Robbie plans mystical element for tour
Saturday, May 6 2006, 14:47 BST - by Daniel Kilkelly

Robbie Williams is planning to include a mystical element to his new world tour.

The singer has apparently become inspired by illusionist David Copperfield and magician friend Derren Brown.

A source told the Daily Star, "Rob's fascinated with all things magical and mysterious and he's incorporating many elements into the show. He wants this one to be a real spectacle with aspects of an illusionist's show, too.

"The current idea is for him to be raised onto the stage on a platform in a puff of smoke, making it seem as if he's appeared from nowhere. For 30 seconds beforehand, the beeps from Close Encounters will blast out over the speakers."

Source: http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/article/ds32598.html

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Robbie Williams will arrive on stage to the eerily iconic alien tune from Close Encouters for his world tour. Rob 32, will appear in a puff of smoke when he kicks off the tour in Dublin on June 9th. He is taking inspiration from magician mate Derren Brown, 35, and big name illusionists like David Copperfield. Rob's fascinated with all things magical and mysterious and he's incorporating many elements into the show. He wants this one to be a real spectacle with aspects of an illusionist's show. The current idea is for him to be raised onto the stage on a platform in a puff of smoke, making it seem as if he's appeared from nowhere. For 30 seconds beforehand, the beeps from Close Encounters will blast out over the speakers. Meanwhile, the September dates of the tour, originally scheduled for Wembley Stadium have been moved to Milton Keynes.

Personally I can't wait to see this show. Rob Williams isn't my favourite artist, but he's certainly an entertainer. If he's given his head and allowed to get carried away with spacecraft and such, we could have a truely memorable set of gigs on our hands this summer.

Source: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/

mmmm sounds intresting !!!

I think it is the same entry as tehy hadin SA and Dubai isnt it? He arreadrd out of smoke there

I think it is the same entry as tehy hadin SA and Dubai isnt it? He arreadrd out of smoke there

What? Have you been drinking? If not, have one immediately.

What? Have you been drinking? If not, have one immediately.
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Support acts for European tour are

Basement Jaxx

http://www.basementjaxx.co.uk/index2.htm

and Ordinary Boys

http://www.theordinaryboys.co.uk/

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Robbie Williams

Title: A Close Encounter with Robbie Williams
Director: Hamish Hamilton

90'

Fresh from being crowned as Best Male Performer at the 2005 MTV European Music Awards, Robbie Williams now embarks on his biggest world tour to date.

In September this year Robbie will take to the world?s ultimate stage, the new Wembley Stadium, performing to thousands of adoring fans as part of this highly anticipated tour. As well as material from his new multi-million album Intensive Care, Robbie will also perform all the old favourites. Available as a Live to Air event and shot in HD, this concert will undoubtedly include a few surprises.

Robbie does more than just sing. He entertains. Something this event will most certainly do.

Year of Production: 2006
Country of origin: United Kingdom

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*let's hope it will be as good as the Knebworth DVD * :whistle:
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This idea sounds absolutely AWESOME!

But is there any chance I can disappear back down with him after the concert:shake:

Wonder if they will still go ahead now that he is performing at the "not the worlds ultimate stage - Milton Keynes" :tease:

Official Site News
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Has anyone else had the following email from the official site?
Had a quick peek .....can't see anything different yet....no brand spanking new look...yet...and no real-time countdown .... yet.....lets watch this space.....

The Encounter Gets Closer!
Undeterred by the slow start to sunshine hazy days, we at RobbieWilliams.com decided that it was time for a wardrobe change and to mark the start of the European Leg of Robbie's Close Encounters 2006 tour, we have shed our skin.
Not to worry, it's not a repeat of Rock DJ! We have re-designed the website with a brand spanking new look and a real-time countdown to the moment that Robbie steps on stage at Croke Park, Dublin on 9th June - just 10 days away.
Of course, that's not the only show this summer - and we hope you have managed to get you hands on tickets for one or more. Don't forget the Inner Sanctum subscribers' advance sale for Robbie's Australian dates ends on Friday 2nd June at 12 midday. Get in there quick to get tickets for dates Down Under this Winter.
But let's not dwell on Winter... Soak up the rays here and now and check out Robbie's new blog, a new timeline where you can step back in time to catch up with Robbie and the milestones of 1999 and... coming soon - a very sexy way to take Robbie with you wherever you go.
On top of that Sin Sin Sin is out now and you can still get your hands on the digital video download from the Shop by clicking here.. Find out more about what happened behind the scenes under Sin Sin Sin in the Music and Video section.
With all of that to feast your eyes on you'd be mad not to take a peak...
Best wishes
www.robbiewilliams.com (http://www.robbiewilliams.com)

Oh and no new blog from Rob ....yet!!

