with a playlist to review. Two weeks before the wedding we expressed our disappointment with the lack of services we received. We asked for a Facetime phone call to reconnect and throughout the entire call we literally only saw a corner of his face which we felt was unprofessional. Even though the planning process with Joel was far below expectations, I will be the first to admit that he did an excellent job on our wedding day. He and his assistant showed up on time, executed the playlist/musical chairs game well, hyped up the crowd for bridal party introductions, and played guest song requests timely. I would say Joel really read my cues well such as when to do the first dance, cut the cake/champagne toast. I also really loved how he checked in with me throughout the wedding reception for certain key events. That really put me at ease throughout the wedding. All in all the service on the wedding day met my expectations and more. I only wish my experience before the wedding could have matched that. read more

Just had a wedding just recently. Let me tell you, it was a very long day, but working with Joel was great. He was recommended by a friend of mine and one of the best decisions ever. He played for our morning ceremony and reception. Everyone was definitely enjoying his choice in music. I have been in a handful of weddings with not a lot of people on the dancefloor and Joel's beats was able to bring a lot of people to the dancefloor. Joel is a really friendly person who has an ear for music. One of the best DJs ever in the Bay Area and possibly in California. read more

DJ Joel mc'd our wedding and he did an awesome job. He was super communicative with me and the groom so we never missed a mark and the dance floor went OFF at the end of the night. Thanks so much Joel!!! read more

My wife hired Joel as the dj for our wedding. I had zero interaction with him leading up to our wedding and was busy with our day to notice him. He was so friendly to us and continously checking up on us, I thought he was a friend of my wife's, only to find out he was the dj. He was funny and spot on when it came to announcements. He did great on the music throughout the night. His photo booth was a big hit. I was impressed with how he also brought an assortment of props to make it even more fun. Highly recommend booking him for your event. read more

Had the chance to attend a good friend's wedding in San Diego this past weekend. The venue and the view was amazing but the dj/mc had the crowd engaged the whole time. From the ceremony to the cocktail to the reception, he made sure everyone was involved, had fun, and aware of all the events happening next. Each of the the team members went out of there way to greet guess, see how they were doing, and even took request. They had people on the dance floor before it even opened. I would definitely recommend them for your wedding. read more

What an awesome wedding. He did a great job with MC'ing and the music was perfect. so much fun!!

Joel was wonderful to work with. We did a wedding together on 12-7-19 at restaurant. Joel's expertise was incredible. He was responsive to the customer's needs and provided an eclectic array of music that created an incredible atmosphere for the guests. His equipment and uplight are amazing. They complemented our wedding backdrop and floral design perfectly. We are grateful to have worked with Joel and would highly recommend him for any events or weddings in the future. read more

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these djs hands down killed it! from ceremony to dinner to reception they made sure the crowd was involved and took over. read more

My husband and I were just married on 12/31/17. I can't express enough how Joel and his team they brought the energy and fun to make our Wedding Reception. I constantly had guests coming up to me to tell me how amazing they were and planned on hiring them for their own future events. Music and entertainment was our number 1 priority when planning our wedding reception. Almost tied with food. But since we have families that love to party. Joel was very approachable during our pre-wedding meeting. Engaging throughout the entire process. During our reception - Joel was energetic, professional, and most importantly FUN. There were times where we went rogue and off script with our speeches and Joel was able to quickly adapt and transition perfectly. read more

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Booked DJ Joel for my wedding in August 2016. He was great to work with remotely since he already knew the layout of my venue (Marin Art & Garden). He has his own equipment which made things easy for setting up. The only cliche we had was the coordination of the wedding party introduction and the estimate of how far the stage of the reception and his set up inside the Pavillion since the wireless microphone wasn't able get a clear signal to the speakers but lesson learn for next time he has a event there. Other than that, he played all the songs I requested for and kept it within the same genre(90's and top 40 hits). He did a great job keeping the flow of the event and even joined in the dancing to get the party started on the dance floor. Thank you Joel for keeping the party going throughout the night! read more

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We hired Next Selection for our company party and they did not disappoint! From coordinating to djing, everything was on point. I would highly recommend. read more

Joel knows how to cater to the masses. His attentiveness and quick wit rivals others in his profession. He makes it so fun and enjoyable! He is so approachable and know how to make the crowd go ayyyyyy!!!!! read more

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If anyone in the Bay Area needs a DJ, I highly recommend Joel! He's always prepared for any event and has a huge selection of genres of music. He also asks if there are certain songs you want to hear so he can DL them before your event. Thank you Joel for DJing for my babyshower! Everyone loved all music you played and you kept the crowd entertained. It was liiiiiiiit read more

