DAMANTE Returns to Zouk Nightclub for a Thrilling Second Year on the Vegas Strip: Exclusive Interview

Get ready for another electrifying year as Italian DJ and producer Andrea DAMANTE returns to the legendary Zouk Nightclub at Resorts World Las Vegas for his second consecutive residency. After an unforgettable debut, DAMANTE is back to deliver his signature high-energy performances at one of the most innovative nightlife destinations on the Strip. Known for its cutting-edge sound and immersive production, Zouk has become a hub for the world’s biggest electronic music talents, and DAMANTE is once again set to light up the stage alongside top artists like DJ Snake, Illenium, and Alison Wonderland. As the club scene in Vegas shifts toward a more global and progressive experience, DAMANTE’s return promises to elevate the nightlife scene even further with a season full of unmissable moments.

What does returning to Zouk Nightclub for a second year mean to you?
For me, it’s an honor and a great opportunity to perform at such an important and prestigious venue. Playing and having the residency for a second year means continuing to find new inspiration, gaining more recognition, receiving fresh challenges, and having the chance to bring my art, my music, and my vision to a top-level venue.

How has your experience in Las Vegas shaped your career?
Without a doubt, the crowd and the international atmosphere in Vegas have pushed me to explore my creativity even further and take it to a new level. My career has definitely gained recognition from this, and seeing the results of hours spent in the studio is an incredible feeling. I feel grateful, but this is just the beginning of a journey toward even greater experiences. 

What makes performing at Zouk different from other venues?
Every venue has its own unique energy. If I had to define Zouk, I would call it ‘Adrenaline.’ The lights, the crowd, the sound—everything about Zouk gives you an energy and rush that I can only channel into music, into my music and my art.

How do you prepare for a high-energy club set?
Focus and research. Focus on the music and what has to be done, and research the perfection to connect the crowd and give them a trip into good music and vibes. 

What can fans expect from your 2025 residency?
High level, great music, and unique vibes. 

You’ve worked with major artists—who has influenced your sound the most?
Working with so many great artists has been an incredible learning experience, but I always strive to maintain and refine my own identity. I draw inspiration from them, of course, but also from a much broader reality: one that encompasses the entire tech house scene, which I’m really into. 

How do you balance DJing, producing, and touring?
Great concentration and full focus. Music is my life, and everything revolves around it. My focus is entirely dedicated to this, and since I’ve turned my passion into my profession, all my life turns around this. 

Can you share any details about your upcoming music?
Tech house, of course, but more personal, more identity. There’s a crossover project on the way with a refined, UK-influenced sound, thanks to the presence of British artists. I don’t want to spoil too much, but there’s been a lot of hard work behind it, and I can’t wait for everyone to hear it!

What’s been your most memorable moment on stage so far?
My first time in Vegas, opening for DJ Snake. I realized something was changing, that I was stepping up to a whole new level. Being there with him in the booth, exchanging ideas, even just a simple high-five, was pure adrenaline.

Where do you see your music career heading next?

The U.S. is giving me incredible energy and inspiration. I’ve been putting in a lot of work on my brand and music, and I truly hope these months in the studio will mark a turning point for even greater growth. This summer, there might be a small preview of what’s coming, but that won’t stop me from continuing to create and evolve. My energy is limitless, and I’m ready to take it to the world.