DJ Services in Des Moines & Central Iowa
Cadara Events focuses on private parties, company events, weddings, graduation parties, and community gatherings in Des Moines, Ankeny, West Des Moines, and throughout Central Iowa. I bring good music, clean sound, and a steady hand so the night feels easy and runs the way it should.
Private Parties
Birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, graduation parties, backyard parties, house parties, and family celebrations. These are events where the guest list is personal and the energy should match.
We bring dance floor filling music, sing-alongs, and the ability to handle everything from cocktail hour to peak party energy. Whether it's 30 guests in a backyard or 150 in a rental hall, the music fits the moment and keeps people on their feet.
- Birthdays & anniversaries
- Graduation & backyard parties
- Weddings & house parties
Company Events
Office and corporate holiday parties, team celebrations, employee appreciation events, mixers, and client events. The kind of gatherings where you need energy without anything that makes HR nervous.
We bring professionalism, clean edits, appropriate language, and the ability to balance socializing time with dancing. Your coworkers will actually get on the floor — and you won't have to worry about what's coming through the speakers.
- Holiday parties & team celebrations
- Appreciation events & mixers
- Client events & networking functions
Brand & Community Events
Store and restaurant openings, VIP and customer appreciation nights, charity fundraisers, and community events. Music that supports your brand, keeps the crowd engaged, and makes the event feel polished.
We set the right tone from the start, keep the energy where it needs to be, and make life easy for organizers. You focus on your guests — we handle the soundtrack.
- Store & restaurant openings
- VIP nights & customer events
- Fundraisers & community gatherings
Frequently Asked Questions
Will you DJ in my club?
For the most part, No. My focus is on private parties, company events, weddings, graduation parties, and brand/community events — not late-night club gigs. That sweet spot where the event starts and ends within a reasonable hour, with guests who came ready to celebrate. Will I occasionally DJ at a club? Yes, but it will be a rare occurence.
What kind of music do you play?
A mix of genres and decades depending on your crowd, and your vibe. I can play a mix of pop, rock, hip-hop, dance, and throwbacks, all tuned to the people in the room, not just a playlist. I will read the energy and adjust throughout the night.
Do you take requests?
Yes, as long as they fit the event and the crowd. I won't play songs that kill the energy or break the host's guidelines. Good requests that keep the floor moving? Absolutely. I utilize DJ Party Pulse to connect the DJ and the crowd in real time. Learn about DJ Party Pulse →
Do you bring all the sound gear?
Yes. I provide professional sound and DJ gear for most private and company events. Larger productions can be handled with partners if needed — just let me know the scope.