Biography

PHIL BURTON

 

ARIA Hall of Famer and founding member of Human Nature – legendary Aussie performer Phil Burton will have audiences up singing and dancing to the world’s best soul and funk songs.  Jump on board the soul train with Phil as he takes you through a non-stop hit parade of all your favourites, including ‘In The Midnight Hour’, ‘Soul Man’, ‘Reach Out’, ‘Sex Machine’, ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’, ‘(Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay’, ‘Dancing In The Street’, ‘My Girl’, ‘Valerie’ ’Stop In The Name Of Love’ … plus many more soul classics that will have you dancing all night.

 

Phil has been an integral part of the Australian entertainment scene for over 30 years, with his powerhouse vocals earning the praise of audiences and music lovers all over the world. Starting his singing career as a schoolboy and developing his taste and vocal range by singing along to his dad’s vinyl collection, Phil’s musical journey would see him climb to the very top of the charts as a member of Human Nature, and work alongside musical legends such as Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, Martha Reeves and Mary Wilson of The Supremes. Phil has recorded and performed some of the most iconic songs ever written in an illustrious career spanning decades, genres and continents. Phil is a popular presence on Australian radio and TV regularly co hosting The Morning Show and in 2023 was crowned champion on the 2023 Dancing With The Stars.

 

Phil is guaranteed to have you on your feet and singing along to the tunes you know and love – all performed by the formidable voice of one of Australia’s most dynamic and beloved entertainers.