Michael Ball and Alfie Boe launch their new Vegas-themed album at Viva Blackpool

The pair, who have become one of the UK’s most popular double acts, have a string of Christmas number one albums to their credit.

And for their latest release from Decca Records, ‘Together in Vegas’, they were at entertainment hotspot Viva Blackpool, aptly renowned for its glitzy Viva Vegas diner and bar, for the big launch today (Friday October 28).

The pair sang live, took part in a special ‘Spin the Wheel’ game and were also set for a special Q and A session as well.

West End musicals star Michael, who also has his own popular radio show, first joined forces with top operatic tenor Alfie Boe, a proud native of Fleetwood, for their debut 2016 album ‘Together’ – to huge acclaim.

Now, for their fifth album, they take listeners to the ‘entertainment capital of the world’, Las Vegas.

Armed with panache and suitably dazzling vocal skills, the couple present classic Rat Pack numbers such as ‘Luck Be A Lady’ (Frank Sinatra) and ‘Sway’ (Dean Martin) as well as showstoppers ‘Viva Las Vegas’ (Elvis Presley), ‘A Man Without Love’ (Engelbert Humperdinck), ‘The Gambler’ (Kenny Rogers), and many more.

During the launch the duo were cheered on by a mixture of special guests and fans inside VIVA for the launch and there was also the chance to buy merchandise in a special pop-up shop.

A spokesman for Viva Blackpool said: “We have been delighted to celebrate the release of this fabulous new album by Michael and Alfie.

"The theme of this record is Vegas, and because Blackpool is the UK equivalent and we have our famous Vegas Bar at VIVA, it was the perfect match-up.

"Viva is the Vegas venue right here in Blackpool!

“It was a great launch and they certainly brought their charisma, glamour and talent to the occasion.”

Located on the corner of Church Street and the promenade, under the shadow of the famous Blackpool Tower, Viva is a huge cabaret lounge hosting a string of top resident productions.