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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.

Carole Taylor Retirement Party

We had the immense pleasure of having djhaymaker as the main stage for entertainment recently at a retirement party in Interior Health. Jeff was able to move the evening from the formal speeches immediately and gracefully into a group adult party “survivor” game which resulted in many attendees …

Jun 25, 2010

Jacquie & Anthony Middlekoop

Having you as our wedding dj made our wedding what it was. Ever since our wedding, friends of ours have been saying it was the best wedding they have ever been to! (always followed by “That DJ guy was hilarious!!) The music of course was fantastic but you gave us so much more as well. The games played du…

Aug 1, 2008

Jessie & Vik Bains

Jeff absolutely made our wedding reception a dream! Because we were combining Western and east Indian cultures we were worried that our guest would stay separated and not talk to eachother. Jeff took care of that concern within the first few minutes and had everyone in the room in stitches just by introducing …

Jul 3, 2010

Heidi & James Excell

When we had decided to have our wedding in Kelowna, we checked out many different venues. At each venue, we were told that the BEST DJ to book, and the one that would GUARANTEE a great party would be DJ Haymaker. At the time we found this quite interesting that every venue would give the same recommendation.

As a cou…

Jul 24, 2009

Richard & Allie Hartman

Jeff was instrumental in making our wedding as fantastic as it was. He was equal parts DJ, MC, Wedding Planner, Wedding Coordinator, and Invaluable Resource for Recommendations. Jeff made himself available for a half dozen face-to-face meetings as well as being available anytime for email queries. His recommendations for other pro…

Jul 11, 2015

Michele

We had Jeff at our grad event and he was absolutely amazing! Not only did he DJ, he was MC extraordinaire! The dance floor was packed all night! The flow for the entire night was seamless. I highly recommend DJ Haymaker for any event! Hands down the best there is!

Jun 18, 2026

Becky & Marty Elechko

Thanks to DJ Haymaker, our wedding was a huge success.

Not only did Jeff provide assistance and offer so many great ideas at the beginning stages of the planning, he also offered his support all the way until the Big Day! He is not just a a fantastic DJ, he helped with planning, decorations, themes, Event Timeline, and even offere…

Feb 27, 2010

Krista & Brett Klein

We had heard about Jeff Hay through The Harvest where we were booking our wedding for May 2008 back in August 2007. We had never had much experience with wedding planning, so we decided to meet with him first for an initial consultation. We had spent about 30 minutes talking about what we wanted and what Jeff’s servic…

May 25, 2008

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