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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."

 

 

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http://www.bbc.co.uk/electricproms/2009/tickets/

 

BBC Electric Proms 2009 takes place from Tuesday 20 October until Saturday 24 October in the London Roundhouse.

 

First ticket sales and registration opened at 8am Wednesday 16 September. Tickets for Robbie Williams and Dame Shirley Bassey concerts will go on sale at 8am Wednesday 23 September Follow links from the BBC Electric Proms line up to choose the performance you'd like to get tickets for.

 

Further additions to the line up will be revealed in the following weeks. Sign up for the BBC Electric Proms email newsletter to find out when tickets go on sale and how to apply for them.

 

You can also follow the BBC Electric Proms on Twitter or Facebook to find out the latest news on the event.

 

BRILLIANT :party: :party: :party2: :bounce: :yahoo: :yahoo:

 

This is such great news. I am delighted. This is what we have all been waiting for - a one off gig that will be broadcast on the TV. And even better, this is adding a new twist. Oasis did this last year and it was brilliant. This is a very credible show and is going to work so well :thumbup: I am so happy it is nothing to do with TT. Now we have a TV gig to look forward to in less than a month :w00t:

 

Any going to try get tickets in the morning? :unsure:

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It's brilliant news isn't it :dance: :dance: :dance:

 

It's a great venue to play, and is normally aired on the tv in HD also , I can't wait!

 

I really want to try and get tickets :dance: got a few hurdles to jump first though :cry:

 

Also very relieved the news has nothing to do with TT but I have a feeling that'll be just round the corner

still.

 

 

From MW

 

Robbie joins Proms bill

 

Robbie Williams has joined the line-up for the BBC Electric Proms, in what will be his first UK gig in three years.

 

Williams, whose new solo album is released on November 9, will play Camden’s Roundhouse on October 20.

 

He will be accompanied by string and horn sections, according to the BBC, under the direction of Trevor Horn, who also produced his new album.

 

The show will be broadcast on Radio 1.

 

Previously announced performers at the Electric Proms include Smokey Robinson, Dizzee Rascal and Doves.

*breathes the biggest sigh of relief of all time* :w00t:

 

If I had the money for this and didn't have to leave to go to work 15 minutes after these tickets go on sale I'd definitely try for this!

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What is Electric Proms? :mellow:

 

Hope this helps :cheer:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Electric_Proms

 

and this will give you an idea of what the venue is like, some acts from last year

 

any excuse for me to post a Keane vid :lol: :wub: :wub: :wub:

 

This ones for Scotty

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers for the Masterplan performance Sparkle. One of my all time fave Oasis tracks :wub: I sang it so loud when I saw them live in June :lol:

 

 

Rob is going to be bloody brilliant at this :cheer:

I'm overcome with emulsion ! :w00t: :w00t: :w00t: :w00t:

 

 

Is this on telly or just on the radio?

Both. I think it will be live on radio and then broadcast on BBC at a later date. They have broadcast Oasis and Macca the past two years so there is no way they won't broadcast the decades biggest selling artist :smoke: Besides, there would be little point in Rob doing it if it wasnt on TV - it being his first gig in 3 years :drink:

 

I am dying to see what he will sing with a band like this. Don't see Rudebox being performed for some reason :rofl:

It's great we're getting to hear the new songs so soon :w00t:

 

Is it being broadcast Live? That's a Tuesday night ain't it?

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I read somewhere it was being broadcast live 9pm Tues and with an interview before the show

or was it after :unsure: now where did I read that

Actually, I didnt even realise it was so far from the albums release. Although it will prob have leaked before :rolleyes: Do you plan on waiting until it is released like with the box that is rude or will you give in :P

 

Dont think it will be on TV live. Perhaps he has it aranged it is broadcast the weekend of the albums release? :smoke:

 

I ordered the album today, only 10EUR for the CD and DVD on cdwow :o Would be 25 in the shops prob :lol:

I read somewhere it was being broadcast live 9pm Tues and with an interview before the show

or was it after :unsure: now where did I read that

 

Brilliant :dance: Where did you read this indeed? :P

No. I am truly desperate to hear the songs. I won't be waiting like last time I don't think :w00t:

 

 

Anyway, I will have Subo's new album to listen to. I'll try to contain myself for that one. -_-

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Someone posted on the official forum so must be true :lol:

 

they posted this:

 

Scott Mills was talking about the Electric Proms on Radio 1 at 5.30 this evening. He said it will be broadcast on Radio 1 at 9.00 pm on Oct 20th and before that at 7.00 pm there will be broadcast an interview he did with Robbie at home.

 

http://robbiewilliams.com/forum/showthread...696&page=12

 

:nocheer: I thought they were talking about the tv broadcast, it's the radio

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