Meet the DJs · Founder / DJ / Creative
Alex Nepa
- Based in
- State College, PA
- DJing
- 29+ years
- With Mint since
- 2015
Alex Nepa is a wedding and event DJ based in State College, Pennsylvania, and the founder of Mint DJ & Event Group. A Penn State alum, he built his read on a room in nightclubs, as Entertainment Director at The Basement and a day-one member of The DJ Collective, and he brings that energy to weddings, corporate events, and brand activations across Pennsylvania and around the country.
He has shared stages with Tiësto at the Bryce Jordan Center and with Sean Kingston, and has played for brands including Nike, Red Bull, Pepsi, and TBS. Open-format mixing is his specialty: fully custom sets that blend genres, custom remixes and edits, and transitions built to keep the floor full from the first dance to the last song.
Couples rate him 5.0 across 176 WeddingWire reviews. Off the decks, he is a husband, a dad, a coffee lover, and a lifelong music nerd.
Hear Alex’s mix
What Alex plays
Plays weddings, corporate events, penn state & college events, private parties, nightlife.
What couples love
A dance floor packed from the first song to the last, a night built around your must-play list, and guest requests worked in without a lull.
A favorite wedding moment
There are too many to name here; I genuinely find something to remember and cherish at every wedding. Some of my favorite moments center around a "family style" network of events where a couple sees me at one wedding, books me for theirs, and then I see them at another wedding of a couple who booked me after seeing me; it's an amazing cycle.
Residencies and regular gigs
Entertainment Director at The Basement, State College. Day-one member of The DJ Collective and a member of DJ Think Tank. Nightlife sets across State College (The Basement, Bill Pickle’s Tap Room, Champs Downtown, The Hideaway) and Atlantic City (Caesars Rooftop Pool, Premier, 14Forty at Horseshoe). Shared stages with Tiësto at the Bryce Jordan Center and with Sean Kingston.
Venues Alex has played
Nemacolin Woodlands Resort · The Omni Bedford Springs Resort · The Omni William Penn Hotel · Four Seasons Hotel Baltimore · Four Seasons Hotel Washington · D.C. · The Ritz-Carlton · Carnegie Museum of Natural History · The Birchwood · Army Navy Country Club · The Nittany Lion Inn · Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center · Toftrees Golf Resort · Rolling Rails Lodge · Mountain View Country Club · The Arboretum at Penn State · The Cypress House · The Willow · Annsfield Estate · Brookemere Winery & Vineyard Inn · The Roost Event Center · Harmony Forge Inn · Pen Ryn Estate · Cairnwood Estate
What couples say about Alex
“Alex Nepa absolutely killed it at our wedding! He kept the dance floor packed all night, and everything flowed flawlessly from start to finish. His transitions were seamless, and he did an incredible job mixing different genres of music so that guests of all ages were out on the dance floor having a great time. One of the highlights was the custom mashup he put together as a surprise for my wife, combining the Hamilton soundtrack with popular songs. It was such a thoughtful, personal touch that made the night even more special! Beyond the music, Alex was a true professional and an outstanding MC. He kept everything running smoothly, and his communication throughout the entire wedding planning process was excellent. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ or a better experience.”
“Alex was amazing! The music at your wedding can make or break having the best time at your reception and Alex did not disappoint! The dance floor was packed from beginning to end and I still have guests telling me how much they loved the music and how awesome his set list was! Alex curated a playlist of music that encompassed all of our must plays and intertwined requests from guests that there was never a lull in dancing.”
“Alex was the perfect DJ for our wedding! He was exceptional with hosting and keeping the party alive. The dance floor was packed all night long and so many of our guests commented on how great he was. Not only did he follow our song list, but he was great with impromptu requests from our guests also.”
“I cannot recommend DJ Alex enough for your special day! We had a packed dance floor from the start to end of our reception. He was incredibly kind and responsive - which helped eliminate added stress.”
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