DJ Not A Panda

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DJ Not A Panda is a wedding DJ company based in Sarasota, Florida. Tony Garcia has been a DJ since 2018. He's served hundreds of weddings, and his unique blend of down-to-earth professionalism and goofy expressiveness makes him a popular favorite wherever he goes. Tony is happy to play whatever music will help you have a great time and keep you and your loved ones dancing long into the night, frequently impressing even customers who request music in languages he doesn't speak! Tony can't wait to surprise and impress you with a wedding entertainment experience you'll remember and cherish for the rest of your life. Services Offered DJ Package DJ Not A Panda covers weddings throughout Florida. Tony's DJ/MC package includes a pre-wedding consultation, dance floor lights, wired uplights, glowing foam sticks, sound equipment, microphones, and MC services. Tony will also do his best to accommodate any special requests you may have. Tony looks forward to making your wedding vision a reality. Photo Booth Package The photo booth is always a hit for any customer who wants a budget-friendly photo booth experience! He's not shy about exploring what you want in a photo booth experience to make sure he's the right vendor for you. It comes with the photo booth unit, props, a backdrop, and digital-only photo gallery (no prints!). Karaoke Package The karaoke package is situational, and not right for every group. Talk with your family about whether that would be a fun experience, but if so, this is a fun activity to include!

8+ years in business

Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish

1 team members

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Celtic

Classical

Country

Dance

Disco

EDM

Flamenco

Folk

Hip-Hop

Jazz

Klezmer

Latin

Polka

Pop

R&B

Rock

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Se Habla Español

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Rehearsals & Parties

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Wedding

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Tony Garcia

Owner

I started in 2018, working with another DJ for a while. After getting a ton of positive feedback from both my couples as well as my business partner, I decided I felt ready to set out on my own, and here I am! I've loved it! It's a great use of the skills I bring to the table, so it's fun and satisfying for me, and that will show when I work with you to bring your big day to life. I'm very easy going, but stay on top of the itinerary so that you don't have to. Often times I'm as helpful as a professional MC, though I'm always happy to defer to one if they have things under control.

5.0

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17 reviews

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Tony, the DJ, received glowing reviews for his exceptional service and ability to keep the party lively at weddings and other events. He was praised for his thoroughness, flexibility, and understanding of different cultures and musical preferences, ensuring that guests had a great time dancing all night. Reviewers appreciated Tony’s communication, professionalism, and the interactive photo booth he provided, making him highly recommended for any event requiring a skilled and energetic DJ.

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Kayla W

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2/16/2026

Tony was a great choice as our DJ for our wedding in Celebration, Orlando. He was with us from the start of the ceremony through the end of the reception, and everything ran smooth...

ly! From the beginning, Tony stood out for his communication. We had several calls leading up to the wedding, and he always took the time to walk us through how wedding DJing works and what we should be thinking about. He also answered a ton of questions via email and didn't mind the back and forth at all. As a couple planning a wedding for the first time, there were a lot of small details we hadn’t considered - Tony filled in those gaps with practical advice from his experience without ever being pushy. He has an online wedding worksheet that was especially helpful. It’s a detailed form that covers each part of the day: ceremony, ceremony, cocktail hour, reception, and more. We could fill it out over time as we made decisions, save our progress, and then review everything with him before the big day. That process made us feel organized, confident as we were able to track many of our TODOs through his website On the wedding day, Tony arrived early, coordinated seamlessly with our planner, and handled setup without needing anything from us. He is a total professional, and clearly knows what he's doing. The ceremony music was exactly what we wanted (music, timings and everything), and the reception was even better. Our wedding was multicultural (Indian/American) and had a wide range of ages, and Tony managed that balance really well. He played great Bollywood tracks (and already knew crowd favorites), mixed in classics for the older guests, and kept the dance floor packed with hip-hop, house, and other popular songs for the younger crowd. He rotated genres thoughtfully so everyone felt included at all times. Special shoutout to him as he gracefully handled all spontaneous song requests from us and our guests ! Overall, we’d absolutely recommend Tony. He’s super friendly, communicates really well & is very reasonably priced for the high level of service he provides. He's a solid choice and will spend time and effort in understanding your vision, we’re very grateful for his contribution in making our event such a great success!

