Singer-songwriter Gary Barlow has announced that he will perform at 2 very special solo gigs later this year. 

The 'Patience' hitmaker, who won Q's Classic Songwriter Award yesterday (October 24), revealed that in December he will take the stage at London's Royal Albert Hall for 2 consecutive and exclusive nights. 

In a post on his official Twitter account, Barlow told fans the exciting news and said "I am playing two solo concerts for charity at the Royal Albert Hall on December 5th and 6th. Tickets go on sale this Friday 28th."

Proceeds from the ticket sales will be given to The Prince's Trust and are due to be made available to the public at 9am on Friday, October 28. 

Watch the star and current X Factor judge talk about his momentous win at the 2011 Q Awards below: