Manhattan Digest

All you need to know about Manhattan culture and so much more...

david guetta

Highest Paid DJs of 2013 | Electronic Dance Music

by

The Highest Paid DJs have in the last year significantly increased their incomes in Vegas. As the popularity of electronic dance music has grown so has the salaries of the top tier DJ/producers. Only a couple of years ago the only place that you could see this many world famous DJ/producers  was Ibiza.Fast forward to now and Las Vegas has almost replaced Ibiza as the EDM capital of the world. While there are a bunch of different ways to look at this, we are trying compare each DJs per show earnings. These are the best guesses for what each DJ is currently making per show.

 

Some of the Highest Paid DJs

Calvin Harris at Wet Republic and Hakkasan was the highest paid DJ of 2013 when all was said and done making right around $46 Million had a bigger 12-month take than the likes of Jay Z, Katy Perry and frequent collaborator Rihanna.

Deadmau5 was one of the highest paid DJs in 2013 when he signed his deal at Hakkasan nightclub at the MGM Grand.

Tiesto was the next DJ to sign on with Hakkasan Las Vegas and Wet Republic and reportedly making right around $250,000 per performance.

 

Skrillex – will be playing at Daylight Beach Club and Light Vegas two brand new venues that opened at Mandalay Bay. He is making right around 225k to 250k per performance.

Steve Angello – one of the members of Swedish House mafia, can be seen playing at XS Las Vegas and Encore Beach Club on a regular basis.

David Guetta – reportedly made $13 million in 2012. You can find David Guetta at Encore Beach Club and XS Las Vegas on a regular basis in 2013.

Avicii – is one of the only DJ that demands large sums of money and has the freedom to play at multiple venues. You can see Avicii between Marquee Dayclub & Nightclub, Encore Beach Club and XS Las Vegas.

Steve Aoki – who in 2012 made approximately $12 million while playing at the Wynn Encore has moved over to play at at Hakkasan Las Vegas and Wet Republic.

Kaskade – had a residency at Encore Beach for a summer a couple of years ago and then was a resident at Marquee Dayclub & Nightclub. He is now a resident at XS nightclub where he played Columbus Day, Halloween. The next time you can see Kaskade is at XS Nightclub on New Year’s Eve 2014.

Read the Original Article: Vegas Pool Parties Highest Paid DJs in Vegas

Summer Music Festivals 2013- When and Where

by

For all you music nuts out there, Summer seems to be the one season each year that brings out the best music festivals and the best artists at that.  If you are local to New York, you are in for a treat.  Some of the biggest music festivals are here or making their way through here.  So if you want to find which ones are the best to go to, take a look at the following festivals and see for yourself why music and summer go uber well together like a yummy Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich-

 

Credit to: Governor's Ball Music Festival
Credit to: Governor’s Ball Music Festival

 

GOVERNOR’S BALL- JUNE 7TH-9TH, RANDALL’S ISLAND

This is one that yours truly is beyond excited for.  The event takes place in early June, and this year is featuring the creme de la creme of awesome alternative artists and some of the biggest global superstars in the world.  Going on over at the beautiful Randall’s Island,  the festival highlights artists that have been popular since the early  1980’s.  Which one in particular? That would be Guns N Roses, who are set to perform on the 8th along with other superstars from Kendrick Lamar to Nas.  Opening day highlights Grammy winners Kings Of Leon as well as Feist and Erykah Badu.  Closing day brings in Kanye West as well as The Lumineers, Cold War Kids and Twin Shadown to name a few.  Looks like an amazing three day lineup that I for sure won’t miss.  Tickets are still available via The Governor’s Ball official website.

 

Credit to: Tumblr
Credit to: Tumblr

 VANS WARPED TOUR: JULY 13TH, NASSAU COLISEUM

The Vans Warped Tour is ultimately a celebration for all things alternative.  The tour, going on for over a decade now, highlights some of the best alternative talent on a national level and a local level.  Famed for its “Battle Of The Bands” with founder Kevin Lyman putting out a content for bands to perform at their local venue, it is really the one festival where dreams  can come true for said band.  This year’s highlights include Denver’s very own 3OH3, The Used, Reel Big Fish and more.  Log onto The Vans Warped Tour website for more info.

Credit to: Made Event
Credit to: Made Event

ELECTRIC ZOO: AUGUST 30TH-SEPTEMBER 1ST, RANDALLS ISLAND

Being one of the few festivals that I know of where the only real transportation there is by ferry, the Electric Zoo celebrates all things EDM.  Held at the beautiful Randalls Island right outside of Manhattan, this three day festival plans to host some of the biggest acts in EDM today.  Ones ranging from international superstars like David Guetta, Skrillex and Diplo come to mind for all you big EDM fans that seem to populate a lot of what is popular in music right now. Go the the Made Event homepage to get tickets!

Let’s not forget that the MTV Video Music Awards is finally coming back to New York this summer.  About damn time, I have no idea why it landed in LA in the first place as that show is designed to be here.  Hope everyone goes to at least one of these and has a damn good time!