About me

Your DJ for weddings and events

DJ Kowi

I'm Marcel Kowohl (aka DJ Kowi), a professional wedding and event DJ with over 15 years of experience and more than 500 weddings and events, from small, personal celebrations to big clubs, company events and international occasions.

“For me, DJing is more than just playing music. I love feeling the energy on the dance floor, reacting spontaneously to the guests and building the mood with creative transitions. Your music wishes are at the centre, but just as important is a feel for which song works at the right moment. Because the best parties don't come from a fixed playlist, they come from the interplay between DJ, music and guests.”

More than playing music

For me, a good DJ doesn't just string songs together. My aim is the right song at the right moment, so that a nice evening turns into a really great party.

The guests give me energy, I pick it up and give it back through the music. That includes enjoying myself behind the decks. A dance floor feels that immediately.

From the club to the wedding

I started out as a club DJ in Lloret de Mar, at QueenVic and Magic Park, and in German clubs. Later came regular bookings at resorts: Robinson Club on Fuerteventura and in Khao Lak in Thailand, and Club Aldiana.

Today I mainly play weddings and events: over 500 so far, around 300 of them weddings, from Cologne to Mallorca and the beach at Zandvoort. Whether it's 30 or 3,000 guests, every evening gets 100% of my attention.

Live mixing: the dance floor decides

With me, no playlist runs from top to bottom. I mix live and keep watching the dance floor: what's working right now, who's dancing, when is a change needed?

If a song doesn't land, I change it after the first chorus. If the whole dance floor suddenly sings along, I deliberately let the moment stand. That's how the set comes together live, with you and your guests.

Your music, my experience

Your wishes are at the centre. We record favourite songs, must-plays and no-gos beforehand in the digital questionnaire, and a Spotify playlist is welcome as inspiration. And if you say “just do your thing”, that's just as good.

If your taste doesn't quite match that of your guests, that's no problem. At the start of the party I reach as many guests as possible; later the focus shifts to everyone who wants to stay on the dance floor.

Polish roots, guests from around the world

Through my Polish roots I know the traditions and songs of German-Polish weddings, and I've played a great many of them, with disco polo on request.

I also have lots of experience with Russian, Turkish and Latin American celebrations. At Russian weddings I coordinate with the tamada, at Turkish ones with the live musicians for the halay. It's never about alternating between two music styles, it's about everyone feeling part of the same party.

More than just a DJ

After over 500 events, I quickly see what's good for a party and what slows it down. So on request I help you with the planning as well: where should the dance floor go, when does the party start, when is the right time for the first dance and how do you move smoothly from dinner to the party?

During the coronavirus pandemic I also founded Eventplanning24.de. Through the network I can now recommend other musicians and live acts too. For special live moments, you can also book me as a duo with Max on saxophone.

Where I've played

Corporate clients

Netflix
IKEA
Thyssenkrupp
Aramark
Mobilcom Debitel
Deichmann
Kaufland
Bauhaus
Swisslog

Venues

Schloss Dyck, Jüchen
Schloss Nordkirchen
Abtei Brauweiler, Pulheim
Chocolate Museum, Cologne
Osman30 MediaPark, Cologne
Wasserburg Bergerhausen, Kerpen
Seepavillon in Westfalenpark, Dortmund
Gut Hungenbach, Kürten
Rohrmeisterei, Schwerte
Hippie Fish, Zandvoort

Clubs and resorts

QueenVic and Magic Park, Lloret de Mar
Robinson Club Khao Lak, Thailand
Robinson Club Fuerteventura
Club Aldiana
Gewölbe Hoch 3, Solingen
Pirates Bar, Dortmund

15+ years of experience

Over 500 events and around 300 weddings, from exclusive destination weddings on Mallorca to international luxury resorts in Thailand and Morocco.

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Multicultural celebrations

German-Polish, German-Turkish or international: I bring cultures and music styles together in one shared party.

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Live saxophone as a highlight

Saxophonist, percussion or other live acts: together we create special musical moments.

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Premium sound & light

Crystal-clear sound, powerful bass and stylish lighting, perfectly matched to your venue.

Free first call

In a call without obligation, we talk through your ideas and find out whether the chemistry is right.

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Planned digitally. Looked after personally.

My interactive questionnaire helps us plan your music wishes and ideas, with personal advice and tips for a perfectly matched celebration.

Plan B included

Replacement equipment for important components and a reliable DJ network for the unlikely event of a cancellation.

Transparent prices

Transparent packages with no hidden costs. On weekdays and in winter up to 30% cheaper.

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My music style

Genres and decades where I'm at home

Styles

Charts & Pop: 4 out of 4 points (very much)
Afro House: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
EDM: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
House: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
Cologne carnival music: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
Latin & Reggaeton: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
Oldies: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
R'n'B & HipHop: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
Tech House: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
Techno: 2 out of 4 points (medium)
Rock & Alternative: 1 out of 4 points (a little)
Schlager & party hits: 1 out of 4 points (a little)

Decades

2010s: 4 out of 4 points (very much)
2020s: 4 out of 4 points (very much)
1980s: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
1990s: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)
2000s: 3 out of 4 points (a lot)

1 dot = a little 4 dots = very much

The dots show what I like playing most. At your event, though, what counts is what you and your guests enjoy: I always play your requests, your no-gos stay off, and while mixing live I read the dance floor. If a song doesn't land, I change it after the first chorus so the dance floor stays full. If you're looking for a pure schlager DJ or an entertainer on the microphone, I'm happy to recommend someone from my network, because I prefer to let the music do the talking. Just tell me in a free first call what you have in mind.

Moments that stay

Weddings, summer parties and full dance floors: a few impressions of real events with music, light and personal energy.

Beach wedding Zandvoort

DJ & saxophone wedding at a castle

Wedding in MediaPark, Cologne

DJ & saxophone

Wedding

Summer party

Destination wedding Mallorca