Operating out of Sarasota, FL, DJ Not A Panda is a wedding DJ business dedicated to elevating your long-awaited event. Owner Tony Garcia has years of experience in the industry and goes above and beyond for all his wedding clients. With exceptional customer service, various musical genres, and top-of-the-range equipment, DJ Not A Panda could be an excellent choice for you.
Before the big day, Tony at DJ Not A Panda will collaborate closely with you and your soulmate-to-be to curate a spectacular experience for guests. He'll play all your favorite hits to keep everyone on the dance floor all night long. What's more, Tony provides top-notch MC services, ensuring your celebration runs seamlessly from start to finish.
DJ Not A Panda offers various comprehensive DJ services for wedding celebrations throughout Florida and Michigan. The DJ package includes top-notch music, MC services, and professional lighting. You can also opt for fun extras like glowing foam sticks. When it comes to your one-of-a-kind wedding playlist, Tony provides a wide selection of genres, from hip-hop and R&B classics to EDM and country hits.
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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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MC Services
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Se Habla Español
Wedding Activities
Rehearsals & Parties
After Party
Wedding
After Party
Ceremony
Reception
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Meet the team
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.
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Tony, a highly recommended DJ, emcee, and event manager, receives glowing reviews for his professionalism, thorough preparation, and ability to keep the party lively with a packed dance floor. He is praised for his detailed planning, fun DJ setup, and excellent communication, making events unforgettable and seamless. Tony's inclusive packages, photo booth, and energetic personality are highlighted by reviewers who appreciate his top-notch service and rave about his ability to create a fun atmosphere that guests thoroughly enjoy.
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Bradley H
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5.0
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
5.0
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 professionalism 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…..
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Selena E
5.0
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
5.0
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
5.0
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 how 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
5.0
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 put 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
5.0
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 wanting 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
5.0
1/17/2024
Professional & fun, our guest had a blast! We would definitely hire Tony again!
Ortus C
5.0
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. He understood our company’s vision as well as the importance of personal and corporate branding. I would definitely work with him again!
Chelsea K
5.0
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 reasonable, 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!
response12/04/2022
Thank you so much!
I wish you both the absolute best, it was fun to work with you. ^_^
Sam M
5.0
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
5.0
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.
response11/08/2022
Thank you so much! I had a blast, and I'm glad you did too! :)
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