DJ Costa

DJ Costa is Marco Costa, a DJ based in Hausen AG, in the canton of Aargau, who plays weddings, company events and club nights. His wedding page states his experience in one line: "Ich verfüge über 25 Jahre Erfahrung als DJ und habe an hunderten von Hochzeiten gespielt" (I have 25 years of experience as a DJ and have played at hundreds of weddings). His company-events page adds that he has played at a wide variety of events in Switzerland and abroad.

The wedding page opens with his view of what music does at a wedding: that music and dancing do not only bring joy but connect people socially in a deeper way. It pictures the first dance as the moment when all the guests follow the couple onto the floor, and describes the aim as a celebration that tells the couple's own love story. The tagline under that section is "Die perfekte Mischung aus Tradition und modernem Flair" (the perfect mix of tradition and modern flair).

What he offers a wedding couple

The page sets out three points under the heading of how he can enrich a wedding.

1. Individuelle Klanglandschaften (individual soundscapes). Carefully chosen songs meant to resonate with the couple's story and with their guests.
2. Kompetente Planungsunterstützung (planning support). A personal quote within 24 hours, "nahtlose und proaktive Kommunikation" (smooth, proactive communication), turning the couple's wishes into musical stories, and coordinating the technical setup with the venue.
3. Feingefühl und Erfahrung (sensitivity and experience). Flexible reactions to the mood of the room and to special requests, and, in his words, "Es ist mehr als nur die Auswahl der richtigen Musik" (it is more than just choosing the right music).

The FAQ fills in the practical detail. His repertoire runs from pop and hip-hop to electronic music, and he adapts to the tastes of the couple and the guests. Couples can send special requests in advance, whether for the first dance or other key moments ("Absolut!" is his answer to whether that is possible). Before the wedding, he and the couple agree the running order, their musical preferences and any special requirements. He describes adjusting his style to a romantic, festive or lively mood as the couple wants.

Equipment, and what is not included

The FAQ is direct on equipment. He brings his own DJ equipment, including a sound system and a microphone. He does not provide lighting for the dance floor, and he says so in capitals: "Nein, ich biete KEINE Beleuchtung für die Tanzfläche an." He adds that he can recommend many lighting suppliers he has already worked with.

For a couple, that means planning dance-floor lighting separately: through the venue, a lighting rental, or one of the suppliers he recommends. The microphone in his setup covers speeches, though the site does not say whether he acts as master of ceremonies.

Booking and payment

His FAQ gives the booking terms in plain numbers. A deposit of 50% secures the date, and the balance is due in the week of the event. Payment is by QR invoice, the standard Swiss payment slip. He recommends booking as early as possible, since popular dates can sell out quickly. The site links to his general terms and conditions (AGB).

Enquiries go through the site's request page, by phone on +41 79 653 94 07, or by email to info@djcosta.ch. The promise of a quote within 24 hours is useful for couples comparing several suppliers from abroad.

What couples say

Four short reviews appear on the wedding page, each from a couple:

• Alessia and Tiago R.: "Trotz multikultureller Hochzeit ist er super auf die Gäste eingegangen und hat unsere Hochzeit für uns einfach perfekt gemacht!" (despite a multicultural wedding, he responded brilliantly to the guests and made our wedding simply perfect).
• Chiara and Roman S.: he knows how to get a mixed group moving and always finds the right song.
• Melanie and Maximilian Z.: he helped make their party one to remember, and the communication and advice beforehand were absolutely professional.
• Sabrina and Christian H.: they received many compliments from their guests, and he can adapt to anyone at any time.

The multicultural-wedding review is the one to note for international couples: mixed guest lists with different musical expectations are exactly the situation it describes.

Beyond weddings

The site also offers music for company events, from staff parties and Christmas dinners to client events, and DJ sets for clubbing, which the site describes as dynamic sets for an exhilarating night. That mix of corporate rooms and club floors is the same range a wedding asks for: background music while guests talk at the aperitif and dinner, then a set that fills the floor. The site also carries a mission statement page ("Leitbild"), and his public profile links to Instagram, YouTube, Spotify and a podcast on Podbean, so couples can hear his mixes before getting in touch. For a couple choosing from abroad, listening to a recorded set is the quickest way to judge whether his style matches the party they have in mind. The reviews page mentions a list of company references, though the names are not written out on the page.

What the site does not settle

• Price. No rate or starting price is published; everything goes through the 24-hour quote.
• Language. The site is in German. It does not say whether he works in English, which matters for planning calls and for any announcements during the evening.
• Travel. The site names only Hausen AG as his base and does not say how far he travels or what travel costs.
• Hours. Standard set lengths and overtime are not stated.
• Lighting. Not offered; it must be arranged separately.

Who it suits

DJ Costa suits couples marrying in Aargau or elsewhere in German-speaking Switzerland who want an experienced DJ with his own sound system, clear payment terms and a fast quote. The multicultural-wedding review and his range from pop to hip-hop and electronic music suit couples with guests from different backgrounds. Couples who want one supplier for sound and light should note that lighting is not part of his service, and couples from abroad should ask early about English.