Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams, whose new album 'The Heavy Entertainment Show' will be released on 4th November, will be honoured with the prestigious BRITs Icon Award, following in the footsteps of Sir Elton John and David Bowie.

The award is the highest accolade given by the BRIT Awards. It is only presented to artists whose writing, recording and performances have set them apart as having made a lasting impact on British culture, recognising the very highest level of achievement in music.

To celebrate this landmark award, Robbie will play a special, intimate one-off London show at the Troxy on 7th November. This unique event will then be televised by ITV in a special 90 minute show to be aired in December.

The gala concert will feature performances of many of Robbie’s classic hits, along with unique collaborations, highlights from Robbie’s new album and many surprises. The show will also include a candid interview with Robbie and interviews with key figures who have influenced his career and his life.

Robbie said today: 'It’s a real honour for me to be given this award and I can’t wait to play songs from my new album, and from my catalogue, at the Troxy on 7th November. The BRIT Awards are very special to me, and I’m humbled to be receiving the 18th of my career next month.'

Geoff Taylor, Chief Executive BPI and BRIT Awards, said: 'Robbie is our most successful-ever BRIT Award winner – with a remarkable 17 BRIT Awards to date. His enduring appeal and his exceptional track record of hit singles and albums give him a special place at the very heart of British popular music. His songs have become part of the fabric of our modern culture, while his renowned live performances have forged a unique bond with the public at home and fans around the world. He is one of our greatest ambassadors and we are proud to recognise his exceptional talents with our highest accolade – A BRITs Icon Award. We look forward to celebrating his achievements with a spectacular show on ITV.'

Robbie Williams has received a staggering 17 awards already, more than any other artist in music history. This will bring his tally to 18. He has sold 77 million albums worldwide and six of his albums appear in the all time Top 100 biggest selling albums in the UK. Robbie has had 14 No 1 singles, most recently 2012’s ‘Candy’. In 2006 he set a new record for ticket sales when he sold 1.6 million tickets in one day.