Nightlife
After Las Vegas’ Mirage Closes, Fontainebleau Secures $2.2 Billion Investment
The Las Vegas Strip, one of the world’s leading nightlife hubs, is receiving a multi-billion dollar investment. Shortly after Hard Rock International announced its plans to shutter The Mirage and funnel billions of dollars into renovations, Fontainebleau Development has secured a $2.2 billion construction loan in order to complete the company’s ambitious, 67-story hotel and casino in Las Vegas. The Fontainebleau project has been in the works for two decades, according to TheStreet. “This is a milestone for Fontainebleau Las Vegas and stands as a testament to the tremendous dedication of our team and our partners at Koch Real Estate Investments,” said Brett Mufson, President of Fontainebleau Development, in a statement. “We are eager to bring ou...
Wynn Nightlife’s Ryan Jones On How He Landed Swedish House Mafia’s First-Ever North American DJ Residency
In a nightlife ecosystem as cutthroat as Las Vegas, clubs come and go like feathers in the wind. But Ryan Jones has always found solid ground. As the Assistant Vice President of Nightlife for Wynn and Encore Las Vegas, Jones has played an integral role cultivating one of the most formidable power-players in the entertainment capital of the world. Thanks in part to his disruptive marketing strategies, XS Nightclub, Encore Beach Club and the rest of Wynn Nightlife’s properties have long been considered a paragon of innovation in Sin City. However, Jones’ latest triumph is arguably the most impactful brushstroke of his gilded career canvas. He’s credited with launching the first-ever North American nightlife residency of legendary trio Swedish House Mafia, whose return after...
Killer Mike, 2 Chainz Slam Proposed Atlanta ‘Nuisance’ Ordinance They Say Could ‘Wipe Out’ Black Businesses
Killer Mike and 2 Chainz appeared at a City Council meeting in Atlanta on Monday (Aug. 1) to speak out against a proposed city ordinance they said could have a negative impact on local businesses and nightclubs run and owned by people of color. Chainz, who introduced himself by his birth name, Tauheed Epps, noted in his remarks that he owns two local businesses, Escobar and Escobar Seafood, before turning the microphone over to his friend Mike. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “I’m very blessed and I also like to be a blessing to others, and that’s what my businesses have allowed me to do,” 2 Chainz said in video posted of the appearance. “They need to retract some of the things they have on the ordinance. And I think crime is up everywhere, not...
Las Vegas’ First-Ever “Gaming Cabanas” Let Clubbers Compete While They Party
On a relentless mission to redefine the moth-eaten world of gaming, esports organization and lifestyle brand XSET has launched Las Vegas’ first-ever “gaming cabanas.” Clubbers planning to party at Drai’s Beachclub can now secure one of the innovative cabanas, where they can find a respite from the revelry and play their favorite video games. XSET recently debuted the experience at the popular club, which outfitted a number of its cabanas with gaming consoles, large screens and state-of-the-art sound systems. According to a press release, the venue also has plans to host gaming tournaments hosted by XSET talent and artists. The cabanas launched on Sunday, May 29th to align with an exclusive performance by iconic hip-hop artist Lil Wayne, whose has been rumored t...
Ibiza Nightlife Officials Confirm Clubs Can Return In April 2022: Report
Nightlife will reportedly soon return to one of the world’s top clubbing destinations, Ibiza. According to a report by Diario de Ibiza, a number of nightlife and tourism officials have confirmed plans for the island’s nightclubs to return in April 2022. The onset and impact of COVID-19 decimated Ibiza’s nightlife sector, which hasn’t been fully open since 2019. “The idea is that the opening will be at the end of April, two weeks ahead of what is normally done,” said José Luis Benítez, Manager of the Ibiza Leisure Association, per Diario. He added that the hope is to persist until November if “all goes well,” which would signal the longest clubbing season in White Isle history. Amnesia Ibiza/Wikimedia Commons Recommended Articles Ben...
Quebec and British Columbia Ban Dancing In Bars and Nightclubs
As clubbers from Sin City to New York wile out in the nation’s top venues, our friends in the Great White North apparently aren’t as lucky. Two Canadian provinces have reportedly relaxed COVID-19 restrictions affecting nightlife businesses—but attendees must refrain from dancing. According to Global News, Quebec and British Columbia are currently the only two provinces with a mandate that bans dancing in bars and nightclubs. “Montréal is one of the last few cities in the world where you still can’t dance, and we have one of the highest vaccination rates in the world for adults,” said Mathieu Grondin, the co-founder of MTL 24/24, a non-profit organization that analyzes, animates and provides frameworks for the city’s nightlife. “Dance floors have reopened...