Response from DJ Not A Panda on 02/16/2026

Wow, thank you so much for the awesome review, Kayla! That's gotta be the best review anyb...

ody's ever given me, thanks for taking the time! You two were a pleasure to work with, and I'm really glad you had a great time. While I'm always happy to hear guest song requests and try my best to work them in, there were some fire requests so I had easy mode for sure. ;) God bless, thanks for putting your faith in me!

Asianna H

12/08/2025

We were delighted to have Tony be our DJ. We met him a few years ago at a friend's wedding - excellent communication, can read the vibe of a room and a crowd, and is fun when you s...

ee him dancing with the crowd. 100 out of 10 breaking the scale at how amazing he is. I would HIGHLY recommend him as your wedding DJ! Thank you so much Tony for making our wedding day fun and unforgettable!!

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Krystal D

11/05/2025

Definitely the best DJ around. If your looking for a kind and honest DJ look no further. Made me feel welcome and followed up to make sure everything was going to plan. Best prices...

around!! I look forward to working with you in the future.

Chelsea H

10/15/2025

Tony is hands down AMAZING! He is very thorough with everything! From the beginning to the end! He is very easy to reach about any questions I had and was very quick to respond! He...

takes pride in his job, and it shows with the experience you receive!

Nicole C

5/30/2025

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 – Absolutely Incredible Experience! We hired Tony as our wedding DJ, and we cannot say enough great things about him! From the start, he was friendly, responsive, a...

nd incredibly flexible, which made planning so much easier and stress-free. We were a bit skeptical at first—mainly because some of our family members were concerned whether our Hispanic roots would be properly represented in the music. But Tony absolutely delivered—and then some! He took the time to understand our culture, our preferences, and what would keep our guests dancing all night. And that’s exactly what happened. Every single song he played was a hit, and the dance floor was never empty. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had. On top of that, Tony’s photo booth was a total showstopper! Everyone loved it—it added such a fun, interactive element to the night, and the pictures were amazing keepsakes. If you’re looking for a DJ who listens, brings the energy, respects your culture, and keeps the party going, Tony is your guy. Highly, highly recommend!

Bradley H

4/14/2025

My wife and I had the pleasure of hiring Tony for our wedding, and we enjoyed an absolutely amazing experience working with him. Tony was incredibly thorough in his preparation for...

our special day, thoughtfully providing us with a detailed worksheet to ensure he had all the necessary information to perfectly fulfill our wishes for the evening. I wholeheartedly recommend hiring Tony for your event; he is a genuinely lovely person and a true pleasure to work with.

Stephanie H

1/28/2025

Tony was simply an amazing wedding DJ & Emcee. He discussed, reviewed, and executed every detail flawlessly, working both with us and the other vendors. His personality and profe...

ssionalism were off the charts! His DJ setup and sound system were professional and fun. His sound filled the venue perfectly and he kept our party lively and the dance floor packed all night. When you hire DJ Notapanda you can rest assured your wedding needs will be handled by a pro and your guests will rave about how much fun he was. The Photo Booth is still getting us compliments and our friends haven’t stopped talking about how much they loved the energy and flow of the night. I can’t say thanks enough. 5 stars and would hire for future events without hesitation. Thank you Tony…..

Selena E

9/22/2024

Tony was very thoughtful in his planning and collaboration with us and went above and beyond to make our special day unforgettable. From beginning to end Tony helped put our minds ...

at ease so we could enjoy our time! He made the entire night flow so smoothly and seamlessly. He was professional, energetic, fun, and played music that kept the dance floor packed in a crowd that doesn't even dance! His entire set up from the lighting, to the photo booth to the light-up foam sticks, made the entire atmosphere a party you'll never forget. I wish I could upload photos to this review, but be on the lookout for my other reviews for Tony! Please book Tony if you want the best!

Lori S

4/21/2024

Sweet 16! DJ "NotAPanda" Tony was amazing from the start. Very knowledgeable, cares & keeps you in the loop & guides you every step of the way. You feel informed & comfortable with...

him. His music was spot on, performed exactly as we wanted & was incredible. All the teens seemed to really like him & feel comfortable with him. Lots of extras as well with the Photo Booth props, etc. The party was a hit & we will definitely recommend him & use him in the future! Thanks again Tony!

