Robbie to play Hong Kong gig
British superstar Robbie Williams is set to play one of the most expensive concerts ever held in Hong Kong, with tickets selling for up to 2,480 Hong Kong dollars (318 US dollars), according to media reports.

Pop star Williams, who first soared to the top of the British charts in
1995 with the ballad "Angels", will play his second-ever show in the city in November, promoters Midas was quoted by AFP as confirming.

A report in the South China Morning Post said the former Take That star
would be charging up to 2,480 dollars for VIP tickets, while the rest would be sold for between 500 and 1,000 dollars.

Hong Kong concert ticket prices are notoriously high; the most expensive
concert ever held here was by wrinkly rockers The Eagles who got a peaceful easy feeling out of charging punters 2,750 dollars per ticket when they played
in October 2004.

Midas said full details of the Williams show -- including date and venue -- would be released next week.

source (http://www.antara.co.id/en/seenws/?id=13778)

Robbie to play Hong Kong gig
British superstar Robbie Williams is set to play one of the most expensive concerts ever held in Hong Kong, with tickets selling for up to 2,480 Hong Kong dollars (318 US dollars), according to media reports.

Pop star Williams, who first soared to the top of the British charts in
1995 with the ballad "Angels", will play his second-ever show in the city in November, promoters Midas was quoted by AFP as confirming.

A report in the South China Morning Post said the former Take That star
would be charging up to 2,480 dollars for VIP tickets, while the rest would be sold for between 500 and 1,000 dollars.

Hong Kong concert ticket prices are notoriously high; the most expensive
concert ever held here was by wrinkly rockers The Eagles who got a peaceful easy feeling out of charging punters 2,750 dollars per ticket when they played
in October 2004.

Midas said full details of the Williams show -- including date and venue -- would be released next week.

source (http://www.antara.co.id/en/seenws/?id=13778)

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Great find shell http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c033.gif

Just seems a shame that he's still not doing North American/Canada...

Tom Golseth said on his blog that Robbie will be playing Argentina, Chilie and possibly Brazil...now Hong Kong.. I wonder why the USA is out of the equation?

I can kind of understand not doing America (although sad for his fans there), but I am very surprised hes not doing Canada - but who knows. all these extra dates keep cropping up - he'll still be touring this time next year if he's not careful :lol:

yeh he is well going for it !

Just seems a shame that he's still not doing North American/Canada...

Tom Golseth said on his blog that Robbie will be playing Argentina, Chilie and possibly Brazil...now Hong Kong.. I wonder why the USA is out of the equation?
We can keep hoping!!!

Why isnt he playing bloody WALES???

Come on!! Just come to Canada! It can't be a "world tour" if he is missing continents!

After getting my IS subscription, I found that in 1999 he had been to Kitchener (like 5 km from my very door step!!) AND I MISSED IT! I so upset, and I know I missed the last Toronto show (I started getting into him during that very promotion tour - I am a late Rob-bloomer!), but he hasn't been back since!

I will gladly open my doors up for my southern neighbors to stay if they are looking for a roof over their head... Anything, if it means he is coming to Canada!

I haven't wished on a star in a very long time, but I think I will tonight!

Hollie save me a place on your floor anywhere because I am coming if he tours Canada. We will have a blast. First beers are on me and the second and the third......

Sounds like a plan! I will cook :)!

Sounds like a plan! I will cook :)!
Good since I don't like to. I will buy the beer or whatever.

... And if he is ever going to play in the States, you know I will be your roomie for a little while too. I will still cook if you want, AND buy beer!! :drunk:


:wales: or :usa:... no matter, as long as I can see him one day!

... And if he is ever going to play in the States, you know I will be your roomie for a little while too. I will still cook if you want, AND buy beer!! :drunk:


:wales: or :usa:... no matter, as long as I can see him one day!
It is a deal. Make yourself at home..:cana: :usa2:

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.

Source: www.robbiewilliams.com

Tickets on sale now!
MTV Asia is offering fans the chance to buy tickets for Robbie's Singapore concert here (http://www.mtvasia.com/Funstuff/Robbie/)


Buy tickets to Robbie's Singapore concert now before everyone else!

Valid till Monday, June 19, 10am.

Robbie William's gig forces Lions to play Asian Cup clash at Jalan Besar
By Jose Raymond, TODAY

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In what could be a major blow to Singapore?s 2007 Asian Cup dreams, the Lions will not play their final, and possibly crucial, Asian Cup qualifier against Palestine at the 60,000-seater National Stadium on Nov 15.

They will now play the match at the 6,000-seater Jalan Besar Stadium.

Why? Because the Singapore Sports Council (SSC) have asked the Football Association of Singapore (FAS) to give up their booking of the National Stadium, which they made in January, so that British superstar Robbie Williams can hold a concert at the venue on Nov 18.

In response to TODAY?S queries, the SSC?s chief of facilities Lim Eng Khoon said: "This was a difficult decision for SSC as we fully support sports and international mega entertainment events that create vibrancy at our facilities.

"After much deliberation, we made this decision based on optimising our pool of limited resources as well as finding the best solution that will benefit all Singaporeans - having both a football match and an international mega event.

"Singapore was not one of the stops on Robbie Williams? Asian tour, but we were able to secure a one night only performance after some negotiations with the organisers who had requested to use the National Stadium.

