Gold Noise DJs

Jena did an amazing job at our wedding. She stayed in tune with what the crowd was reacting to and kept everyone involved. The dance floor was ALWAYS full which is hard to do at a wedding with so many music tastes being present.
Everyone at our wedding commented about how much they loved the music and how there was not a single down time to stop otherwise you would miss yet another great song.
I cannot say enough how great of a job she did.

I could not be more pleased at how our wedding turned out. The music was perfection. It made my night. The day after I was told by so many of our guests that the music selection was incredible.
Ive been to another wedding that Jena DJ’d and that also was fantastic. She keeps everything going smoothly and makes sure bodies are moving on the dance floor all night.
Jena was professional and so friendly to everyone. I even forgot to send her our first dance music and she downloaded it on the spot! Thank you so much for everything! My dog loves you too! Best DJ EVER!

My husband threw me an awesome 70’s themed surprise 50^th birthday party and Jena made it the grooviest party ever! We danced the night away! Jena– thank you for making my celebration so special.

Jena Nixon is the best DJ ever, I realize this is a bold statement but it’s true. DJs often act too cool and above it, which is what makes them suck. Jena plays the crowd and makes people happy, I’ve never seen a dance floor light up more than when she’s djing. Whether it’s at a bar, club, private party or wedding, she will cater to the needs of the crowd. Definitely the best.

Jena killed it! Absolutely amazing! Profressional, organized and a pleasure to work with :)
One of the most frequent notes/​comments we have been getting from our family and friends was how much fun they had on the dance floor, and what an amazing job Jena did! Two people even reached out to me the NEXT day asking for her contact information.
My wife basically planned the entire wedding, but gave me one job — the music, and Jena made me look like a Rockstar. She had the dance floor packed the entire night, playing tons of great music and keeping everyone happy.
For anyone reading this who has the responsibility of finding a DJ for their wedding — go with Jena — she will not disappoint :)

Jena was a FANTASTIC find. She rocked out our wedding dance floor so hard that we paid an extra hour just to have her stay and keep going.
She was not only professional and easy to work with, she was reliable and friendly too. She hit the nail on the head when it came to our tastes and she has a keen sense of what music to play to keep the party moving.
Out of all the unknowns you may have going into booking an event, you can rest easy if you book Jena from Gold Noise DJs. She was FABULOUS. And I wasn’t the only one screaming «Best DJ EVER!!!» all night long.

We met Jena at a friend’s wedding and knew she had been recommended to them by a friend of ours who is also a DJ. I approached her at our friend’s wedding and she was super friendly and also very professional (we didn’t talk long so she could focus on the music). I called her when we were in the planning phase for our wedding which was 4÷25÷15. We talked on the phone about what kind of wedding we were having and what kind music we liked. She thought of everything so that we were prepared with what songs played when. We met about a week before the wedding to finalize songs, name pronounciations, and the order of events (trust me, you need this because things change daily when you’re planning). At the wedding she was organized and relaxed, she even was able to get our friends and family in order for introductions which was quite impressive. Everything went off without a hitch. We gave her a list of must hear songs that were important to us but mostly it was Jena doing her thing. It seemed like everyone was on the dance floor all night! People kept saying to us that the music was the best part of the wedding. We would hire Jena again in a heart beat :)

As a full time wedding photographer, I have worked with a TON of DJs in my 10 year career but when it came time for me to get married I knew exactly who I wanted to use. Jena is amazing. She played the best music, kept everything on track, and helped us throw the best dance party ever. There wasn’t any cliché wedding tunes to try and lure people to floor… it wasn’t necessary when she was playing such great tunes already. If you want a DJ that knows what people want to hear and can keep the floor bumping, Jena is it

Jena is awesome! She’s got a keen ear for what makes people get on the dance floor — and stay there. She’s also friendly, well organized, and professional. I’m a wedding photographer, and I appreciate it when the DJ has things ready to go, and is willing to work with me to make the wedding day the best it can be for the Couple.

We had Jena DJ our 6÷28÷14 wedding — she was amazing! We gave her a small list of what we were thinking for cocktail hour, dinner and dancing. She did a perfect job of expanding that list. The music complemented the mood and she filled the dance floor with her choices. Our party raved about the song choices. Hands down easiest choice during the entire wedding planning process.

I can’t say enough good things about Jena and Gold Noise DJs. My wedding was 12÷13÷14, and I literally COULD NOT WAIT to write her a Unilocal review.
We met with Jena once before booking her – just to discuss what we were looking for, which was a very personal ceremony, a fun/​laid back cocktail hour, and then… an immediate wild dance party.
My «now-​wife» considers herself to be a pretty talented playlist maker, so she had high standards and a couple of specific songs that she wanted played at specific times. Ex: a specific song to start softly just as we were being told «You may kiss your bride» and then to build as we kissed and then exited the room. Jena completely understood what we were going for and couldn’t have been more on the same page.
The dance floor was constantly full of people, and the entire vibe was just FUN and full of ENERGY. So many people mentioned that they wished they could download a full soundtrack to our wedding night – I mean seriously! And I completely agree… I wish Jena could follow me around constantly playing the soundtrack to my life, because she JUST GETS IT and she is SO incredibly good at what she does.
I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to throw an unforgettable event!

Jena was the DJ at our wedding on November 1^st. We considered Gold Noise based on the recommendation of our wedding planner and also checked out some other companies. Jena was the first DJ we met with, and she set the bar so high that everyone else that we met with paled by comparison. At our initial meeting, she was very professional, yet personable. She asked great questions and made us think about issues we had not even considered at that point about the timeline for the event. It was very clear that she knew what she was doing, and we knew right away that she would be easy to work with and very accommodating.
Jena was also very responsive whenever we had questions, concerns or changes. For example, we decided to have an unusual transition into our diear dance rather late in the process. Although we worked out the details with Jena very last minute, it all went off without a hitch. She had great suggestions for getting the dancing started after our first dance, and she was great at transitioning between songs and keeping people on the dance floor. She was absolutely key in helping us throw a great dance party. She played everything on our playlist and came up with other songs that fit in seamlessly with the vibe we were going for. She made it all seem effortless.
We got so many raves from our guests about the music, and we would not hesitate to recommend her for any kind of event. People are already asking when we are having our next party with Jena as our DJ.

I really don’t know where to start, Jena is simply incredible. From the moment I requested her talents for our wedding she guided us more than I could have expected. We have known Jena for years, yet she treated us with the respect and professionalism of a seasoned pro. But on to the DJing!!! Jena helped us with the timing and flow of the entire event, ideas for styles of music from the arrivals to the dancing, and everything in between. Her taste and knowledge of music shows in her ability to read the crowd throughout the entire evening keeping everyone happy. She was able to provide the perfect score to the most important celebration of our lives! I would recommend Gold Noise DJs for any life event you may be planning, that is, if you want to have the best time of your life.

As an event planner at the Chicago History Museum I worked with Jena and Gold Noise on several events, for guests who were renting the building for private use and for internal parties hosted by the institution. From a Halloween Soirée to a Wedding, Jena has the ability to read her crowd and get everyone on the dance floor. Her consistent professionalism makes planning and logistics a breeze, and her energy and attentiveness made her a favorite among party guests and the other vendors she worked with. I would strongly recommend Gold Noise to any event planner — many DJs are dedicated to music in but Gold Noise is also heavily invested in making sure your event is a success.

For my wedding this past October 4^th, the music was my biggest concern and Jena delivered on all fronts.
From the moment we met she showed a level of knowledge and professionalism that I was very impressed with. Our first meeting was very casual, we met at a bar in Logan Square and over a beer chatted about likes and dislikes and my expectations. She offered up suggestions and walked me through her set and what the reception would be like, and this was all before I made any kind of commitment! Of course, the meeting went so well, I booked her without hesitation.
The day of the wedding Jena showed up very early to set up and was there for any questions or concerns we may have had (she even consoled my bridesmaids about their speeches — certainly not in her job description, and very much appreciated!)
Because we didn’t have a wedding planner Jena really took the reins to make sure the entrance/​cake cutting/​speeches, etc were done on time. She even tracked down our photographer and videographer so they wouldn’t miss the special moments like our first dance and bouquet toss.
As far as the music went, she fit in all of our «must-​plays» (and even our second-​tier of songs we wanted to hear) into the set flawlessly. She was also more than willing to accommodate even our odd request of some ska songs that were special for my husband and I (she got the whole dance floor up and skanking!)
During the entire reception our friends and family alike came up to us just to say how great Jena was and how much they liked the music. It was so much fun, there was music for everyone and our dance floor was packed.
Jena is that rare combination of cool AND reliable, which I feel is sometimes hard to find in the industry. I could not have made a better choice for my wedding music.

