It's been over three years since Robbie's last live show in the UK and he's back for one night only to open this year's BBC Electric Proms. BBC Electric Proms 2009: Robbie Williams will feature new material from Robbie's forthcoming album “Reality Killed the Video Star” alongside some of his classic tracks accompanied by a string section, horn section and a full band, all under the musical direction of Trevor Horn.
Williams said: “It's very exciting to think that a one-off performance I play in London can now be seen simultaneously by people all across the world.”
Williams is one of the world's most successful solo artists, holding 15 Brit Awards (more than any other artist in music history), and 38 international awards, including 17 awards for Best International Male. He has had eight number one in the UK, a success that has been mirrored in many countries around the world. His epic Close Encounters tour in 2006 set a world record, selling 1.6 million tickets in a single day.
Williams releases his new album “Reality Killed The Video Star” on EMI's Virgin Records on 9 November 2009 in South Africa. The album features 12 brand new tracks (plus one reprise). A deluxe version of the album will also be released with expanded packaging and a DVD featuring documentary/behind-the-scenes footage. “He's added something to the record that I haven't had on previous records - his genius - said Williams about working with producer Trevor Horn. “I just think it sounds big - track after track after track.”
Bookings are now open for BBC Electric Proms 2009: Robbie Williams on 13 November at 8pm - exclusive to Ster-Kinekor. Tickets are R65; Discovery Vitality and Edgars Club members pay R50.
The BBC Electric Proms 2009: Robbie Williams live concert will be screened at the following Ster-Kinekor Theatres nationwide:
