footloose entertainment

What footloose entertainment does

Footloose Entertainment is a family-owned event entertainment company founded in 1997 by Kris (and Misty) in Jacksonville, Florida. It provides professional DJ and MC services, multiple photobooth formats (360 video, mirror, open air, digital, enclosed, wooden, social roaming, Glambot, AI photo booth, glam booth, mosaic, formal portrait station), special effects (cold sparklers, CO2 jets, dancing on clouds, mystic bubbles, haze, snow dance, monogram/gobo lighting, uplighting), and audio guestbook rentals to weddings, corporate events, school events, and private parties across Northeast Florida.

The technology stack is built around professional audio/video equipment, photobooth hardware (360-degree spinning arm cameras, touchscreen mirrors, robotic arm Glambot rigs), and indoor-safe special-effects hardware (cold-spark fountains, low-fog machines). A proprietary Footloose Entertainment App provides couples a 24/7 wedding-planning portal for music selection, must-play/do-not-play lists, event timelines, and a guest-request QR code — positioned as unique in the Jacksonville/St. Augustine market. Custom photo overlays with names, dates, logos, and colors are included with bookings and serve as a branding layer across physical prints and digital outputs.

The business model is project-based professional services sold per event, with all pricing as one-time/quote-based fees (wedding DJ packages starting at $1,495, wedding photobooth at $550, corporate DJ at $500). Revenue is generated across four primary customer segments — Weddings & Celebrations, Corporate Events, School Events & Proms, and Private Parties — using a horizontal segmentation approach. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website quote forms, phone sales, and venue preferred-vendor referral partnerships; marketing relies on WeddingWire/Google reviews, organic social (Facebook, Instagram), and word-of-mouth. The company carries $1M liability insurance, employs background-checked staff, and maintains backup equipment and on-call DJs at every event, marketing a 29-year track record of zero missed events.

Name

footloose entertainment

Legal name

Footloose Entertainment

Website

https://footlooseentertainment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Footloose Entertainment is a family-owned event entertainment company founded in 1997 that provides professional DJ/MC, photobooth, and special effects services for weddings, corporate events, school events, and private parties across Northeast Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Services

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Party DJ, Music & Audio Services (HSACACAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Party Games, Activities & Interactive Entertainment (HSACACAJ), Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG)

Keywords

• Event entertainment services
• Wedding DJ services
• Photobooth rentals
• Corporate event entertainment
• Special effects services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jacksonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. DJ Services: Professional DJ and MC services for weddings, corporate events, school events, and private parties. Includes premium sound systems, wireless microphones, MC services, and vendor coordination. Pricing is project-based per event with duration factors.
2. Photobooth Rentals: Various photobooth options including 360 video booth, mirror booth, open air booth, digital booth, social roaming booth, wooden booth, enclosed booth, and Glambot. Includes custom overlays, props, attendant, and various output formats (prints, digital, video).
3. Special Effects: Special effects including cold sparklers, CO2 jets, dancing on clouds, mystic bubbles, bubble machines, haze effects, snow dance, monogram/gobo lighting, and uplighting. Often bundled with DJ services.
4. Audio Guestbook: Vintage telephone rental for capturing guest voice messages. Includes custom greeting, unlimited messages, private online gallery delivery, and multiple phone style options (Jameson, Morgan, Killian).
5. Add-On Services: Custom overlays, premium paper stocks (glitter, metallic, transparent), keepsakes (keychains, magnets, bookmarks, viewfinders), experience add-ons (AI booth, glam booth, mosaic, formal portrait station, flower walls).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Footloose Entertainment delivers turnkey event entertainment packages that combine professional DJ/MC hosting, a fleet of photobooth formats, special effects (confetti, cold sparks), and audio guestbooks. Offerings are sold as bundled, project-based engagements for weddings, corporate events, school functions, and private parties across Northeast Florida.

