Biography

Rob achieved his first break in the UK music industry in 1996, when He competed against 700 other applicants responding to an advertisement in The Sun UK National newspaper, to appear on a Sky Television Show hosted by UK favourite, Garry Bushell.
 

He won the show by an overwhelming audience majority vote. The guest panel on the show, consisted of Malandra Burrows (Emmerdale TV show), UK comedian and presenter Bob Mills and former manager of The Pet Shop Boys, East 17 and Bros, Tom Watkins.
Manager Tom Watkins was quoted as saying “I think he has one of the finest voices I’ve heard in a long time.”
The show led to work at Comfort's Place Studios with famous producer/songwriter Andy Hill (Co-writer of Think Twice by Celine Dion, Heart of Stone by Cher) In April of 1997 Garry Bushell named Rob as his “Tip For The Top” in his column in The Sun, and it was also this year that Rob made his US singing debut, singing in Memphis Tennessee at the Annual Elvis Presley festival, singing opposite Elvis’ Graceland home.
 

It was around this time that Rob's original manager was put before a then mildly unknown, but upcoming producer, to be signed his first record deal. This producer recognised taking TV personalities and putting them into music. He was very impressed with Robs style and voice. He proclaimed "If we can get him on a decent TV show I'll sign him tomorrow". Sadly though the TV show was also ready (The Big Big Talent Show hosted by Jonathan Ross) Rob decided he wanted to be seen as an artist, not as a TV singer and decided he didnt want to pursue it. In some ways a mistake in some ways not... the record executive was Simon Cowell!!!

In December of 1997, Rob began working with Josh Phillips (keyboards/Programming for Allisha’s Attic, Big Country, Midge Ure, Leo Sayer, BBC credits Strictly Come Dancing Theme) and Mark Brzezicki (Drummer/Writer for Big Country, The Cult, Phill Collins, Prince’s Trust Concerts). Along with Tim Renwick (Guitarist for Pink Floyd and Mike and the Mechanics) they recorded three original tracks at Blaze Music studios, London WC1.

In 2000 Rob began session work with Ben Copeland (many credits including tracks on Aaron Carter’s US smash album and a runner up entry in the 2002 Euro Song Contest.) This gave him the chance to ‘demo’ songs for record companies and produced three new tracks (one a duet), including one used as a demo for UK & US band, S Club 7.
During this time Rob also got to enter into his first teaching role, working with 9-14 year olds teaching voice and drama.
 

In summer 2002 Rob performed for the second time at Graceland Crossing, for the annual Elvis shows. It was upon returning from the US that He started his UK local and national shows, as a solo artist and within bands, learning the nightly art of performance and live hosting and entertaining, performing 70-90 shows per year including an extended second month long cabaret stint at the popular Borderland Entertainment complex in London.
While continuing to work as a session singer for hire, Rob recorded two demo tracks for the Hugg/Bissell group, a song writing group put together by Mike Hugg (Manfred Mann).
 

In Feb of 2007 Rob was chosen to make his debut in Singapore, to work within a new band at the multi million dollar St James Powerstation, at The Bellini Room.
This has proved to be an extremely enjoyable period of Rob’s life which has seen him work with amazing local and international artists, sing to Presidents and dignitaries and to regularly appear in National Press.
From his start at Bellini Room, Rob moved onto open and remain resident singer at the famous Bellini Grande with an amazing 18 piece orchestra and team of dancers and singers. He then happily returned to front the newer improved Bellini Room at St James home in Harbourfront Singapore, where he continued until Jan 2012.

After leaving Bellini in 2012 Rob focused on the events side of his talent, and performed for many private and corporate events and again for Deputy Prime Ministers and local celebrities. Some highlights of Rob’s 2012 include singing to President Tony Tan for the Mid Autumn Festival in Chinatown Singapore, and singing in MANDARIN (!) and also hosting and performing for The Kids Horizon Trust charity fundraiser. The fund for the KK Womens and Childrens hospital helps children with HIV, and on the night a whopping $1.27 million dollars was raised. This was also a great event for Rob as his company organized the entertainment, dancers and sound system logistics. 
 

During 2013 Rob was found performing for clients such as Resorts World Sentosa and also for the 1-Rochester group, where he regularly performed at the highest alfresco bar in the world, the beautiful 1-Altitude at Raffles Quay in Singapore and at 1-Twentysix East Coast. He also performed at some amazing shows and galas and helped to raise a staggering $2m dollars for local charities.
 

As of Summer 2013 and onto 2014, Rob is now the resident performer at The Axis Bar and Lounge in the 5 star Mandarin Oriental Hotel opposite the Marina Bay and also the Pan Pacific Orchard. He also regularily hosts and performs at events in Singapore and Kualar Lumpur and so far this year has managed to perform to both the Singapore President,  Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister at separate events.
 

Rolling into 2015 & 2016, Rob continued to be the resident at the Mandarin Oriental Singapore and Halia Restaurant in the beautiful Botanic Gardens, as well as supplying bands for and performing at KPO nightclub. He also had a six month “Swing Stint” at Barbershop by Timbre with his swing band. Xmas 2016 also saw Rob perform a one off Xmas Special with the fabulous Alemay Fernandez at the Black Swan, and also host events in Batam and also the Singapore Press Holdings Ball for 2016. A 2016 New Year highlight included hosting and performing with the fabulous “The Three Degrees” New Years Countdown Concert. A sold out event featuring the very ladies themselves especially flown in from the USA to perform in Singapore.
 