Short But Sweet: Amnesia Ibiza Announces Back-to-Back Opening and Closing Parties
The 2021 Amnesia Ibiza party season will prove to be its shortest ever, but oh is it sweet. The fabled nightclub has announced back-to-back events on October 22nd and October 23rd, their Opening and Closing parties, respectively. Both nights will run to 5AM for a classic, nostalgic clubbing experience in the White Isle. And after a tumultuous year, chock full of unprecedented cancellations and ambiguity due to the impact of COVID-19, it’s just what the doctor ordered. A slew of island favorites are scheduled to perform at Amnesia to close out the season. Dennis Cruz, Skream, Jayda G, TSHA, Deborah De Luca, Jamie Jones, The Blessed Madonna, and many more major artists in techno and house music will take the stage to give the legendary venue a proper sendoff after a year to f...
The Reopening of Ibiza’s Nightlife Scene Is Almost Here
According to an announcement made by the Consell de Govern Balearics, the popular island and nightlife destination of Ibiza will be allowed to reopen its nightclubs soon. However, the White Isle won’t exactly resemble its full-fledged glory off the bat. Stipulations of the club reopenings include safety measures such as a requirement for patrons to wear masks on the dancefloor at all times, drinking only when seated, and the presentation of proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon entry to each venue. Ibiza’s clubs and nightlife destinations will only be allowed to operate at 75% capacity. While not ideal for revelers and club owners alike, the island’s entertainment association, Ocio de Ibiza, believes it’s a step in the right direction. ”The responsibility w...
This Collective Wants to Provide Lifesaving Overdose Treatment to All NYC Clubs
“It became clear to me in 2019 that we needed to start fighting the opioid crisis on a local level,” said dance music producer Lauren Flax in a recent press release. And fight she has—that year, she founded Last Night a Deejay Saved My Life, a New York City-based collective dedicated to fighting addiction in local nightlife. Alongside Danielle Pickering—a registered nurse at the LGBTQ-focused Callen-Lorde Community Health Center—and Dr. Julius Johnson of the National Black Nurses Association, Flax and the organization have hosted harm reduction classes and overdose response training. Now, their latest initiative seeks to train and provide New York-based DJs and bar staff with Narcan, a lifesaving drug that fights the effects of overdose. This push for accessibility ...
Thailand’s Hospitals Are On the “Brink of Collapse” After COVID-19 Spreads Through Nightclubs
Thailand’s hospitals are on the “brink of collapse” due to a spread of COVID-19 that reportedly emanated from the country’s nightlife sector. The Independent reports Thailand’s third wave of COVID-19, which began in April, has intensified the country’s response to the virus. Its hospitals are now inundated as the number of cases rises, leading to a crisis wherein clinics have run out of ICU beds and doctors are forced to treat patients in car parks. Reports of victims dying on roads have incensed many in the region. “We don’t know where to put the sick people anymore, the ER units in many hospitals have to be temporarily closed because they no longer have bed spaces,” Department of Medical Services head Somsak Akksilp said in a news...
New Mask Mandate Could Severely Impact Los Angeles Nightlife
A surging new wave of COVID-19 infections has led LA County officials to announce the reinstatement of their mask mandate policy. Effective 11:59PM, July 17th, the regulation requires everyone to once again wear a mask while indoors regardless of their vaccination status. The circumstances could prove damaging to a nightlife industry that has borne substantial economic hardship over the last year. Many of the city’s clubs and venues, such as the historic Troubador, were at risk of permanent closure following the onset of COVID-19. Fox 11 Los Angeles reports business owners expressed frustration over the potential of losing business to establishments in surrounding counties where no such mandate is currently in effect. However, that might soon change after Long Beach County subse...
City That Never Sleeps: New York May Establish 24-Hour Nightlife Districts
New York City’s Office of Nightlife have shared a comprehensive report that includes plans to establish 24-hour “entertainment districts.” This would mean certain regions in the city would be permitted to sell alcohol and host events at any time. Oftentimes, strict curfews lead to the rise of unlicensed, possibly dangerous gatherings that bleed into residential areas. The pilot program notes: “Uniform closing hours can lead to increased tensions when groups of people simultaneously exit venues into public streets and sidewalks.” According to the new proposal, allowing 24-hour nightlife zones in specified districts “can help people to move at their own pace and reduce conflicts” if implemented properly. The Office of Nightlife is in the process ...
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