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Joel is always my go-to DJ when it comes to any of my events. Whether it be a wedding, large family reunion, big birthday party at a hall or even my work sponsored holiday parties, Joel and his team do it all. They arrive on time (early most of the time) and set up fast. We quickly discuss the music style for the event and go over any special performances or requests and Joel is always accommodating and professional. At the end of the night, Joel's team does a great job taking all the equipment down fast and even leave the space cleaner that it originally was. Joel makes my job easier and is pleasant to work with. His prices are reasonable as well. You can't go wrong calling Next Selection Entertainment for your next event. read more

We hired Joel to support a private dinner party, and he truly went above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied with our experience. Not only did he arrive on time and kept on top of the music/AV duties needed for the event, he was extremely supportive in helping move some furniture around during setup or provide info to guests. Those tasks were NOT a part of his expected service, but he really kept customer satisfaction and service in mind which was absolutely appreciated. I really felt confident in the event and support he provided, and I would recommend Next Selection Events to anyone looking for fantastic service at very reasonable rates. read more

I've been hostIng company events for all my career and they are hands down the best I've ever worked with. Our company party had many last minute changes and Joel was able to accommodate to ensure we were taken cared of. Aside from the amazing service, the music was amazing! I've never seen a whole room up and dancing before. I've gotten multiple compliments about the music and we will for sure be working together again soon! If you're looking for an amazing Dj for your event, look no further. Thank you Joel and your team! We threw one hell of a party!! read more

Our experience with Joel was not good. We decided to use him based on a wedding I had attended where he was DJ. About a month prior to our wedding, we realized Joel had not scheduled anything with us since we had reconfirmed the new wedding date (and also had already paid him our deposit). I admit we too are at fault here too as we had not reached out to him til that point as well.  When we reached out to him on August 29th, we had noted the following to our email to him: 1) we asked for a photo booth printout design layout and a rough idea of what it would look like. We also asked to see what backdrops he could offer us. 2) to speak with him on the phone or via video call 3) updated invoice, we had noted that we had forgotten to account for time for the ceremony and wanted accurate cost He initially ignored our reach out - we had to follow up with him several times. When Joel DID respond, he kept telling us that he would send it to us those things in the evening or tomorrow morning. Tomorrow came and we didn't get anything. We did finally get to speak to him on the phone (roughly 2 weeks before the wedding). He reassured us again that he would send us the layout for the printout for the photobooth, backdrop and updated invoice the next day or two. Again, he failed to deliver and we had to follow up with him again. Finally, on September 29th, we decided to tell Joel we wanted our deposit back so we could book a different DJ (we had a backup). We expressed in our message to him that we understood that wedding vendors are feeling the pressure of all the backlog of weddings, but that we felt that the communication was not there and we were only a week out from our wedding day. We mentioned also that at this point we had not discussed timeline or music. After sending him this message he FINALLY sent us an updated invoice and set up a call with us that evening. We sent over the timeline from our venue and photographer at this point so we could discuss during our call with him, as well as a spreadsheet with both timelines side by side with times aligning so that he could have direct comparison on what was going on. When we were on the phone with him that evening, he mentioned that the timelines we provided him were not detailed enough for him and that he didn't understand what was happening based on the two timelines. He did NOT want to discuss his own timeline and told us to create one for him after the call and send it to him, he said he would send us "samples of timelines he used at other weddings for us to copy". He gave us 0 guidance on what we should think about when adding details to the timeline for him. When we mentioned we wanted to Rick Roll everyone at the wedding, he questioned the purpose of this and how it was appropriate. We said we just wanted it for giggles, even if we were the only ones that understood it. He discouraged us from doing this and said it was not a good idea. It was also at this point, he asked us to create an entire playlist of songs on spotify for him - we were previously informed that we would only need to specific genre - we asked for top 40s 80s/90s/2000's. This stressed us out as we were only about a week from the wedding and already had a lot of other things going on. We also asked for reassurance that he would be the DJ on the wedding day, and he said yes he would be and he understood how stressful it is to have a wedding because he was supposed to get married in June/July. I also asked about what steps he would be taking with the photobooth to ensure that it was meeting cleaning and COVID protocols. He said the booth would not be manned and that people can clean the props themselves (pretty bad considering COVID..) Fast forward to a few days later, I sent Joel a list of 50+ songs to play at our wedding and consolidated timelines and a timeline for himself (which included when to play what song etc). He did not acknowledge that he received this and so we chased him up to make sure he received it and if he had any questions about the timeline. Now, on our wedding day, we are surprised to learn that we have a different DJ - Roland and his wife (who are lovely). We chatted with Roland and introduced ourselves. Joel had failed to connect him with us. Roland and his wife were fantastic, and the few things we did mention to them (top 40 80's, 90's 2000's music, covid protocols for sanitation etc) they absolutely delivered on - we only wish we had connected with him sooner since it would have helped alleviate a lot of our headaches. Overall, while I am appreciative that Joel found someone else to cover our wedding, I would not want any couple to go through what we did with him. His communication was very poor the entire time and we felt that he kept saying words to assure us, but consistently not delivering. His sense of urgency and his lack of accountability does not exist. 2 star rating because he was decent enough to send us a replacement that was superior read more

