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DJ for your birthday

A milestone birthday is often the only party where school friends, colleagues, parents and children share the dance floor. That's exactly the mix I'm good at: I've been DJing for 15 years and have played birthdays from Dortmund and Bochum to Cologne, from 30th to 60th. Instead of a rigid playlist, I mix live and react to what your guests are enjoying right now.

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15+
Years of experience
5.0
Average from 155 real reviews
500+
Successful events
eventplanning24.de award: Top DJ 2025

What music suits which birthday?

That depends less on the number than on your guests. At a 30th, the 2000s and current charts often come out on top, at a 50th more the 80s and 90s, at a 60th disco, schlager and rock classics. My basic rule stays the same: around 60% sing-along hits, 30% songs nobody has heard in ages and 10% fresh remixes. I'm happy to carry through theme parties such as an 80s or 90s night.

How do we prepare the party together?

You fill in my DJ questionnaire beforehand: 15 questions, three to five minutes on your phone. After that we talk in a free phone or video call about favourite songs, no-gos and the schedule: when do you eat, when are the speeches, when does the cake come? One to two weeks before the party, we go through everything again.

What should you expect to pay?

With light and sound, packages start at €1,790. From November to April there's up to 30% off, depending on the weekday. The booked time is pure playing time; set-up and soundcheck don't count.

Extras that go down well at birthdays

A photo booth (€449) delivers pictures people still share weeks later, and a guestbook phone (€49) collects voice messages for the birthday person. For a surprise moment, saxophonist Max comes to the drinks reception or plays live over the big party hits.

Moments that stay

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

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Your evening in four phases

  1. 1

    Reception

    Calm music on arrival, with live saxophone on request.

  2. 2

    Dinner and toasts

    Music in the background, wireless microphone for speeches.

  3. 3

    Warming up

    Classics everyone knows. The energy rises.

  4. 4

    Party

    Hits for all generations, later for those who dance the longest.

Your playlist: you stay in control

  • Wish list: your favourite songs are guaranteed to play.
  • No-go list: what you don't want to hear doesn't play.
  • Guest requests: I play them if they fit, and say straight away whether and when.

Booking in five steps

  1. 1

    Request

    Free and without obligation; date and venue are enough.

  2. 2

    Getting to know each other

    A free call by phone or video.

  3. 3

    Contract and deposit

    You sign the contract directly with me, and a 30% deposit secures your date.

  4. 4

    Detailed planning

    One to two weeks before, we go through the schedule and music again.

  5. 5

    Your evening

    You celebrate, I take care of the rest. The balance follows afterwards.

About me

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 about me

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.

See the reviews: 15+ years of experience

Creative live mixing instead of automix

I read the dance floor, mix live and create musical highlights at the right moment.

Listen in: Creative live mixing instead of automix

Your music. Your party.

An individual music concept with your wishes and no-gos instead of a standard playlist.

See the music styles: Your music. Your party.

The best hits from 40 years

From the 80s and 2000s to the current charts: I bring generations together on one dance floor.

See the music styles: The best hits from 40 years

Free first call

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

Go to the form: Free first call

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.

See the packages: Transparent prices

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.

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See it live

Insights into real weddings and events, with DJ and saxophone

Listen in: High Energy Set

This is what it sounds like when your party picks up speed: 2000s R&B and hip-hop, dancehall, reggaeton and the dance and pop hits of the 2010s.

This is not a fixed running order, it's a sample of the energy and the transitions.

More about the Mixcloud player in the privacy policy (in German).

Venues

I play in party cellars just as I do in restaurants, clubs or event venues. I choose speakers and lights to suit the room size and number of guests, and I tune the sound on site to the ceiling and floor.

Reviews

What couples, hosts and companies say about us, in their original German

5.0

from 155 real reviews

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    7
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since Aug 201878×five-star reviews
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Dajana T.

Birthday·Nov 2024·Köln

Dancing all Night - super Party

Musikbegleitung zum Eintreffen und Essen war sehr passend ausgewählt. Marcel hat danach von der ersten Minute den Dancefloor gefüllt und das ist auch bis zum Ende so geblieben - genau das was man sich für eine Party wünscht. Bereits in der Vorbereitung des Events war der Kontakt supernett und professionell zuverlässig. Auf dem Event kam Marcel bei allen Gästen sehr sympathisch an. Kleine Anpassungen/Wünsche in der Musikrichtung wurden gern umgesetzt. Alles in allem war es eine perfekte Party - Lieben Dank!