"The SSC have been in discussions with the FAS on this matter and it is truly unfortunate that both event dates fall within the same period and cannot be changed.

"Sports and international mega entertainment events will feature strongly in the calendar line-up for SSC?s facilities, especially in the new Sports Hub.
This will be a happy problem whereby we will be spoilt for choice to select which events will be held in the new facilities at the Sports Hub ? especially the new 55,000-seater stadium."

Williams? Singapore stop is the third after dates in Hong Kong and Thailand.

When contacted, Midas Promotions managing director Michael Hoskins, the promoters of the concert, said Williams? Singapore date was only confirmed on June 10. He added that the organisers needed about five days to prepare the stage for the mega-concert.

Football officials were naturally peeved when told of the developments.

Singapore?s technical director P N Sivaji said: "I am very disappointed with the decision, especially since the FAS had made a booking for the venue well in advance. It does not help the development of Singapore football. It also deprives the fans from coming out to cheer Singapore on especially in a tight group that could go all the way to the wire."

National coach Radojko Avramovic added: "If it goes right to the end, the boys should play in a fantastic atmosphere with as many fans behind them as possible."

The FAS tried to have the date of the fixture changed, but the Asian Football Confederation turned down the request.

Depending on the results of Singapore?s double bill against China in August and September and an away tie against Iraq on Oct 11, the match against Palestine could well be the Lions? decider.

They are currently in second spot in Group E behind China, but all four teams in the group have the same number of points (three after two games).

The top two teams in the group qualify for the 2007 Asian Cup final round.

Source: http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/214798/1/.html

Robbie Williams to perform in Singapore on 18 Nov 2006
Written by Administrator
Thursday, 15 June 2006

Robbie Williams: Close Encounters
Saturday, 18 November 2006 8.00pm, National Stadium

Robbie Williams, music?s man with the Midas touch who shattered the Guinness Book of World Records for the fastest, and largest, number of concert tickets ever sold in one day ? 1.6 million when the European leg of his World Tour went on sale in November 2005 ? is confirmed to tour Asia and will end the Asian leg of his World Tour, Robbie Williams: Close Encounters, here in Singapore.
Promoter, Michael Hosking, today (14 Jun 2006) announced that ?the world?s favourite entertainer and most dynamic showman ever seen?, would perform at the National Stadium on Saturday, 18th November.
The ?let me entertain you? stadium-pop giant will perform in Bangkok and Hong Kong for the first time in five years, and play dates in India and China for the first time ever.
Billed as the biggest musical event in Singapore this Millennium, Robbie Williams looks set to ignite the famous ?Kallang Roar? for possibly the last time at the Stadium, where plans are underway for demolition.
Hosking says of the concert coup of the year that ?the country is expected to join the ticket-selling phenomenon already experienced in every territory where Robbie Williams? concerts have gone on sale.?
He sold out five London shows, each with a capacity of 75,000. His Leeds? concert sold out in 90 minutes. Holland sold-out their four Amsterdam Arena gigs in a breath-taking 89 minutes. In Germany a mass of 20,000 fans braved the cold to line the streets of Munich waiting for tickets to go on sale at midnight. In Dubai last month, all 25,000 tickets were snapped up in less than 2 hours ? and Australia sold out 5 shows in a matter of hours!
To cope with demand, and in an unprecedented Singapore first, tickets will go on sale across three days only ? from 19th June through to midnight on 21st June.
?The last time Robbie staged a concert in Singapore in 2001, all 10,000 tickets were sold out in a few days. The show was fantastic and we anticipate a similar ticket sales trend, especially given the fact how spectacular this show is and how his fan base has increased ten-fold in the last five years?.
Record-breaking ticket sales are expected for what will be biggest stadium production show to ever visit Singapore.
?This is a rare occasion where Singapore gets the exact concert that has been seen in the traditionally bigger concert markets ,? says Hosking.
Fans who have kept the faith can expect an amazing show complete with six-storey high stage, 35 tonnes worth of pyrotechnics, lights and video walls, a roof specially brought in from Australia as well as assigning a crew of 400 for the whole production.
?Singapore is looking forward to an electrifying performance by this natural showman and iconic pop personality. The city has always been a must-stop destination for many of the world's best acts in the performing arts and music scene and we are excited to welcome Robbie Williams back, as well as his fans from the region,? says Oliver Chong, Director, Singapore Tourism Board.
The World Tour starts in Dublin on June 9 and visits 14 countries on 44 different dates and will finish in Australia. It is estimated his live audience will total 2.6 million.
Williams told Australia?s Herald Sun that he will not be touring for a long time after Close Encounters.
"For me this tour is a year-long celebration of what I've achieved as a solo artist. It comes in the form of getting on stage in stadiums. After that I'll say thank you very much. It's not something I want to do again for a long time."
Hosking concludes, ?I am very excited that Robbie, whose love for Singapore is well known, has agreed to play in our country.?
For a weekend escape with Robbie Williams, overseas visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets from SISTIC online system (www.sistic.com) and take full advantage of low budget carriers, reasonable hotel rates and shopping opportunities in Singapore.
There will be a combination of general admission (GA) tickets and allocated seats in the stands. No alcohol or bottles (including plastic) will be permitted in the GA areas. Pocket-size and mobile phone cameras will be permitted.
Concert information like maps, arrival and departure times, and public transport options will be broadcast and printed in local media closer to each concert date.
The 50-million-world-wide-album-seller topped the charts in 18 countries with his latest, Intensive Care launched in October 2005. This tour mixes Williams' classics such as Angels, Let Me Entertain You, Rock DJ, Feel and Kids with recent hits Tripping and Sin Sin Sin.
In a story of unparalleled success this Asian tour will ink another chapter in the story that is Robbie Williams.
Don?t miss your chance to be a part of pop history-in-the-making!
Issued on behalf of Midas Promotions

