EXPERIENCE

Proven in real rooms. Not theory.

Armando Gaona brings over 25 years of experience across underground rave culture, major nightclub residencies, festivals, and large-scale nightlife venues.

LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY EXPERIENCE

 Las Vegas Residency Experience 2014 – Present. 

Armando relocated to Las Vegas after being recruited through a series of succesful trial performances at Hakkasan Nightclub. 

He has since performed regularly as a resident, support, and closing DJ in high-capacity venues, supporting some of the world's top electronic music artists in premier nightlife venues. 

  • OMNIA Nightclub
  • Hakkasan Nightclub 
  • WET Republic (now Palm Tree Beach Club)

Additional appearances include: 

  • Jewel Nightclub 
  • Zouk Nightclub 
  • Daylight Beach Club
  • Liquid Pool Lounge 
  • KAOS Nightclub

Private event performances:

  • T-Mobile Arena 
  • MGM Grand Garden Arena 
  • The Sphere

HEADLINER EXPERIENCE

Headliner Support Experience

Supported and performed alongside international headliners including:

  • Tiesto
  • Martin Garrix
  • Calvin Harris
  • Zedd
  • The Chainsmokers
  • Armin van Buuren
  • Alesso
  • Illenium

Performed for crowds of thousands in Las Vegas' most recognized nightlife venues.

FLORIDA RESIDENCIES

Resident DJ: 

  • The Amphitheater, Tampa Florida 1998-2006 / 2011 - 2014.
  • The Groove, at City Walk, Universal Studios Orlando, Florida 2010-2014.
  •  Floyds Nightclub, Seminole Hard Rock Casino, Tampa Florida 2005-2010.

Long-term resident DJ at one of Central Florida's largest nightlife venues, The Amphitheater:

  • Performed weekly in high-capacity nightclub environment.
  • Worked with ownership on talent recommendations and booking coordination.
  • Communicated with artist agencies including AM Only.
  • Managed artist logistics including transportation and hospitality.
  • Participated in live Saturday night radio broadcasts.

Supported and performed alongside intertnational headliners including:

  • Tiesto
  • Paul Oakenfold
  • Paul van Dyk
  • BT
  • Crystal Method
  • Ferry Corsten

FESTIVAL APPEARANCES

Festival Performances:

  • Ultra Music Festival (Florida Favorites & Breakbeat Stages.
  • EDC Orlando
  • Sunset Music Festival

EARLY CAREER

Early Career - Rave & Afterhours Scene

Armando developed his early experience in Florida's underground rave and afterhours scene, performing extended sets across multiple rooms and genres including breakbeat, trance, and house.

  • Resident DJ - Starlight 2000/Club60 (Tampa, FL)
  • Performed at large-scale events with crowds of several thousand.
  • Experience in multi-room programming and open-format long sets.