Why send out the email before you have done what you have said you are going to do?

......I wait with excitement.....;)

I've not even had the email - not had anything for ages.

Yes I did :D I posted up here earlier this evening ;)

http://www.purerobbie.com/showthread.php?t=824&page=3

the new blog entry is there...very odd!

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but I cant see the other things it promised

Jeez! What was that all about?

Snakes with tits? Has his faith in women finally come to an end?

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And the reference to two ladies and a horse and the ramblings about false advertising etc http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/a015.gif What's that all about http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/c010.gif

I think it's what's called he's lost the plot!!! As for the snakes with tits! either he;s wised up to his dodgy taste in women or he has been keeping strange pets again

yeh i thought it was all a bit weird !

Blimey! ....What top quality blog Mr W is giving us now!

I could understand and forgive his ramblings if there was not a lot else going on in his life at the moment, but come on Rob, how about a few thoughts on how you felt when you lifted the cup at Soccer Aid, or what you felt when visiting No.10, or how the Beckhams bash went, or working with the PSB's, or how the tour prep is going........
The list is endless of what we would like to hear about......

I think he has gone a little bonkers and has been heading to many footballs which can't be good for you ......:rolleyes:

As for a tour countdown clock, which hasn't appeared yet, me thinks that is an elaborate version of a thread called how long to go on a pretty cool RW site called Pure Robbie? Great idea!

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here here vicky

I think they rushed to put something new on the site after all the negative comments!!!!!!!!!

Jeez it'd take me 2 days to give that site a buzz -

I think there is supposed to be a picture there... there is space for it... God only knows what the picture is of... it may not be clean enough to discuss it here...!! They are likely updating bit by bit overnight... Hopefully there will be more to comment on tomorrow...

To where the story ends at this point though, I agree with him. It IS a ploy to appear "Different" - "I want you to respect me", "I am not like all the others", blah blah blah... They all think that saying that is the one thing that will set them apart from the rest, that in saying such "upstanding" things, they will in turn earn the keys to his heart, not to mention his home and his wallet.

Me, I admit it... I wouldn't mind so much to have been in the same spot as the "others" were once... after all, I could deal with a little "Kiss and Cuddle" (and then some), eh? I think I could be like "all the others" for an evening or two...

Sorry... bit of a tirade... I best be getting home. It is 6:00 PM where I am, and I am still at work. Exhausted and a bit cranky perhaps! I will check back in later to see if anything has been updated.

Hello Other RPW Consumers,
Western Australia here and yeah, we cannot access the Countdown or the 'new look' site yet either. Hang in there, guys.
(And Mr Williams, demands, demands, demands but please can you do another Swing album - you do it SO well.)

Have had the email, but no time to read it now! Just as well, by the sound of it................

What amazes me is that they never seem to learn from experience http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/c010.gif Why not wait before sending out the email and test the site content first http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/a015.gif I really think they are sincere and that they do want to offer us the best possible, it just always seems to go ''wrong'' http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/c045.gif Perhaps I'm just too ''demanding'' http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/c050.gif

Answers on a postcard please http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/frech/c055.gif

Answers on a postcard please http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/frech/c055.gif

:lol: dont tempt me - but it'll take a couple of sheets of A4 - not a postcard ;)

pants...that what that site is...totally pants

Just received my new Robbie Book - "Facing the Ghosts" Looks absolutely delicious - yummy cant wait to get home and read!

Anyone else with his new book?

Love

Think we would all feel the same as Robbie if we were treated like shit from women like he is! Think it must be difficult to find a true friendship/relationship cause before you know it shes sold the story! (Hmmm Tara!)

He just has not found a descent caring woman, (he could pick me!) they all just after status and money

Dont blame him really!

Just received my new Robbie Book - "Facing the Ghosts" Looks absolutely delicious - yummy cant wait to get home and read!

Anyone else with his new book?