Source: www.publicty-ink.com

ooohh sounds interesting

If he came to the US I would gladdy give up all the production. Just a nice intimate gig

Robbie to play in Bangkok
Robbie Williams, who has declared himself the new King of Pop, is bringing his record-breaking 'Close Encounters' world tour to Bangkok. He will play a concert on Nov 14 at Aktiv Square, Impact Muang Thong Thani.


Organiser BEC-Tero believes it will be Thailand's biggest concert since Michael Jackson's 'Dangerous' tour in 1996.


Williams has performed in Thailand before, in 2001, when 15,000 tickets sold out quickly.


For the November date, the outdoor venue is expected to host around 30,000 revellers.


This tour has put Williams into the Guinness Book of World Records, as over 1.6 million tickets were sold in one day. The organisers said the show will incorporate a six-storey high stage, 25 tonnes of pyrotechnics, lights and video walls, and a roof specially brought in from Australia, along with 400 crew members to handle the production.


After the Bangkok show, Williams will perform in Singapore and finish off with four more shows in Australia.


Beginning his career as a heart-throb in the band Take That, Williams embarked on a successful solo career in 1997.


He is currently one of the highest grossing pop stars in the world.


Tickets priced at 3,000, 1,800, 1,200 and 600 baht will go on sale on Wednesday at all Thaiticketmaster kiosks and at www.thaiticketmaster.com

http://www.bangkokpost.com/Outlook/15Jul2006_out04.php

But he can't tour the US, well I have always wanted to visit the Far East.:D

Robbie - Bangkok? Is it only me that can see the "Carry On" style jokes writing themselves?

Been along time since I have seen a Carry on movie you'll have to refresh my memory

Robbie - Bangkok? Is it only me that can see the "Carry On" style jokes writing themselves?
:lol: :lol:

Scoring with Robbie
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source (http://www.star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2006/7/17/music/14754397&sec=music)

MALAYSIAN fans of Robbie Williams will get a chance to watch him perform, for one night only, in Singapore on Nov 18. The Asian leg of his world tour, Robbie Williams: Close Encounters, will culminate at the National Stadium.


Promoter Michael Hosking said ?the world?s favourite entertainer and most dynamic showman ever seen?, will also perform in Bangkok and Hong Kong for the first time in five years, and play dates in India and China for the first time ever.


Billed as the biggest musical event in Singapore this millennium, Williams looks set to ignite the famous ?Kallang Roar? for possibly the last time at the stadium, where plans are underway for demolition.
According to Hosking, ?the last time Robbie staged a concert in Singapore in 2001, all 10,000 tickets were sold out in a few days.
The show was fantastic and we anticipate a similar ticket sales trend, especially given the fact how spectacular this show is and how his fan base has increased ten-fold in the last five years?.

Fans who have kept the faith can expect an amazing show complete with six-storey high stage, 35 tonnes worth of pyrotechnics, lights and video walls, a roof specially brought in from Australia as well as assigning a crew of 400 for the whole production.
?Singapore is looking forward to an electrifying performance by this natural showman and iconic pop personality.

The city has always been a must-stop destination for many of the world's best acts in the performing arts and music scene and we are excited to welcome Robbie Williams back, as well as his fans from the region,? says Oliver Chong, director, Singapore Tourism Board.
The World Tour started in Dublin on June 9 and visits 14 countries on 44 different dates and will finish in Australia.

It is estimated his live audience will total 2.6 million. For a weekend escape with Robbie Williams, fans can purchase tickets at www.sistic.com. Ticket prices start from SS$40 (RM92) to S$300 (RM690).

India and China and no US gigs, I am starting to get insulted. I need another reiminder as to why I am a fan........

India and China and no US gigs, I am starting to get insulted. I need another reiminder as to why I am a fan........


I understand how you feel ... but just listen to his music & I'm sure you'll know why you are a fan ... :) And nothing is lost ... who knows what can happen in the future; nothing is cast in stone!

There had been rumors about India, but never about the US or Canada, we will be bypassed.

Then there's only one solution ...we will all club in & get you over to where he IS performing!! ;)

It must drive you crazy.

Very crazy, I may just have to crack out the old credit card. My husband would go balistic to charge for a concert in another country.

my dad will be England in August, where is he playing then.

my dad will be England in August, where is he playing then.


I'm starting to see something happening ... ;)

yeah but I can't justify spending the money on myself when there are so many "better" things, like new siding for my house.

I am still very surprised that he is not doing Canada (no offence NTLA). Has he played there before, coz I thought he liked it there?

I am not offended, I just wish he would get someplace closer.

I am a bit shocked that Canada hasn't popped up in his show listing... (and sorely disappointed I may add...). I am curious to know what sales are like here to support my case.

NTLA, I stick with what I have said before... you are always welcome to visit Canada if he does make it here!! If we keep converting people, he's bound to make it to either US or Canada!!

