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Apogee Event Productions

DJ service · Salem, OR · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%59+32.2Reliability 24%45+10.9Value 14%56+7.9Replies to reviews 7%19+1.3Craft & service penalty57−4.3Experts Score= 48Grade C: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.48SCORE
CGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#18 of 19 magiciansPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 6%
4.6 ★★★★★ 145 Google reviews · 23 photos
87%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
10%1–2★, last 20 reviewsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
10%reviews answered by the owner
Jun 2026latest review

Apogee Event Productions at a glance

Google reviewers rate Apogee Event Productions 4.6 out of 5 based on 145 reviews. Positive feedback highlights responsive communication, punctuality, and the ability to manage diverse events, including weddings and corporate gatherings, with professional DJs and photo booth operators. Common criticisms involve unreturned calls, missing appointments, and unfulfilled requests for specific songs or photo deliveries. The owner responded to ten percent of the reviews.

  • Google rating: 4.6 out of 5 from 145 reviews (87% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 145 Google reviews (126 with written comments, 12 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 10% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: June 30, 2026.
  • Service: Magician serving Salem, Oregon.

Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.

Score profile vs other magicians

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and satisfaction; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction59Reliability45Craft & service57Value56Momentum100Replies to reviews19Satisfaction: 59 (median 93)Reliability: 45 (median 91)Craft & service: 57 (median 99)Value: 56 (median 89)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 19 (median 28)
Apogee Event ProductionsMagicians median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Apogee Event Productions: 59/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.C
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Apogee Event Productions: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 91.C
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Apogee Event Productions: 57/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.C
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Apogee Event Productions: 56/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.C
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Apogee Event Productions: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Apogee Event Productions: 19/100 on this factor. Category median: 28.F
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Star ratings

145 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars12687%
  • 4 stars43%
  • 3 stars21%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star128%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 126 written reviews

  • Praise15487%
  • Complaints2313%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude6134%
  • Would recommend3319%
  • Quality & results2715%
  • Communication2011%
  • Speed & response169%
  • Price & value148%
  • Honesty & trust63%

What customers talk about

We read 126 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She was so kind, patient, professional, and helpful all night.”
    “Was rude to the hosts.”
  • “I highly recommend this company for any of your DJing needs!”
    “It you are hoping to capture special moments I do NOT recommend using Apogee!”
  • “DJ Jack was thorough, funny, friendly and most importantly he was COMMUNICATIVE!”
    “The worst part is that we never received the photos.”
  • “He was so easy to work with and kept the party going.”
    “I replied to said email saying I was concerned my event would even happen due to the lack of communication.”
  • “He was so helpful throughout the process and was incredibly responsive to our questions.”
    “DJ never showed up, photo booth was broken the entire time, our wedding planner ended up having to DJ from her cell phone.”
  • “Affordable, punctual, and brimming with respectful, sexual energy; nothing will get you excited for a stranger's reception like the fresh beats and sm…”
    “We still got charged full price and can’t even get a call back.”
  • “I never felt stressed because I knew he had everything under control and genuinely cared about making our day run smoothly.”
    “We just could not trust that they would actually show up on the day of.”

People customers mention

  • Zach 19 reviews
  • Events 11 reviews
  • Booth 7 reviews
  • Jon 5 reviews
  • Samantha 4 reviews
  • Greyson 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Cindy2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Thank you to Jack with Apogee! He was so easy to work with and kept the party going.

Olivia6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Absolutely the best vendor we hired for our wedding! DJ Jack was thorough, funny, friendly and most importantly he was COMMUNICATIVE! He responded to all my texts and random additions and even came to our venue beforehand to check out that space! I highly recommend this company for any of your DJing needs!

Paul7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

Apogee DJ’d our wedding reception and it was a blast! Jack helped us plan out our playlist and set a great vibe for the party. He was so helpful throughout the process and was incredibly responsive to our questions. Jack went the extra mile to make the day special and created some unforgettable memories for us, our…

Karen6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a year ago★★★★★

With Apogee, we got the Wedding DJ & Photo Booth package. We added on a photo album for Kayden, who was our photo booth operator at our wedding, to place a copy of the pictures into. The kids who were at our wedding really enjoyed the photo booth! So much fun, and they LOVED Kayden, too. Zach and Jack were an…

tylerLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Jack Harris was a great DJ and made our wedding unforgettable! Apogee and their photo booth team were amazing and made the night a hit.

M2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 years ago★★★★★

Jack did such a great job with our Photo Booth. He was very patient with our big group and he made sure everyone got their pictures both printed and digital. He was very kind and attentive and made sure everyone had fun with poses and props. Our guests loved it and had a blast. I would definitely book with them for our next event!