Love

It'd be great if you wrote a review of this book (once youve read it) for our featured threads forum :D

:lr:

Will try my best, hopefully ill get it read quick, as it took me over 6 months to read Feel - Thats really bad! But im reering to go this time!

Excellent, thanks :D

OoOoOoOoOo The countdown clock has appeared !!!!

Why is the blog dated 30/04/06, do they not realise that some time has past since that date and we'd like some more up to date titbits. Still no picture on there. It's all so strange!

Wow the site has got its new look....

love that picture of rob....

love that picture of rob....
Yes very handsome.

yes very nice pic , dont think there 's much of a change to the site though!!!

NO just a new blog. I wonder how he made out with the actress. He could have had success with me!:lol:

and me !!!

I wish they would just get on with it

Just seen the "new" site, which is not that different from the old one. Lovely pics of him - very yummy. Agree its a weird blog, agree with Vicky prefer blogs relating to his feelings on soccor aid, his tour, his new album etc etc etc. But I find some of his other blogs a bit weird as well.

I had my email today, was beginning to feel excluded by the IS!

Great new site layout as well

It would be nice if we could all give our constuctive views to the IS guys and have them listened to.

I am sure they would welcome feedback on what the fans and subscribers to the site really want to see.

After all it is the fans site, and we are a collective group of real fans who joined the site cos we love Rob and his work and not to make a quick buck by buying up a few tickets to sell on ebay.

We have ideas and suggestions and the fans on the ground are the ones they need to hear from. Pure Robbie is a fab site put together by the fabulous Shell and her team, and it is the 'real fan site' for me. Why can PR achieve this but IS can't quite seem to do it? It's not rocket science!

We need to help them .....!!!!!!

yeh , i am definatley on purerobbie more than th rw site !

I agree with you Paula 234 ,sometimes I even forget that I'am a subscriber !!!!

I agree with you Paula 234 ,sometimes I even forget that I'am a subscriber !!!!
me too ! i only go on when purerobbie reminds me to !

I know what you mean i'm always checking PR but only check IS every couple of days cause it hardly ever changes. New photos are good on official site but nothing else has changed, don't see the point really of that email being sent out!

Me too, thin ive only benefited with is by getting tickets early thats it more info on pr and more interesting!

I wonder if they are still considering setting up ''a buzzing community'' http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/konfus/c010.gif I don't visit either unless I receive a ''reminder'' http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/frech/c055.gif

Nor me. I finmd it very difficult to navigate. My computer doesnt like it for some reason. It wont accept my password half the time either!

Just seen the "new" site, which is not that different from the old one. Lovely pics of him - very yummy. Agree its a weird blog, agree with Vicky prefer blogs relating to his feelings on soccor aid, his tour, his new album etc etc etc. But I find some of his other blogs a bit weird as well.


Yummy pics, what about his views on SA and Dubai! He has already performed 4 shows so what does he think of them and how did he find South Africa, he did make Sin Sin Sin here, so surely he has some views! Do feel sorry for him when reading his blog! wish i would be introduced to him! Think id die!

I love all his blogs... they are sometimes thought provoking, sometimes funny, sometimes raw, sometimes "cutesy"... a full range of his emotions... what I love about it the most though is the fact that it is HIM. It's not twisted and convuluted by the media, it isn't misquoted, it is what he is writting, gramatical errors included (Sorry Rob, but it's true...). Same reason why I loved the book Feel - it's his personality that drips from each word, each sylable...

And I agree Vicky... not too sure what I would do if I were lucky enough to be in his company... I wonder that sometimes... would I be a blubbering idiot that couldn't form a sentance, or would I be able to debate world issues with him with class and dignity? (Though I wish for the later, I think it would be closer to the former - I seem to have a defect that doesn't allow me to have any grace under pressure :eek: !)

No need to worry about blubbering, we wouldn't talk at all!

I would consider it a victory if I survived a chance encounter without doing anything too embarrassing (cry, vomit, etc)! Actually, knowing my luck, I would insult him desperately...

This forum will get me sacked from work yet! I have done nothing but "infosnack" all morning!!

love the blog, and it was lovely to come back from holiday to find the "new" site up and running, and also to see that I am still on the email list (phewwww!!!!).

I would consider it a victory if I survived a chance encounter without doing anything too embarrassing (cry, vomit, etc)! Actually, knowing my luck, I would insult him desperately...