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Daniela E.

Birthday·Mar 2015·Dortmund

Zu DJ Kowo: Schon der Kontakt vor der Party verlief unkompliziert und reibungslos. Auf der Party selbst, es war mein 30.Geburtstag, hat Marcel es sofort geschafft, die Gäste mit seiner Musik zu begeistern. Es war kaum zu Ende gegessen, da war die Tanzfläche voll und von da an auch nicht mehr leer. Eine super Stimmung, meine Gäste waren begeistert und ich bin sehr dankbar für diese gelungene Feier.

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Sandra B.

Birthday·Aug 2018·Bochum

Wir waren sehr zufrieden, Marcel ist auf die Wünsche der Gäste eingegangen, rundum stimmte das ganze Paket. Können Marcel nur weiterempfehlen und würden ihn auch wieder nehmen. Super Stimmung

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Carina Kroll

Birthday·Sept 2026·Soest

Unvergessliche Partynacht 🪩

DJ Marcel hat unsere Party gerockt! Die Tanzfläche war immer voll, die Musik hat perfekt gepasst und unsere Gäste waren begeistert. Vielen Dank für diesen unvergesslichen Abend, eine absolute Empfehlung!

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Devi Jolie

Birthday·Nov 2024

Absolut empfehlenswerte Plattform

Ich habe für meinen 30. Geburtstag über eventplanning24.de eine Fotobox und einen DJ gebucht, und war sehr happy mit allem! Der Buchungsprozess auf der Website war super einfach, unkompliziert und verlief reibungslos, was mir viel Stress erspart hat. Insgesamt ist die Website ziemlich cool, da man Dank der übersichtlichen Gestaltung und der großen Auswahl schnell den passenden Dienstleister für sich finden kann. Die Stimmung auf der Party war fantastisch, es wurde super viel getanzt und die Fotobox war wie immer sehr lustig für alle - war echt eine tolle Party, auch dank eventplanning24.de. Danke dafür! :)

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D. Tan

Birthday·Nov 2024

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Die Buchung über die Platform ist unkompliziert zu tätigen, Rückmeldung kommt sehr schnell. Die Leistung (DJ), die wir gebucht habe war mit DJ Kowi fantastisch erfüllt, wir hatten einen supertollen Abend mit permanent gefüllter Tanzfläche. Feedbacks auch unserer Gäste durchweg positiv, alle hatten sehr viel Spass!

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Theresa B.

Birthday·Aug 2022·Lünen

Geile Geburtstagsparty dank DJ Kowi!

Sehr hohe Professionalität! Er hat einen sehr grossen Anteil daran, dass die Stimmung auf unserer Feier hervorragend war. Und dies obwohl die Altersspanne der Gäste sehr groß war! Respekt!

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Heiko M.

Theme party·Oct 2018·Wermelskirchen

Alles super!

Nur positives Feedback von unseren Gästen, alle haben getanzt und Spaß gehabt

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Christian E.

Garden party·June 2017·Datteln

Alles sehr gut gelaufen, MUsik war top. Kontakt war sehr freundlich und absolut problemlos. Wünsche wurden berücksichtigt. Immer wieder gerne. Hab ihn auch direkt weiterempfohlen!!!

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Andreas S.

Birthday·Nov 2016·Dortmund

Marcel ist rundum spitze und die Fete war ein voller Erfolg!!!

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Petra R.

Birthday·Oct 2016·Ense

Im Vorfeld bereits sehr freundlicher Kontakt mit DJ Kowo. Durch einen Fragebogen wurden schon viele Einzelheiten vorab geklärt, professioneller und schneller Aufbau bei der Feier. Hat in Bezug auf die Musikauswahl unseren Geschmack und den unserer Gäste voll und ganz getroffen. Hat super Musik aufgelegt und den Geburtstag zu einem vollem Erfolg werden lassen. Würden wir jederzeit wieder buchen. Da

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Sabine S.

Birthday·Sept 2016·Werne

Haben gestern unseren 60ten Geburtstag gefeiert. Marcel war sehr nett und hat alle unsere Wünsche erfüllt. Es war eine gelungene Party, würden ihn jederzeit wieder buchen.

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Ulf R.

