Alex Wann

Alex Wann built his reputation as a Parisian DJ and producer through years of craft development within the Paris underground electronic scene before a single track transformed his career trajectory in 2023. His production approach centers on layered percussion systems drawn from African dance music traditions applied over European club architecture — a sound that occupies the space between underground credibility and peak-time festival energy. The breakthrough arrived through a rework of Kelis' 'Milkshake' — a 2003 R&B track whose melodic and cultural weight supported reimagination as a deep, tribal house anthem. Wann's treatment circulated as an unreleased track through DJ sets on the international festival circuit, with its first significant public airing at Brooklyn Mirage in New York. The track attracted immediate support from Keinemusik — the Berlin collective whose DJ sets function as market signals for the global underground — as well as Diplo, Pete Tong, John Summit, Carlita, Adriatique, and BLOND:ISH. Pete Tong named it his Essential New Tune on BBC Radio 1, placing it before the broadcaster's global audience. When officially released, the rework held the #1 position on Beatport for multiple consecutive weeks — a chart that measures purchasing behavior from DJs and producers rather than passive streaming, making the position a precise measure of standing within the professional DJ community. The Defected Records deal that followed 'Milkshake' placed him within one of house music's most institutionally significant labels — Defected's reach into radio, streaming editorial, and festival programming converted his Beatport breakthrough into sustained international booking activity. Releases on Positiva Records (EMI) expanded his distribution footprint into mainstream electronic channels, while official remixes for Swedish House Mafia and Adriatique demonstrated the technical range that allows him to move between underground and major-label contexts without compromising either. His 2024 release schedule confirmed that 'Milkshake' was a career catalyst rather than an isolated moment: 'My Love' extended his catalog's melodic depth; 'Peperuke' featuring singer-songwriter Nes Mburu introduced global vocal textures into his African percussion-rooted production framework; and 'Set Me Free' — a collaboration with UK artist Aaron Hibell selected as the official track for Ultra Music Festival's 2024 aftermovie and which attracted a CamelPhat remix — confirmed his reliability as a collaborator for major festival contexts. A Tomorrowland 2024 live version of 'Set Me Free' circulated as a document of the track's festival-scale impact. His performance arc through 2024 and 2025 tracked the momentum 'Milkshake' created: Tomorrowland, EDC Las Vegas, Pacha Ibiza, IMS (where he performed b2b with Pete Tong at the historic Dalt Vila castle), Space Miami, Moga festival, Brunch Electronik, and Cercle Festival — whose outdoor documentary format places artists in cinematic environments designed to capture a specific career moment. The Pacha and IMS bookings positioned him within the Mediterranean club circuit that has historically served as a launching platform for European producers with the catalog depth to sustain high-scrutiny multi-hour sets. His 2026 Wynn Nightlife residency at XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club marks his first Las Vegas residency. Confirmed 2026 dates include April 26 at Encore Beach Club. Guest list through NoCoverVegas for his Las Vegas appearances provides complimentary entry for qualifying guests. Source: ra.co/dj/alexwann/biography, defected.com/music/releases/alex-wann-right/, dancingastronaut.com/2024/10/aaron-hibell-alex-wann-convene-on-ultra-music-festiva-after-movie/, edmidentity.com/2026/02/05/wynn-nightlife-2026-residency-lineup/

Alex Wann's 2023 tribal rework of Kelis' 'Milkshake' reached #1 on Beatport for multiple consecutive weeks and was named Pete Tong's Essential New Tune on BBC Radio 1 — dual validation that launched him from the Paris underground to international bookings within months. His 2024 collaboration 'Set Me Free' with Aaron Hibell was selected as the official Ultra Music Festival 2024 aftermovie track and attracted a CamelPhat remix. He has performed b2b with Pete Tong at IMS Dalt Vila and holds a Cercle Festival DJ set. Source: ra.co/dj/alexwann/biography, defected.com/music/releases/alex-wann-right/ At XS Nightclub, Alex Wann performs on Select dates, commanding some of the venue's most in-demand time slots.

Alex Wann currently performs at XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas, typically on Select dates. Their sets span House / Afro House, delivering a sound that has earned them one of the most dedicated followings in the Las Vegas residency circuit.

Alex Wann's sound: Paris-rooted Afro house and tribal house with a Beatport sensibility — Alex Wann's productions layer percussive rhythm systems from African dance traditions over European club structure, creating a sound that moves between underground credibility and peak-time festival energy. His Wynn Nightlife sets translate the dark, textured groove identity of his studio catalog into a Las Vegas club environment built for high-density peak-time programming. At XS Nightclub, the professional sound systems and production infrastructure amplify every element of their performance — from the sub-bass to the high-end clarity.

Alex Wann typically takes the stage on Select dates. Their sets run 60 to 90 minutes and deliver the full Vegas production experience with professional sound, lighting, and crowd energy that you cannot find anywhere else.

General admission cover charges for Alex Wann shows are $30-60 — FREE with NoCoverVegas guest list. With NoCoverVegas, you skip the cover charge entirely and receive a free guest list entry from your hotel to the venue.