Hollie what is the countdown for in Mandalay Bay? Are you going on vacation or is it wishfull thinking for a concert?

i think it's a financial thing, the tour set is so expensive to transport and erect with the full crew that I think they only play in places where thy know they can sell out a huge stadiumso it is worthwhile...to transport it all to canada or america and do just one or two gigs would be mental I guess...Im not saying it is right but just my thoughts

I see your poing Joanne but how many shows is he doing in China or India, if he does go. And honestly I could care less about the set. It looks amazing but I just want a show. Any show.

I think the set is a bit pointless, to be honest. I mean, it looks very spectacular and everything, but he doesnt really use most of it, and some of the videos (especially the half naked women ones!) on the giant screens are totally pointless. Everyone just wants to see Rob - he could stand on a crate for all we care!

Exactly mousepractice, that is all I am asking, doesn't seem like much really!

Not at all. Even a scaled down version would do, Im sure.

There was a thing on Tom Golseth's site about the tour and he said they play gigs according to the market, whether it is a market they already sell loads in (europe Oz etc) or a market they know they are going to be able to develop (South America, Asia etc) so I guess North America comes into a deffierent category, however harsh that may be. He's tried a couple of times with tours etc and maybe they just dont see the point with this particular tour. I'm not saying I agree whatever, just my thoughts again

I think its really sad that it always has to be about money. OK, so he doesn't want to break America, but he does have plenty of fans there. After all, they decided to release Intensive Care in the States because of the download demand for it http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/a014.gif

Surely it wouldn't hurt to do a one off gig somewhere http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/more/bigs/c016.gif And as NTLA says, it doesn't have to be the big showbiz affair, just a small concert like the warm-up shows he did before Berlin last year.

He's been top seller in Spain since the beg. of his career, and he's not coming this year. Last tour he sold out the tickets for Barcelona's gig in 24 hours, so I think is not only a commercial issue; he probably doesn't like Spain...

Many other big stars like Bruce, U2, Rolling Stones... come here in every tour they do; Bruce is coming again to Barcelona for the third time this year. There is a big tradition of live concerts here, at least in Barcelona, and concerning the audience, I think that Spanish people may be considered as a hot and enthusiastic audience. Just see how passionate we are with the football.

I think he doesn't like Barcelona and Spain in general, is that simple. :mad: Concerning the US, he lives there and must like that country, so I don't understand why he's not performing there...

I dont necessarily think he sits down and says where he will and will not play...I doubt he (like most artists) could be bothered to do that... that's what you pay tour promoters for!

I wonder how big a part T-Mobile play in where the concerts are held.

It seems funny that the majority of Rob's summer leg tour is taking place in countries that T-mobile are represented. I know he always does Germany, and places like Austria and the Netherlands, but this time he is doing Hungary, which t-mobile is linked with.

There's no T-mobile in Spain or Portugal though http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/a014.gif

I wonder how big a part T-Mobile play in where the concerts are held.

It seems funny that the majority of Rob's summer leg tour is taking place in countries that T-mobile are represented. I know he always does Germany, and places like Austria and the Netherlands, but this time he is doing Hungary, which t-mobile is linked with.

There's no T-mobile in Spain or Portugal though http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/a014.gif

So it seems that, as we say here, he has sold his ass to T-mobile... Now I understand, it's not a question of promoting his records but phones... I thought he was a singer, not a salesman:mad:

So it seems that, as we say here, he has sold his ass to T-mobile... Now I understand, it's not a question of promoting his records but phones... I thought he was a singer, not a salesman:mad:
I suppose, unfortunately, theres a point where big business takes over. Hope it doesnt take over too much.

Half naked women on the screen? Really, haven't seen them! Proves your point:-) They are pointless!


I think the set is a bit pointless, to be honest. I mean, it looks very spectacular and everything, but he doesnt really use most of it, and some of the videos (especially the half naked women ones!) on the giant screens are totally pointless. Everyone just wants to see Rob - he could stand on a crate for all we care!

Exactly - I bet you'd remember if Rob was half naked!

I bet you're right!!! :lol:

Hollie what is the countdown for in Mandalay Bay? Are you going on vacation or is it wishfull thinking for a concert?

I had such a hard time getting online lately! Grrrrr...

I am actually going for a work conference, but it is still my first trip "abroad" so I am terribly excited... especially since it is at the Mandalay (fate, right?). There are always hopes for concerts :)

there is T-mobile in the US except that Catherine Zeta-Jones is their spokesperson. Maybe I can see her in concert:lol:

Looks like his calendar is free in October... perhaps that one off show in US or Canada will happen yet? (yes, that statement is dripping with pleading hope...)!
Mind you knowing my luck, he will play in my town the exact weekend that I am in the states... I have ZERO luck!!

Robbie Williams In China
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Though there is no news in official site yet, there will be a gig in Shanghai China! i found ticket informations about this gig. it will be held on 4Nov. price from 180 to 1580￥. the entrepreneur said it haven't be announced formallly,but it's very possible

:ymca:

if so,this gig will be Rob's first station in Asia!
i missed the Hong Kong gig,but i won't miss this one!please give me some blessing friends:hugs:

Good luck I hope you get the tickets

Oh wow fingers crossed and please keep us updated :thx:

a TV station in Shanghai have play an interview of ROBBIE,he said in Chinese:"i love China!i love Shanghai!"