Birthday·June 2016·Herdecke

Wirklich superklasse. Unsere Party war mit ihm wirklich ein Highlight. Was uns besonders gefallen hat, ist, dass bis um 3:00 alle getanzt haben. Marcel hat einfach die richtige Musik aufgelegt und es verstanden, auch Wünsche entsprechend einzubauen. Auf der Tanzfläche war immer Leben. Das ist ja nicht bei jedem 50sten Geburtstag so...Alles bestens!

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Kerstin W.

Birthday·June 2016·Dortmund

Alles perfekt!

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Sebastian H.

Birthday·Mar 2016·Hamm

Von der ersten Kontaktaufnahme bis zur Verabschiedung alles super. Beim 40. gerne wieder!

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Packages & prices

  1. 1Choose date & occasion
  2. 2Choose a package
  3. 3Send a request, no obligation

Sunday to Friday or November to April? Up to 30% off.

Basic

DJ with light & sound

from €1,790
incl. VAT
  • 6 hours of pure playing timeDJ set-up with mixer, MacBook and wireless microphone
  • Standard lightingDance floor lighting + DJ table
  • Standard sound2 speakers · up to 150 guests
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Premium

Ambient lighting & guestbook phone

from €1,990
incl. VAT
  • 6 hours of pure playing timeDJ set-up with mixer, MacBook and wireless microphone
  • Premium lightingDance floor & ambient lighting
  • Standard sound2 speakers · up to 150 guests
  • Guestbook phoneThe guestbook that gets funnier by the hour. 😄

Deluxe

Light show, subwoofer & photo booth

from €2,890
incl. VAT
  • 6 hours of pure playing timeDJ set-up with mixer, MacBook and wireless microphone
  • Deluxe lightingImpressive light show
  • Premium sound2 speakers + 1 subwoofer · up to 250 guests
  • Guestbook phoneThe guestbook that gets funnier by the hour. 😄
  • Photo boothUnlimited prints, digital images and online gallery

Included in every package

  • Transport, set-up and dismantling of the equipment directly before and after the event
  • First call (about 30 min.) and final call about a week before the event (about 45 min.)
  • Advice on all questions throughout the preparation
  • Digital planning questionnaire
  • Individual music concept
  • Replacement DJ in case of cancellation and backup equipment for emergencies
  • All prices incl. VAT
  • plus travel (€0.50 per km from Cologne)
  • Spontaneous extension possible by the hour, also by the half hour

Contact

Let's make your event unforgettable together

  • 5.0 from 155 reviews
  • Free first call
  • Reply usually within 24 hours

By sending this form you accept our privacy notice (in German).

Current availability

A maximum of 40 events a year, so each one gets my full attention.

  • Off-season 2026/27 November – April90% booked
  • Peak season 2027 May – October85% booked
  • Off-season 2027/28 November – April25% booked
  • Peak season 2028 May – October30% booked

Short-notice request?

Contact us directly by phone or e-mail.

Phone
+49 221 66964830
E-Mail
events@djkowi.de
Location
Widdersdorfer Straße 223
50825 Köln
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Frequently asked questions

Do you also have Polish, Turkish or Russian hits?

Yes. I have Polish roots, lots of experience with Polish, Russian, Turkish and Latin American celebrations and hits in 18 languages.

Can we celebrate longer than planned?

Yes, you can extend spontaneously on the evening, also by the half hour.

Will the birthday person's requests be played?

Always. I play guest requests if they suit the mood, and I tell the guest straight away roughly when the song will come.

What does a DJ for a birthday cost?

Packages with light and sound start at €1,790. There are discounts on weekdays and in winter.

How early should we book, and is short notice possible?

For Saturdays, as early as possible. Short notice often works on weekdays, so just ask. If I'm booked, I'll recommend a colleague.

How long do you play?

As long as you book: the booked time is pure playing time. You can extend spontaneously, also by the half hour.

Do you play for mixed age groups?

Yes, that's exactly my strength: at the start there's music everyone knows, and I change genre about every three to five songs. That way every generation gets its moments.

What equipment do you bring, and what happens if something fails?

Light, sound and a wireless microphone, to suit the room size. I have a replacement with me for every component. If I fall ill, an equivalent colleague takes over on the same terms.

What if nobody dances?

Then I change. If a song doesn't land, I mix in something else after the first chorus and try a different direction until the dance floor comes alive. One tip: the smaller the dance floor, the faster it fills up.

How much are you in the foreground?

Hardly at all. On request I announce the cake or a speech; otherwise I let the music do the talking. You won't get entertainment or games on the microphone from me.

Send me your date, place and rough number of guests and I'll get back to you with my availability and an offer.

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