I was Born in Dorset in the mid 60’s, my early career was just like anybody else’s, bouncing from job to job, food operative, salesman, car valet, and a Lab assistant. It was only in my late teens that I discovered my full potential as a vocalist. During the eighties, I was a semi professional broadcast DJ, and this gave me my lift to the stage, gaining confidence and presence.

I first started to use my voice in a full time professional way in 1989, working for a company in Weston-Super-Mare, performing voice-overs and jingles for the BBC, and other companies worldwide. However it was when I was fourteen that I did my first commercial, and worked pretty much constantly since then. There is so much to talk about, I suppose that’s for the book. I discovered my natural talent to mimic any voice while I was a young child , and with, apparently, a natural octave range of nearly 4, although it’s not that anymore, however I find it “quite easy” to perform many different styles.

I went solo, after numerous bands, trios and duos. I became a full time professional solo artist in 1990, without any formal stage or vocal training.

“You have got the sweetest falsetto I have ever heard” (Joe Longthorne).

“You are very good” (Frank Carson)

“You should have been on telly years ago” (Bob Monkhouse)

“The X Factors got nothing on you” (Ronnie Corbett)

After touring British Club land and holiday centres during the early nineties Throughout the UK, I decided to move closer to my work, and relocated to Blackpool in 1997. In that year alone I received 3 vocal awards, including the Blackpool command award. I was in work constantly for the next 3 years, and in 2000 I was invited to trial cruise for P&O and Sun Cruises. In 2001 and again in 2002 I added the

Embassy singer of the year to my belt.

My work in Blackpool lasted until 2001, when it became very difficult to cope with my cruise ship work, “The travelling from north to south was a nightmare” so I made the decision to move back to my home town of Dorchester. I was soon working for Warner holidays, this time on the south coast, although I had worked for the Warner group for many years while I was based in the north.

“their venues are great and the people are fantastic, “they are a pleasure to entertain.”

I have continued to work for P&O Princess since then, and after nearly 11 years, 2011 will see me working exclusively for P&O Princess and Celebrity on all of their prestigious ships. I now live with my partner in Godley Nr Hyde In Cheshire. And work locally for agents as well as continuing my cruise work.

I have produced eight of my own albums in the time I have been professional.

“Sail Away” 1996

“Happening Town” 1998

“Love Is All” 2000

“Always and Forever” 2002

“Ten Years On” 2003

“This is the Life” 2004

“Voices” 2007

“Million Sellers” 2009

Coming soon “3D”

I am currently working on my ninth which will be entitled “3D”.

And will feature songs That are brand new to me and will be recorded early 2011

I PERFORM FOUR LIVE THEMED SHOWS,

“Voices”, includes Ballads, Impressions, and light humour.

“Million Sellers and One Hit Wonders”, Non stop rock and pop, it’s fast and loud.

NOTE: This show needs video capability.

“3D”, self contained video show (based on Top Of The Pops Two) a celebration to three decades of music.

NOTE: This show needs video capability.

“Monro Magic”, a tribute to the life and music of Matt Monro. Performed from a fans point of view. Only available on ships, unless a producer wants to tour it.

NOTE: This show needs video capability. This show would require an 8 piece band with an MD and is not available self contained.

In 2011 will be looking to increase my land based work, In between cruises, Email me for availability.

I have my own reliable transport, a state of the art PA system,

professional backing tracks and 8 piece musical arrangements, covering all the shows mentioned above.

robbieallensings@hotmail.co.uk

Robbie Allen®

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