Let him entertain you

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Now that the buzz surrounding Air Supply's impending visit has died down, fans of pop music (of the non-Mando persuasion) have something else to be excited about: Robbie Williams. On November 4, the British star will bring his Close Encounters World Tour to Shanghai's Hongkou Soccer Stadium.

Perhaps one of the cockiest showmen alive today, Robbie Williams' career started in the British boy band, Take That, but really blew up after he ditched them in 1995 and had the spotlight all to himself. Mixing swaggering pop songs, stadium-sized ballads -- he even an album of old pop standards under his belt -- Robbie's popularity does not seem to be letting up, whether you enjoy his lovable off-stage buffoonery or not. Six albums into his career, he's embarking on a five month world tour in support of his 2005 release, Intensive Care, with stops in Cape Town, Dubai, Mexico City and Buenos Aires. It's his longest consecutive tour to date, which he apparently thinks is "scary". After Shanghai, Williams will make stops in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore before winding things down in Australia.


Robbie Williams 2006 Shanghai Concert, November 4, 2006, Hongkou Soccer Stadium, Prices: 180/280/380/480/580/880/1080/1580

Source: http://www.shanghaiist.com/archives/2006/08/25/let_him_enterta.php

Let him entertain you

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Now that the buzz surrounding Air Supply's impending visit has died down, fans of pop music (of the non-Mando persuasion) have something else to be excited about: Robbie Williams. On November 4, the British star will bring his Close Encounters World Tour to Shanghai's Hongkou Soccer Stadium.

Perhaps one of the cockiest showmen alive today, Robbie Williams' career started in the British boy band, Take That, but really blew up after he ditched them in 1995 and had the spotlight all to himself. Mixing swaggering pop songs, stadium-sized ballads -- he even an album of old pop standards under his belt -- Robbie's popularity does not seem to be letting up, whether you enjoy his lovable off-stage buffoonery or not. Six albums into his career, he's embarking on a five month world tour in support of his 2005 release, Intensive Care, with stops in Cape Town, Dubai, Mexico City and Buenos Aires. It's his longest consecutive tour to date, which he apparently thinks is "scary". After Shanghai, Williams will make stops in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore before winding things down in Australia.


Robbie Williams 2006 Shanghai Concert, November 4, 2006, Hongkou Soccer Stadium, Prices: 180/280/380/480/580/880/1080/1580

Source: http://www.shanghaiist.com/archives/2006/08/25/let_him_enterta.php
thank you for posting,mon!:thx: it seems my dream will come true!

Hope it does!

Robbie to play China
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Music Week
04 September 2006

Robbie Williams is to join the growing tide of Western acts who have performed in China, with plans to play a live show there this autumn.

The EMI artist will follow in the footsteps of artists including The Rolling Stones and Westlife by undertaking a promotional visit in November, to include a performance at the 35,000-capacity Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai.

It will be one of several dates this year in which Williams – whose new album Rudebox is released on October 23 – will be playing concerts for the first time. His non-European tour itinerary also includes first live performances in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico and India.

Full details of the Chinese date are expected to be unveiled shortly, but Capitol Music UK senior international project manager Carole MacDonald says, to pave the way for the concert itself, EMI invited media from China over to see him perform during his continental European tour this summer.

“China is a country with massive potential and there are a lot of artists starting to play there,” she says. “The Western cultural influences are increasing all the time.”

Although Western acts playing China is still headline news, two decades on from Wham! becoming the first Western artists to play there, the country is increasingly figuring on promotional and tour agendas.

Three years after original concert plans were scrapped because of the Sars epidemic, EMI’s The Rolling Stones made their Chinese concert debut in April at Shanghai’s Grand Stage, while Sony BMG’s Westlife played at the same venue in July as part of the promotion for their Face To Face album.

Live dates in Mumbai and Bangalore in India in November are also expected to be announced shortly for Williams, while concerts for the same month are already confirmed for Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore.

Before those dates, Williams will make his South American concert debut in October, having already visited key markets on the continent over the past two years.

His schedule includes two dates at the 62,000-capacity River Plate football stadium in Buenos Aires in Argentina - breaking U2’s previous record of achieving the fastest ticket sales at the venue for an international act.

Robbie Williams makes date for local concert

6/9/2006

Michelle Zhang/ Shanghai Daily news

British pop singer Robbie Williams will make his live concert debut on the Chinese mainland at the Shanghai Hongkou Football Stadium on November 4, Shanghai Daily reported.

Shanghai is the superstar's only stop on the Chinese mainland for his Close Encounters World Tour 2006. After Shanghai, Williams will make just four other stops in Asia - in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore.

Source:
http://english.eastday.com/eastday/englishedition/metro/userobject1ai2301444.html

I don't think hubby will let me go to China :lol:

Fly UL to see Robbie Williams live in Singapore

SriLankan Holidays’ Mega 999 promotion brings an exciting opportunity to see pop sensation Robbie Williams live in Singapore on his ‘Close Encounters World Tour’ in November 2006.

The leisure arm of SriLankan Airlines began operations in April 2006, with a commitment to bring great holiday offers across the airlines’ network, at unmatched prices.

SriLankan Holidays’ General Manager Amith Sumanapala said, “this is what we are all about, great holidays, and we will bring more of this to Sri Lankans.”

