Electronic music is experiencing a new wave. No longer the bailiwick of club kids and raves, electronic music has grown up with an appeal that stretches from Wall Street to Main Street, and Las Vegas is at the epicenter.

Renowned DJs/producers from around the world, including Kaskade, David Guetta, LMFAO, Steve Aoki, Lil Jon, DJ Vice and more, have established residencies, quickly eclipsing star chefs as the celebrity du jour.

From an economic standpoint, the impact of electronic music in Las Vegas has been enormous. Many executives within the resort community credit Vegas' vibrant nightlife for helping keep the destination afloat during one of the nation's worst economic crisis to date.

Memorial Day weekend 2011 broke records at many day and nightlife venues: Encore Beach Club sold out all three days, well over 3,500 people passed through the doors daily. Such record-breaking was the norm over the weekend at many hot spots dotting the famed boulevard. It's a trend that's predicted to continue throughout the summer as it did last year.

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