Joel was awesome at our wedding this October at chabot space and science center. Leading up to the event, we had some issues regarding layout. Thankfully, Joel came in and gave us input from past weddings he had done at the space and gave his suggestions (without forcing it on us). We decided to follow his suggestions and were so thankful we did because the wedding atmosphere would have been so different had we not done what he suggested. We heard from so many attendees that our dance floor was poppin' the entire night and that people had started dancing even before the dance floor was supposed to "open up". We had young children to even my older relatives all on the dance floor. He was also a fantastic MC, knowing just what to say. Thank you, Joel, for helping make our night amazing! Would highly recommend! read more

Joel and Next Selection Entertainment are awesome! We did our reception in Cupertino and Joel helped walk us through the process from start to finish. He was available during the planning process and provided us with a few sample timelines and venue layouts. Prior to the wedding, Joel finalized the detail with us so as the evening progressed and we lost track of time, he made sure to keep us on track without being overly intrusive. All in all, Joel simply is a really friendly and charasmatic guy who plays killer music and works hard to make your wedding night special. read more

After a year in lockdown, it was great attending an honest to goodness wedding reception. Reuniting with friends and celebrating together. A big contributing part of the excitement was due to Joel's huge performance on the mic! He definitely brings a veteran presence when announcing those special moments throughout the wedding, not to mention when it came time to party, he brought incredible energy with his track selection. Also have to give him a huge shout for dropping some specially requested songs. Thanks for making my homie's wedding so memorable. Highly recommended read more

JOEL IS AMAZING!!! I have to say that our wedding went PERFECTLY largely because of Joel. Before the wedding, Joel was very responsive, kind and organized. Then during the wedding, he did everything that was planned, and more! He is super organized (which I highly appreciate) and has a great personality that every wedding needs. Joel provided audio for our Ceremony, Cocktail Hour, Reception AND After Party! Every one of our guests spoke very highly of Joel. They all say it was the best wedding they've ever been to... and I know its because we had an awesome DJ. The guys that Joel brought along were also great. They were very friendly, respectful and hard working. I would never allow any of my friends to get married without Joel and his crew... I promise you that if you hire them, you won't regret it! read more

DJ Joel did a great job for our wedding in May of 2017. He was the sound guy for our Ceremony and the DJ/MC for our reception. Yes...he played excellent music. But it was more than that. He kept the crowd engaged, handled all of our announcements and even danced with my sisters!!! I won't even dance with my sisters!! haha just kidding. The music was perfect, we asked for 90s and early 2ks hip-hop and r&b and that is exactly what we got. He also assisted us with keeping our schedule of events for the reception, making sure we stayed on track. He knew what to do and when to do it. We never felt like we were behind...well until the end when the we had a bit too much to drink..and we lost our projector screen...which he kindly kept for us and returned it back to us a few days later. Overall Great Music, Great Service and a Great personality. Definitely easy to get along with and work with. Highly recommended. read more

I was at my friend's wedding when i learned of Joel. He is a great DJ. I would recommend him if you are planning to have a party.

They are great! Great prices and service! I would recommend them to anyone to put together a large party event!

Joel was a very helpful DJ. He did more than just play music but helped with timelines and really cared about what the groom and bride wanted. He played the best music and definitely stayed away from the music I asked him not to play. The music was the best and everyone had such a great time. He made sure to entertain the older adults and of course the younger ones. Joel was one of the most helpful people for the wedding and I wouldn't have been able to put things together without him. Never thought I would get that all from my DJ! Would definitely recommend. read more

We hired Joel & his assistant for my wedding in July and everyone had a blast. Too much fun to say the least. A friend from college, hired his team for her wedding, so I decided to give it a shot. Let me tell you this, Joel is a good hype man. If you want dancing, positive vibes from the start, he'll do it. Our guests loved every second of it. Just make sure you prep well with him about your day of timeline (etc). & music selection. read more

My wedding on June 2021 was one of the first weddings at the Half Moon Bay since the Pandemic started in 2020. Joel was our DJ booked since 2019. He patiently waited for us through 3 wedding date changes as we waited the world to be settled with COVID-19 and boy we are glad Joel was there. We did discuss what we needed for the wedding, I shared an extensive list of songs divided in genres which we wanted to play and didn't want. On the day of the wedding, he smartly arranged songs that were on the list but weren't dance-able during cocktail and reception, and kept the bangers for the party moments. He even sneaked in a karaoke moment that myself and the groomsmen definitely enjoyed. If you're reading through these reviews because you got a wedding to plan, then look - I believe Joel charges a fair rate. Don't expect to pay little to get a quality DJ. Just believe in his years of experience and ability to pull it off. Make sure you communicate with him what you want and don't want precisely! He's very good at figuring things out but he's not a mind reader! Overall, I was a happy man at the end of the day. Walking away with tons of moments to cherish and his DJ'ing / MC'ing helped tremendously. read more