Party & Event DJ in the Inland Northwest
Dark Star Entertainment is a party and event DJ for private parties across the Inland Northwest, based in Coeur d'Alene. Birthdays, school dances, house shows and after-parties get sound, lighting and music built from the host's own tastes.
Start by deciding how many hours of music you need, from the first song to the last.
A party that sounds like you and your crowd
Your music, mixed live and read off the room, with dance-floor lighting that makes the night feel like a show.
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- DJ ByrdOwner
- Coeur d'AleneBusiness location
What we handle
How a party booking comes together
Every booking follows the same steps: Meet, Dream, Plan and Create. You meet your DJ by Google Meet, phone or FaceTime, talk through the vibe, and build must-play and do-not-play lists in the online planning portal. Final details go in through a requests form before the party.
There are no pre-made playlists and no inflatable props. The music starts from what you and your guests love, and the DJ reads the room from there. Gear is sanitized between events, and the DJ carries single-use earplugs for anyone who needs a break from the volume.
Parties come in different sizes and moods. Find the kind closest to yours, then use it to describe your night when you reach out.
Birthdays and private parties
A DJ who plays your crowd's music, keeps the energy right for the room and handles the announcements when it is time for cake or a toast.
School dances
Music students want to hear, steered by a do-not-play list from the organizers, with lighting that turns a gym or hall into a dance.
House shows
Sound and a DJ set for a show in a home or small space. Describe the room and the crowd so the setup fits.
After-parties
Keep a wedding or big night going somewhere more casual, with its own music and a fresh push for the dance floor.
Dance-floor lighting and uplighting
Moving, color-changing light over the dance area, plus uplighting to wash walls or trees in color. It changes the whole feel of a party.
Must-play and do-not-play lists
Add the songs you want and the ones to skip in the online planning portal. Your DJ builds the night from both and reads the room for the rest.
Live music
Acoustic guitar, piano or vocals for a cocktail or dinner hour, at $100 per hour for each hour performed.
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Photos from our jobs
These shots show what party lighting does: blue and pink washes over a packed crowd, glowing gloves in the dark, and a live player under stage lights.
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Customer reviews & pricing
What affects the price
Dark Star charges $300 per hour for parties, school dances, house shows and every other private event. Live music (acoustic guitar, piano or vocals) adds $100 per hour for each hour performed.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Party & Event DJ | $300 per hourParties, school dances, house shows and after-parties, billed by the hour |
- Hours of music: Every hour from the first song to the last is billed at $300. An after-party simply adds more hours at the same rate.
- Live music: The only add-on is acoustic guitar, piano or vocals during a cocktail or dinner hour, at $100 per hour for each hour performed.
- Space, power and limits: Outdoor parties need power near the DJ and a plan for sun, wind and rain. Check sound limits and end times with the venue.
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Questions we get
What kinds of parties do you DJ?
Dark Star Entertainment DJs private parties, birthdays, school dances, house shows and after-parties, along with weddings and corporate events. If your event is something else, describe it. The planning steps stay the same: meet your DJ, share your music, plan the details and enjoy the night.
Do you bring lighting to parties?
Yes. Dance-floor lighting adds moving or color-changing light over the dance area, and uplighting washes walls, columns or trees in color. Both are part of what your DJ brings. Describe the mood you want during planning, and the lights are set to match.
How is music handled at a school dance?
The organizers fill in a do-not-play list in the planning portal, next to a must-play list of songs the students ask for. The DJ uses both as a guide and reads the room for the rest of the night. Share the start and end times and any school rules early.
What happens at an after-party?
An after-party picks up when the main event ends, often somewhere more casual, with its own music and late-night food. The set can stay loose and high-energy for the people still dancing. Check the end time and sound limits for the after-party spot ahead of time.
What should I send when I ask about a party?
Send the date, the venue and town, the type of party, the expected guest count and the hours of music you need. Mention it if you want live music during a cocktail or dinner hour. Since private events are billed by the hour, the hours are the most useful detail you can give.
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Party & Event DJ across the Inland Northwest
Pick your town for local details. Miles are from Coeur d'Alene, where we're based.
North Idaho
23 towns
- Coeur d'Alenehome base
- Dalton Gardens4 mi
- Hayden6 mi
- Post Falls8 mi
- Rathdrum10 mi
- Spirit Lake20 mi
- Plummer25 mi
- St. Maries27 mi
- Pinehurst27 mi
- Kellogg32 mi
- Priest River35 mi
- Osburn38 mi
- Dover41 mi
- Sandpoint43 mi
- Ponderay45 mi
- Kootenai45 mi
- Moscow66 mi
- Bonners Ferry73 mi
- Moyie Springs77 mi
- Genesee78 mi
- Orofino86 mi
- Lapwai88 mi
- Lewiston89 mi
Eastern Washington
21 towns
- Liberty Lake15 mi
- Spokane Valley21 mi
- Millwood23 mi
- Spokane30 mi
- Deer Park36 mi
- Newport37 mi
- Airway Heights37 mi
- Cheney39 mi
- Medical Lake43 mi
- Palouse55 mi
- Colfax58 mi
- Chewelah60 mi
- Davenport64 mi
- Pullman68 mi
- Colville79 mi
- Ritzville84 mi
- Kettle Falls87 mi
- Clarkston88 mi
- Pomeroy92 mi
- Asotin94 mi
- Kennewick150 mi
Western Montana
3 towns
Got a party coming up? Start with your music
Call or text with the date, the crowd and the hours you need. You meet your DJ first, then plan the details in the online portal.