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Stage One Sound DJ

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Last reviewed: October 3, 2026 | Kingston |

Business status: Active.

Last reviewed: October 3, 2026. Business status: Active.

Stage One Sound is a sound and lighting business serving Kingston and the surrounding area, with weddings among its primary event types. Couples searching for a wedding DJ in Kingston Ontario can use this profile to review the company’s documented package, service window, travel term and contact details before requesting a customized quotation.

The official website identifies Terry Doherty as the owner and lead DJ. It says the business has operated for more than 30 years and that Terry has DJed hundreds of weddings. Those experience statements come from the operator’s own website; couples can discuss their event format, venue requirements and expectations directly during the pre-wedding consultation. This profile was last reviewed on October 3, 2026.

Services and specialization

Stage One Sound’s published wedding package combines DJ entertainment with selected production and reception-support services. The official wedding page lists service from 5:00 p.m. until 1:30 a.m., a pre-wedding consultation, cordless microphones, a music library spanning the 1920s through today, intelligent lighting and MC services. A fog machine can also be included if desired.

The business says it customizes each wedding to the couple’s individual needs. Its wider event offering includes music, lighting, MC services and event games, although couples should not assume every general event service is automatically part of a wedding quote. The company also serves special events, corporate events and themed music trivia, but this profile focuses specifically on its wedding offering.

Published wedding service window: 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Pre-wedding consultation
Cordless microphones
Music library covering the 1920s to the present
Intelligent lighting and MC services
Fog machine available if desired

Service area and who it may suit

The home page says Stage One Sound serves Kingston and the surrounding area. The wedding page adds a specific travel term: there is no charge for travel within 100 km of Kingston. The site does not define the starting point used to measure that distance or publish terms for weddings beyond the 100 km range, so couples should provide the complete venue location when asking for a quote.

Based on the documented package, the service may suit couples who want one provider to handle recorded music, microphones, lighting and MC duties during an evening wedding celebration. It may also be relevant for receptions that require music from several decades. Suitability will still depend on the venue, timeline, desired music, production requirements and which elements are confirmed in the couple’s written quote.

Kingston and surrounding-area focus
No travel charge stated for locations within 100 km of Kingston
Potential fit for couples seeking combined DJ, lighting and MC support
Venue-specific feasibility and travel terms should be confirmed

Confirmed strengths and practical limitations

A documented feature of the package is its combination of music, intelligent lighting, cordless microphones and MC services. The pre-wedding consultation also creates an opportunity to coordinate the schedule and music preferences before the event. The stated multi-decade library may be useful for celebrations with guests whose musical tastes span different eras.

Practical limitations arise from details the website does not publish. It does not specify the number or models of speakers, microphones or lighting fixtures; backup equipment; liability insurance; ceremony-audio inclusions; setup and teardown arrangements; or venue power and space requirements. It also does not state whether the published service window can be changed. These are missing details to verify, not evidence that a service or safeguard is unavailable.

Combined DJ, microphone, lighting and MC features are documented
A pre-wedding consultation is included
Equipment specifications and backup arrangements are not published
Ceremony-audio scope and schedule flexibility are not clearly detailed

Pricing

Current prices are not published. Stage One Sound explains that standard pricing is unavailable because each wedding is customized, and it invites couples to request a custom quote. The site also says the business will do its best to work within the couple’s budget, but it does not list a minimum fee, deposit, payment schedule, overtime rate or cancellation terms.

To make quotes easier to compare, couples can provide the wedding date, venue address, expected service hours and the specific services they need. They should ask whether setup, teardown, taxes, the pre-wedding consultation, lighting, microphones, MC duties and any requested fog effect are included in the quoted total. The published no-charge travel provision applies within 100 km of Kingston; any costs or conditions beyond that distance need direct confirmation.

Customized quotation required
No standard package price is shown
No published deposit, overtime or cancellation terms
Confirm all inclusions and potential travel costs in writing

Contact and booking

Couples can contact Stage One Sound by phone at 613-217-9398 or through the contact options on its official website. The site also publishes the email address stageonesound@yahoo.ca and provides an online contact form. The wedding page says enquiries will receive a response within 48 hours; this is the operator’s stated response commitment rather than a guarantee independently assessed by Canada Wedding Guide.

The official pages do not publish a street address, so no business address is listed here. When enquiring, couples should identify their date, venue, approximate timeline and required services. Availability is not published and should be confirmed directly before relying on the date.

Phone: 613-217-9398
Email published by the business: stageonesound@yahoo.ca
Online enquiry form available on the official contact page
No official street address is published in the supplied evidence

What couples should confirm

Before booking, request a written proposal that identifies the exact hours, included equipment, music and MC responsibilities, lighting plan, travel calculation and total price. If a fog machine is wanted, confirm that the venue permits it and determine whether its use requires approval or affects alarms. Couples needing ceremony sound should ask whether that service is included, available as an addition or outside the quoted scope.

It is also sensible to confirm who will perform at the wedding, when access is needed for setup, how song requests and do-not-play selections are managed, and what happens if the event runs later than planned. Ask about backup equipment, insurance documentation, cancellation or postponement terms and payment deadlines because these details are not set out on the cited pages.

Availability for the wedding date and identity of the assigned DJ
Exact start and finish times, setup access and overtime terms
Ceremony sound, reception coverage and MC responsibilities
Equipment list, backup plan and insurance documentation
Venue approval for lighting or fog effects
Deposit, payment, cancellation and postponement conditions

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Frequently asked questions

What does Stage One Sound include in its published wedding package?

The official wedding page lists service from 5:00 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., a pre-wedding consultation, cordless microphones, music from the 1920s through today, intelligent lighting, MC services and an optional fog machine. Couples should confirm the final inclusions in their written quotation.

Does Stage One Sound publish wedding prices?

Current prices are not published. The company says every wedding is different and asks couples to call or email for a custom quote.

Does Stage One Sound charge for travel around Kingston?

The wedding page states that there is no charge for travel within 100 km of Kingston. Couples should confirm how the distance is measured and request terms for any venue outside that range.

How can couples contact Stage One Sound?

The official site lists 613-217-9398, stageonesound@yahoo.ca and an online contact form. The company states that it responds within 48 hours, but couples should contact it directly to confirm current availability.