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.