Product overview

Footloose Entertainment is a family-owned event entertainment company offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around professional DJ/MC services and photobooth experiences. The core offerings include Professional DJ Services, multiple photobooth types (360 Video Booth, Mirror Photo Booth, Open Air Photo Booth, Digital Photo Booth, Social Photo Booth, Wooden Photo Booth, Enclosed Photo Booth, and Glambot), Special Effects (cold sparklers, CO2 jets, dancing on clouds, uplighting), and Audio Guestbooks. Additional experiences include AI Photo Booth, Glam Booth, Mosaic, Formal Portrait Station, and Flower Walls. The company also provides the Footloose Entertainment App for online planning. All services can be bundled for complete event entertainment packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DJ/MC Entertainment Services Professional DJ and Master of Ceremonies services for weddings, corporate events, school functions, and private parties across Northeast Florida; booked as part of event entertainment packages.
• Photobooth Rental Services Rental of multiple photobooth formats (360, mirror, open-air, digital, social, wooden, enclosed, Glambot) for weddings, corporate events, school events, and private parties.
• Special Effects Services Atmospheric special effects such as confetti and cold sparks delivered as part of event entertainment packages for weddings, corporate events, school functions, and private parties.
• Audio Guestbook Services Audio guestbook recording service that lets event guests leave voice messages, offered for weddings, corporate events, school functions, and private parties.
• Wedding Entertainment Packages Bundled entertainment packages targeted at engaged couples in Northeast Florida, combining DJ/MC, photobooth, special effects, audio guestbook, and event-planning support via the Footloose Entertainment App.
• Corporate Event Entertainment Packages Bundled entertainment packages for corporate functions in Northeast Florida, combining DJ/MC, photobooth, and special effects services into a single vendor engagement.
• School Event Entertainment Services Entertainment services tailored to K-12 school events such as dances and proms in Northeast Florida, including DJ/MC and photobooth options.

Quantifiable outcome

• Zero missed events in 29 years with full backup equipment and backup DJ on call
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• The White Room & Villa BlancacoreOthersPreferred vendor and most frequently booked venue for St. Augustine weddings. Deep knowledge of both Villa Blanca chapel and rooftop Loft venues including acoustics, load-in logistics, and coordination protocols.
• Treasury on the PlazacoreOthersPreferred vendor at this grand Flagler-era ballroom venue. Multiple performances at this venue with perfected transition protocols from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception.
• Casa Monica HotelmajorOthersPreferred vendor at this Moorish Revival Historic District venue. DJs expertly set tone across cocktail hour and reception; mirror photo booth fits beautifully in elegant spaces.
• Lightner MuseummajorOthersPreferred vendor for weddings and galas at this Victorian opulence venue. Coordinated audio for courtyard ceremonies and Grand Ballroom receptions.
• Ponte Vedra Inn & Club / TPC SawgrassmajorOthersPreferred vendor at Ponte Vedra resort venues for corporate retreats, golf events, and upscale weddings requiring polished professional entertainment.
• Nocatee Crosswater HallmajorOthersPreferred vendor at Nocatee's premier event venue, serving the rapidly growing St. Johns County community.
• Epping Forest Yacht ClubcoreOthersWaterfront Jacksonville wedding venue where multiple weddings have been served, including quoted customer reviews praising the service.
• Hyatt Regency RiverfrontmajorOthersMajor Jacksonville corporate event venue with regular Footloose service for company galas and events.
• Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island / Omni Amelia IslandmajorOthersLuxury resort venues on Amelia Island served for destination weddings and corporate events requiring premium entertainment.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Generation Events: Multi-market wedding and event entertainment company offering DJ, MC and lighting services. Directly comparable to Footloose's core DJ/MC offering for weddings and corporate events across regional U.S. markets.
• Elite Entertainment: Northeast U.S. wedding and event DJ/entertainment company with similar full-service bundles (DJ, MC, lighting, photo/video). Comparable service mix and one-vendor positioning to Footloose.
• Scratch Weddings: Wedding entertainment company providing DJ/MC services and event production. Closely comparable to Footloose in targeting engaged couples with full-service entertainment packages.
• LUXE Event Entertainment: Wedding-focused DJ and entertainment company offering premium DJ, photobooth and lighting bundles. Comparable premium positioning, bundled service model and project-based pricing structure.

Others

• WeddingWire: Wedding vendor marketplace where Footloose already maintains a 5-star presence. Adjacent rather than direct, as it is a discovery and review platform competing for wedding-lead attention.
• Thumbtack: Local services marketplace that lists DJs and event entertainment providers. Adjacent comparator as a paid acquisition channel and competitor for consumer search visibility.
• The Bash (formerly GigMasters): Online marketplace where consumers book event entertainment providers including DJs and photo booths. Comparable because it is a competing acquisition channel for Footloose's target customers.
• The Knot Worldwide: Wedding planning platform and vendor marketplace. Adjacent comparator because it funnels engaged couples toward vendor categories that include DJ and entertainment services like Footloose's.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/footlooseentertainment
• Instagraminstagram.com/footloosedjs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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