GRAMMY
Award-winning Calvin Harris will launch a new and exclusive residency at
Hakkasan Las Vegas opening in April at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino. The highly
acclaimed DJ will debut his residency at the nightclub beginning in April, and
is set to perform 46 dates. Additionally, the artist will bring his residency
to WET REPUBLIC Ultra Pool creating a daytime experience for fans where they
can see the iconic DJ perform for 22 dates.
Neil
Moffitt, CEO of Angel Management Group said, “Calvin Harris is celebrated as
one of the most influential and talented DJs in the world. We are delighted to
have him on board.”
“I
have worked with Neil Moffitt for years and I have a lot of faith in his vision
for Hakkasan Las Vegas,” said Harris. “I am excited to be part of this historic
venture, it will be a new era for Las Vegas and for the dance music scene.”
DJ,
songwriter and producer Harris first hit the music scene with his gold-selling
album I Created Disco in 2006. Originally from Scotland, he has since gained
worldwide attention for his work in the electronic scene. Harris has been
recognized with multiple awards, including winning Best Electronic Video for
“Feel So Close” and Video of the Year for “We Found Love” with Rihanna at the
2012 MTV Video Music Awards. He also took home a GRAMMY Award for Best Short
Form Music Video at the recent 2013 GRAMMY Awards. Additionally, he was
nominated for “Best British Male” at the BRIT Awards in 2010 and 2013 and was
named the “World’s Most Successful Songwriter” in 2011 and 2012 by Music Week.
Harris
has worked in various capacities with a number of internationally known
recording artists including Rihanna, Florence Welch, Ellie Goulding, Dizzee
Rascal, Cheryl Cole and Kylie Minogue. Single sales are 24 million and growing,
and his album sales are in excess of 1 million. His current album 18 MONTHS
released October 2012 (Roc Nation/Columbia/Ultra Music) is available to check
out here.
Hakkasan
Las Vegas, a restaurant and nightclub complex, will offer guests a 360-degree
curated experience combining fine dining and unparalleled entertainment and
nightlife inside a beautifully designed five-level structure. A collaboration
between the celebrated international dining group Hakkasan Ltd. and leading
entertainment and nightlife company Angel Management Group, the venue is a
dramatic extension of the brand as it will include the restaurant’s first
venture into nightlife.
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