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    38 hires on Bark

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    19 years in business

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    3 min response time on Bark

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    Self-employed

Hi there my name is Riccardo, i am a professional DJ and I also MC as well. my many years of experience includes preforming for many artists and playing all over sydney as well as across australia! i also specialise in many weddings, engagements, birthday parties, boat parties, work events, etc.

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  • hires icon

    38 hires on Bark

  • years icon

    19 years in business

  • response time icon

    3 min response time on Bark

  • staff icon

    Self-employed

Hi there my name is Riccardo, i am a professional DJ and I also MC as well. my many years of experience includes preforming for many artists and playing all over sydney as well as across australia! i also specialise in many weddings, engagements, birthday parties, boat parties, work events, etc.

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Services

All Services Include Set Up + Pack Up, Travel, Dj Equipment, Speakers, Sub, Mixing Console, Lights And Wireless Microphone..

Costs: (Depending On Time, Location And Parking)

Weddings - From $900

Engagements - From $500

Birthday Parties - From $450

Boat Parties - From $400

Night Club Events - From $100 per hour

Reviews (68)

5/5

68 customer reviews

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11 January 2026

If you want your wedding to feel like the best party ever — book Riccardo.. The music was on point, the energy was insane, and the disco lights took it to another level. We genuinely didn’t want the night to end and neither did our guests. So many compliments! Riccardo is really approachable and down to earth and took us through every single song we picked to make sure it was all what we wanted.
We could not recommend him enough!
Thank you so much Riccardo for being part of our special day and making it all we wanted it to be.
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30 November 2025

Wedding DJ

From the moment we received Riccardo’s first email, we knew we had chosen the right DJ for our wedding. Extremely attentive, and nothing was too much trouble. We met with Riccardo before our night to discuss music and he honestly went above and beyond. He was super organised and executed all our musical requests. Our wedding night was amazing thanks to all the hard work Riccardo put into making the music everything we wanted, and more! Thank you for making our night unforgettable. We would recommend Riccardo to anyone having a wedding. Thank you so so much, a true gentleman. Love Gab and Will xx More...

25 November 2025

Riccardo was so amazing to work with from the very beginning. He was nice, accommodating and very easy to get along with, the perfect person to dj our wedding!
Our wedding was one big party and we wouldn’t have had the night we dreamt of if it wasn’t for him. Couldn’t recommend him more!!!
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25 November 2025

Not enough words to describe DJ Empire and his contribution to our wedding day. Right from the beginning of the booking process through to the wedding day Riccardo provided clear instructions, met our needs as we asked and made for the best party we could ask for. Thank you DJ Empire!

27 October 2025

Ricardo from Empire was warm and extremely professional. He was the DJ and MC at my daughter and son in laws wedding; to say he did a fantastic job doesn't seem enough. Many guests commented about how good the DJ was. He listened to everything that the couple wanted, and his suggestions were on point. There were many moments the seats were empty, and the dance floor was full. He had everyone wanting to be involved and thanks to his MC skills and communication with the venue, everything went smoothly and according to schedule, but to be totally honest what I cared for most were his before and after care. He communicated well up to and through the wedding and even checked in the day after. I can honestly say Ricardo is great at what he does, but most of all, he genuinely cares. More...

27 October 2025

Ricardo was beyond amazing! From the moment we met him, his warmth and energy stood out. On the night, he brought the perfect mix of fun, professionalism, and personality — keeping the dance floor full and the atmosphere electric. As our MC, he was flawless — engaging, funny, and completely in tune with the crowd. We honestly couldn’t imagine our wedding without him. If you’re lucky enough to book Ricardo, you’re in for an unforgettable night! More...

27 October 2025

We had DJ Ric for our wedding and honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better! From the very beginning he was super easy to communicate with — always quick to respond, friendly, and really understood the vibe we wanted for the night.

On the day, he absolutely nailed it! The music was incredible from start to finish — he read the crowd perfectly and kept everyone on the dance floor the entire night. Every song transition felt spot-on, and he managed to make the night flow effortlessly. We had so many guests tell us how amazing the music was and how much fun they had.

