Perfecto Vegas Partners with British Airways and LVCVA for the Inaugural Non-stop Flight between Las Vegas and Heathrow

Paul Oakenfold celebrates European launch of Perfecto Vegas album in conjunction with the inaugural flight’s return to Las Vegas October 25

Las Vegas – Oct. 23, 2009 – N9NE Group and Perfecto Vegas establishes a partnership with Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and British Airways to launch British Airways’ non-stop service between London’s Heathrow Airport and Las Vegas.

A VIP event held on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Studio Valbonne commemorated the inaugural non-stop flight and  featured an exclusive set performed by premier DJ and resident at Rain Nightclub inside Palms Casino Resort, Paul Oakenfold.  The event coincided with the European launch of Oakenfold’s new album titled, Perfecto Vegas. Those in attendance included: Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman; President of LVCVA, Rossi Ralenkotter; Vice President of Public Affairs for LVCVA, Vince Alberta; and Vice President of N9NE Group, Michael Fuller.

“It’s an honor to represent Las Vegas and to witness such a huge stride in the relationship between the U.K. and Las Vegas,” said Paul Oakenfold.  “The interest of British Airways demonstrates the viability of Las Vegas as a true global music destination and I look forward to further expanding the following of fans that come from all over the world to experience Perfecto Vegas and party in Sin City.”

“N9NE Group is excited to partner with British Airways for the inaugural non-stop flight from Heathrow to Las Vegas,” said Michael Fuller.  “Expanding the international travel channels is an integral step in further developing Las Vegas as a global tourist destination and the entertainment capital of the world.”

For years, Oakenfold has been recognized in the U.K. for his unique collaborations with other internationally-acclaimed DJs and for offering guests an extravagant musical experience, no matter what venue he plays at.  Oakenfold has performed in large concert halls and arenas throughout the world and is most recently renowned for breaking record attendances during his special production Perfecto Vegas, hosted at Rain Nightclub every Saturday. Oakenfold has been a resident DJ at Rain Nightclub since 2008.

A collaboration between Paul Oakenfold and award-winning VJ and director, Vello Virkhaus, Paul Oakenfold Presents: Perfecto Vegas features various cutting-edge design and visual art elements, including full audio-visual system integration, multi-screen content and computer graphics.  The weekly production was conceptualized specifically for Rain Nightclub, the legendary 25,000 square-foot club and concert venue at Palms Casino Resort. Since opening in 2001, Rain Nightclub has built a reputation for its stellar special effects and international headlining acts.   Named after Oakenfold’s label, Perfecto Records, the show takes place every Saturday through 2010.  Oakenfold is slated to perform at 26 of the scheduled show dates and Perfecto Vegas will feature select internationally-acclaimed DJs to host in his absence.  Thrive Records released Oakenfold’s new album Perfecto Vegas nationwide on July 7, celebrating his groundbreaking residency at Palms Casino Resort.  This double CD set consists of 21 exclusive tracks, hand-selected and mixed by Oakenfold.  Click to hear a preview of Perfecto Vegas.

LVCVA

The LVCVA is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center.  With approximately 140,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and 9.9 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting ever‑increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area.  For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.VisitLasVegas.com.

N9NE Group

The N9NE Group is a partnership between pioneering entertainment entrepreneurs Michael Morton and Scott DeGraff. Although the company was founded in 1992, the two have been friends since age nine, a fact commemorated in the company name. The son of legendary restaurateur Arnie Morton (Morton’s of Chicago steakhouses), Morton grew up in the restaurant business, while DeGraff pursued a career in law—becoming a real estate attorney at one of Chicago’s most prominent firms—all the while retaining his passion for great food and entertainment.  Today, N9NE Group operates a total of ten venues nationwide: seven Las Vegas venues, including N9NE Steakhouse, Nove Italiano, Rain Nightclub, ghostbar, Moon Nightclub, Playboy Club and Palms Pool & Bungalows); two Chicago venues, including N9NE Steakhouse and ghostbar; and ghostbar in Dallas.  For additional information, visit www.n9negroup.com.

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