Dj Ivan Palmer

Dj Ivan Palmer The Diverse Journey of DJ Ivan Palmer's fun adventures I am a very intuitive DJ with over 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. Bliss~sings

Some music moves you...some music makes you move ~

Being a DJ is my life, not just what I do for a living! I spend a great deal of my spare time preparing my music list for each special occasion I work on, helping to make each event deeply memorable. I also speak french and english fluently. From the pre-planning stages to the last song played, I am equipped to create either a party feel or a mor

e laid-back scene. You can provide me with your own playlist or I can creatively be guided to develop one that is uniquely suited to your occasion; designed to appeal to your guests’ age range, preferred genres, and cultural diversity. I am 'play-full', professional, reliable, with a fun and energetic personality. I have the motivation, drive, intuitive gift and experience to inspire a great time for all. I loves to set the stage for people to have a joyful experience, while also providing the best customer service and reliable professionalism. You can count on me for an unforgettable good time! ~ DJ Ivan Palmer


DJ IVAN PALMER HAS EARNED HIS REPUTATION FOR:
~ Being an outstanding DJ, a master of his craft~ Ensuring excellent customer service~ Planning in advance with the client the music profile and itinerary~ Providing expert advice in any aspect of the event~ Taking the time to fully understand his clients’ needs~ Traveling throughout Southern Ontario to offer his DJ services
DJ IVAN PALMER PROVIDES HIS SERVICES FOR:
~ Weddings~ Engagement parties~ Corporate events~ Holiday events~ School dances~ Anniversaries~ Birthdays ~ Boat Cruises Parties ~ Any other type of celebration! When it's time to book a DJ for your special event, look no further than DJ Ivan Palmer! Nowadays there are so many DJs to choose from, however there is a huge difference between playing music from a laptop and the professional artistry of someone who feels and creates new sounds from his heart with passion, integrity and technical mastery.
“Being a DJ is my life, not just what I do for a living! I spend a great deal of my spare time preparing my music list for each special occasion I work on, helping to make your event deeply memorable.” ~ DJ Ivan Palmer
Save yourself time and increase your likelihood of a successful event by hiring a DJ like me with 15 years of experience in the mobile DJ service industry. I have been working as a DJ, entertainer, organizer and promoter in Toronto night clubs since 1984, and have been DJ’ing for Weddings, Corporate events, School dances, Boat cruises and so forth. I can do both English and French speaking events.
~ I look forward to making your music magic!

🛳️ Already got your ticket for July 11? 🖤Help us spread the word! Tag the friend you want beside you, or share this with...
06/16/2026

🛳️ Already got your ticket for July 11? 🖤
Help us spread the word! Tag the friend you want beside you, or share this with someone who grew up on Simple Minds, New Order, Depeche Mode, Duran Duran, The Cure, The Smiths, Blondie, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Dead Or Alive, Adam and the Ants, The B-52's, U2, Prince, The Clash, English Beat, Siouxsie and the Banshees, 4 Non Blondes, Robin S., or Smash Mouth, just to name a few!
One night. One sailing. No repeat.
🎟️ Tickets: https://9thAnnualRetroCruise.eventbrite.ca
Can't wait to see familiar faces and meet some new ones on the water. If someone comes to mind while reading this, tag them below! 🥂

Dance the night away on a retro 80s & 90s boat cruise with all your favourite alternative hits and unforgettable vibes!

🖤🚢 110 of you are already coming aboard.I paused for a moment when I realized that today.110 people who know that feelin...
06/15/2026

🖤🚢 110 of you are already coming aboard.
I paused for a moment when I realized that today.
110 people who know that feeling when the right song comes on and the whole dance floor comes alive. People who never needed anyone to explain why Depeche Mode, The Cure, Sisters of Mercy, The Cranberries, Deee-Lite, Jesus Jones, Cyndi Lauper, Wolfsheim, or Siouxsie just hit differently than everything else on the radio.
110 people who get it.
We sail July 11th aboard the Jubilee Queen for another unforgettable night of Alternative 80s and 90s music on Toronto Harbour.
If you've been thinking about it, consider this your invitation. The people already on board are your people. 🖤
🎟️ Grab your ticket here: https://9thAnnualRetroCruise.eventbrite.ca
Already coming? Drop a 🖤 in the comments. And if you know someone who belongs on this dance floor, tag them below!


Dance the night away on a retro 80s & 90s boat cruise with all your favourite alternative hits and unforgettable vibes!

With Tanya Dunn – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
06/12/2026

With Tanya Dunn – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

🖤 Toronto's Alternative 80s & 90s Party Cruise Returns! 🖤Join us aboard the Jubilee Queen on Saturday, July 11 for the 9...
06/08/2026

🖤 Toronto's Alternative 80s & 90s Party Cruise Returns! 🖤

Join us aboard the Jubilee Queen on Saturday, July 11 for the 9th Annual Retro Alternative 80s & 90s Boat Cruise Dance Party!

Featuring a night of New Wave, Post Punk, Goth, Synth Pop, Brit Pop and Alternative favourites from the 80s and 90s, all while cruising Toronto Harbour under the summer night sky.

Whether you're a longtime regular or thinking about joining us for the first time, this is one of those nights you'll be talking about long after the boat returns to shore.

🎟 Tickets: https://9thAnnualRetroCruise.eventbrite.ca

Who's coming aboard this year? 🚢🎶

Dance the night away on a retro 80s & 90s boat cruise with all your favourite alternative hits and unforgettable vibes!

🎬 We just dropped a brand new original video, hit play! 🎬https://youtu.be/SeI5z_YFMzY👀 Do you see yourself in there?⏳ 37...
06/04/2026

🎬 We just dropped a brand new original video, hit play! 🎬
https://youtu.be/SeI5z_YFMzY
👀 Do you see yourself in there?
⏳ 37 days to go!
Year 9 is almost here and the party is getting closer! 🚢🎶
If you've been with us before, you already know what this night feels like. If this is your first time, get ready.
📅 Saturday July 11, 2026
🚢 Jubilee Queen, Toronto
👥 Limited to 240 guests
🎟️ Grab your tickets now 👉 https://9thAnnualRetroCruise.eventbrite.ca

Every year I ask myself the same question after the last song plays...

Business in the front, party on the back! 🔄🎶Just picked up my brand new Disc Jockeys Unlimited cards and I am absolutely...
05/26/2026

Business in the front, party on the back! 🔄🎶
Just picked up my brand new Disc Jockeys Unlimited cards and I am absolutely loving how they turned out! 🖤
The concept was simple, why hand out a card that just sits in a wallet when you can hand out a tool that gets the party started right away?
We went with a premium satin black finish that feels incredible in hand, paired with raised gloss printing on the equalizer logo and text for a sharp, tactile 3D effect. When you are in the business of creating unforgettable nights, every detail matters, right down to the card you leave behind.
🔲 Front: Clean executive details with stunning raised-print contrast for event planners, couples, and corporate clients.
🎤 Back: An interactive Song Request slip with a QR code linking directly to our live karaoke catalogue. Guests can browse and request songs right from their phone on the dance floor!
If you see me out this summer come grab one! And with the 9th Annual Retro Alternative 80s & 90s Boat Cruise coming up on July 11th there will be plenty of chances to snag one in person! 🚢🖤
Booking inquiries for weddings, corporate events, school dances, and private celebrations:
📧 [email protected]
🌐 dju.ca

🎉 42 Years Behind the Decks and Still Going Strong!It all started on Victoria Day weekend 1984 at a little club on Yonge...
05/18/2026

🎉 42 Years Behind the Decks and Still Going Strong!

It all started on Victoria Day weekend 1984 at a little club on Yonge Street called Zambukie. I was 23 years old, I had one milk crate of vinyl records I had just bought at Record Peddler on Queen Street East, and an absolute burning passion for music that nothing in the world could extinguish.
I would spend my last dollar on import vinyl before buying myself new shoes. I walked around Toronto with holes in my soles for months because new records always came first. I bought my clothes from Goodwill and the Salvation Army and recreated my own Punk and Goth look from scratch. Looking back, I would not change a single thing. 🖤

That first night at Zambukie went so well that the bar stayed open past last call. I DJ'ed until noon the next day non stop. Something was born that night and I knew it.

From Zambukie to Klub Domino, Nuts & Bolts, Silver Crown, Catwalk, Twilight Zone, Club Magic, Spectrum, Diamond Club, Copa, Night Gallery, and the legendary Batcave nights just to name a few, Toronto's underground goth and alternative scene became my world and my purpose. Those clubs, those crowds, and those records shaped everything I am as a DJ today.

42 years later I am still living for the music. Still behind the decks. Still chasing that same feeling I had in 1984 when the crowd moved as one.

And now I am inviting YOU to come celebrate with me! 🚢
🎶 9th Annual Retro 80s and 90s Alternative Boat Cruise
📅 Saturday, July 11, 2026

🚢 Aboard the Jubilee Queen, 539 Queens Quay West, Toronto
🕖 Doors open at 7:30 PM
Come dance the night away on the water with fellow lovers of 80s New Wave, Alternative, and Indie under the Toronto skyline.

This event sells out every year so do not wait!
🎟 Grab your tickets on Eventbrite now before they are gone:
https://9thAnnualRetroCruise.eventbrite.ca
Let's dance like it's 1980/90! 🖤🎶

Andrew and Isabelle are married! 🎉 We just wrapped the ceremony at The Spirit of York and dinner is underway. The dance ...
05/02/2026

Andrew and Isabelle are married! 🎉 We just wrapped the ceremony at The Spirit of York and dinner is underway. The dance floor is warming up and the best is yet to come. Stay tuned. 🎶🥂

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Toronto, ON
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