Ric just has that energy and passion that makes a huge difference — he made the whole night feel unforgettable. We couldn’t recommend him more highly!….. DJ Ric is your guy.
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27 October 2025

Ricardo was absolutely amazing! He has such a beautiful personality and brought the most incredible energy to our wedding. He kept the night upbeat and read the room perfectly, knowing exactly what we wanted. He also MC’d and couldn’t have been better at it. From the very start he was so kind, genuine and understanding. I honestly couldn’t be happier and can’t recommend him enough! More...

19 October 2025

Riccardo made our wedding night special. He was so professional and made sure he tailored the songs to what we liked. I would absolutely recommend him to everyone.

11 October 2025

I absolutely loved this dj he was an absolute legend and the best of the best .👌🏼

28 September 2025

Ricardo is an awesome DJ, he did our 50th and was on point with the music all night and kept everyone entertained. He comes highly recommended

18 August 2025

Working with Riccardo was so easy, he was professional, responsive, helpful and a great DJ of course. There was nothing more he could’ve done to make it more enjoyable honestly, the night itself went just about as good as one could hope for. Cheers mate, you’re an absolute legend, wish you nothing but success and I’ll see you for the next one More...

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3 August 2025

DJ

We had Empire/Riccardo as our DJ at our recent wedding at Lauriston House and to say he did incredible work was truly an understatement.
Since booking Riccardo to our wedding, he truly gave it his all and ensured the energy and music we love was incorporated into our big day.
One particular thing that stood out to me is his understanding and care for his work. It is clear that Riccardo takes such pride in his brand, and we are extremely impressed with the quality of not only his skill and expertise, but also his equipment, for the price.
Riccardo took the time to meet with us prior to our wedding to ensure all our music selections were exactly as we wanted it. He truly cared for and was excited for our wedding, which took away a lot of our nerves for the day and turned that into excitement.
On the night, Riccardo showed exceptional skill in mixing and reading the crowd's energy with his song choices. Our dancefloor time got a bit squished, but he made sure to make it work in ensuring what we wanted got played.
He worked extremely well with our other vendors and we are truly appreciative for his time and for working with us. We cannot recommend Riccardo enough!
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23 July 2025

He brought the energy to the party and created an atmosphere better than I could have imagined.

14 July 2025

We had Riccardo for my brother’s 18th on the weekend and he was fantastic! The music was on point the whole night and he kept the energy going from start to finish. Everyone was up dancing, singing, and having the best time. He was super easy to speak with and happy to take requests too. Honestly couldn’t have asked for a better vibe — highly recommend for any party! More...

28 June 2025

Outstanding on every level. Easy and prompt communication, banging playlist, great vibes, made the night. Will definitely be booking Riccardo again for our next event. Thank you!

8 June 2025

Riccardo really made the night amazing and was so accommodating! Highly recommend hiring him for your events. Made my 21st the best!!

25 May 2025

What an amazing DJ you are! You kept the party pumping all night. You were an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish and I would highly recommend you to anyone. Your mixing of music was amazing and you made my sons 18th a night to remember

Thank you Riccardo!!
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10 May 2025

Riccardo is amazing to work with from the get go - from meeting him to discuss our music needs to hearing his work in action at my wedding, it was a great experience. Wedding reception music was amazing - just what I wanted and had everyone on the dance floor from the kids to the oldies. Turned up early to set up everything perfectly as well. I could not recommend Riccardo enough - a lovely person that you can trust to make your event incredible. More...

27 April 2025

Such a fun night for my 18th, Riccardo brought the night to life. Highly reccomend!!

23 April 2025

Rick was an absolutely amazing dj for my 18th birthday, super easy to communicate with leading up to the night, listening to requests and answering questions. He created an engaging music lineup and knew how to read the crowd and hype it up, and even let me and my mate have a go on his dj deck. Not only was his dj mixing outstanding but he was super friendly to everyone at the party, along with towards my parents. Highly recommend Riccardo for any of your functions. More...