Into 2017 and Rob got off to a flying start. As well as continued numerous events and a continuation of Mandarin Oriental and now a supplier and performer at club Monti the newest jazz club in Singapore, Rob is also currently the emcee host for RWS newest attraction, the Royal Albatross Sunset Cruise. His production company meanwhile, is moving leaps and bounds with events for RWS Sentosa, Marina Bay Sands, plus private and corporate liaison for many groups and companies.
 

The biggest highlight of 2017 so far was Rob’s Bellini Room Reunion Concert, which sold out and appeared at the fabulous Shanghai Dolly in Feb 2017. A chance for Rob to get back together to celebrate his 10 years in Singapore and working with such great acts from all over the world. The show was greatly received and was mentioned on radio and in local press. People keep asking when the next one is!
 

Rob hosted the Anza Ball which is the biggest party of the year for the Australian community in Singapore and also hosted the Melbourne Cup for the same organisation. He was very proud to assist in bringing the Rat Pack show from the UK as producer in summer 2017, and the night helped to raise $1million dollars in a single night for the Kids Horizon Charity. He also supplied and worked with the bands for the official closing of the “world famous” Raffles Hotel (while it goes under refurbishment), as well as supplying string sections for the unveiling of the Porsche Panamera at Marina Bay Sands, and hosting Oktoberfest for the second year running. Other personal shows including a special gala for Former President Doctor Tony Tan as well as a huge amount of special shows and special guest appearances. 
 

And into 2018, he is still active in singing, with bands at Monti, RWS, The St Regis and of course Mandarin Oriental and has worked on countless shows as singer and as a host and producer and is already performing special segments for ANZA, the Kidney Donations Fund, work towards Kids Horizon 2018 and in April was the special host and performer for Coastes Friday Night Live (featuring a diff female every week, hosted and joined by Rob), which featured heavily in the press and meant live radio interviews by Rob on 983NOW radio station. He also has new ventures in Botanic Gardens (Botanico) & JW Marriott, continued work with the Royal Albatross Sentosa team as well as hosting, performing for numerous events. Highlights so far include hosting Oktoberfest AND the Melbourne Cup again this year both for the 3rd year running.
 

Another fabulous 2019 and into 2020 sees Rob continuing to Host & Perform at numerous outlets and events and highlights so far have been playing for the World Heritage organization at the Hard Rock Sentosa Colleseum Stage and also performing and arranging the biggest ever KKH fundraiser, raising this time $1.4 million dollars and being given an award for continued help. Favourite gig this year has also been being able to perform for the Ferrari owners club for the second time hosting and performing alongside Singapore host, Paul Foster.

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2020 was in general an extremely punishing year, as due to the onset of the global pandemic, almost all shows and live entertainment works came to a full halt. Rob was indeed lucky to be able to perform some zoom shows for the local community (via Geylang Serai) and also to 2 major companies for their company parties.

 

2021 was and continued to be very problematic to anyone in the entertainments industry in Singapore, with all live music shuttered. Rob managed to traverse this by performing some online shows and working hard to be prepared for the 2022 Singapore opening.

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And then into 2022! Rob was very fortunate to be one of the first host/singers to perform in February 2022 for Collins Aerospace and Singapore Airlines. This was closely followed in April by the return of live music and Rob’s first singing live performance. This signaled the return to live performances, with Rob regularly appearing at Asia Square, Maduro and his residency at MO Bar Mandarin Oriental. He also began to supply bands and entertainment to outlets and also managed to produce the fabulous Kidz Horizon show 2022 (that year raising $1.058 million dollars for charity). Amongst other major shows Rob also managed to recently perform for the National Kidney Foundation fund, assisting to raise money for them also. This was bolstered by many emcee jobs including for the Melbourne cup and for Airbus Helicopters.

 

Rob threw himself into 2023 and has had a busy year so far producing hosting and of course singing for multiple events. Rob happily hosted the Australian New Zealand Association 75th anniversary ball, produced again the Kidz Horizon fundraiser and recently hosted and performed for Bengawan Solo owners golden wedding anniversary, as well as hosting the Melbourne Cup for its final time at the Singapore Turf Club. Rob also performed/sang and hosted numerous weddings and events and finalized the year as the solo Christmas performer for Brotziet Singapore’s Christmas celebration shows.

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As a start to 2024, Rob has gone straight in for shows for the KKH woman and children’s award ceremony, a double residency at Bistro Du Vin and was also the producer for the Australian Las Vegas BeeGees tribute show for 2 sold out nights at the Tanglin Club. 

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He also performed for Singapore Airlines top staff award, German Chamber of Commerce and also for the St Davids day ball for the Welsh Association. Apart from shows at Maduro in their new location at the Sofitel Sentosa, and opening the new Dao by Dorset Hotel and the Tanglin Club anniversary Rob continued to perform at Asia Square and his regular haunts. Highlights of the year so far include hosting the ANZA ball for a record 8 times and performing for Deputy Prime Minister  Heng Swee Keat.

 

Rob was also able to help the charity Cerebral Palsy Alliance by producing the Frankies Guys direct from UK show. Flying in and producing the show with the help of the UK team was a thrill. Performing at the Facebook META office in Singapore was also a highlight! And 2024 continues!!  

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