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Vendor Partner · Wedding DJ
A Salt Spring Island wedding DJ with over 15 years behind the decks: personalized music, pro sound, and dance floors that stay full.
The collaborator
Bassos, also known as Bassos Rancheros, is a Salt Spring Island based DJ with over 15 years of experience bringing music to weddings, festivals, and private events. Drawing from world music, Latin rhythms, and global funk, he creates vibrant, feel good soundtracks that help each celebration feel lively, welcoming, and full of movement. Bassos works closely with couples to shape a music experience that feels true to who they are. Whether the vision is laid back and soulful, rooted in global rhythms, or centred around a packed dance floor that keeps guests moving all night, each set is thoughtfully curated to match the energy of the day. From ceremony audio and cocktail hour ambiance to dinner, speeches, and the reception, he helps guide the flow of the celebration with care and intention. With a calm, professional presence and a deep understanding of how weddings unfold, Bassos helps create celebrations that feel seamless, joyful, and full of life. Alongside his DJ services, he provides professional sound equipment, setup, and audio support so couples can feel confident every part of the day is covered. His standard sound system is a great fit for weddings of up to 100 guests, and for larger weddings he can source larger sound systems and expanded audio support at an additional cost.
Available for weddings on Salt Spring Island, the Gulf Islands, and Vancouver Island
A complete DJ and sound package for couples looking for professional audio coverage and a personalized soundtrack for their wedding day. This package includes DJ services, full sound setup, ceremony audio, and microphone support for speeches and announcements. Bassos arrives with a professional sound system that includes two QSC 12 inch speakers with stands, one QSC 18 inch subwoofer, and an SM58 microphone with stand. This setup is well suited for weddings of up to 100 guests for dancing and announcements. For weddings with more than 100 guests, Bassos can source larger sound systems, additional microphones, wireless microphones, staging, and expanded production support at an additional cost depending on the size and scale of the celebration.
A more immersive wedding package for couples who want excellent sound and an elevated reception atmosphere. This package includes everything in the DJ + Sound package, along with lighting support to help transform the reception space and enhance the energy of the dance floor. For this offering, we work with a local lighting professional to create a setup that suits the scale, mood, and overall vision for your celebration. This is a strong fit for couples who want their evening to feel dynamic, polished, and visually memorable while still having the music and flow handled with care from start to finish. For weddings with more than 100 guests, larger sound systems and expanded production support can also be sourced at an additional cost.
Bassos is an independent collaborator we trust and recommend. Bookings and payments are made directly with him.
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Bassos is not an official member of Folklore Wedding Company, though he is a collaborator we love working with. We are excited to recommend and feature his services, and we see him as a great fit for couples looking for a vibrant, professional wedding DJ experience.
Yes. Bassos comes with two QSC 12 inch speakers with stands, one QSC 18 inch subwoofer, and an SM58 microphone with stand. This setup is suitable for weddings of up to 100 guests for dancing and announcements.
Yes. Both packages include audio support for the ceremony as well as microphones and sound coverage for speeches and announcements.
Bassos’ standard sound system is a great fit for weddings of up to 100 guests. For weddings over 100 guests, he can source larger sound systems and expanded audio support at an additional cost based on the size and needs of the celebration.
Yes. Bassos works closely with couples to curate a music experience that reflects their vision, energy, and the feel they want for each part of the day.
Bassos is based on Salt Spring Island and is available for weddings on Salt Spring Island, throughout the Gulf Islands, across Vancouver Island, and elsewhere in British Columbia. Weddings outside his core service areas may require an additional travel cost depending on the location and scope of the celebration.
Yes. Both packages include full setup and takedown of the sound equipment needed for the wedding day.
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Reach out to Bassos directly, or loop him in through your Folklore planning package.