Introducing Glen Kernick, New Zealand born and professional DJ entertainer behind some of Wanaka’s most breathtaking celebrations.
“My music library is vast and stretches from modern rhythm to energetic soulful vocals. Through music I have the ability to communicate and read the energy of the room and entertain and unite your crowd to make your experience unforgettable.”
Why choose Glen as my Wanaka Wedding DJ?
To Glen, a wedding in Wanaka is far more than just a date on the calendar, it is an immersive experience. One you shall remember. Having professionally performed at many Auckland celebrations since 2012, 32-year-old Glen is one of the most experienced DJs in the country for his age. One of Glen’s clients even danced their way to blisters—a true testament to his ability to keep a crowd moving.
Whether it’s a large destination wedding or an intimate celebration, Glen’s here to complement your vision and work seamlessly with you or your wedding planner.
Reading the crowd and adapting on the fly is what Glen does best, ensuring the right energy at just the right moment.
My commitment to You :
I understand that your love story is unique and that your Wedding day plans and entertainment should be too.
The music should match the pristine beauty, atmosphere and scale of Wanaka’s natural landscape. This is where I come in. With passion and energy, I am able to compile a soundtrack that suits and entertains you and your guests on your most Important day.
I am truly at my best when I perform my tailored repertoire for a crowd. Through music I have the ability to communicate and read the energy of a room and blend genres to bridge generations, cultures and tastes, providing you with an enjoyable and memorable occasion.
Whether you are gathering your loved ones for a grand scale celebration at a luxury lodge, or exchanging your vows intimately at the lake front, my playlist shall reflect your special day.
” Glen is the ultimate professional! Right from the beginning his communication along with the information received and his organisation skills were clear to see in ensuring we had that special day my husband and I envisaged. This was also shown by the number of our guests that did not want to move off the dancefloor during our wedding reception. I would highly recommend Glen for any wedding or event in the future! “
” Glen was an absolute pleasure to deal with and did an amazing job at our wedding. He was professional yet personable and showed great attention to detail. Glen was punctual, highly organised and performed exceptionally well. Everyone had a great time and loved the music. We would happily recommend Glen and would have no hesitation in booking him again! “
“ I have been to a few weddings and half the time the guests are dancing and then a song comes on that is not really appropriate. I was amazed with how every song was a great dance number and people were complaining that they had no time to rest cause they wanted to dance to every song! ”
“ Glen is a true professional. He did a great job at reading the crowd and keeping the guests dancing and enjoying themselves all night “
” Glen was fantastic and his music choice was outstanding, he played to the crowd and everyone raved over the night, our evening was a huge success ”
Every booking features an elegant, minimalist black DJ booth with concealed cable management to maintain your venue’s aesthetic. Glen utilises a high-fidelity Martin Audio system tailored perfectly for up to 130 guests – featuring dual 15-inch speaker tops and dedicated subwoofers for a rich, crystal-clear acoustic experience.
The dance floor is elevated with professional, modern light fixtures by Chauvet. For your formalities and wedding MC, a premium wireless handheld microphone is provided as standard to ensure every speech is captured perfectly.
Whether it is a collective “We Will Rock You” anthem or an electric “Mr. Brightside” crescendo, Glen reads the room in real time, managing a master library of over 30,000 tracks while seamlessly taking guest requests.
Your wedding style shapes his attire. Glen prioritises discretion during the day – discreetly setting up in a smart buttoned shirt before changing into a formal suit and tie ahead of your guests’ arrival and performance.
The All-Day Wedding Package | from $2,200 +GST
The All Day package features up to 9 hours of live, tailored DJ performance. Early setup is included as standard prior to guest arrival. Glen handles the moving parts behind the scenes – music curation, venue logistics, and celebrant coordination. The All Day package includes a pre-event video consultation to thoroughly map out your timeline, musical style, and guest dynamics.
The Multi-Day Experience | from $3,200 +GST
The Multi-Day Experience is tailored for couples who want to elevate their celebration across multiple days. Featuring everything in the All Day package included plus up to 5 additional hours of live performance the following calendar day. Perfect for transitions – an elegant, open-format soundtrack for the wedding day, followed by a dedicated, genre-specific after-party (such as Drum & Bass or your personal favourites) before guests depart town. To ensure meticulous planning, this package includes two pre-event video consultations, along with up to one hour of transit time should your day-two celebration be hosted at a separate location.
A formal deposit secures your booking, with the remaining balance due 14 days prior to your wedding day. For your peace of mind, a written contract is provided immediately upon booking. Payments are handled via a secure online portal that accepts all major credit cards (bank transfer is also accepted).
Dates for the Wanaka wedding season fill up quickly. To secure Glen as your wedding DJ, please fill out the contact form below with a brief outline of your wedding day vision. He will verify his availability and provide you with a tailored quote within 24 hours.
Talk soon!