Robbie Williams, due to play Manchester's MEN Arena next week, has confirmed he will support Alvin Stardust later this year at a number of yet to be confirmed venues throughout the UK.

Alvin, top performer and silver-spangly suited rockster, has given Robbie the opportunity to work with him following Robbie's anti Gary Glitter outburst at last years Brit Awards. Robbie, picking up the award for 'best eye magic' raged, 'Gary is a monster, a monster, a terrible monster, what he is'.