Business Details
39 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Wedding DJ & Event Services in Raleigh
Founded in 1987 by Peter Krumenacker, Island Sound has established itself as a premier entertainment and videography company serving Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond. Our team of full-time professionals brings 25 years of expertise to weddings, corporate events, mitzvahs, and school functions, combining preparation, versatility, and a commitment to creating unforgettable experiences. Recognized for our award-winning DJ services and videography, we have performed at tens of thousands of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale public celebrations. Our DJs and videographers hail from diverse backgrounds, including television production, sound engineering, and live music, ensuring a dynamic approach to every event. We prioritize professionalism, with meticulously maintained equipment and a team trained to handle unexpected challenges seamlessly. Clients trust us for our consistent quality, having worked with industry leaders and high-profile clients, including American Eagle and Home & Garden. Our videography division delivers cutting-edge production, featuring professionally edited content and audio mixed by certified engineers. We offer flexible solutions, from DIY rentals to full-service event production, including sound systems, lighting, dance floors, and photo booths. With a focus on client satisfaction, we provide personalized planning tools and maintain transparency in all communications. Celebrating 25 years, we remain dedicated to evolving with industry trends while upholding the reliability and excellence that have defined our reputation.
Services
DJ Services
Videography
Equipment Rentals
Wedding Packages
Corporate Events
Karaoke
Photo Booth
Sound Systems
Lighting
School Functions
Served areas
- Central North Carolina
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- Award-winning DJ services with 25 years of experience in Raleigh-Durham.
- Full-time professionals trained to handle unexpected event challenges seamlessly.
- Comprehensive offerings including DJ, videography, and equipment rentals.
- Recognized by industry leaders and featured at high-profile events.
- Flexible solutions for DIY rentals or full-service event production.
Services
DJ Services
Our professional DJs cater to weddings, corporate events, mitzvahs, and school functions with tailored music selections. With diverse backgrounds in ballroom dance, sound engineering, and live music, our team ensures energetic performances adaptable to any crowd. Clients benefit from reliable equipment, punctuality, and a commitment to creating memorable atmospheres.
Videography
Award-winning videographers capture weddings, corporate events, and documentaries with cinematic quality. Our team includes professionals with experience in television, film, and music production. Services include live streaming, press kits, and edited packages, ensuring clients receive polished, emotionally resonant videos that preserve key moments.
Equipment Rentals
We offer sound systems, lighting, dance floors, and photo booths for DIY events or full-service productions. Options range from compact cafe systems to concert-grade setups with delivery and technical support. Clients gain access to cutting-edge equipment maintained to professional standards, ensuring flawless execution for events of all sizes.
Wedding Packages
Comprehensive wedding services include DJ, videography, and lighting design tailored to couples' preferences. Our packages feature customizable music playlists, ceremony streaming, and dynamic uplighting. With 25 years of experience, we provide stress-free coordination and expertise to ensure seamless celebrations aligned with each couple's vision.
Corporate Events
Specialized entertainment and technical support for corporate conferences, team-building activities, and award ceremonies. Our services include emcees, audio-visual equipment rentals, and branded event production. Clients receive professional execution with adaptable solutions to enhance engagement and achieve event objectives.
Questions
What services does Island Sound offer?
We provide DJ services, videography, equipment rentals, and full-event production for weddings, corporate events, mitzvahs, and school functions.
Do you serve areas outside Raleigh-Durham?
Yes, we serve Chapel Hill, Rochester, NY, New Jersey, and other locations with additional fees for events outside the Triangle area.
How can I book Island Sound for my event?
Contact us via phone or our website to discuss your event needs and reserve our services. We recommend early booking for popular dates.
What sets Island Sound apart from other DJ companies?
Our 25 years of experience, professional team, award-winning reputation, and comprehensive services ensure reliable, high-quality entertainment tailored to your event.
Are equipment rentals available for DIY events?
Yes, we offer sound systems, lighting, dance floors, and photo booths with options for self-service or full technical support.
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Reviews (24)
Jennifer M.
Jun 29, 2022
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Terrible! wrong intro music for my daughters bat mitzvah. boring as hell. the dj Peter was monotone as hell and did NOTHING to get the crowd hype. ruined our event completely.
