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DJ + INTERACTIVE MC

High-energy interactive celebrations with crowd activation, seamless flow, and dance floors that stay full.

Serving the Okanagan Valley and beyond.

Nicole & Jari Kubica

(See Nicole & Jari’s video feedback in the Video Feedback section)

Someone recommended Dj Haymaker to us and as soon as we booked we felt in the best hands ever. Jeff was our Ceremony DJ, our reception MC and the best Party creator Of all time! We wanted our wedding to feel like the b…

Aug 31, 2013

Madison & Brendan Taylor

(See Madison and Brendan’s video feedback in the Video Feedback section)

Hi Jeff!

HUGE thank you for all your hard work, wow! Could not have pulled it off without you that is for sure! I am waiting for some pictures myself, I am sure there are some funny ones! I will send to you when I get some. We went to a birthday party last night and all our friends are s…

Aug 17, 2014

Leah Edwards & Bryan Smith

Hey hey Jeff

The day was in all honesty the wedding of my dreams! It was absolutely perfect! It came in hot, and went all night long baby!

Remember I had said I want everyone to leave sayin ‘this was the best party ever’… it happened!!!
“The ceremony was right on point”
“James was outta bounds!”
“The weathe…

Apr 28, 2012

Danielle & Elliott

Wow ok this took forever for us to sit down and write… sorry for the
delay! Seriously when you write your bio, call us cuz we have some awesome
stories to add about our wedding that were too long for the review!!!

Thanks again for everything… we are not making it up when we tell
you that people are still talking about August 18th. It was so
awesome…

Aug 18, 2012

Nathalie & Derek Howie

My husband, Derek and I got married on Saturday, July 8, 2017. I had been to another wedding before that I remembered being so much fun. The reason for that was they had Jeff as their MC/DJ and it was the best wedding I had ever been to. I knew that when my special day came along I HAD to have Jeff as our MC/DJ as well!

We wanted our friends and family to have the best experience ever and that …

Jul 8, 2017

Kim Wlodarczyk & Jason Crosby

While planning for our wedding day, our thoughts turned to the entertainment. We wanted a DJ. After asking a few people in “the Kelowna wedding community” who to consider, one name was repeatedly recommended – Jeff Hay.

Our first impression of Jeff was that hes passionate about what he does; his en…

Jun 29, 2008

Kelly-Anne Lynch

DJ Haymaker was an absolute GEM and truly one of the highlights of the final night of our summer convention!

Planning this event came with its own unique logistical challenges. We were unfamiliar with the area and, from across the country, needed to conduct scouting trips to secure the right venues, accommodations and entertainment for our group. During every site visit and every meeting with a hospitality professional, I asked the same question: “Who would you recommend for entertainment?” One name came up again and again — DJ Haymaker.

I was quickly told that booking Jeff would be nearly impossible within our nine-month booking window, particularly for a summer weekend. As luck would have it, our closing night fell on a Monday — and Jeff happened to be available. Even more incredibly, it was his mother’s birthday. Jeff went above and beyond, moving his own family celebration to the following day so that he could be there for our event. That level of commitment and willingness to make it work meant so much to us and set the tone for what turned out to be an exceptional evening.

From the very beginning, Jeff was exceptionally prepared and incredibly intentional about understanding our event. He took the time to research our company and learn about key participants so that his talking points and interactions felt relevant, personal and authentic. That level of preparation made a huge difference and demons…

Aug 25, 2026

Mary & Dan McNeil

Hello Jeff,

Dan and I would like to send our gratitude for the best wedding experience!!
Our family and friends, including ourselves, have come to the same
conclusion…YOU ROCKED IT!!! The games were so fun and got everyone
engaged, the music was perfect for our group, and you captured everyones’
attention; wondering what w…

Sep 20, 2012

More Than Just Music.

I help your guests connect, laugh, and dance so they leave saying “Best wedding ever!” Beyond music, I run a smooth, personalized show that feels unmistakably you.

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You’re inviting your favorite people from all over the world — they deserve an amazing celebration. We set a clear outcome (so-worth-the-trip, so-you-two, best-ever) and reverse-engineer the moments that create it.

From creative dinner ideas to turning “clink the glasses” into a memory, I bring MC leadership and interactive fun so, when it’s time to open the floor, your room is a cohesive, ready-to-party crew.

THE MC ADVANTAGE

Your DJ sees hundreds of timelines. I know what works, what doesn’t, and how to adapt the energy. I’ll guide the flow, keep your VIP moments on time, and make transitions feel effortless.

From creative dinner ideas to turning “clink the glasses” into a memory, I bring MC leadership and interactive fun so, when it’s time to open the floor, your room is a cohesive, ready-to-party crew.

Trusted Across the Okanagan

Services

WEDDINGS

Elegant ceremonies. Packed dance floors. Personalized MCing.

CORPORATE

Awards nights, conferences, holiday parties – on-brand.

GAME SHOW

Signature Haymaker Game Show for team building & parties.

0 10 20 30 40 Budget Guest memory Venue/Catering 37 8 Rings 23 1 Attire 10 2 Photo & Video 9 1 Gown 6 18 Entertainment 5 38 Flowers 6 16 Wedding Budget vs What Guests Remember Higher = more budget share / stronger guest memory Data Source: St. Louis Bride & Groom Magazine (2003).

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Tell me about your date, venue, and vibe. I’ll reply quickly with availability and options. Prefer to call? 250-864-3295