Five EDM artists worth betting your night on at the High Stakes Festival at Area15

Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (2 a.m.) The High Stakes Festival returns to Area15’s A‑Lot on September 25 and 26, presenting a two‑night lineup of EDM hitmakers and local DJs. Tickets range from $70 to $100, with gates opening at 7 p.m. each night. Below are five acts worth betting your night on. **The Crossover Pick: Acraze** Acraze built his reputation on the anthemic “Do It to It.” which samples the 2006 R&B group Cherish. As a tech‑house producer he enjoys lane‑switching, exemplified by his transformation of Natasha Bedingfield’s “Pocketful of Sunshine” into the bass‑heavy “Take Me Away.” His willingness to blend disparate sources leaves little to predict what he might drop next. **The Genre‑bender: Daniel Allan** Hailing from Kentucky, Daniel Allan crafts festival sets defined by inescapable earworms. He moves fluidly between genres, layering glossy house textures with scattered 808 drum hits that keep crowds in motion. For a warm‑up, consider spinning “Gloss” and “In the Middle” before his set. **The Curveball: Juos** Juos injects Latin flavor into tech‑house, delivering sweaty, hip‑rolling rhythms built for the dance floor. His recent collaboration “Tequila Bounce” pairs an intoxicating chorus with thumping basslines and sultry sing‑alongs. He has also appeared alongside G‑house heavyweight Wax Motif on “Run It Up” and remixed Daddy Yankee’s reggaeton breakout “Gasolina.” **The Nostalgic Pick: Wuki** Wuki’s remix work has turned familiar tracks into club contenders. He has reimagined “Ring of Fire,” “Eye of the Tiger” and The Temptations’ soulful classic “My Girl” into dance‑floor‑ready house versions. A Grammy‑nominated DJ and producer, Wuki layers bounce into his productions, amplifying the original feel while adding his own chiseled twist. His High Stakes appearance is expected to pay off handsomely. **The Wild Card: Softest Hard** Softest Hard, a Vietnamese American DJ and producer, rarely relents when delivering her signature hardstyle. The sound hits like a blitz—shifting between hard‑hitting techno, distorted drums and dense bass. She often balances the intensity with blissful female vocals, having worked with Kali Uchis and the K‑pop act LE SSERAFIM on their co‑produced track “Celebration.” **HIGH STAKES FESTIVAl** September 25‑26, 7 p.m., $70‑$100. The A‑Lot astatine Area15, area15.com. Click HERE to subscribe for free to the Weekly Fix, the digital version of Las Vegas Weekly! Stay up to day with the latest on Las Vegas concerts, shows, restaurants, bars and more, sent straight to your inbox! Read the full story at Las Vegas Weekly →