Gary Barlow is going to be showcasing his new music with a live orchestra for an ITV special performance at the Natural History Museum in London. The show will preview songs from his upcoming album, ‘Played By Humans,’ as well as some of his greatest hits. He will be joined by celebrity guests throughout the evening, including Michel Bublé who features on his latest album.
As reported in The Metro, Gary said, “I am so excited to host this music special. During a tumultuous time for the whole country, it feels amazing to be able to put on a proper night of entertainment at one of the most exciting locations in London and featuring some amazing guests and musicians. It’s going to be a very special evening and even though we are staying inside at the moment, let’s get our glad rags on and make believe we’re heading out for the night.”
This will be the first time that Gary has starred and hosted his own show on Television. Gary began his primetime TV career on ‘The X Factor’ where he was a head judge for 3 years. He then started his own talent show on BBC1, ‘Let It Shine,’ where Gary and his band members of Take That were on a quest to find a cast for their West End Musical in 2017.
Katie Rawcliffe, ITV’s Head of Entertainment Commissioning commented in an ITV press release, “We are thrilled to be working alongside the super talented Gary Barlow on what will be a wonderfully unique and exciting event giving ITV viewers the chance to sit back and enjoy some brilliant music from some of the biggest stars.”
During Lockdown, Gary previously recorded ‘The Crooner Sessions’ on his social media accounts to keep us entertained. They included duets with other talented artists such as Becky Hill, Paloma Faith, Chris Martin and former bandmate Robbie Williams. Gary always has a project or something new and innovative that he is working on.
The List Magazine noted Gary to of said, “I’m a nightmare husband. I’m just so … driven. I always need to be doing something, planning something, putting ‘just one more project’ in the diary. I don’t stop. I can laugh about it now, but I’m also a dreadful person to be in a band with.”
He continued by speaking about his relationship to his wife Dawn who he married in the year 2000 and said “In fact, you really don’t want to be near me at all. I’m a dreadful pain…I’m difficult. Dawn is extremely laid back, whereas I’m not at all. She has zero interest in a celebrity lifestyle, going out, having her photo taken. She would absolutely hate to do what I do, and we’ve definitely had our ups and downs, but the simple fact of why we are together is because we love each other.”
Although ITV have yet to confirm the date for his performance, this is going to be a one off music special at a magnificent London venue of dinosaur fossils and relics, with everyone having their own front row seat to the event.
