Viral dubstep producer Heyz brought his biggest headline show ever to Denver’s Ogden Theatre last Saturday, March 14. Highlighting the sold-out event was ingenious Laser Cage production, which surrounded his DJ setup with three walls of floor-to-ceiling lasers. It was by far the most lasers I’ve ever seen in a similarly sized theatre setup with jaw-dropping lighting all night long.
Denver local Solfire got the party started with a mix of deep dubstep and her lyrical originals. Up next, Brainrack B2B Wiley took over the room with a heavy-hitting arsenal of collabs and a boatload of fresh IDs from both artists. Finally, Black Carl! got the crowd pumped as direct support for Heyz, blasting his new tunes “Nonstop” and “Act a Fool” to the energetic crowd. Mosh pits swirled through the dancefloor for the better part of the night.
Heyz took over around 11:30 pm, and for the next 90 minutes, he commanded the room with his heady blend of viral flips, beloved remixes, and engaging originals. Calls to “Open the Pitoris” were met with a roar from the crowd and renewed energy for the mosh pits in The Ogden.
But it was the laser cage production that kept me engaged from start to finish. In addition to the dozens of floor-to-ceiling lasers surrounding the DJ decks, strategically placed lasers shot across the theatre to the back wall and diagonally from the ceiling to the floor. It was one of the most stunning laser displays I’ve seen at a headline show outside of a festival setting. Heyz brought the action, and the pictures barely do it justice.
Selling out The Odgen is another big milestone in Heyz’s journey as a Denver producer. As he left the stage, he told the crowd that he would be aiming even higher for his next Denver headline show, with his sights set on Mission Ballroom. Building on his HEYZ’D and Confused Tour, Heyz prepares for the biggest booking year of his career with huge festival appearances at EDC Las Vegas, Beyond Wonderland Chicago, and Electric Forest, to name just a few. Keep an eye on his website and social media pages linked below to stay informed of all his latest announcements and antics.
