DJ Services

DJ & PA Services

KSSU is available for DJ and PA services at your next event!

Overview

On and off-campus organizations can hire KSSU to provide music and/or a PA system at their event. KSSU is a program of Associated Students Inc. (ASI) at Sacramento State. 

By booking KSSU, clients get the expertise and responsive customer service of KSSU, with 50 DJ service/live sound bookings each year and over 30 equipment configurations.

Book KSSU Here

Please submit this booking form at least 3 weeks before your event and submit payment [credit card/check/campus PO] at least 2 business days before your event date.

Current Rates (effective as of 7/1/2026)
  • $240 per hour KSSU is scheduled to be at your event.
  • $150 per event for optional DJ color stage lights

Fee per hour includes KSSU’s standard equipment package (PA system with two speakers, wireless handheld microphone(s), DJ equipment, and table; *canopy tent for outdoor events), ½ hour of setup and ½ hour of tear-down time, and DJ coverage during the event. Separate fees may apply for additional staff support time beyond what is included in the normal per-hour rate (Early set up charge, Standby/intermission hours).

Breakdown of Services Provided

  1. Please note that event durations that are a portion of an hour are billed as a full hour. For example, if your event is scheduled for 12:00pm-1:30pm (1.5 hrs), we will bill you at 2.0 hours.
  2. We charge a 50.00 equipment transportation fee for any event 0.50 km or further from KSSU Radio (University Union, Room #1240) to offset golf cart and van fuel costs.
  3. A standby rate of $75.00 per hour is applied when KSSU staff are waiting between events but not performing. Ex: off-campus event 8am-5pm, DJ sets every other hour, charged for 4.0 hours normal rate, 4.0 hours standby rate; when staff cannot be released to other assignments).
  4. For DJ services requested outside the Sacramento State campus, we will apply an off-campus event fee of $50.00 and $0.725 per travel mile round-trip (rounded to nearest quarter mile). Ex: Event at Golden 1 Center will be hourly rate + $50.00 + $8.52 (11.75mi).
  5. Need a custom mix? Want some research done into the best layout for your event? We can offer consulting services for your organization at a rate of $75.00 per hour.
  6. To support student programming and other KSSU activities, we charge the standard rate to Sac State campus departments and organizations and do not offer event-based discounts. 
  7. Events taking place on campus require a sound permit, which must be submitted through Student Organizations & Leadership (SOAL) prior to contacting KSSU.
  8. All individuals requesting KSSU services must complete a written and signed service agreement/contract. Services are not confirmed verbally in-person or over the phone.
Payment

Payment for KSSU DJ & PA services is managed by ASI Accounting Services and is due 2 business days before your event date.

ASI will collect your information (billing contact, org, contact) and invoice you/your organization. Accepted payment methods are credit cards, check, or purchase order (for university entities).

Questions? Want to talk to someone directly?

Contact manager@kssu.com or call us at 916-278-3343