Human Nature Signs Las Vegas Show Extension
What do musical legends Smokey Robinson, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson and Olivia Newton-John have in common? HUMAN NATURE. All of these icons have sung their praises and/or shared the stage or recording studio with these awesome Aussies - one of the world’s most successful vocal groups. Australia’s Human Nature makes Motown proud - returning to their Las Vegas roots to celebrate MOTOWN’s 60th anniversary with their refreshed, energetic production, “AUSTRALIA’S HUMAN NATURE SINGS MOTOWN & MORE”. The dynamic show features a mix of classic MOTOWN, pop, soul and modern hits, including “Baby I Need Your Lovin’,” “Dancing in the Street,” “Uptight” and “Runaround Sue” five nights a week at the Sands Showroom inside The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Whether it’s a crowd-pleasing boy band medley or jamming Juke Joint, audiences are always on their feet inside the Sands Showroom.
It’s been ten years since the group landed in Las Vegas, due in large part to MOTOWN legend, Smokey Robinson, who, after hearing the group sing MOTOWN classics in Australia, decided to bring them to Las Vegas. Thanks to Smokey and SPI Entertainment, Human Nature launched their Las Vegas residency “Smokey Robinson presents Human Nature: The Motown Show” in 2019, and they have not only earned their place as one of the world’s finest pop vocal groups of the modern era, but as award-winning Strip resident headliners with their distinctive harmonies and stellar live shows. The group also recently announced their contract extension at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas through March 2022.
“Smokey Robinson has been such an important part of our musical career here in America,” says Andrew Tierney of Human Nature. “His belief in our sound and talent is not only something we are humbled by but, something we are extremely proud of as fellow musicians.”
As the group gears up to celebrate MOTOWN’s 60th anniversary with their refreshed show, and they prepare for their own career milestone - their 10th anniversary as Las Vegas headliners - Robinson’s passion for the group remains strong as ever. “My guys - Human Nature - are making MOTOWN proud. They are a must-see show in Las Vegas,” says Smokey Robinson. “They are vocalists who truly know how to entertain, and I knew that they would be hugely successful here on stage in Las Vegas and wherever they perform live - be it in the U.S. or back home in Australia where they continue to sell out arenas.”
"I can’t believe that it’s been ten years since we brought Human Nature to the U.S.,” said Adam Steck, Founder & CEO of SPI Entertainment and producer of the show. “I am so proud of these guys and honored to be a part of their Las Vegas & American musical history. Cheers to 10+ more!”
2019 also started off on a very high note when the group was announced as part of the Australia Day Honours to be awarded one of their home country’s highest recognitions. The foursome – brothers Andrew Tierney and Mike Tierney, Phil Burton and Toby Allen - were personally presented the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) on May 7th at Government House in Canberra by the Governor-General of Australia for their service to the performing arts and entertainment field. The Order of Australia is the pre-eminent way Australians recognize the achievements and service of their fellow citizens and community for their outstanding contribution as performers and citizens.
In addition to their original MOTOWN show, their most recent production, “Jukebox,” has been praised by critics and fans for its broad musical offering and flawless production being declared “an incredibly addictive evening of entertainment” by Las Vegas Magazine. The late, great Robin Leach called “Jukebox” “an infectious, 90-minute, nonstop extravaganza of energy as the band belts out chart toppers with a Tyson knockout punch - it’s a winner the entire way.” While TODAY show anchors Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush exclaimed about Human Nature, "If you like good looks and smooth sounds, then you're gonna love this hit Australian pop vocal group... they are amazing.” Television host and personality Carla Hall, who has been to numerous Human Nature shows, added: "They are one of the best vocal groups in the world... they are so incredible.”
And it’s not just critics who are singing the praises of this foursome. Fellow headliner and music icon Celine Dion has called Human Nature, “Wonderful vocalists who really know how to entertain a crowd.”
Human Nature’s foursome, Toby Allen, Phil Burton and brothers, Andrew and Mike Tierney, are joined on stage by a dynamic band as they celebrate MOTOWN and a mix of musical genres that covers classic hits as well as chart-topping hits of today. Whether it’s the crowd-pleasing “Boy band Medley” or jamming “Juke Joint,” audiences are always on their feet inside the Sands Showroom. In addition, since debuting in Las Vegas the group has filmed two acclaimed PBS television specials, “HUMAN NATURE SINGS MOTOWN” and “HUMAN NATURE: JUKEBOX – IN CONCERT FROM THE VENETIAN.”
“HUMAN NATURE SINGS MOTOWN & MORE” is not only a playlist of the groups influences, but some of the most-loved hit songs from the best vocal artists and groups of all time, including “Why Do Fools Fall in Love,” “Earth Angel,” “My Girl,” “Ooo Baby Baby,” Stand By Me,” “Perfect,” “Higher and Higher,” “Gimme Some Lovin’” and “Under The Boardwalk,” among many others.
“HUMAN NATURE SINGS MOTOWN & MORE!” plays at The Sands Showroom in The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Tuesday through Saturday at 7:00 pm. Tickets are on sale and start at $39 + taxes and fees and VIP options are available. Tickets can be purchased at any box office at The Venetian Resort or by calling 702-414-9000 or 866-641-7469. Tickets are also available at HumanNatureLive.com or Venetian.com.
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About HUMAN NATURE:
HUMAN NATURE are one of Australia’s greatest musical success stories and exports. The foursome which features brothers Andrew and Michael Tierney together with high school friends Toby Allen and Phil Burton have sold more than 2.5 million albums, earned 27 platinum awards, 18 top 40 hits and five top 10 hits worldwide. They have performed sell-out shows around the globe since they signed with Sony Music Australia over two decades ago, a partnership that continues today. In addition, they are now signed globally to SONY music. Since arriving in Las Vegas in 2009 to commence an unprecedented residency for an Australian act, the pop-vocal group has garnered international critical acclaim. The group, currently in residency at the prestigious The Venetian Resort Las Vegas through March 2022, recently celebrated over 2,000 performances as Las Vegas resident headliners. The foursome launched their new PBS television special “HUMAN NATURE: JUKEBOX – IN CONCERT FROM THE VENETIAN” December 2017. Their most recent production, JUKEBOX, which ran for three years, followed the highly successful “Smokey Robinson presents HUMAN NATURE: The Motown Show” which clocked up over 1200 performances over a six year period. JUKEBOX, the album, is a collection of ‘50s and ‘60s pop standards (together with an original song) produced by Dave Pierce & Executive Produced by Bob Rock. The group’s 12th album ‘Gimme Some Lovin’ JUKEBOX Vol II’ debut at the coveted #1 position on the national ARIA Albums Chart in Australia in July 2016 and spawned a national arena tour in February 2017 selling 40,000 tickets. In late 2018, they released their 13th studio album, “Romance of the Jukebox,” storming into the #2 ARIA charts position in Australia. The foursome have just completed another sold-out Australian arenas with their ‘Little More Love – 30th Anniversary Tour,” celebrating 30 years as a group in November 2019. They will reproduce the music that has seen them endure as one of Australia’s most popular acts for the last 30 years as well as a top-flight Vegas strip attraction for a decade. Highlights in Human Nature’s career to date include performing to a global audience at Sydney 2000, opening for Michael Jackson and Celine Dion at concerts around the world and, appearing on television in the USA on shows including The Talk, The Chew, Oprah and Dancing With The Stars, as well as their own PBS Special: Human Nature Sings Motown. For further information, visit: http://www.humannaturelive.com. Follow them on Twitter and Instagram @HumanNatureLive or on Facebook @HumanNatureBand.
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