The COLLECTIVE SOUND SYSTEM
Exceptional live music solutions for weddings, corporate and events

THE BEGINNING
Founded and Directed by Cadell Bradnock
Cadell Bradnock, widely recognized as DJ Cadell, is a highly respected professional in Sydney’s music industry. With over 29 years of experience, he has built a distinguished reputation for delivering exceptional results, characterized by meticulous attention to detail and an unparalleled ability to create tailored, high-impact musical experiences.
Recognised for his exceptional musical know-how
Celebrated for his unmatched ability to captivate diverse audiences, Cadell’s adaptability and profound musical knowledge have positioned him as a go-to performer for the most prestigious events on the social calendar.
Performed for recognised global brands and elite families
Having regularly performed for some of the most globally recognised brands and elite families, he brings a very hands on approach to every aspect to all the events he plays. Consultation, curation and execution are critical and are cornerstone to his brand.
Testimonials
Happy Clients
What has been and a promise of what is to come…
“up dancing the whole night”
Our band made our night complete!
If you want to make sure your guest are up dancing the whole night, this is the band for you!
“You guys rocked and really made the night.”
I don’t know where to start except for saying a huge, gigantic, enormous thank you!
Everyone was saying how great you and your band was.
It was fabulous.
You guys rocked and really made the night.
“Everyone loved the night”
Such a pleasure to deal with. Was one less stress to worry about. Everyone loved the night. Cadell, you and the band made the night. Thanks for everything.
“made for the best end of year party.”
Just wanted to say thank you again – you guys did a FAB job last week!!!
Can’t thank you enough, the vibe in the room was epic and to see a dance floor start truly made for the best end of year party.
Looking forward to working with you again,
“made the night so special”
Thank you for making our event so successful.
The group really enjoyed your performance and it made the night so special the way you all got behind the theme.
Hope to work with you all again soon.
“a major factor for the nights success”
I know I thanked you publicly but I didn’t see you at the conclusion to thank you again personally. Yourself and Muma Megs contribution was a major factor for the nights success.
“OMG. Amazing.”
We cannot thank you enough for last night.
You were absolutely sensational.
OMG. Amazing.
Thank you again
“Such a pleasure to work with”
We cannot thank the collective enough for the brilliant energy and music they brought to our day… the buzz from the dance floor was still felt weeks later!! Such a pleasure to work with, the entire process was easy and fun, they listened to what we wanted and were on point.
“such a great party last night.”
Hi Cadell
A huge thank you for your contribution to such a great party last night.
We look forward to the next party with you
“very impressed with the equipment and sound”
HUGE thank you to Cadell!
You set the tone perfectly and our guests are all commenting how great it was.
We’re also very impressed with the equipment and sound.
Excellent quality. Thank you!!
“the best music and DJ EVER!!”
Just wanted to send you a quick note thanking you for how amazing you were on Saturday! Honestly the best music and DJ EVER!!
“Killed it!!!”
One BIG thank you to cadell and The Collective for an absolute stellar job on the entertainment for our wedding on Sunday night.
Killed it!!!
“nothing short of magic for the greatest day of our lives.”
Talk about knocking it out of the park!!
Cadell and the team were out of this world!
Thank you for raising the bar and curating nothing short of magic for the greatest day of our lives.
Thank you thank you thank you
“got the dance floor going!!”
Cadell and Dane were an absolute blast!
They were not only great to deal with but they catered to everyone’s music tastes and got the dance floor going!!
If you want conga lines and limbo before the suns even gone down, then these guys are the ones!!!!
“MATE! The band was f**king next level.”
MATE!
The band was fucking next level.
They absolutely killed it and everyone loved them.
Thank you so much
“OUTSTANDING!”
OUTSTANDING!
I just want to drop you a line and thank you and the team for Saturday night.
You outdid yourself with the music and the two players were outstanding.
“wonderful to see everyone on the dance floor”
Hi Cadell
I just wanted to thank you again for last weekend.You did an amazing job and everyone commented on how great you were. It was wonderful to see everyone on the dance floor. The music was great. You are a true professional and we will definitely keep you in mind for any future events and would highly recommend you to anyone we know.
“UNBELIEVABLE! Everyone loved you!”
Omg Thx so much for yesterday Cadell!
You and Pauli were UNBELIEVABLE!
Everyone loved you!
We all had the most amazing time 💕 and not to mention the kolo thrown in there 😂.
“We had the time of our lives!”
We can’t thank you enough for playing at our wedding recovery.
The music was absolutely on point, you played banger after banger and had everyone on their feet for the entire day.
The party will go down in the history books with all of our friends.
We had the time of our lives!
“couldn’t have asked for better music”
We both wanted to say a huge thank you for coming to DJ on Friday.
Everyone said how amazing you were and we have already had people ask for your contact details (including the fabulous saxophone player).
We couldn’t have asked for better music and we were so happy with the vibe of it all.
I hope we weren’t too painful and thank you for the extra time you gave us at the end.
“everything I wanted my party to be”
I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you and Paul. You were everything I wanted my party to be and so much more. My guests have not stopped talking to me about it. I also just loved both your energies in the room and hope our paths cross at another party soon; no doubt they will.
❤️ G 💃🏾
“your incredible team made our night so special”
What can we say but a massive thank you for the most incredible evening
x thank you thank you thank you, you and your incredible team made our night so special
x Michelle knocked it out of the park, I’m sure she will be booked for years to come, please pass on our thanks, incredible x
“part of the best day of our lives!”
Thanks cadell and band for being part of the best day of our lives!
“Woah, Cadell! What a night!”
“Woah, Cadell!
What a night!
I am so impressed with the amazing music and atmosphere you created on Saturday night.
“making our party the BEST!”
Wanted to thank you for the incredible music last night and for making our party the BEST!
Everyone had such a blast – we can’t thank you enough.
“had everyone on the dance floor the whole night”
We just got back from our Honeymoon and wanted to thank you so much for the incredible job you did on our wedding.
Music was of big importance for the both of us and you absolutely nailed it.
You had everyone on the dance floor the whole night and we loved every minute of it.
Thank you for playing a part of our special day.
“Everybody had the best night.”
You absolutely nailed it.
We are so happy with how it all went.
Thanks for all the extra bits, you didn’t have to but it made our night.
You’re a star.
Everybody had the best night.