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Customer reviews

4.6 ★★★★★ 145 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Cindy Schnurbusch2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Cindy has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Thank you to Jack with Apogee! He was so easy to work with and kept the party going.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much Cindy! We will see you at your next party!!!

Robin5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Our DJ Jack was absolutely amazing and went above and beyond anything I expected from a DJ. He brought the perfect balance of being calm, easygoing, and fun while also staying organized and making sure my priorities throughout the day were taken care of. I never felt stressed because I knew he had everything under control and genuinely cared about making our day run smoothly. At one point the groomsmen eventually convinced him to jump into the photo booth with them, and it ended up being such a fun memory and added to how comfortable and enjoyable the whole experience felt. And I also have to mention the woman running the photo booth Trisha— she was incredible. She was so kind, patient, professional, and helpful all night. Even when the boys started getting extra goofy in the photo booth, she handled it with such grace and good humor. Truly a saint. We had an absolute blast thank you guys!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for the awesome review Robin! We are very blessed to have Jack who cares to do such a great job! It is great to hear that you didn't have any stress, and that everything ran smoothly. I am also glad to hear everyone had a blast in the photo booth! They are a ton of fun!!

Olivia Sprinkle6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Olivia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Absolutely the best vendor we hired for our wedding! DJ Jack was thorough, funny, friendly and most importantly he was COMMUNICATIVE! He responded to all my texts and random additions and even came to our venue beforehand to check out that space! I highly recommend this company for any of your DJing needs!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much Olivia! Congratulations on your 1 year anniversary now!!

Paul McKean7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Paul has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Apogee DJ’d our wedding reception and it was a blast! Jack helped us plan out our playlist and set a great vibe for the party. He was so helpful throughout the process and was incredibly responsive to our questions. Jack went the extra mile to make the day special and created some unforgettable memories for us, our friends, and our family. We would highly recommend Apogee for your next event!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much for all of the kind words!!

Karen Smith6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Karen has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

With Apogee, we got the Wedding DJ & Photo Booth package. We added on a photo album for Kayden, who was our photo booth operator at our wedding, to place a copy of the pictures into. The kids who were at our wedding really enjoyed the photo booth! So much fun, and they LOVED Kayden, too. Zach and Jack were an amazing help, too. Our DJ did such a fantastic job with playing the music, from mixing songs to getting some line dances playing really helped get our guests out on the dance floor! The energy he put off was energetic and so much fun! There was great communication throughout our planning as well. Their client portal was easy-to-use. It was a lot of fun working with this vendor, and my husband 🥰 and I are very happy with the work they've done. Give them a holler! Check them out! Their pricing is reasonable, too!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much!!! I hope we get to see you at another wedding or party soon!

Sarah Kintz2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sarah has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

If there were 10 starts I'd give them 10 stars, if you're looking for a DJ to not only make your wedding memorable but make the planning EASY then please hire Apogee!! Jack was our DJ and he was incredible. Leading up to the wedding he was so chill, answered all of our questions, was so patient, worked with the venue to figure out the set up in advance, collaborated so well with our sax player, and during our actual wedding he made pivots whenever we asked him to. Even late night after our photographer left he captured some INCREDIBLE candid photos without us even knowing because he knew that there wouldn't be professional ones taken!! He went above and beyond. We actually found out about Apogee because we went to a family friend's wedding and they were the DJs which is how we found out about them. They're so kind, so responsive, offered so much guidance, etc. The DJ set up at the actual venue was understated and classy, Jack MC'd the event perfectly, we had a Photo Booth which was awesome.....they literally went above and beyond in every way. If you're needing a DJ, look no further -- you MUST HIRE Apogee!!!!!!!!!! From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Apogee for making our wedding (and the planning leading up to it) so seamless and wonderful. Sarah and James

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you so much! You were so much fun to work with and we had a great time too!!! I am glad to hear your expectations were blown away!!! Congratulations once again and hopefully we'll see you at a party soon!

tyler burnettLocal Guide · 9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews tyler has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jack Harris was a great DJ and made our wedding unforgettable! Apogee and their photo booth team were amazing and made the night a hit.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you!!!

M B2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews M has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Jack did such a great job with our Photo Booth. He was very patient with our big group and he made sure everyone got their pictures both printed and digital. He was very kind and attentive and made sure everyone had fun with poses and props. Our guests loved it and had a blast. I would definitely book with them for our next event!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you for having an awesome time with us!

Lisa Swint7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lisa has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

They made my event so special. We have great memories they were awesome to work with!!

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you! This is what we live for!!

Sara Smith3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Glen with Apogee events is great to work with. He is great about bringing guests into the booth when they might be shy about doing a photo and make it fun! Glen helps improve the experience for future events as we used them over the football season.

Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Thank you Sara, we love doing your photo booths!!

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