Holiday packages for the Close Encounters Tour 2006 are available at an all inclusive Rs. 49,999 per person.

The package includes return economy class tickets with taxes, three days accommodation beginning November 17, 2006, in a star class hotel with breakfast, airport transfers and of course concert tickets. The offer is valid for bookings up to October 27, 2006.

“The concert offer is a response to the overwhelming positive customer interest towards SriLankan Holiday offers todate, which includes recent package tour to London to catch the Sri Lankan Cricket team in action against the English team and the opportunity to indulge in the smooth melodies and introspective lyrics of British boy band ColdPlay live in Singapore,” Sumanapala said.SriLankan Holidays’ will also tailor make holidays for the specific needs of travellers, incorporating special excursions and tours.

“There are no hidden charges and what you see is what you pay for the whole experience. This has become a very popular concept with travellers just looking to getaway or planning to see the world,” Sumanapala said.

SriLankan Holidays’ ‘Mega 999’ Far East package offers holidays in Bangkok, Pattaya Beach, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Beijing and Hong Kong.

Holiday destinations to India include Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Trivandrum, Vailankanni (Trichy), Poovar and Kovalam beaches in Kerela. Other points in Asia include Maldives and Karachi.

Meanwhile SriLankan Holidays will add a number of new destinations to its ‘Mega 999’ holidays including London, Paris, Frankfurt and the Indian beach resort state of Goa.SriLankan Holiday’s is the leisure arm of National Carrier SriLankan Airlines, which is 43.6 percent owned and fully managed by Dubai-based Emirates Airline.

SriLankan Holidays works with a global network of hotels and tour operators to offer holidaymakers excellent value-for-money travel packages in the airline’s 49 destinations in 28 countries. These range from leisure travel for individuals and families, to business travel, cultural tours, and MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions).

[via DM Financial Times]


Source: http://lankapage.wordpress.com/2006/09/06/fly-ul-to-see-robbie-williams-live-in-singapore/

I guess i have to consider flying over to singapore and see him coz he aint comming to athens lol .............. what do i do for rob....... he worths it though.
Thanx for posting this mon i have to consider this :D

the general sale will commence on Thursday,14th september China.
Inner Sanctum subscribers who don't yet have tickets for the Close Encounters 2006 tour can access the advanced sales for Inner Sanctum subscribers now.these run until Wednesday 13th September at 11:00 BST(18:00 China)

Robbie Williams tickets go on sale Sept. 14

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We admittedly don't know much about Robbie Williams' music -- we lived a sheltered existence in the United States from 1973 to 2002 -- but we do know the guy is huge (as in a huge megastar ... not in any other way ... as far as we know). We also know he is coming to Shanghai on November 4 -- and that show also will be huge. Some 26,000 people are expected to pack Hongkou Stadium. That's not too shabby. Earlier this year, we called the Black Eyed Peas playing Shanghai a "historic moment" because they were the first major contemporary foreign act at the height of their celebrity to stage a show in the city. Scratch that. This is the historic moment.
Williams is bringing to Shanghai the same stage show he would anywhere else in the world. The stage itself is coming from the UK and includes 500 square meters of performance space. It's also got a roof that will support 40 tons of equipment. And they are bringing in lights and speakers from Beijing and Guangzhou ... because Shanghai doesn't have enough.

Because you can only watch the same three episodes from the second-to-last season of Friends so many times, we ended up watching a Robbie Williams concert video at the gym not too long ago. Whether you like the guy's music or not, there's no doubting his ability to entertain. He's a natural. And if we had 60 to 200 dollars to blow on a ticket, we'd think about going on November 4.

While we are mulling that over, we'll stick to YouTube. There are plenty of videos of recent shows -- like September 9 in Leeds. You'll also find two clips that show Williams is one of the best guests MTV Cribs will ever have. And finally, our favorite Robbie Williams music video -- the one where he tears off his own flesh.

Robbie Williams, Close Encounters Tour, Nov. 4, 2006, 8 pm, Hongkou Stadium. Tickets RMB 180-1,580. Tel: 6289 3919. Email: tickets@cwest.cn. Website. Tickets go on sale Sept. 14.


Source: http://www.shanghaiist.com/archives/2006/09/11/robbie_williams.php

all imformations can found here
http://www.cwest.cn/

does anyone know the exactily news?i heard that the Shanghai concert may be canceled!and even the whole Asian part will be canceled!!!
i'm neally mad now!!can someone tell the truth~~please~~

Don't listen to all the rumours WK :( If there was a problem, the official site would make an annoucement ;) And if we hear anything, you'll be the first to know http://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/smilie/frech/d025.gif

thank you mon,i hope it's not true.but i'm really scared.ChinaWest Entertainment is this concert's organization and entrepreneur. www.cwest.cn is their website.till yesterday,the website was full of the imformation of Robbie's concert,but today they all disappeared!i made a phone call to CW Entertainment,reply is maybe.they said they can't make sure anything including the ticket sale which was plan to start tomorrow.they are waiting for final imformations from London now.
God bless it won't happen!

Oh dear WK_PRC I found this as well

Is Robbie Wiliams' Shanghai gig canceled?

Robbie Williams has hinted that he wants to quit singing -- but could that happen before his scheduled gig in Shanghai? Some local magazines have been given a heads up that the show might be off. And the show's local promoter has taken mention of the show off its website.