This forum will get me sacked from work yet! I have done nothing but "infosnack" all morning!!


Totally agree with you, ive also wondered that and i think i would say something totally pathetic and fully embarres myself!! he he as if id ever get so close! :lr:

Close, Closer, Closest...
The dancers are warmed up, the piano is tuned, the lights are rigged and the man himself is raring to go.
Tomorrow the most spectacular tour of the year gets well and truly underway as Robbie Williams takes centre stage at Croke Park, Dublin.
The Close Encounters 2006 tour promises to be more mind-blowing than anything you've ever seen before - complete with a whole manner of spectacular sensory pleasure to blow your little cotton socks.
Don't just take our word for it: check out our exclusive footage of the rehearsals - now live on the site - and get a taster of the shows to come.
Inner Sanctum subscribers can log on as usual and enjoy even more juicy and extensive behind-the-scenes clips of Robbie and his band in full rehearsal mode. And we will be adding more clips throughout the next 24 hours - all to tease you before the big first night.
Robbie On The Move!
Have you noticed that it's a whole new, mobile world? Well, we want you to be part of Robbie's mobile world and for the FIRST TIME EVER, you will be able to take Robbie with you wherever you go. That's right - to coincide with the first show of the tour we're launching a WAP site - Mr Robbie Williams will be available via your mobile 'phone from Friday!
You will be able to find all the essential info and need-to-know facts on how to access this fantastic service on www.robbiewilliams.com once it has launched tomorrow night.

Then, once you've got Robbie in your pocket, you will be able to enjoy all sorts of tour and venue information, news and exclusive downloads whilst on the move.
New Member Of The Family
Wait... there's more! From the moment Robbie walks on stage in Dublin there will be an exciting addition to our website family... you'll just have to wait and see exactly what it is by checking back with us regularly... And don't leave it too long.
Blog-tastic!
And, amid all the activities and pre-tour excitement Robbie has still managed to put pen to paper (or put finger to keyboard!) for an update of his Blog. It's a good un!
South East Asian Dates Announced
We are delighted to announce that Robbie will be playing the following dates in South East Asia:


10th November Hong Kong, Convention Centre
14th November Bangkok, Active Square
18th November Singapore, Arena
Tickets go on general sale on Monday, 19th June. If you're an Inner Sanctum subscriber, however, the advance sale will begin on Monday 12th June at 10.00 (17.00 Hong Kong, 17.00 Singapore, 16.00 Thailand) and run until Midnight (local time) on Friday, 16th June.
New Australian Date Added
We are also excited to announce that, due to overwhelming demand, we are announcing another date in Australia:


18th December Melbourne, Telstra Dome
Tickets go on general sale on Friday, 16th June, however the advance sales for Inner Sanctum subscribers will begin on Monday, 12th June at 10.00 (19.00, Melbourne) and close at 15.00 on Thursday, 15th June (Midnight, Melbourne).
How to buy tickets:
In order to access the advance sales, simply visit www.robbiewilliamstickets.com. (http://mailer.robbiewilliams.com/re?l=o27k4I4cff1aI2) You will need to log in with your Inner Sanctum email and password on reaching the ticketing site.
Important:
We have allocated a selection tickets across of the various types for Inner Sanctum subscribers. You may make one purchase of up to 4 tickets for one date of your choice (subject to availability) from this allocation. Tickets are available on a first come first served basis. Only subscribers who have NOT yet purchased tickets via the advance sale for Inner Sanctum subscribers will be able to buy tickets through www.robbiewilliamstickets.com. (http://mailer.robbiewilliams.com/re?l=o27k4I4cff1aI3)
We look forward to seeing you on Robbie's Close Encounters 2006 tour! Best wishes,
www.robbiewilliams.com

I am so pleased to see that I am still on the mailing list. And I cant wait to see what these new additions are

SOUTH AMERICA DATES ANNOUNCED!
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We are excited to announce that Robbie will be playing the following dates in South America:

10 October - Estadio Nacional - Santiago Chile
14 October - River Plate - Buenos Aires Argentina
15 October - River Plate - Buenos Aires Argentina

