Biography
John DiMatteo is the co-founder of one of the USA's leading event production firms, Area Event.
Founded by 15-year industry vets John DiMatteo and Brian Arteca in 2004, Area Event is a full-service event production and marketing company based in New York City. Notorious for their rafter-rattling electronic dance music shows, Area also hosts and promotes a range of hip-hop mash-ups, drum & bass, trance and live music performances. As a result, Area has forged enduring bonds with top talent and DJs from all genres, including Danny Tenaglia, Tiësto, Victor Calderone and scores of others. In addition, Area Event caters to a dedicated following of attractive professionals who work hard and play harder. With professionalism and flair, they’ve won the respect of managers, agents, and vendors. Specializing in large-scale special events and branded entertainment, Area provides equipment and security to accommodate massive parties. Arteca and DiMatteo have perfected these productions, emphasizing lighting, sound, and special effects designed to dazzle and awe. In major markets like New York, Miami, Las Vegas and Atlantic City, they transform familiar concert and club venues, such as Roseland, Webster Hall and the MGM, into unforgettable sensory experiences. Area Event now boasts the largest weekly club party in the United States; Aquatic Saturday at the Pool at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City averages over 3,000 satisfied partygoers per week and was nominated for a prestigious Club World Magazine award. From concept to completion, Area Event does it all.
