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DJ

Higher Ground Events

Higher Ground Events is a boutique DJ and event hosting firm setting the gold standard for modern celebrations in the Pacific Northwest.

Founded by Ben Gershen and Mason Case, our team blends elite musical taste, thoughtful production, and refined hospitality to create dance floors that feel natural, electric, and unmistakably yours.

Our approach is intentional. Curated. Design-forward. Think music sommeliers — reading the room in real time, crafting momentum, and guiding the flow of the celebration from start to finish. No cookie-cutter playlists. No cheesy moments. Just a packed floor and an experience that feels elevated from the first song to the final send-off.

After thousands of hours performing at iconic West Coast venues—from Silicon Valley soirées to Napa Valley weddings—we built Higher Ground to bring a modern boutique standard to weddings and private events: elite talent, absolute reliability, and collaboration that feels effortless.

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Guests at a formal evening event gathering inside a modern venue with wooden walls, illuminated by hanging pendant lights, viewed through an open doorway from outside.
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Two men in suits, one DJ and one dancer, back-to-back in a tent with string lights. The DJ has headphones around his neck and is standing behind a mixing console, while the dancer is striking a pose with his arm extended.
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A wedding celebration with a bride and groom standing on chairs being lifted by friends in a rustic indoor venue, smiling and holding hands.
People dancing and celebrating together at a wedding reception in an elegant ballroom with a large chandelier.
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A bride and groom are sharing their first dance in a bright, spacious room with large windows and a view of trees outside. Guests are gathered around, watching and smiling.
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Let’s Get in touch

Contact:

Ben Gershen