General Sale will commence on July 31st at 10.00 in Chile and Argentina, however Inner Sanctum subscribers who dont yet have tickets for the Close Encounters 2006 tour can access the advance sales for Inner Sanctum subscribers. These begin TOMORROW at 14.00BST (9.00 Chile, 10.00 Argentina) and close on Sunday July 31st

Source: For more information go to www.robbiewilliams.com (http://www.robbiewilliams.com)

Chile
SANTIAGO - October 11 - Nacional Stadium

Argentina
BUENOS AIRES - October 14 - River Plate Stadium
BUENOS AIRES - October 15 - River Plate Stadium

Brasil
RIO DE JANEIRO - October 18 - Flamengo's Stadium

Mexico
MEXICO CITY - October 22 - Foro Solo

I GET MY TICKETS FOR ARGENTINA SHOWS!! I'M SOOO HAPPY!!..
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Yeah the real mrs williams you are so lucky.

That's fantastic trmw http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/froehlich/a049.gif And not long to wait either http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/froehlich/a035.gif Please come back and tell us all about it http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/froehlich/a030.gif

Fantastic news hun :D

great people!!! I don't want to raise false hopes but now there is REALLY only the US and canada left.... next stop?!

Chile
SANTIAGO - October 11 - Nacional Stadium

Argentina
BUENOS AIRES - October 14 - River Plate Stadium
BUENOS AIRES - October 15 - River Plate Stadium

Brasil
RIO DE JANEIRO - October 18 - Flamengo's Stadium

Mexico
MEXICO CITY - October 22 - Foro Solo
OMG! I'M SO EXCITED...I GOT MY TICKETS FOR OCTOBER 14 AT RIVER PLATE STADIUM...I'M GOING WITH MY FRIEND TRMWILLIAMS...!!!:hugs:

When will MEXICO CITY tickets go out for sale???? I think they might not be available via INNER SANCTRUM... ;(

What are tickets in the INNER CIRCLE? Please explain... before I buy my tix, so I know what/where to buy.

Does anyone know when tickets for Mexico City go on sale? I am seriously considering going...Airfares aren't that bad from America at that time of year. I just checked....Any other American fan want to consider joining me?

I think me hubby will divorce me, but I am considering the trip... This will take some fancy footwork I think!!

When will MEXICO CITY tickets go out for sale???? I think they might not be available via INNER SANCTRUM... ;(

What are tickets in the INNER CIRCLE? Please explain... before I buy my tix, so I know what/where to buy.


Some concerts has something called a "golden circle", which is tickets that gives you place nearest the stage. If the concert has those tickets, those are the best to get if you want to be "where the action is". Other venues only have one type of standing tickets, there it's a first come first served kind of placing as for the best "seats". Golden tickets are standing tickets.. If you want to sit it's further away, but the seat is yours, so you dont have to stand in line for years and years..

Hope this helped a bit, and good luck at getting your tickets!!! :)

When will MEXICO CITY tickets go out for sale???? I think they might not be available via INNER SANCTRUM... ;(

What are tickets in the INNER CIRCLE? Please explain... before I buy my tix, so I know what/where to buy.
Inner Circle or Golden Circle are the same thing - small(ish) enclosure right in front of the stage.

general admission is standing. If there is a GC/IC ticket option, then GA will not get you to the front. If there is no GC/IC ticket option, buying a GA ticket and queuing in front of the venue for a month before hand (maybe a bit less) may get you to the front :p

I got my tickets to see Robbie on October, 14th in Argentina, He finally made it to my country!!! Can't wait to see him

Yeah Sonia.:) We are now waiting for the Mexico announcements.

Thats the one I saw that panicked me, ntla!

Someone pointed out that now they are done with the IS sales of those perhaps Mexico will be up soon.

Fingers crossed VERY tightly... I am listening to Slane today, and have been close to tears many, many times!!

Did you get the Germany concert download I told you about. Don't remember what you said last night.

Yep - that is my next to listen too :) Trying to overwhelm myself today (not a great idea since I am at work, but I am a sucker for "punishment":lol:)

Switched to Slane for a change have listened to the other a lot for encouragement'

Need all we can get until the tickets are in hand!

Switched to Slane for a change have listened to the other a lot for encouragement'
i loved slane the other day when i watched it , brought back a lot of memories for me

did you go to that concert Paula

did you go to that concert Paula
no wish i did , i can just remember the time it was on !!!! we used to watch it everyday over and over again ....

I see, it is a good one