Ryan Boden DJ: The Alternative Wedding DJ

Ryan Boden DJ: The Alternative Wedding DJ Maintained the "Best DJ in Newcastle" award EVERY year since 2016. Don't settle for a sh*t disco! You’ve just found the ONLY Alternative Wedding DJ in the North.

THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE WEDDING DJ
Looking for a wedding DJ who’ll blast indie, rock, emo, and pop-punk anthems instead of the usual dated crowd-pleasers? Think MTV Rocks meets Kerrang – edgy, fresh, and totally your vibe. Sure, I can slip in a few classics for the parents early on, but once things really get going, it’s all sweaty gig energy, minus the cringe. Unless you’re absolutely begging for “T

he Macarena,” in which case, you owe me a drink. YOUR DAY, YOUR TUNES
I’m not your typical DJ in a frilly shirt pressing play on the same old playlist. Every set I craft is built around your tastes – Arctic Monkeys, My Chemical Romance, whatever makes you tick, and that obscure B-side you were obsessed with as a teenager. We’ll have a proper chat beforehand so I can lock down your favourite tracks. No forced line dances, no cheesy routines – just a seamless blend of nostalgia and fresh tunes that actually mean something to you. WHY ‘ALTERNATIVE’? Because I ditch the tired wedding clichés. If you want The Darkness “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” for your first dance, we’ll make it happen. If you’re after vibrant British indie instead, no problem. Going alternative is all about binning bland routines and pumping your personality into the day. PROFESSIONAL SOUND, NO CHEESE
I’m still a professional, which means top-notch equipment and flawless mixing. I use an RCF sound system so everything sounds mint. I’m always reading the room and switching it up when needed. If your guests need a boost of energy, I’ll drop something with a sing-along chorus. If they’re already bouncing off the walls, I’ll keep that vibe going until the venue staff are begging us to pack up. WHEREVER YOU’RE TYING THE KNOT
I’m based in Newcastle but will happily trek to your barn in the Lake District, that industrial warehouse in Leeds, or a stately home in Northumberland. Expect solid communication from the words “headliner confirmed”: we’ll sort timings, logistics, and any absolute no-go songs. Fancy ending the night with a rowdy mosh pit? Brilliant – let’s shape the playlist so it explodes right when you want it to. REQUESTS THAT DON’T RUIN THE MOOD
Yes, I’ll handle guest requests as long as they don’t kill the vibe. If someone’s dying to hear a bit of ABBA, I’ll slip it in – just enough to keep everyone grinning without trashing your carefully curated atmosphere – unless you say no of course. WHY ME? Need a reason to seal the deal? I bring an alternative energy that standard DJs just can’t match. From pop-punk to emo throwbacks – plus the odd classic for grandma – it’s all fair game. If you’re craving a wedding that’s bold and unforgettable, I’m your person. Let’s make yours the talk of the North. YOUR STORY, YOUR SOUNDTRACK
Ultimately, booking me means ditching the boring formula for something genuinely you. Think powerful singalongs, guitars, drums, and the songs that brought you and your partner together in the first place. It’s your story, and I’m here to soundtrack it. LET’S MAKE IT EXTRAORDINARY
So, if you want to ditch the cringe and embrace the passion, let’s chat. Let’s make your wedding a little less ordinary, and a lot more EXTRAordinary. I’ll bring the energy and the tunes, you bring the friends and the love. No two weddings should ever be the same – and with me on the decks, yours definitely won’t be.

🧡 Mr & Mrs Chapman 🧡An amazing day at  celebrating the wedding of Ethan & Sam. Their choreographed first dance was execu...
23/11/2025

🧡 Mr & Mrs Chapman 🧡

An amazing day at celebrating the wedding of Ethan & Sam. Their choreographed first dance was executed perfectly and they truly amazed all of their guests, just look at those delighted faces!

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When the DJ drops that random fave song you casually mentioned on a call 14 months ago... Who needs Spotify Wrapped when...
28/03/2025

When the DJ drops that random fave song you casually mentioned on a call 14 months ago... Who needs Spotify Wrapped when your DJ actually listens to you?

The "Unofficial National Anthem of Ireland 🇮🇪"

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🤍 Mr & Mrs Webb 🤍A beautiful first dance at Northside Farm, with its stunning stone walls accented in warm white uplight...
15/03/2025

🤍 Mr & Mrs Webb 🤍

A beautiful first dance at Northside Farm, with its stunning stone walls accented in warm white uplighting. The perfect setting for a romantic first dance as husband and wife.

Northside Farm is always a favourite place to perform 😍

🎶 First dance: Wrable - Ritual
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💜 Lauren & Dean 💜 Lauren & Dean's wedding at Woodhill Hall was a fantastic event filled with laughter, dancing, and good...
15/02/2025

💜 Lauren & Dean 💜

Lauren & Dean's wedding at Woodhill Hall was a fantastic event filled with laughter, dancing, and good memories. They shared their first dance together as husband and wife to Sara Beth's cover of Simply The Best. The setlist was a creative mix of pop, pop rock, and rock ballads, keeping everyone's spirits high and on the dance floor! 🕺

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🕸🖤 The Night of the Living Wed 🖤🕸 One of the absolute highlights of 2024 - The Wagers' incredible wedding at Wylam Brewe...
04/02/2025

🕸🖤 The Night of the Living Wed 🖤🕸

One of the absolute highlights of 2024 - The Wagers' incredible wedding at Wylam Brewery - was an alternative dream come true! 🖤 From halloween-themed decor to a playlist that was pure chaos in the best way, this one was next level.

