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About

Led by Terry Holdershaw, Scotia Entertainment Services was founded in 2002. In early 2016 Terry made the move to incorporate the business and introduce a new name and brand to operate at Scotia Events Inc. His musical leanings can be traced to his high school days, where he spent most of his time playing saxophone and guitar for bands as well as DJ'ing the school radio, school events, and dance parties. Scota Events DJ's specialize in beat-mixing and reading the crowd to provide a seamless mix of music that you and your guests want to hear.

Experience

Terry has completed his degree from the Audio Engineering Technology program at Trebas Institute in Toronto. He has made hundreds if not thousands of DJ Performances for weddings, bars, and corporate events. The company has won several awards for its quality and services, including WeddingWire's Couples’ Choice Awards 2014, Bride’s Choice Awards 2013, and the Wedding Industry Experts Award in 2013.

Services offered

Scotia Events Inc offers three wedding DJ packages: Signature, Premium, and The Ultimate. The following services are included in these packages: -

  • Professional DJ with digital music library
  • Clear sound system for 150-350 guests
  • Wireless microphone
  • Online wedding planning and music form
  • DJ services range from full dinner/dance reception to complete ceremony, cocktails, dinner, and reception

The Premium and The Ultimate wedding packages also include services like a semi-intelligent dance lighting show with hazer machine, upgraded intelligent dance lighting show, LED uplights, a custom monogram with light and stand, and a spotlight for podium and first dance. Live entertainment services are also offered. The company offers a professional MC and ceremony and sound services. In addition, it offers the following options: -

  • Live entertainment and musicians
  • LED uplights
  • Custom wedding monogram light package
  • Wireless handheld and lavalier microphones
  • Dancing on a cloud first dance (low lying fog/dry ice effect)
  • Disco ball with pin spotlight
  • Intelligent moving head lights on upright truss
  • Projection screens and projectors
  • Water ripple lighting effects (different colours available)
  • Podium, first dance, or cake table spotlights

Other services

The company also offers DJ services for video dance parties, entertainment for corporate events, and audio/visual services for corporate events, award shows, galas, cross-country corporate tours, concerts, festivals, and bands of all sizes. The company also offers rentals for audio, lighting, and video equipment.

How they work

The company has liability insurance and is licensed through AVLA. It is also an active member of the CPDJA (Canadian Professional DJ Association) and MBOT (Mississauga Board of Trade). The company uses state-of-the-art DJ, sound, lighting, and video equipment for weddings and other events. DJs at Scotia Entertainment Services incorporate your music requests and your guests’ requests, as well, and they ensure seamless transitions.

Areas

The company serves Toronto, Mississauga, Milton, Halton Hills, Oakville, Orangeville, Caledon, Brampton, Markham, Kitchener, Guelph, Hamilton, Brantford, Durham, Niagara, Barrie, Muskoka and surrounding areas.

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Frequently asked questions

What music genres do you specialize in?

Country
Hip hop
Electronic
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
Soul/R&B
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

MC
Consultation
Do-not-play list
Liability insurance

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco ball
Flat screen
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA system
Uplighting

What is the starting price for your wedding DJ services?

$1,100

What is included in starting price?

Microphones
Sound/PA system

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$1,300

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Microphones
Sound/PA system

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$200
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Natalie B. Sent on 12/06/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Great DJ that knows how to read a crowd

Terry and Michelle were responsive, professional and quick to answer my many questions. Terry knows music and even though we didn’t provide too much info on what we wanted played (although we had a big list of “do not play” songs!), Terry was good at making suggestions and keeping the flow of the night going well. He read our crowd very well and kept people dancing all night long. A great choice for your wedding DJ!
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Elizabeth H. Sent on 09/05/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding DJ

Terry exceded all of our expectations! He was great to communicate prior to our wedding and made the whole process very easy for us. Most importantly, he helped to create the exact atmosphere we were looking for at our wedding reception! Many thanks!!
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Ashley Sent on 31/03/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Thank you so much do DJ-ing our wedding. We had a lot of fun and loved that our guests could requests songs! We appreciate how accommodating and versatile with the music selection.

Thanks again,
Ashley and Dareen
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Teri B. Sent on 17/07/2015
5 out of 5 rating
AMAZING!! We had Terry Holdershaw as our DJ for the night and we couldn't have asked for anyone better. He played all the right music to suit everyone's tastes. Super friendly and very easy going - I basically planned our night based on his suggestions and everything went perfectly. Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a DJ for an event!
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Kyle G. Sent on 05/09/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
I have known Terry for a while and knew he has always been professional in his work so it was easy to hire him. On the wedding day he was there early and got everything set up with little to no help from the rest of the people rushing around trying to make sure everything looked great. He played most of the songs requested and was a great judge as to what music got the guests on the dance floor.
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Blair D. Sent on 17/11/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Scotia Entertainment did a fantastic job from start to finish for our wedding, From the first meeting we had with Terry we had complete confidence in his abilities. He was professional, personable and very organized. The online program they provided for for planning, timelines etc was great. On our wedding day, the sound, lighting and music selections were perfect. Terry also kept the night running smoothly and on schedule for us during speeches and announcements. Terry even made his way up to the head table before announcing the speech from the Bride and Groom, just to make sure we were ready. Scotia Entertainment was a huge part of making our wedding a success and we would recommend them without hesitation.
Shannon and Blair
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Carmen D. Sent on 15/10/2014
5 out of 5 rating
We couldn't be happier with Scotia Entertainment. Terry is not only very professional, but he is amazing at what he does. His laid back and cool attitude will have you hooked. You cannot go wrong by hiring Terry to DJ your event.
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Brad M. Sent on 17/07/2014
5 out of 5 rating
Terry was extremely professional from the start of the process through to the end. The interactive website was an awesome platform to provide requests and manage the flow of the reception. We had some very specific dinner & dancing music and he came through on every one. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Scotia Entertainment Services to anyone!
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Breanne W. Sent on 30/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Scotia Entertainment Services is a fantastic company! From start to finish, Terry Holdershaw (our DJ/MC) and Michelle Holdershaw were professional, personable, organized, helpful, quick to respond to our questions and overall fantastic to work with! They took us step by step through the planning process, and the online program they provide for their clients to use for planning, timelines etc was SO helpful! On our wedding day, Terry and his assistant provided the perfect mix of music for our cocktail hour and during dinner. And When it was time to get the party started, they kept our dance floor packed all night with the awesome mix of music they played! Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great our "dance party" and DJ were. Terry also kept the night running smoothly and on schedule for us during speeches, announcements and a few wedding related games. Scotia Entertainment definitely played a huge part in making our wedding such a success and my husband and I would recommend them without hesitation! Breanne and Dean Walter
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Alison R. Sent on 20/09/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Terry was absolutely amazing!! Highly recommended ... Much more than a DJ, he goes above and beyond to make your special day perfect in so many ways!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Wedding Awards 2013 Winner

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156 Churchill Rd. S. L7J 2J6 Acton (Ontario)

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