Sara Dickinson
Oct 26, 2021
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Evan from Island Sound has been a DJ for several school functions I've worked on and he's incredible! He's always early and super prepared. Most recently he DJ'd our school's fun run and had the kids laughing, excited and feeling motivated throughout the whole event! When you're organizing any sort of event that needs a DJ this is the company to use! Thank you guys for always being a bright spot for us!
Ashley Lindberg
Jul 22, 2021
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We hired Island Sound for our wedding. Even with all the changes the COVID-19 pandemic had with wedding planning our DJ (Frankie) was the best! Guests loved the atmosphere Frankie created and danced the evening away definitely would recommend to those in the area!
Mom
Nov 21, 2020
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We hired Island Sound to provide video for our daughter's wedding on the recommendation of our photographer, and we couldn't be more pleased. The quality of the video is excellent and the highlight video is a thing to treasure and share. Our own wedding video from almost 30 years ago was terrible and some of the footage lost by the videographer, so it is wonderful that our daughter has this amazing memory to enjoy again and again. Us too! Communication was good and turn around time was faster than we expected. Many thanks to Island Sound.
Mel
Sep 21, 2020
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We were so happy with Island Sound at our wedding! They were extremely professional and made sure to make our day special! We were able to request a few songs they didn't have already, which they obliged us with. They were also fantastic emcees!
Renee Daughtry
Aug 14, 2020
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Needed several large screens at the last minute and they were able to provide exactly what we needed, at a very fair price, and delivered/picked up to our specifications. They did such a great job we called them back for a second event - and that went even smoother than before. Great job!
Jessica Chester
Jun 15, 2020
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Our DJ (Brian) was great! He was able to accommodate the crazy weather we had on the day of our wedding that caused us to change our plans several times leading up to the actual event. He was able to read our small crowd and we all had a great tim! All of the communication in the months leading up to our wedding was extremely prompt and professional. I highly recommend this company!
Alexa A.
Apr 04, 2020
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Our DJ (Spencer) really made our wedding special. We got so many compliments on the music afterward. Even for the cocktail hour and dinner, the ambient music was really perfect. Spencer is very friendly with a great energy. Also, the company is great. We had our ceremony and reception in 2 different locations in the same building, in addition to a lapel mic for the officiant, with NO EXTRA CHARGES. Not a single glitch or problem throughout the night.
Emma Klein
Mar 03, 2020
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I can not even begin to rate Evan and Island Sound highly enough. Evan was easily one of the most responsive vendors I worked with through the entire process. He was not only supportive of all of our ideas, but he had some amazing contributions himself. The entire show went off without a hitch, which is not surprising considering Evan's background in theater. We did a singing number for our 'first dance' and he was patient with us through 45 minutes of soundcheck before everything began.
He will make you feel comfortable and is not shy about expressing his excitement for your special day. He bonded with not only us, but with our family members too! Do yourself a favor and book him (along with the Magic Mirror Photo Booth) as soon as you can!
He will make you feel comfortable and is not shy about expressing his excitement for your special day. He bonded with not only us, but with our family members too! Do yourself a favor and book him (along with the Magic Mirror Photo Booth) as soon as you can!
Sarah Wright
Jan 03, 2020
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Island Sound DJ (we had Frankie), was amazing at our wedding. Frankie helped us so much with which songs could fit where in ceremony, he kept everything moving at the ceremony with ease, and we honestly had a blast dancing. I wanted there to be lots of dancing at the wedding, and there definitely was!
Savannah Elliot
Nov 16, 2019
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My husband and I recently just got married and and Evan was our DJ for our reception. I would HIGHLY recommend hiring him for your event! He was respectful, kind, considerate and overall just a great guy to work with. He had everyone on the dance floor and helped us make our night that much more memorable! Anytime we had a song request, he made it happen! He was very thorough in making sure that all his info was right, including making sure all names were pronounced correctly.
When our wedding day was over, friends and family kept asking if Evan was a personal friend of ours because of how well we could get along and his kindness towards us all! Seriously, hire Evan, you will not regret it!
When our wedding day was over, friends and family kept asking if Evan was a personal friend of ours because of how well we could get along and his kindness towards us all! Seriously, hire Evan, you will not regret it!