Paul P

4/10/2024

Tony is a great DJ. We hired him to MC and DJ our daughter's wedding and reception (in Lakeland). His site was great but after direct contact with him I had zero concerns about h...

ow this was going to work. His forms to help you through your event are so thorough - you can tell that he knows his stuff. This was all confirmed on wedding day. Tony is efficient - from arriving on time, to setting up, to performing his duties, to tearing down. His abilities are without question some of the finest. By the way - the photo booth was so worth the effort in including it in the package. Nothing - nothing at all but good results from Tony the DJ. INCLUDING the value for the cost. Hire him. He's great.

Scott C

2/28/2024

Tony is the epitome of a professional DJ. We hired him for a very large corporate event, and any concerns we might have had in selecting entertainment for our event were quickly pu...

t to rest after hiring @DJNotAPanda. From the high tech website that managed our booking and outlined all the available options, the process was transparent and efficient. Tony was more than responsive and delivered on all fronts - DJ, Karaoke, Photo Booth, etc. He read the crowd, kept them engaged, and exceeded our expectations. If you don’t hire DJ Not A Panda for your event, you are missing the opportunity to work with the best! Thanks Tony!!

Diana F

2/07/2024

Tony (Not a Panda) was fabulous! I needed a DJ for my nonprofit animal rescue event. Having limited funds, as being an animal rescue, Tony immediately responded to my request wanti...

ng to help me and also “pay it forward” with a possible sponsorship exchange. We worked out a deal and started the process. He even brought his Photo Booth which was a hit with all attendees. He was very professional and responsive from day one and had online forms that made the whole process very easy and thorough. At the event itself, he was again thorough ahead of time with a walkthrough of what was needed, on point with all my needed announcements and even made suggestions, cranked out the perfect tunes for the day and was so energetic MCing that you know he loves what he does! Several people commented to me how great the DJ was which was so nice to hear. I would highly recommend him, as I know you will not be disappointed! I could not have been more pleased!

Nicole R

1/17/2024

Professional & fun, our guest had a blast! We would definitely hire Tony again!

Ortus C

10/17/2023

Tony was great to work with. He was a last-minute replacement to be an emcee/event manager at one of our events, and he was so quick to understand what exactly needed to be done. H...

e understood our company’s vision as well as the importance of personal and corporate branding. I would definitely work with him again!

Chelsea K

12/04/2022

Tony was the more genuine, kind, organized, fun, DJ! I highly recommend him. He was so friendly and did a zoom call with us when we first were looking into DJs, his prices are SO r...

easonable, and he had a very detailed Google doc that helped keep us organized. Tony honestly knew more about my wedding/day of details than my own groom or venue did! It made me feel so happy and assured that our big day would go as planned. I'm beyond pleased with Tony and his work! He sure knows how to make a reception fun!

Response from DJ Not A Panda on 12/04/2022

Thank you so much! I wish you both the absolute best, it was fun to work with you. ^_^

Sam M

12/02/2022

Tony did an amazing job on our wedding day. We lost power for 10 minutes (venues fault not his) and he stayed cool and even went to grab a battery powered back up speaker. He kept ...

the crowd dancing and played all of the songs we requested. On our special dances he queen the music perfect and stopped he songs exactly where we asked. For the open dance we gave him space to do his thing and keep the crowd vibing but he also managed to take some requests and play all the songs that were important to us. He is very detail oriented and has a phone meeting before hand to make sure he’s prepared for everything. He had a great attitude and just really made my wife and I feel great. His speakers and equipment were also plenty strong. Go with him you will be glad you did!

Keith M

11/08/2022

What an amazing DJ! Besides having one of the coolest names ever, DJ Not A Panda was the perfect fit for our wedding. He was super thorough leading up to the event and it paid off ...

for the reception. Very professional but also super fun and easy to work with. My wife and I couldn’t be happier with the job DJ Not A Panda did. Would highly recommend him for any event.

Response from DJ Not A Panda on 11/08/2022

Thank you so much! I had a blast, and I'm glad you did too! :)

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