Chicago Corporate & Gala DJ
Behind the decks for
Trusted with the night since 2023.
The rooms already booked me
The Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. The Foundation Room at House of Blues. Hyatt. The American Cancer Society’s Skyline Soiree at Rockwell on the River. 100 Black Men of Chicago at the United Club, Soldier Field. The National Black MBA Association’s rooftop at VU, Chicago.
None of those organizations booked a DJ because he was cheap. They booked one because the event could not go wrong.
What a planner actually needs
You are not shopping for music. You are managing risk, and the DJ is one of the few vendors who can visibly ruin the night in real time. So here is everything you were going to have to ask for.
- Certificate of insurance. $1M per occurrence, $3M aggregate, Lloyd’s of London. I name your venue as an additional insured and turn the certificate around the same day. I have already done it for Guaranteed Rate Field, which required the White Sox, the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority and the City of Chicago on the same document.
- W-9 and vendor onboarding. DJ KMBRK LLC. Send me your portal and I will fill it out without you having to follow up.
- Clean edits. Radio versions by default at any event with clients, donors, staff or executives in the room. You do not have to ask, and you do not have to worry.
- Program pacing. Cocktail hour at conversation volume. Music under the program that does not fight the podium. A dance floor that starts the moment the last speaker sits down, not fifteen minutes later.
- Load-in on your schedule. Tell me the dock, the elevator and the window. I will be there for it.
- Dress. Black tie when the room is black tie.
Sound that fits the room
Two Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50M column arrays. They are slim towers rather than speakers on poles, which matters more than it sounds like it does: they disperse evenly across a ballroom instead of blasting the first six tables, and they stay out of your photographer’s frame and your step-and-repeat.
Two Xvive M5D wireless handhelds on 5.8GHz for the podium, the program and the awards. Not the 2.4GHz band that fights every phone and router in a full ballroom.
Lighting is a Chauvet GigBAR 3 ILS plus par cans that can uplight the room in your brand color. Two flagship Pioneer controllers, the DDJ-FLX10 and the DDJ-1000, so there is a live backup on the table rather than a promise in an email.
I walk your venue before I quote
Every ballroom has a quirk. The power is on the wrong wall, the ceiling eats the low end, the dance floor is stranded across the room from the AV feed. I find that out in advance, at no cost to you, and the number I give you accounts for it.
Which means the number I give you is the number.
Investment
| Corporate events and galas | from $3,500 |
|---|---|
| Additional hours | $250 each |
Uplighting in your brand color is included.
Payment terms: a 50% retainer holds the date. If your organization cannot issue a deposit, a signed agreement and a purchase order will hold it just as well, with the balance invoiced net-15 after the event. I would rather work with your finance department than argue with it.
Coverage
Chicago, Chicagoland and the surrounding suburbs at no travel charge. Northwest Indiana and southern Wisconsin quoted with travel.
The music
R&B, hip-hop, house, Afrobeats, Top 40, Motown and disco, read live off the room rather than run off a playlist. A corporate crowd is a harder room than a wedding: people arrive in work mode, they are being watched by their colleagues, and nobody wants to be the first one dancing.
Getting that room up is the entire skill. It is also why the review that matters most to you is not about music at all. It is the one where a client points out that I showed up to check her venue before I sent a quote.
What the room said
10 out of 10 highly recommend!!
I’ve had the pleasure of seeing DJ KMBRK in action at multiple events, including my friend’s wedding and my mom’s 65th birthday celebration, and he never disappoints. He’s professional, talented, and knows exactly how to read a crowd to keep the energy high all night. I’ve also seen him DJ at several well-known Chicago venues, including House of Blues, and it’s always been a great time. If you’re looking for a skilled DJ who delivers an unforgettable experience, I highly recommend DJ KMBRK!
I've been to a few of his sets, great music, you can chill, vibe or dance. Definitely one of the DJs to follow in Chicago!
Best DJ!
5 stars for DJ KMBRK. I saw his set at a wedding. He caters to his audience and knows how to keep everyone on the dance floor.
Best DJ EVERRR!!!!! Book Him❤️
DJ KMBRK always keeps the vibe going! He’s versatile, and can play to any crowd. I’ve been to several of his sets, and his love for music always shines through!
Book him!! You will not regret it! DJ KMBRK rocked my 40th birthday party! Looking forward to booking him for my next event!
DJ KMBRK has dj'd multiple events for Chicago Planner Magazine. He knows how to create the best ambiance for the audience - including our professional groups. He has been willing to do site tours ahead of our events to make sure everything is correct, and he shows up with everything he needs on time. Our attendees have enjoyed having him at our events and we definitely look forward to working with him on more events!
This DJ brings the best blend of Chicago house, old school, and new urban sounds together. He is by far one of the best, if not the best I have seen do it in a while.
Reliable, professional and fun DJ! Perfect for any event.
Good personality Good vibes!! Came and understood the assignment! Will be working with you more! Thank you so much TGI FRIDAYS appreciate YOU!
Common questions
How far ahead should I book?
Popular dates, especially Saturdays in season, tend to go nine to twelve months out. If your date is sooner, ask anyway, there is often room.
How much does a DJ cost?
Most events land in a set range depending on hours, guest count and production. You get one flat quote up front, and the quote you get is the number you pay, with no surprise fees.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Coverage is $1M per occurrence and $3M aggregate, and a certificate of insurance is issued to your venue as additional insured, usually the same day.
Do you cover the suburbs?
Yes, Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, including Naperville, Oak Brook, Evanston, Rosemont, Lombard and Schaumburg.
Can we choose the music and give a do-not-play list?
Absolutely. Share your must-plays and do-not-plays ahead of time, and guests can request on the night within your guidelines.
What happens if equipment fails?
Backup gear is on site at every event, so a technical hiccup never stops the music.
How do I hold my date?
A retainer holds the date and the balance is due before the event. You can pay securely by card online.
Check your date
A few quick questions to start. I reply within 24 hours, every time.
Most events land between $1,200 and $4,000 depending on hours, guest count and production.
- 5.0 from 23 Google reviews, every one real
- Licensed & fully insured, same-day COI to your venue
- The quote you get is the number you pay