14 April 2025

Riccardo was everything I could have asked for in a DJ for my 21st birthday! He made everything so incredibly easy and was very easy to communicate with in the time leading up to the event. We had the best bangers playing all night! I would recommend Riccardo to anyone looking for an awesome DJ for an event ☺️ More...

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23 March 2025

Wedding DJ

We had an absolutely amazing night, and a huge part of that was thanks to the DJ! Riccardo (DJ Empire) went above and beyond our expectations. Not only was he a master behind the decks, but his communication was spot-on from start to finish. He even surprised us with a first dance video to capture the memories, which was such a thoughtful touch. He was punctual, professional, and just a genuinely great guy. The energy he brought to the night kept everyone dancing and having a blast all evening. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Highly recommend. More...

18 March 2025

Riccardo was a great DJ at my wedding. He is so professional and took on board all of my requests, all my guests had a lot of fun dancing to his music. .thank you for your great service Riccardo 😊🙏🏻 More...

9 March 2025

Riccardo was an awesome DJ for my 18th birthday party. I would highly recommend him to anyone. Everyone absolutely loved his music and mash ups, he definitely got everyone in the right mood. He even let me take over as DJ! He is real easy going and does he best to make sure that you have the best night possible. He even stayed playing music later then we booked him for which was much appreciated! The music makes a party and Riccardo went above and beyond to do this. More...

23 February 2025

Absolutely made my night !!! The music and vibe he brought to my 21st was unmatched and honestly helped make it the BEST birthday ever !!!!

19 January 2025

It was such a great night, Empire dj stayed throughout a blackout and still managed to play great music. Honestly saved the night. The music was amazing and would definitely go through Empire dj for my next event. More...

2 December 2024

So easy and wonderful to deal with and so eager to give us a good night! Will definitely be using Riccardo again for future events :)

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23 November 2024

DJ

THE BEST DJ EVER!!! absolutely loved the music and atmosphere 10000% recommend! ❤️❤️❤️

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16 November 2024

DJ

Dj Empire, was amazing would highly recommend him for your next party or event.

9 November 2024

DJ Empire DJ'd at our wedding and he was absolutely epic! We all had a blast and he was masterful at weaving our playlist with classic wedding and party songs, and kept the energy up the whole time. He was also very professional and made the whole thing so easy for us as we had no idea what we were doing. We highly recommend him for any celebration! More...

3 November 2024

Do not go past this DJ! Sensational!! He coordinated with us all the way. Made our son’s birthday unforgettable to everyone. From youngest to oldest he knew how to entertain us all. Highly recommend!! More...

5 October 2024

DJ Empire is passionate about his craft and fully committed to pleasing his clients. He made sure all our requests were met and was dedicated to making us happy. He helped make our wedding reception the best day of our lives. He curated the best dance playlist which our guests loved, the dance floor was pumping all night! He is very organised and prepared, and flexible to meet our needs. He even sent us videos of the night to help us relive a few key moments. He is the nicest guy too, and we can’t recommend him enough! More...

29 September 2024

My 40th bday party was a huge success thanks to Riccardo and his amazing tunes 🙌 everyone was up dancing all night and he is so friendly, professional and accommodating! Thanks so much for giving me a night to remember 💗 More...

21 September 2024

Riccardo was fantastic! He’s not only a lovely person but also helped us celebrate the our night with great music!

14 September 2024

He was very accommodating, especially when we had last minute changes. He took a lot of initiative to make sure everything ran smoothly and he was super organised. His equipment was 10/10, music was 10/10, the dance floor was full until the end. He was absolutely amazing to work with, made everything stress-free. He will always be our go to! Also a beautiful person in general. Couldn’t thank him enough!!! More...

24 August 2024

DJ Empire is the absolute best DJ ever!! We have known him for 15 years & he's our only trusted DJ to entertain for all our events . He's on time , we trust his work , he always asks if wr have a certain request for some songs & asks along the way how we feel with the mixes he does . Empire never ever disappoints he always gets our crowds going non stop . Very professional, we always highly recommend DJ Empire to our family & friends More...