Jenna and gold noise DJs are fantastic! She DJ’d my 40^th birthday at Hubbard Inn and rocked a great vibe throughout. She read the crowd perfectly and transitioned from chill/​background early in the eve to getting the crowd fired up and dancing later! She took into account my tastes and built a perfect set for the night. Super fun to work with and handled everything smoothly. Highly recommend!

To be a good DJ, you have to choose music that the brides will like and that will get people onto the dance floor. We provided a list of songs we liked and from that, Jena created the perfect set of music to keep the dance floor busy. She played songs we loved that we didn’t list, as if she knew us personally! Her transitions were also perfect, there were no awkward lulls and people danced for a long time.
She was so professional and friendly at our meeting and on the phone. She was organized and made sure we had all the information we needed to have the ideal sound on our big day. Not to mention she was affordable! Jena was recommended to us through our planner and we couldn’t have been more pleased with her performance.

We were really stoked about asking Jena to do our wedding from the first time we heard her play at the Bedford in Wicker Park. She had such a great vibe going in this room. I totally stalked her out at the DJ stand, and she was great about keeping the music going, but still being friendly & professional, and getting me her contact info.
Well Jena stayed just as amazing throughout the entire ridiculous process that is wedding planning. She knows her job cold — which was extremely helpful because I had no idea how much the DJ runs the show at the wedding. She helped us set a timeline, coordinated with the other vendors/​photographer. She was fun and professional every step of the way. Available when needed, but not in your face w/​details that didn’t matter yet. She knew exactly how to get her job done, and when to ask for the information. JUST SO EASY TO WORK WITH.
She was extremely flexible too–
You’re dancing outside — no problem. Need an indoor setup for dinner & toasts? No problem. At the last minute, the site can’t set up a sound system for the ceremony (seriously, this apparently happens) — NO PROBLEM. She was handed all sorts of random last-​minute responsibility — including a day-​of change to our timeline, and my dad deciding 10 minutes before our first dance that he really wanted a different song. My cousin downloaded it to her phone & Jena made it happen.
And oh, the dance party. it was truly epic. We had a few «must play» pieces, and she worked everything in seamlessly: people spent the whole night on the floor. There was something for everyone — aunts & uncles were getting down, ring bearers were up on shoulders, groomsman were having dance-​offs. The circle of friends & family just kept moving in around us ’til we were in the center of a big happy dance pit.
We had 2 engaged couples at the wedding –both asked us for her contact info before we even left the venue — and they don’t even live in Chicago. Nearly everyone commented that it was the best party/​DJ/​dancing they’ve seen at a wedding.
Obviously, we are extremely impressed and just can’t recommend her highly enough.
THANKS JENA!

Jena Nixon (DJ Nix), the founder of Gold Noise DJs, was magnificent at our recent wedding. We reached out to Jena on a tip from a vendor, and were so glad we did! We had a pretty small guest list, but a surprisingly large number of people on the dance floor, and people kept coming up to us to tell us how good the music was. And it really was! Jena read us and our friends and family very well; she basically did the time-​tested shift throughout the evening from older to newer music, but tailored it perfectly to us and mixed things up nicely. Jena also dealt professionally and heroically with several last-​minute changes and difficulties, like a sudden torrential downpour and a blown outlet. She was super nice and easy to work with in the run-​up to the wedding as well. If you want a fantastic, professional wedding or other event DJ with excellent taste, minimal cheesiness, maximal awesomeness, and reasonable rates too, I definitely recommend Gold Noise DJs.