We are awaiting official word -- we will let you know what we know when we know it.

Source: http://www.shanghaiist.com/archives/2006/09/13/will_robbie_wil.php

all i can do now is waiting....i can't suffer such a news!

WK i really hope Robbie comes to Shanghai so you also get to go to one of his concerts.I am sending you lots of blessings and my fingers are crossed :). Try not to worry.

I will wish you luck

oh,no!In Rob's official website,all tour date of Asian part are disppeared!i can't believe that!why?it ought to tickets on sale today!!

Oh no. He doesn't tour the US either so it is hard I know.

Hm, but they are still mentioned in the header, above the tourdates... so they either forgot to take this part out as well, or they are facing some problems with Asia and just decided to put everything on hold...:sarky:

Anyway, I hope it doesn´t mean all shows will be cancelled... that would be a shame. :(

the Shanghai concert is surely canceled,i don't know what about others,not in good condition too i think.......

The whole Asia tour has been cancelled

The whole Asia tour has been cancelled
mm wonder why ??

mm wonder why ??

He's knackered

http://www1.shanghaidaily.com/art/2006/09/15/292022/Robbie_Williams_cancels_gigs.htm

ohhhhh, i feel sorry for his asian fans. I hope rob's upto it.

*slightly concerned that he will cancel others*

I am totally going to be selfish for a moment...
Rob - please, please, please don't cancel Mexico!!!! i am literally living for the moment he goes on stage...

okay done now...

I understand that he is knackered, but I feel sorry for anyone that was in mu position... travelling far to see him, only to have it cancelled. I hope no one at pr.com was in this position...!

the Shanghai concert is surely canceled,i don't know what about others,not in good condition too i think.......

Wk you must be so disappointed http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a103/123jord/emoticons/cuddle.gif .I hope when the tour is finished Robbie has a break and then comes and does a concert for the asian fans.

Stressed Robbie's Gigs Axe

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Source: The Mirror
September 16, 2006


ROBBIE Williams has called off the entire Asian leg of his world tour because of stress and exhaustion.

The singer has been been gigging since May and is said to be extremely tired.

His spokesman said: "These performances would be asking too much. They would have greatly added to his workload.

"The gigs are in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Mumbai and Bangalore in November.

Many fans will be particularly disappointed as tickets had already gone on sale for some of the shows.

Robbie is currently in the middle of five dates at the Milton Keynes Bowl, the last concerts in the UK leg of the tour.

He will then play five gigs in South America in October before ending in Australia in December.

Robbie Cancels Asian tour dates


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Pop Star Robbie Williams has called off the Asian leg of his world tour, citing stress and exhaustion

The former Take That singer was to have visited Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Mumbai (Bombay) and Bangalore between 4 and 26 November.


Tickets had gone on sale for the Hong Kong, Bangkok and Singapore dates.


A spokesman said that to perform in China, India and south east Asia after honouring European and South American commitments "would be asking too much".


Williams performs the second of five dates at the Milton Keynes Bowl on Friday, the last concerts in the UK leg of the tour.



'New territories'


The concerts were originally scheduled to take place in the new Wembley Stadium but were relocated due to delays in its rebuilding.

He will then play five dates in South America in October before ending his tour in Australia in December.

The singer's spokesman said that Williams had been touring since May and was already "extremely tired."

To perform in the "entirely new territories" of India and China, he said, "would have greatly added to his workload".

Source:

www.news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment

I'd be knackered too. Its sad for the Asian fans but I dont blame him.

Poor thing...:(

I dont blame him ..... perhaps his management could arrange the dates better :confused: but he has to rest :)

awah bless him, the fans that have got tickets are gona be guted but if there true fans they will understand.... i mean id not like to think i was gona see him do a concert he not well enough to do, just for the sake of it.... it be better for him to do them once he rested and feeling better, i saw him in paris and he was fantstci but muct be so tired by now..... i been reading mess board on aol n he getting slated already... it not like he just though oh i wont bother, can u imagnne if he had to do them n wasnt on top form hed hate that,,,,, hugs robbie chin up........we love ya and dont want you making you self ill, love lisaxxx

Yeah, I totally understand him. They could have made other dates, like after xmas. But still, he needs rest.

I don't blame him one bit. I saw the one concert on 15th Sept. and I couldn't believe how he could do that night after night. The man's only human, not a machine!! I'm sure he'll find a way to make it up to all the fans who will miss out this time. Bless him!!

I dunno how he keeps going. He's a man not a machine. I'm amazed he does one show, never mind doing it night after night after night.
I do worry that he's over done it.:(

I would be gutted if I was an Asian fan but I understand how hard it must be for him. Hopefully they can reschedule next year.

Robbie cancels shows

By Peter Holmes
September 17, 2006

BRITISH pop superstar Robbie Williams yesterday cancelled part of his international tour, sparking concerns about the future of his Australian shows.

Blaming "stress and exhaustion", the performer announced that a raft of Asian concerts - which precede his Australian shows - would not go ahead.

But Australian promoter Michael Chugg was quick to promise the 450,000 people holding tickets for Williams' local concerts that the singer would not pull the plug on his Australian tour.

"They haven't said a word about cancelling Australia," Mr Chugg said yesterday.

"I spoke to Robbie's management last night, and the night before that, and we're full steam ahead."

