A Big-Ticket Sound Experience
Ceremony pricing
Prices start at $400
Reception pricing
Prices start at $2,800
Category: DJ
Type: Solo DJ
Size of act: 1
Genres: Arabic or Persian
About A Big-Ticket Sound Experience
A Big-Ticket Sound Experience
A Big Ticket Sound Experience was founded in the early 90s by Mark Hardin as the DJ Service for simple for hire social events and school dances. Then, moved quickly to DJing some of the biggest clubs in SF and nearby Bay Area cities. When Mark moved to the Sacramento area, he started working at Busby Berkeley, which was a swank nightclub on the 15th floor of the Hyatt Regency Hotel (Downtown Sacramento). Now, A Big-Ticket Sound Experience provides quality music selection, personable emcee skills, and non-intrusive party hosting. “It is my personal goal to go above and beyond; making your wedding or social event spectacular”.
Even though I have decades under my belt, I’m always trying to learn, keep up to date on the latest sound and lighting technology, and improve what I do. On the night of your wedding or special event, I’ll uplift you and your special guests and keep everyone entertained, without taking center stage. I strongly feel that on the night of your event, we are all working together as a family to keep you happy.
Performance samples
Services
Services
- Ceremony microphones and sound
- Dance floor special effects
- Dancefloor lighting
- Event planning
- Master of ceremonies
- Multimedia displays
- Photobooth
- Projector equipment
- Sound system capability audience <300
- Sound system capability audience >300
- Uplighting
Musical genres
- Arabic or Persian
- Blues
- Bollywood or Bhangra
- Classical
- Country/Folk
- Disco/Funk
- EDM/House
- Gospel/Christian
- Jazz
- Latin
- Motown/Soul
- Pop/Top 40s
- R&B
- Rap/Hip Hop
- Reggae
- Rock
Event types
- After party
- Cocktail hour
- Engagement party
- Wedding ceremony
- Wedding reception
Reviews
Write a review5.0 out of 5
11 reviews
- AR
Audrey & R.
MUST HAVE DJ!!
Working with A Big-Ticket Sound Experience was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. From start to finish, they stayed on top of every detail and reached out multiple times to confirm everything was exactly how we wanted it. Demetre showed up on the day of our wedding ready to handle anything, and when a last-minute change came up, he jumped in right away to make sure it was clarified and handled smoothly. Their work was precise and professional, and they made the whole process feel easy and enjoyable. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how great the sound and music were throughout the night. We'd recommend them to anyone looking for a DJ that truly cares about making your day special.
- AM
Alysse M.
WE LOVE MARK!!!
Mark was absolutely incredible to work with for our wedding. From the very beginning, he listened to everything we wanted and made the entire process feel so easy and stress-free. He consistently checked in with us throughout planning, and the app he used made organizing and creating the music for our day unbelievably simple. Beyond being so professional and organized, Mark was genuinely kind and brought such great energy to our wedding day. He kept us excited, happy, and completely at ease the entire time. The music was perfect and everything flowed seamlessly thanks to him. We truly loved working with Mark and could not recommend him more highly. If you’re looking for a DJ who is talented, organized, attentive, and just an all-around amazing person, Mark is your guy!
- JK
James K.
Mark is the man!
If you envision a lit dance floor on your wedding day, Mark is your guy! My husband and I cannot thank him enough for his guidance and support throughout the entire wedding planning process. The Vibo app he uses breaks down each section of the ceremony and reception, making it easy to build playlists that he skillfully integrates into the flow of the day. Mark was professional, communicative, and incredibly flexible—allowing us to make last-minute edits right up to our wedding date. Our expectations were completely exceeded as we danced the night away with our loved ones. The energy never dipped for a moment, and I went absolutely feral when he dropped a mash-up of Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” and Charli XCX’s “Von Dutch.” His mixing abilities and unmatched MC skills kept the night flowing seamlessly and the crowd completely engaged. Choose Mark, and you’ll quickly understand why he’s earned so many awards and accolades.
Mark Hardin•Oct 14, 2025Hi James and Bryan, your wedding was so incredibly special, and I’m so happy and honored that you selected us to host your wedding day. And, you do have an ear for music. You are an amazing couple. Thank you for the opportunity to host your wedding day.
- MH
Mady H.
Morris Wedding 10.03.2025
A Big-Ticket Sound Experience was an absolute pleasure to work with for our wedding. From the start, their communication style was fun, interactive and collaborative - Mark, the owner, really took the time to understand our music preferences and vision for the reception. Their hard work, consistency and valuable contributions to our special day were evident throughout. Mark, who we've known for over 10 years, was incredibly detail-oriented and made sure everything ran seamlessly. Our guests raved about the energy and vibe they brought to the dance floor all night long. We couldn't have asked for a better DJ experience and highly recommend A Big-Ticket Sound Experience to any couple planning their wedding.
Mark Hardin•Oct 14, 2025Hey Mady, It was my pleasure to bring a wonderful party to a great friend in you and Matt. You’re a very special couple. Thanks for allowing me to help make your day very special 🤗🤗🤗
- T
Tatyana
Wedding Review
I would like to say that it was great with Demetre at my wedding. He provided a great service. We are thankful for the service he provided. He was well organized and made our day special. Thank you so much Demetre. We hope to work with you in the future.
Mark Hardin•Oct 7, 2025Hi Tatyana, Your wedding was absolutely beautiful and I’m glad Demetre met all of your expectations. We pride ourselves on helping make your wedding beyond perfect, and it sounds like we met that obligation. Thank you for this heartfelt review 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
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