Afrojack In Action: What Goes Into A Massive EDM Show?

Nick “Afrojack” van de Wall is one of the most successful DJs in the burgeoning EDM scene, pulling in $22 million last year, good enough for sixth place on our Electronic Cash Kings list.

His earnings are fueled by live shows, where he routinely scores six-figure nightly fees. Afrojack was kind enough to forego that type of payday late last month in Philadelphia when he closed out FORBES’ all-for-charity Under 30 Music Festival. But he brought the same level of perfectionism as always.

“When it...