A dazzling addition to the city's illustrious nightlife sector, the opening of LIV Nightclub at Fontainebleau Las Vegas marks a narrative packed with luxury, perseverance and, of course, the reliable pulse of electronic dance music.
The prodigious Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a $3.7 billion enterprise, stands as a monument to ambition. After a tumultuousjourneyAfter two decades, which included construction halts during the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic, the project found new life under the leadership of Jeffrey Soffer and Fontainebleau Development. Today, this 67-story structure stands as the tallest habitable building in Nevada and a symbol of resilience and rebirth.
Nestled within the grandeur of the property is LIV Nightclub, a Miami-based brand founded by David Grutman in 2008. LIV's new Sin City counterpart, an intimate 2,000-seat venue, immediately stands out as unique for its size and format within the broader landscape of Las Vegas. . It carves a niche for itself by embodying the omnipresent desire for proximity and connection that emanates from today's EDM community.
Fontainebleau Las Vegas Senior Vice President of Nightlife Michael Waltman emphasized that these elements of the guest experience were a key priority.
“LIV is more intimate than most in Las Vegas and we love that,” Waltman says. EDM.com. “No matter what table you are at or where you are as a general admission guest, you will have full visibility of the DJ.”
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John Summit, LIV's debut performer and first-ever resident DJ, has artfully captured this sense of connection on the road in his own right. While it has grown into larger-scale performances, they often still resemble the shared energy of a lively house party.
As a current Miami resident, Summit's Las Vegas debut at the Grutman-led LIV felt like a cosmic alignment in the present moment. The DJ's first performance was a journey through his historic year, which was peppered with global dance hits like “Where You Are” and “Fade Out.”
LIV's grand opening, which took place during what is traditionally one of the slowest weeks of the year in Las Vegas, exceeded all expectations. It was a testament to a combination of the brand's national renown and the leadership's strategic foresight.
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Before joining the Fontainebleau development, Waltman found himself on the ground floor of the team that launched Resorts World Las Vegas and its brilliant Zouk Nightclub property, experiences that have undoubtedly informed his approach to building the next chapter in LIV's legacy. He says he is immensely proud of the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to bring two high-profile nightlife brands to the entertainment capital of the world.
Waltman's vision for LIV goes beyond offering a world-class night out; It's about creating an environment where the energy of the audience and the DJ merge into a unique and unforgettable experience.
Looking ahead, he remains excited about the introduction of LIV Beach, the brand's upcoming dayclub counterpart, scheduled to open in March 2024. The addition to the company's growing portfolio is expected to embody a similar ethos to that of the nightclub, offering a curated party. experience that caters to both table service and general admission guests.
The story of LIV at Fontainebleau Las Vegas is a story of adaptation, innovation and relentless pursuit. As the horizon shimmers beneath the desert sky, LIV at Fontainebleau Las Vegas not only joins the constellation of industry-leading nightclubs gracing the Strip, but also shines as an example of what the future of clubbing can look like. : immersive, inclusive and intense. memorable.
John Summit's next performance at LIV Las Vegas is scheduled for January 10, 2024. Tickets on sale now.
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