Photo Flash: Hardwell Launches Party Series at Hakkasan Las Vegas and Wet Republic

On Friday night, April 20, the recently opened nightclub at Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand kept the festivities going for preview weekend with dance music juggernaut Hardwell, as he launched his exclusive "Go Hardwell Or Go Home" futuristic-themed party series to over 3,000 excited fans. Scroll below for photos from the opening!

At 1:45 a.m. the lights in the main room came down (as part of the custom-made show produced by the Hakkasan production team and Hardwell) while his fans chanted "Hardwell, Hardwell, Hardwell!" As the crowd anticipation grew, custom-made visuals popped-up on the massive floor-to-ceiling LED screens showing exclusive content specifically made for the "Go Hardwell Or Go Home" event series. As the lights came on, the energy in the packed main room exploded when the 25-year-old rising star stepped into the DJ booth and immediately started his mind-blowing set. The Dutch DJ/producer kept the energy high as he spun his infections music including fan favorites such as "Zero 76," "Spaceman," "Apollo," and many more.

Throughout the lively set, guests were transported into a futuristic space travel experience as galactic visuals appeared and dancersdressed in space-age costumes put on dramatic performances that kept guests on their feet all night long.

Earlier in the night, the he was presented with a commemorative-framed gold disc by CEO of Angel Management Group Neil Moffitt to celebrate the first-ever performance of his exclusive event series at Hakkasan Las Vegas.

Hakkasan Las Vegas, a restaurant and nightclub complex, offers 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.

On Saturday afternoon (April 19), WET REPUBLIC also at MGM Grand kicked off its highly anticipated Grand Opening weekend with Dutch Big RoomHouse producer and DJ Hardwell as he manned the decks and debut the first of his many daylife parties.

Taking his place in the DJ booth at 3 p.m. the "Best European DJ" approached the turntables and was welcomed home by thousands of bronzed poolgoers shouting his name. The Revealed Recordings impresario kept the pool decks packed while he showcased his astounding tracks. The chart-topping DJ sensation was full of energy as he spun hit after hit keeping the bikini-clad partygoers dancing and singing along. Hardwell kept the celebration going into the early hours of the evening and left his devoted fans wanting more.

Also, spotted in the booth was progressive and electro house DJ Bambi as she showed her fellow Dutch turntable maestro support after they both had a successfulnight at Hakkasan Las Vegas.

Photo Credit: Al Powers, PowersImagery.com. *WET REPUBLIC Photo credit belongs to Brenton Ho of Powers Imagery LLC/ angelmg.com.

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Hakkasan Las Vegas at MGM Grand

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