Marcel Correa and Joe Borusiewicz, best known as partners in the Las Vegas-based event production company RVLTN Events (Ravealation) expand their local legacy with the official announcement of the city’s newest live music venue, Substance. The venue opened on Friday, July 12 on the second floor of the Neonopolis Complex in the heart of downtown’s vibrant Fremont District, SUBSTANCE is a one-story, 18,000 square- foot sanctum for all flavors of live entertainment.
Do You Have The Substance?
Correa and Borusiewicz’s tenacious passion for music has helped to cement RVLTN as one of the most abundant independent electronic promoters in the country, producing a myriad of club nights, concerts and outdoor festivals each year. SUBSTANCE is their latest venture, joining an impressive portfolio which includes ALTURA Presents, Elation, and Jackpot to name a few. At Substance, the RVLTN team will be collaborating with pioneering electronic music promoter, Insomniac, to bring some of the world’s most sought-after dance music artists to the stage every Friday night. Alongside electronic programming, Altura Presents will transform the space with its massively popular Latin events every Saturday night. The venue will also host an array of other genres and promoters, including Mexican regional, Rock, R&B, reggae + more.
Just steps away from The Strip, adjacent to Las Vegas Boulevard and Fremont Street, the new year-round venue will quickly become a homebase for fans looking to enjoy their favorite artists. Partners Marcel Correa and Joe Borusiewicz shared their thoughts, saying: “Growing up in Las Vegas, we’ve always loved our great city and its incredible potential to become a thriving local music scene. We’ve attended countless shows, festivals, & events here and our passion has always been about serving our fellow locals. As promoters, working with various venues throughout the city has given us deep insight into what works and what doesn’t — from guest experience and operations to overall strategy. No one enjoys paying $30 for parking or navigating a casino just to attend an event. People dislike strict dress codes, long lines for drinks and bathrooms, poor sound quality, and gouging fees.“
-Marcel Correa, Joe Borusiewicz.
“At SUBSTANCE, our goal is to create an entertainment destination that addresses these issues, incorporating everything we’d want as event producers and local music fans. We can’t wait to unveil our most exciting venture to date.”
The space’s brutalist architecture and low ceilings will make guests feel like they’re in a dystopian post-apocalyptic warehouse, with top-of-the-line production amplifying live entertainment across a multitude of genres. The facility is equipped with a cutting-edge audio/visual system that can accommodate a wide range of live entertainment, from intimate DJ sets to live bands and major productions.
Substance boasts one of Vegas’s largest indoor LED installations – an over 100-foot ultra-wide high-definition video wall will act as a centerpiece for their events. The main stage is equipped with nearly 300 hi-res Absen LED Panels with over 200,000 watts of top quality L’acoustics audio, by way of ground stack as well as flown line array. Their goal is to create an immersive dancefloor experience unparalleled by any other venue downtown. Their behemoth was designed and installed by KC Ray of KRAY AV and Tradewind Production.
Opening
On Friday, July 12, SUBSTANCE officially opened its doors with one of house music’s most dynamic duos, Walker & Royce. On night two, Altura Presents debuted SUBSTANCE’s first Latin Evening with a special guest lineup. The momentous grand opening will be followed by a summer of worldwide talent including Boombox Cartel on July 19th. Moreover, bass music sensation CRANKDAT will perform on July 26th, and many more to come. Tickets for Substance are available here.
About Marcel Correa
The visionary founder of RVLTN Events, has been steering the company as its Chief Executive Officer since its inception. A Las Vegas native with a flair for innovation, Marcel boasts an impressive portfolio of thriving entertainment & hospitality. His “All things Vegas” mentality has fueled his mission to continuously push Las Vegas’s reputation as the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World.’ Marcel’s leadership has grown RVLTN into one of the most dynamic and successful independent entertainment powerhouses in the city’s history. In addition to RVLTN, Marcel has propelled ALTURA Presents to prominence, establishing it as the city’s leading Latin brand. Under his leadership, it has experienced exponential growth, expanding across 12 cities and counting.
About Joe Borusiewicz
Joe Borusiewicz has been a key figure in promoting electronic dance music events for nearly 25 years. His journey began in the late 1990s, falling in love with the Las Vegas underground party scene. From handing out fliers and talent buying for local promoters, Joe quickly ascended into organizing his own events. Over the years, he has overseen the booking, production, and marketing for thousands of events. Since 2013, Joe has been a partner and executive talent buyer at RVLTN Events. He has played a pivotal role in transforming it into one of the most prolific independent entertainment brands in the country. Now, it hosts 300+ events annually.