DJ / MUSIC DIRECTOR

Bree DeLano is not just a DJ. She is a creative force, a curator of cool, and an ambassador of music and culture.

 

Also known as DJ88, Bree has been DJing for 20 years. Her residencies have included the biggest hotels and nightclubs that decorate the Las Vegas Strip, she has been a heavy contributor to the music scene in both Las Vegas and Los Angeles, and her client list is a who's who of fashion, technology, hospitality and the entertainment world. She has become a respected music programmer in both nightlife and live music and her business and creative acumen have paved the way for a multidimensional career spanning far beyond the DJ booth.

 

Bree began her professional journey in music and events in 1992 as a main player in the Los Angeles club scene. DeLano is a multihyphenate, and has worn many hats successfully over the years starting as a club promoter, freelance writer, and event curator. She soon moved into artist & DJ management as well as the A&R and soundtrack world. She became known and trusted for her ear for new talent, skillful music curation & programming, and an eye for sharp creative direction, marketing, and branding.

 

Bree's love for music, and experience managing DJ's, led her to pursue her own career as a DJ in 2003. In 2006 she moved to Las Vegas and became the first female headlining local DJ with major nightlife residencies, various accolades, and a diverse demographic of high-end event clientele. She attributes her success to her diverse arsenal of music and her talent to shape shift with ease opening up for artists from Gwen Stefani to Hiatus Kaiyote to Tony Bennett. From stadiums to red carpet events to dive bars, it's her love for music that makes her evergreen. She has built her brand taking risks and infusing an alluring energy into every live DJ set.

 

Bree became one of the only female Music Directors in Las Vegas at the revered downtown venue Insert Coin(s), where she carefully curated a diverse team of resident DJ's, built out branded events, and programmed the music she loved introducing new genres and artists to Las Vegas. She is a respected ambassador of the Las Vegas music scene, who has heavily contributed to the evolution and diversity of club culture. Under her navigation, Insert Coin(s) earned a reputation as "the place to go for true music lovers" bringing various genres of music to the forefront in a city primarily known for EDM and over the top nightlife experiences.

 

Bree was the featured on-camera music correspondent for MORE Access, the Las Vegas version of EXTRA, and launched her own live music series which she produced, hosted, and DJ'd called "Pop Up Live". The "Pop Up Live" series featured name and emerging local artists/bands and was named Best New Party as well as Best Concert of 2016 for Anderson.Paak's first Las Vegas performance.

 

She has earned respect and accolades not only for her professional endeavors, but also for philanthropic work in the area of animal rescue/adoption awareness and the arts. She is a proud mother, accomplished artist/painter, equestrian, chef, and animal rescue advocate. In 2017 Bree relocated to her hometown of Los Angeles with her daughter but continues to travel back and forth and work in Las Vegas, which she affectionally refers to as her second home.

 

In April of 2022 she launched "The Sauce with Bree DeLano" an interview based podcast that uniquely incorporates her music career and on air talents. You can find The Sauce with Bree DeLano on Apple, Spotify, & Anchor podcasts.