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About

Founded by Eric Hoshooley in 1993, ThunderStorm Productions is a Waterloo, Ontario-based company that caters to the entertainment needs of clients. A multi-award-winning DJ, Eric combines his experience and expertise to set the perfect mood for your reception. His top-of-the-line equipment and spinning mastery will ensure that you are having a memorable auditory experience. Specializing in genres like country, hip-hop, jazz, pop, rock, international, electronic, oldies, and R&B/soul, he will infuse your event with an upbeat energy.

Experience

Eric has won prestigious awards, including Readers' Choice Awards for Best DJ Company by Waterloo Chronicle in 2008 and 2012. He also received the 2006 iCON Retailer Award in the service category. His company has worked with numerous big-name clients, including Research in Motion, Toyota Canada, Com-Dev, and Rogers.

Services offered

ThunderStorm Productions is fully licensed through the Audio-Video Licensing Agency (AVLA) and is also a member of the Canadian Online Disc Jockey Association (CODJA). It offers wedding packages that include the services of an experienced DJ and a top-of-the-line sound system. Along with this, the following are also included:

  • Wireless microphone for speeches or announcements
  • All-request format
  • Backup equipment and personnel
  • DJ lighting effects

Additional features, like a disco ball, a bubble machine, intelligent lighting, ceremony music, large sound systems, dinner music, and recorded wedding speeches, are also available. The company also offers packages for stag and doe dances.

The company boasts a pool of professional DJs who are dedicated to providing high-quality sound and lighting for schools, corporate events, parties, and special events. It also offers a wide spectrum of fun food items like popcorn, cotton candy, slushies, and soft-serve ice cream. Amusement machines and accessories are also available for events like charity fundraisers, corporate parties, and barbeques.

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Frequently asked questions

What music genres do you specialize in?

Country
Hip hop
Electronic
Jazz
Oldies
Pop
Soul/R&B
Rock
Top 40

What services do you offer?

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Consultation
Do-not-play list
Liability insurance

What additional equipment do you offer?

Disco ball
Flat screen
Microphones
Projector
Sound/PA system
Uplighting

What is included in starting price?

Consultation
Microphones
Sound/PA system

What is included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

MC
Consultation
Microphones
Sound/PA system

What is the starting price for uplighting?

$100
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Reviews for Thunderstorm Productions

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Jenn Sent on 07/01/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wow, amazing team, highly recommend!

Eric and his team are outstanding!
Neil was our DJ, he exceeded expectations and really helped us navigate through our night. The set up and flow of service was effortless. We had so much fun and though our crowd was small and ages ranged dramatically, we had plenty of guests up amd dancing all night. Highly recommend!
Lizzy
Elizabeth O. Sent on 10/11/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Thunderstorm kept the party going!

We are extremely happy with the service Thunderstorm Productions provided for our summer wedding! When we requested more information from Eric, he responded within 5 minutes of our email! I was very appreciative of his responsiveness.
We're both swing dancers, so music we could dance to was important to us, and our DJ Neil did not disappoint! We had some unique requests (country, 80s rock, Disney) and he was able to play them all.
We also rented a slushie machine & ice cream machine from Thunderstorm for our cocktail hour, which added to the fun of our reception. Plus, the cold drinks were much appreciated on a 40-degree afternoon! Thank you Eric and Neil for making our party fantastic!
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Caitlin W. Sent on 19/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent DJ Services

I had an amazing experience with Thunderstorm Productions as our DJ service for our wedding! From the very start, their communication was efficient and clear, making the planning process a breeze.

Our DJ, Matt, was incredibly professional and really knew how to read the crowd, keeping the energy up throughout the night. The planner they provided was user-friendly, making it easy to customize our playlist and outline special moments.

Overall, I couldnโ€™t have asked for a better experience. If youโ€™re looking for a top-notch DJ service, I highly recommend Thunderstorm Productions! Thank you for making our day so memorable!
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Blair P. Sent on 27/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Seamless and So Fun!

We had Brent from Thunderstorm do our ceremony and reception - we are so so pleased! He followed our music planning sheet and even improvised with some beautiful music when songs ended during our ceremony. They bring a great disco light and we had a super amazing reception with him!!
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Gillian F. Sent on 30/10/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Great DJ Services

Our DJ was amazing! He made sure to check in with me multiple times throughout the night to make sure the music was to our liking. He played great songs and followed my plan perfectly! It was nice to see how much he cared about our night! Would totally recommend for any event!
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Tia Sent on 03/05/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Exactly What I Was Looking For

When I was asking around for DJs, no hesitation, Thunderstorm was recommended every time and they were right.

From the initial inquiry to the day of, their professionalism and attention to detail was phenomenal. Darryl, who ended up being our DJ for the night, was fantastic and really kept the party going.

I will continuously recommend them to anyone who is looking for a great DJ that keeps the party going - from the ceremony to the dance floor.
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Awards

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Thunderstorm Productions Real Weddings

Lizzy & Thomas
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Matt & Lisa
65 Photos ยท 08/Jun/2019
Susan & Derrick
169 Photos ยท 08/Jul/2018
Alicia & Peter
200 Photos ยท 11/Mar/2017
Isabel & Carlos
133 Photos ยท 25/Jun/2016

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