Without question, I give Stephan (DJ Illusion) 5 stars across the board. Stephan was a pleasure to work with from the very first quote request and inquiry. His response and initial quote was prompt and thorough. Our needs were very specific as we needed his service for an after party following a very nice wedding. Our guests, including the bridal party, would still be dressed up and many traveled in from across the country so it was important that this party was top notch. Not only did Stephan deliver during the event with professionalism and fun, he kept the party going until 2am. Just about every guest was singing or participating in karaoke. In addition, because our needs were very specific, Stephan coordinated directly with the General Manager of the venue on needed equipment and made the entire experience seamless. The last thing we needed to worry about on the day of the wedding was ensuring that he could set up and/or would need guidance during the event. He just handled it and delivered beyond my expectations. I don't think I had to engage him at all until I had to ask him to stay another 30 minutes to close out the night. I would not hesitate to use Stephan again and recommend him highly for value, ease of coordination, preparation, responsiveness, adaptation to our needs and wants, professionalism and punctuality. Great service!!!!
This is hosted karaoke, not a machine rental
Throw a karaoke party in Seattle like you're headlining a concert with professional sound, concert-style lighting, and a DJ who actively hosts the show. Guests choose from over 60,000 songs right from their phones, so the energy never goes flat.
Most karaoke rentals drop off equipment and leave. DJ Illusion stays and runs the show. That means active crowd engagement between singers, energetic introductions that get people off their seats, and a host who keeps the room engaged.
Premium Shure SLX-D wireless microphones deliver concert-caliber clarity, with echo effects synced to the music so every voice sits naturally in the mix. No feedback, no tinny sound, no embarrassing moments.
Why book DJ Illusion for karaoke
- ✓ Live hosting that keeps the room engaged between singers, not a drop-off machine rental.
- ✓ Over 60,000 songs guests browse and request right from their phones, no app needed.
- ✓ Premium Shure SLX-D wireless microphones with echo synced to the music for concert-caliber clarity.
- ✓ Club-style lighting and an optional 103" lyric screen that turn any room into the main stage.
- ✓ One responsive point of contact from booking to load-out, with backup equipment at every event.
Popular weekend dates book months in advance and fill fast. If your date is set, reach out now.
Request a QuoteKaraoke packages
All packages include setup, teardown, active event hosting, and two Shure SLX-D wireless microphones. Karaoke is a popular add-on for corporate events, birthday parties, and college parties, or book it on its own. Packages are priced for two hours. Contact us to add additional hours.
Sound Only
Starting Price: $999
The essentials, no lighting.
- ✓ Two hours of hosted karaoke
- ✓ 60,000+ song online catalogue
- ✓ Song requests via QR code from guests' phones
- ✓ Two Shure SLX-D wireless microphones with echo effects
- ✓ Lyrics display screen
- ✓ Background music between singers
- ✓ RCF EVOX 12 line-source sound system
- ✓ Setup & teardown included (ground-level venues)
Signature Party Package
Starting Price: $1,499
Lighting included.
- ✓ Everything in Sound Only, plus:
- ✓ Stage/dance floor lighting totems featuring two moving intelligent lights with panning wash lights
- ✓ Eight wireless uplights to set the room's mood
- ✓ Setup & teardown included (ground-level venues)
Premier Karaoke Package
Starting Price: $2,149
Full room transformation.
- ✓ Everything in Signature Party, plus:
- ✓ 6,500-lumen ultra short throw projector with 103" screen for whole-room lyric display
- ✓ 16 wireless uplights (eight additional)
- ✓ Setup & teardown included (ground-level venues)
Enhancements for any package: Photo booth · Event Uplights · JBL sound system upgrade for groups up to 1,000 guests · Additional Shure wireless microphones · 6,500-lumen projector with 103" screen for slide shows and karaoke lyrics · Black lights for a Halloween, glow, or neon theme
Customer Reviews
Real Guests, Real Energy
A typical hosted karaoke night
Picture the room an hour in: one singer just nailed the last chorus, the crowd is still cheering, and the next name is already queued up. DJ Illusion keeps that momentum going, cueing the next singer, working the mic between turns, and reading the room so the energy never dips while someone scrolls for their next pick. It's the difference between a party that runs itself and a party someone actually runs.
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Corporate karaoke nights
Handing coworkers a microphone breaks the ice faster than any icebreaker exercise on a slide deck. DJ Illusion hosts the room so the quiet cubicle-mate and the loudest voice in the office both get their moment, and the after-hours energy carries straight through to last call. It is one of the most requested formats for Seattle team-building nights and holiday parties alike.
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Birthdays and private parties
The best private parties don't have to choose between a dance floor and a mic. DJ Illusion can run a DJ set, switch to hosted karaoke, and switch back, all in the same night, so the room never loses momentum between formats. It's a favorite combo for birthdays, Sweet 16s, and milestone celebrations where guests want both.
Request a QuoteFrequently asked questions
Fully hosted. DJ Illusion actively runs the show, introducing singers, keeping the crowd engaged between performances, and maintaining energy all night. This is not a karaoke machine rental or a playlist playing in the background. You get a professional host who makes sure every guest has a great time, whether they sing or not.
We use Shure SLX-D wireless microphones, professional-grade concert equipment built for clarity and reliability. We also apply echo effects synced to the music, so voices sit naturally in the mix and every singer sounds better than they expected.
Over 60,000 songs spanning every genre and decade: top 40, hip hop, R&B, country, rock, pop, oldies, and international hits. If someone wants to sing it, we almost certainly have it.
Yes. Guests browse the catalogue and submit requests via QR code from their phones. No app download needed. We manage the queue live so everyone gets their turn and the energy stays up.
Absolutely. This is one of our most popular setups. We can run a karaoke block and then switch to DJ dance music, or alternate between the two throughout the night. Birthday parties and corporate events love this format.
It is one of the best options out there. Karaoke turns coworkers into performers and gets people out of their shells in a way most team-building activities never do. We have run karaoke events for Lumen Technologies, Getty Images, and Crystal Dynamics. The results speak for themselves.
That is totally fine and more common than you would think. Watching friends and coworkers perform is genuinely entertaining. We keep the crowd engaged between singers so the vibe never goes flat. Non-singers end up having just as much fun.
We can work in most standard event spaces. Plan for roughly 8x8 feet for the core equipment and a clear sight line to the lyrics display. For the Premier Package, the projector screen is 9 feet wide and 7 feet tall. The projector is an ultra short throw model that sits just inches from the screen, so it does not require depth into the room and fits comfortably in smaller venues and spaces with low ceilings. We will confirm the full layout with your venue in advance.
We recommend booking at least 30 days in advance to secure your date. The earlier the better, especially during busy seasons like the holidays when dates fill up quickly.
We cover the greater Seattle area including Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Renton, Kent, Federal Way, Tacoma, and Everett. We often travel up to 50 miles outside of Seattle, so contact us for events outside this range.