Munster Express Online

Robbie Williams will open this year’s BBC Electric Proms. He will be accompanied by a string section, horn section and full band. The show features new material from Robbie’s forthcoming album ‘Reality Killed the Video Star’ alongside some classic tracks, under the musical direction of Trevor Horn.

The first single from the album – Bodies – is classic Robbie, a mash-up of a grinding electro bass line with a gospel choir and heavenly strings, as the singer casts an eye over modern life.

The album title itself is a nod to Trevor Horn’s eighties smash hit as Buggles and Robbie is delighted to work with the legendary producer. “He’s added something to the record that I haven’t had on previous records – his genius,” says Robbie. I just think it sounds big – track after track after track.”

Similarly, Robbie’s career to date is simply astounding: 15 Brit awards, eight No. 1 albums, and his Close Encounters tour set a world record selling 1.6 million tickets in a single day. His three nights at Knebworth were one of the biggest live music events in UK history when he entertained over 365,000 fans.

This is Robbie’s first show since that epic Close Encounters tour in 2006 and represents a rare opportunity to see a total entertainer play a unique, intimate show. Robbie says, “I’m looking forward to playing my new songs, working with Trevor Horn again and seeing how people react to what I’ve been doing.”

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 – LIVE via satellite from London – 8.00pm. Tickets on sale Friday, October 9 @ 00.01. Pre register for your tickets by emailing your details to robbiedungarvan@eircom.net.