We went FULL UNHINGED with everything from the Scooby-Doo theme tune, to S*x Pistols, Slipknot, Korn, Bullet For My Valentine, Ozzy, Limp Bizkit, Blink-182, and even a bit of Spice Girls - because why the hell not!?

If you're planning a wedding that's anything but ordinary, let's make it happen!

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🤎 Vibes 🤎If your guest's faces don't look like this in your dance floor shots - your DJ isn't doing it right! Catering t...
29/01/2025

🤎 Vibes 🤎

If your guest's faces don't look like this in your dance floor shots - your DJ isn't doing it right!

Catering to your guests whilst ALSO staying within your prefered style is an essential talent for any DJ. With over 15 years' of experience playing across a multitude of genres, I can guarantee your dance floor will look like this!

Sparking joy at wedding receptions since 2010 without resorting to The Cha Cha Slide ✨️

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🖤 Elly + Bren 🖤Throwback to this awesome emo-style wedding in Chester! Elly and Bren were absolutely fantastic to DJ for...
23/01/2025

🖤 Elly + Bren 🖤

Throwback to this awesome emo-style wedding in Chester! Elly and Bren were absolutely fantastic to DJ for and it's one of those weddings that always pops up in my mind for how amazing the energy and music taste were.

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🖤 The Watsons 🖤How fabulous do this couple look 😍 Geogia & Jordan celebrated their wedding in the Cumbrian countryside a...
16/01/2025

🖤 The Watsons 🖤

How fabulous do this couple look 😍 Geogia & Jordan celebrated their wedding in the Cumbrian countryside at the picturesque Ghyll Barn.

They had their heart set on a traditional wedding with a few alternative twists - look at that amazing black dress! Their music taste, though, was far from traditional, with special requests from artists like Hadouken, Good Charlotte, Arctic Monkeys, Fall Out Boy, Sum 41, Paramore, and Green Day. It's fair to say this vibe was totally up my street, and I had as much fun as they did!

Their first dance was to Cinderblock Garden by All Time Low.

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🎶 Alternative First Dance Song Ideas for Your Wedding! 💃🕺Looking for something different for your first dance? Here’s so...
16/01/2025

🎶 Alternative First Dance Song Ideas for Your Wedding! 💃🕺

Looking for something different for your first dance? Here’s some alternative first dance songs that can set the perfect vibe. All of these songs were chosen by my couples in 2024:

🎵 Kodaline - The One
🎵 Yellowcard - Ocean Avenue
🎵 Mayday Parade - Kids in Love
🎵 A Day to Remember - You Had Me At Hello
🎵 Sam Fender - Call Me Lover
🎵 Paramore - The Only Exception
🎵 Paolo Nutini - No Other Way
🎵 AAF - Movies
🎵 Taylor Acorn - First Date
🎵 My Chemical Romance - Summertime
🎵 The Wombats - Turn
🎵 Arctic Monkeys - Baby I’m Yours
🎵 Paramore - All I Wanted
🎵 Tenacious D - F**k Her Gently
🎵 Foo Fighters - Everlong (Acoustic)
🎵 Panic! At the Disco - I Write Sins Not Tragedies
🎵 The Goo Goo Dolls - Iris
🎵 Ray LaMontagne - You Are The Best Thing
🎵 Jack Johnson - Better Together
🎵 Death Cab for Cutie - I Will Follow You Into The Dark

💡 Pro Tips:
1) Your first dance doesn’t have to be a slow song!
2) You don't need to choose a popular one. It doesn't matter if your guests dont know the song - it's your first dance and your song!
3) Hate being the centre of attention? Ask me to invite all of your guests to join you after 30 seconds (or sooner) once your photographer has gotten your shots!
4) The song can be anything you want. It doesn't have to have the traditional "first dance" vibe. Whatever makes you comfortable and whichever song means the most to you - is always your best choice!

FAQ: Yes, the Tenacious D song raised some funny looks from certain guests, but see Tip 4 😂

Make your first dance as unique as your love story 💕 Let me know in the comments which song you'd choose!

💚 The Maddisons 💚 It was an honour to be asked to DJ for the wedding of another fabulous wedding supplier,  🙏Nestled in ...
16/01/2025

💚 The Maddisons 💚

It was an honour to be asked to DJ for the wedding of another fabulous wedding supplier, 🙏

Nestled in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside at The Bosk, Iain and Beth tied the knot amongst family, close friends, and gorgeous scenery.

They enjoyed their first dance together as husband and wife to Taylor Acorn's cover of Blink 182 - First Date.

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💙 Fiona & Thomas 💙 Fiona & Thomas brought the love, and I brought the indie soundtrack to their amazing day at The Fig H...
16/01/2025

💙 Fiona & Thomas 💙

Fiona & Thomas brought the love, and I brought the indie soundtrack to their amazing day at The Fig House, Middleton Lodge 🎶

Their first dance to You & Me Song by The Wannadies was just the start of a night full of Britpop bangers and indie throwbacks 🖤

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🍺 Wylam Brewery 🍺 Weddings at the Palace! This is one of my favourite and most coolest venues to play in Newcastle! The ...
15/01/2025

🍺 Wylam Brewery 🍺

Weddings at the Palace! This is one of my favourite and most coolest venues to play in Newcastle! The vibes are always immaculate, and their in-house sound system is festival-grade, literally. They're also one of the very few venues that still allow a haze/smoke machine, which makes the lighting really come to life.

Throwing a wedding at this iconic venue? Please get in touch 🙏

A huge shout out to these legends for the awesome photos:

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