Imagine Dragons Home for NYE

It’s good to be home for the holidays -- even for international rockstars.

“There’s a very welcoming, warm spirit to this city, and I like to think our shows and even the overall ethos of the band still carries a little bit of that spirit wherever we go,” said Mac Reynolds, Imagine Dragons’ tour manager and a longtime local He has been an integral part of the band with his older brother, lead singer Dan Reynolds, since they played six-hour shows several nights a week at hotels on the Vegas Strip

The band returns to their hometown stage to light up New Year’s Eve at The Venetian with a killer lineup, including, “Radioactive,” “Believer,” and “Whatever It Takes.” Being back in the Las Vegas Valley means a lot to this tight-knit group.

“It never stops being incredible and humbling.”

By Sam Schierholzl

“It's a hometown gig, which will automatically make it special,” the longtime local said. “Coming back to a hotel for a big show like this will always bring a different kind of energy.”

Las Vegas is a lively and bustling city of music that plays a big role in who the band is at its core

“When some of your first shows are in a casino where you’re very literally competing with the lights and noises of slot machines, you learn early on that having the attention of the audience is something earned and not given,” Reynolds said. “It never stops being incredible and humbling. There are a million artists out there who deserve success.”

Fueled by their passion for making music, the band members get to live their biggest dreams each day

“We know how lucky we are to be able to do this for a living, and if we ever forget that, it’s probably time to hang up the hat and do something else,” Reynolds said

New Year’s Eve Wow Factor

Reynolds promises that fans will be thrilled to attend this one-of-a-kind show.

“The great thing about a one-off show like New Year’s Eve is you can only expect the unexpected,” Reynolds said, “There is no playbook when it comes to celebrating a big moment.”

The energy of a live concert is a special way to end 2024 and launch 2025

“Some of the best memories are created by surprise experiences,” Reynolds said.

Finishing up their latest world tour, the rock band is planning bigger and better.

“There's a music video on the horizon, as well as a few other small surprises I can't reveal just yet,” Reynolds said

Heart of the Band

Early on, the hometown band used their quickly growing platform to make a difference in the world They partnered with the family of a young fan and friend they lost to pediatric cancer.

“The Tyler Robinson Foundation is the most important thing we've been a part of as a band and team,” Reynolds said.

Since2013, morethan$15millionhasbeenraised.

Unforeseen costs associated with a cancer diagnosis, such as special diets, longdistance travel for treatment or costs if a parent needs to quit their job to take care of their child full time, are offset by the foundation and all it provides.

"Seeing the kids that we're able to help and everything they go through it's the most meaningful thing that we've been able to do,” Reynolds has said.

“We directly help those families with grants that last up to as long as three years in some cases to help them come out the other end of their treatment stronger than ever,” Reynolds said

The Foundation provides an emotional support system and resources to create fun memories together with their kids, even during the hard times. You can, too.

“There are tons of opportunities for kids to help out the charity at their schools,” Reynolds said.

Publisher’s Note:

The story behind the scenes of this story is the “Why” behind Vegas Kids Zone

The author of this piece, Sam Schierholz, started working for VKZ over the summer as an intern to gain credit for a journalistm class at College of Southern Nevada She reached out to Imagine Dragons, unsure of what, if any, response she would receive While she had prepared to interview the lead singer, she expertly pivoted her interview questions to highlight the behind-the-scenes role of a tour manager, brother and music industry powerhouse Good job, Sam! You reached beyond your comfort zone In doing so, you created an opportunity and an inspiring article We are so glad to have you on our team and can’t wait to watch you soar