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xpectations for more wow moments were high upon the debut of Jewel Nightclub this past spring, and the Aria venue conceived by Hakkasan Group did not disappoint, thanks in part to the high-tech LED wall behind the centerpiece DJ booth. “Jewel is a much more intimate space than Omnia and Hakkasan, so we wanted to take the elements we had there and apply them in a way that would fit,” says Hakkasan Group technical director Gerardo Gonzalez. “It’s not just about the music; it’s about the lighting and the visuals that accompany it.”
The production wall, designed in collaboration with Ireland-based Audiotek, consists of 54 Ayrton Dream panels, each of them dual-sided with LED video screens and capable of 360-degree movement. In total there are 220,000 LED pixels in the rotating wall, not including the LED bands arching above Jewel’s domed dancefloor. A production crew of three controls the wall and the dome every night, professionals who shadowed the Audiotek team while the system was programmed. “The production team has the ability to create a number of different theatrical and architectural lighting themes throughout each night
… which sets the tone for an unforgettable experience,” Gonzalez says. The result of all this technological effort goes beyond creating wow moments; Jewel can feel like a different place and party on any given night. “Because we have the ability to do so much with the technology, we have endless opportunities to create a customized show for each artist,” Gonzalez says. –Brock Radke
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akkasan Group’s first new resident artist for 2017 is Kaskade. The Grammynominated producer and DJ, known for selling out nightclubs and arenas and headlining the world’s biggest dance-music festivals, spoke first with Industry Weekly about his new residency, a multi-year deal that will see him perform at Omnia, Jewel, Hakkasan and Wet Republic, beginning December 30 at Omnia at Caesars Palace.
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There are few DJs who can shake up the scene depending on where they play. What played into this decision? We’re living in this time right now where there is no such thing as a bad club in Vegas. It just keeps getting better. I’ve been watching Hakkasan, and their take on Vegas is unique. They’ve established themselves as creative titans in a city full of creative giants. It was impossible to say no. I will have the best of all worlds, and more importantly, will be able to offer the best of all worlds to my audience.
How do you feel about that first show, New Year’s Eve Weekend at Omnia? New Year’s Eve Weekend is always epic, no matter where you play. Add to that the fact that I’m going to be playing my first show at Omnia, and it’s elevated by about a thousand fold. What’s next for you musically? I have a new studio, and it feels like my arm is cut off when I have to be away from it. That is to say, yes, new music is on the way, new collaborations, new directions. –Brock Radke For our full interview with Kaskade, visit lasvegasweekly.com/industry.
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and Vegas visitors get their party on before a long day of turkey, football and napping. But there’s more: Knyew, the Vegasbased urban clothing line that continues to set the stylish streetwear pace for the city, will celebrate its ninth anniversary that very same night at that very same club, anchored by a set from DJ Crooked—co-founder of Knyew. In fact, Crooked pitched the idea of Knyew to its co-founder, fellow resident DJ Neva, at 1 OAK back when
it was known as Jet Nightclub. That’s just another reason why this year, Thanksgiving will be secondary to what goes down on Wednesday night. Knyew 9-year Anniversary Party with DJ Crooked at 1 OAK at Mirage, November 23.
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“This album not only brought balance back to hip-hop, it saved hip-hop this year,” says the DJ also known as Bree Delano, who will mark the first anniversary of her Pop-Up concert series with a rock, soul and blues fest November 18 at the Sand Dollar just west of the Strip. “It was hard to pick one. I have many favorites on this album. It is college for the millennials and church for the Golden Era.”
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“Solid Wall of Sound” features a wild array of voices: Elton John, Jack White and Busta Rhymes. It starts with a sample from “Bennie and the Jets” and jumps into “perfectly executed mic work,” she says. “This is what intelligence, experience, class and relevancy sounds like.” Those sonic traits will likely be on display at Pop-Up’s Under the Covers edition Friday night, featuring live performances of covers and originals by the First Sun, the American Weather and Brittany Rose, and DJ sets from Peter Shalvoy, Warren Peace, Crykit and 88 herself. –Brock Radke
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Born in Beaune in France’s Burgundy region, the recently appointed Caillot presides over all aspects of the Wynn pastry program, including menu creation and operations for in-room dining, guest room amenities and both the cake and chocolate rooms. He will also curate production for all casual restaurants and some finedining options within Wynn and Encore. “Right now I’m still in the learning process,” Caillot says. “We have so many things to prepare for—the holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Chinese New Year. We’re already working [on it]. It’s a huge challenge because [of] so many different outlets.” Luckily, Caillot’s imaginative culinary sensibilities and years of expertise have taught him how to stay cool under pressure. The former executive pastry chef at Os-
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teria del Circo and Le Cirque 2000 in New York City—and the Vegas version of Circo at Bellagio—also taught as an instructor at the French Pastry School in Chicago before returning to Las Vegas. “It was good for me, because it was a different way to manage people,” Caillot says. “When you teach people, they come [for] six, seven hours a day to learn something. The expectation is not the same. You have to be patient.” Things are different at Wynn, where the bar is set high for service and innovation. There, Caillot focuses on achieving what he calls the wow factor. “For the customer, they travel all over the world and they see so many different things from everywhere,” he says. “The expectation is really high. It’s definitely a challenge, but it’s a fun challenge.” –Leslie Ventura
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