Matthew Gilleskie
Aug 10, 2019
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Island Sound and particularly our DJ, Evan, were incredibly easy to work with, accommodating, and they put on a fantastic party. Highly recommend them.
Katie
Jun 02, 2019
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We had an amazing experience with Island sound and video. Their DJ and videographer package was the best. They communicated very well and did all of our request and we were very pleased on how smooth everything went the day of our wedding!
Tim L.
Feb 18, 2019
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Evan did an absolutely amazing job of organizing and executing all the music for our wedding! The music was perfect for the entire evening!
Uncle P.
Oct 19, 2018
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ScottyG is the best. He handled a wedding for us and he was personable, energetic, and very easy to work with. He met with us before hand and helped develop a meaningful playlist and commentary. He handled everything perfectly and is highly recommended.
Felicia Marsh
Mar 03, 2017
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Evan was our wedding DJ/MC and he was so awesome! We wanted an adult and kid friendly wedding and he gave us that and more. Everyone was up dancing all evening. I totally loved the fact that I was able to have a formal but not stuffy wedding where everyone was able to enjoy themselves. Highly recomend Evan, plan on hiring him again for future parties.
Tony G.
Jun 18, 2016
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This is the worst service I have ever received. We booked one of their DJs 6 weeks prior to our major event, confirmed through email and phone. 10 minutes prior to the DJ start time, we called the DJ to see where he was. We come to find out, he has an "emergency" and decided not to tell us. Not only did we have to call them to confirm, but they didn't do anything to resolve the issue. I will be reporting them to the BBB. Never use this company, stay far far away.
Nadine S.
Nov 03, 2015
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We used Island Sound DJ for our wedding and Josh was awesome. He did everything exactly the way I wanted and had a great mix of music. Island Sound definitely knows how to throw a good party for a very reasonable price. I highly recommend them.
Shelley L.
Sep 11, 2015
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We had DJ Frankie Hagan for our wedding. I immediately loved him after our first phone call. He was just as helpful at helping us plan our wedding as he was at emceeing our event. He was flexible with our schedules, and he was always available to meet with us when we requested it. He is familiar with all genres of music and was able to offer great suggestions for our specialty songs like the father/daughter dance (even when I selected beach music as the genre).
He mixed up many types of songs and knew how to read the audience to help the flow and energy of the reception. He also suggested different group events that helped us to catch some great photos. We love Frankie!
He mixed up many types of songs and knew how to read the audience to help the flow and energy of the reception. He also suggested different group events that helped us to catch some great photos. We love Frankie!
Thais L.
Aug 02, 2015
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These guys know their stuff. For our wedding, we had a DJ and a videographer. Both were very nice and professional. The music was hopping and everyone had a fantastic time. The video took a while to get finished but it turned out just fine. This is a great business and my husband and I were treated fantastically. Our wedding couldn't have been better. We highly recommend them!
Tori H.
Oct 27, 2014
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So glad I went with DJ Frankie from Island Sound for my wedding. He was fantastic. My guests all were dancin' up a storm. He did a couple special dances like "that's amore" that was hysterical. He used all the songs I wanted and played them at perfect times. Wish I could have the experience all over again! Thank you!
Ashley S.
Apr 22, 2013
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Frankie was our DJ for our wedding and he was great! He really kept the party going and a lot of our guests told us that it was the most fun that they had had at at wedding. I like how Island Sound makes it easy to choose your songs and organize your reception with their online tools. It lets you tell your DJ what songs you want to play and when, what will take place at the reception, what songs you don't want to be played, etc. I'll definitely be recommending them to my friends!
Christopher N.
As a wedding photographer, I work with a lot of DJ's and Videographers. Its always great knowing that the Island Sound team is at the wedding. I know the bride and groom will be happy with their wedding day experience and I will have a easy wedding reception.
Felicia Marsh
Evan was our wedding DJ/MC and he was so awesome! We wanted an adult and kid friendly wedding and he gave us that and more. Everyone was up dancing all evening. I totally loved the fact that I was able to have a formal but not stuffy wedding where everyone was able to enjoy themselves. Highly recomend Evan, plan on hiring him again for future parties.