Williams, 32, was due to perform in China, Thailand, Singapore and India from November 4-24, before flying to Australia. His local tour is due to start on November 30 at Perth's Subiaco Oval, ahead of shows at Sydney's Aussie Stadium on December 9 and 10.

A spokesman for Williams told the BBC that it "would be asking too much" for the singer to perform in Asia.

According to the Shanghai Daily, Williams' Asian promoters were told that "the stress and exhaustion of the Asian tour, coming so shortly after the end of the European and South American dates, would seriously impact his health".

Williams has performed to more than three million people across 40 concerts on his current Close Encounters tour.

Mr Chugg said he spoke to Williams last month.

"He was very excited about coming back to Australia. I don't know why he's cancelled Asia - perhaps it's a financial thing," he said.

It is expected more tickets for Williams' Australian shows will go on sale on October 4.

Source: http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,23663,20424350-36557,00.html

I hope he doesn't cancel Australia I would simply cry :dance:

Can't say as I blame him. I feel bad for the asian fans, but I'm sure he will make it up to them in the future.

I hope he doesn't cancel Australia I would simply cry :dance:

me too Pitapat. I can understand he would be exhausted tho. But this is good for Aussie - means he will be refreshed and rearing to to when he gets here :dance: :dance:

I have not ever seen him Live!..but I've seen some videos of his tour In Europe,...and I was asking myself..."won't he fall apart??".."where does he gets all those energy'"?
then I knew that he was not well...so, I believe that No real Robbie's fan wil ever blame him for this.

I don't think real fans would blame him. He has been touring for months! I'm amazed about his energy! And now I just hope he feels better soon!!

I'm absolutely gutted and disappointed that Robbie has cancelled his Asian tour. I've booked to fly out to Bangkok fron Newcastle in November for the concert and now I can't go! Fair enough he's exhausted and stressed etc but the dates for the tours shouldn't have been so close together. The highlight of my trip to Thailand is no longer and I'm really disappointed. As will all Robbie's Thai fans. I won't have an opportunity like it again1 Gutted!! :-(

i think he has done well to cancel those gigs ...he has to take care of himself as his health is the most important think ...if he doesn´t think he can do those gigs , i´m fine with it as long as i know that he´s alright ...a true fan shouldn´t feel disappointed and shouldn´t blame rob for not doing the gigs ...

I am disappointed for all those fans who must feel gutted about Robbie cancelling part of his tour but his health must come first and hopefully Robbie will visit again at some point. I must admit this is the first tour Ive ever followed closely and was suprised by how many dates he was doing and how little space inbetween the dates for him to rest. Robbie said himself on Friday night that he maybe had asked too much of himself and I think I agree with him.

Stressed Robbie's Gigs Axe

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Source: The Mirror
September 16, 2006


ROBBIE Williams has called off the entire Asian leg of his world tour because of stress and exhaustion.

The singer has been been gigging since May and is said to be extremely tired.

His spokesman said: "These performances would be asking too much. They would have greatly added to his workload.

"The gigs are in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, Mumbai and Bangalore in November.

Many fans will be particularly disappointed as tickets had already gone on sale for some of the shows.

Robbie is currently in the middle of five dates at the Milton Keynes Bowl, the last concerts in the UK leg of the tour.

He will then play five gigs in South America in October before ending in Australia in December.

please don't let him come undone,i love him too much debs xxx

I don't blame Rob..touring for months now..must be really knackered by now..
Take care Rob and please take a rest!!! :hug:

Some people dont know hard work when it bites them on the bottom. Its hardly been a long tour, come on have a reality check. It was hardly a hectic asian tour planned for him as well.

I bet he's smoked more fags than he has sang songs or played more football matches. He's falling to bits and surprise surprise his band is carrying him (i wonder why they are not exhausted?!). Just singing less gigs wont necessarily sort him out.

4/10 Mr Williams. Must show more application.

Robbie Williams cancels Singapore show due to health concerns
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British singer Robbie Williams has cancelled his 18th November concert in Singapore, citing health concerns.

A statement to promoters said it had become clear "that the stress and exhaustion of the Asian tour, coming so shortly after the end of the European and South American dates, would seriously impact his health".

Midas Promotions Managing Director, Michael Hosking, said: "We were in London last week to discuss this matter but our bid to reinstate the date was unsuccessful."

Refunds of tickets will be available from September 27.

Purchases made by cash or NETS will require the physical tickets to be presented at the SISTIC Box Office at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Credit card purchases will be refunded automatically. - CNA/ir

:( *devastated*

Well I was exhausted after watching just one show!! I don't know how he can do it night after night. It's hardly the same as sitting at a desk is it??

Wetszone Cancels Robbie Williams Promo
By Liza Mohd

Bandar Seri Begawan - Wetszone.Com has withdrawn its online promotion of Robbie Williams: Live in Singapore concert following the British singer's decision to cancel his Asian tour due to health problems.

Earlier, Wetszone collaborated with Midas Productions and Sistic to offer its members a chance to win free Robbie Williams concert tickets.

However, the company is busy with its latest project - setting up of a kiosk at The Mall, Gadong to promote its new affordable calling card, "Hi-Wetszone".

Source: http://www.brudirect.com/DailyInfo/News/Archive/Oct06/061006/nite27.htm

:pmsl: whatever ....... but they should still do some promotion for robs upcomming ace album :D