24 August 2024

Amazing as always !! Would never get anybody else to DJ at our parties. Riccardo always has a smile on his face and his song choices always gets everybody up and dancing . Brilliant work 🙌

11 August 2024

Have had Riccardo as our DJ for 3 parties and will continue to have him as our DJ, if he is available 🎶🎉🥳..

4 August 2024

Riccardo was amazing, I highly recommend.
Prior to the event, he communicated well and was efficient.
On the day i did not have to request songs at all, the dance floor was pumping all night, he really played music suited to all the ages we had at my 40th. 🎵
Everyone at my party raved about him at the time and after the event.
To top it off he was friendly and accommodating. 🎧
Will absolutely use him again.
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27 July 2024

DJ

Dj Riccardo went above and beyond for my 21st birthday! I had the most amazing time, he played all of my favourite music and was amazing at engaging with the crowd! He even played for longer than he was booked for! I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to bring their party to the next level More...

22 July 2024

An amazing DJ, best one I’ve hired so far! Had so many of my guests giving compliments throughout the night.

He really knows how to blend music together depending on the vibes and had people dancing all night. Also, he was great with announcements throughout the night and keeping the energy.

Would highly recommended to anyone looking for a DJ and who wants a reasonable price.
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15 July 2024

DJ

Great music great person really made the night.

30 June 2024

Riccardo did such a good job at our engagement party, will definitely be using him for the big day. Everyone had so much fun, I couldn’t recommended him more

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16 June 2024

DJ

Riccardo was absolutely fabulous! He DJ’d our daughter’s 21st birthday party and he had the dance floor pumping all night. He played great music. He took requests. He interacted with the crowd. Everyone had a fantastic time dancing. He helped make the night really memorable. We would definitely use his services again. More...

9 June 2024

Awesome to work with. Fantastic work would recommend to have at any event

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8 June 2024

DJ

Riccardo was absolutely amazing through out the whole process! He made everything so easy for myself and the groom. It was the only thing I was not stressed about the entire time.
On the night of my wedding I had soo many people come up to me and say “this DJ is unbelievable”. He definitely made the night with the music he put together and also did everything I asked of him. It was an amazing night, thanks to Riccardo.
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25 May 2024

When looking for a DJ for my daughters 18th I wanted to be sure I had someone who was experienced, but also listened to what we were after. Ricardo from Empire is your man! He got the crowd going and played great music with the latest equipment.
Dealing with Empire from start to finish was completely stree free. If you are looking for a DJ- this is your guy.
Thank you Empire for a fabulous night, we can't wait to host another event with you.
Rima
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13 May 2024

Thank you DJ Empire for such an amazing night! Riccardo played at our 30th Birthday and created such a fun mood. Great communication from day 1, listened to and delivered on all my requests. Cannot wait to have him at our next event! Thank you! More...

27 April 2024

Very reliable, clear and responsive. DJ empire listened to all our requests and was very punctual, and catered for everything that we asked. And ofcourse he was a beast, dance floor was packed the whole night! More...

Q&As

always keeping your guests happy with your services which can include requests !

i play almost every type of genre in music and a mix of everything, having fun and being entertaining as well as reading the crowd and making people happy !

playing music and making seeing everyone happy and satisfied making sure they are having the most amazing night ! I get to meet a huge range of people and no two events are the same !

the love for music and entertaining people with it !

entertaining, fun, polite and welcoming, this event is your event I'm here to cater all your needs and making sure that the atmosphere is perfect and assisting you in crafting a brilliant time and leaving everyone else satisfied ! not everyone realises how important the right music is to your event and its my job to complete this for you. I'm flexible with requests and will always run through the setlist and timings beforehand.

online for questioning and dj mixes and remotely to your location to play live, i have a lot of dj equipment and gear which includes speakers, lights, microphones !

immune vaccination certificate can be identified, i have had my vaccinations !