KSSU is available for DJ and PA services at your next event!
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.
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
- 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.
- We charge a $50 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.
- A standby rate of $75 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).
- For DJ services requested outside the Sacramento State
campus, we will apply an off-campus event fee of $50 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).
- 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 per hour.
- 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.
- Events taking place on campus require a sound permit, which
must be submitted through Student Organizations & Leadership
(SOAL) prior to contacting KSSU.
- 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
