June 17Jun 17 Author Live Report: Robbie Williams – Royal Crescent, BathClash Live in association with WeAre8... ClashMusic Live17 · 06 · 2025The sight of an enormogig stage plonked on a road at the top of one of Bath’s most eligible parks proves to be a pleasingly incongruous welcome to what is set to be a celebration of nostalgia, fond feelings and well-nurtured legacy. When it was announced, this tour seemingly wasn’t to promote anything and it didn’t have a name. But people were happy to turn out regardless, because it is, as he likes to remind us, Robbie f***ing Williams. Of course, the artwork to forthcoming album ‘Britpop’ now adorns the stage-side screens and everyone is encouraged to pre-order via a QR code, despite the inevitable collapse of the city centre’s rickety phone network.How do you open for Robbie? By having a go at being Robbie, of course. The Lottery Winners’ lead singer Thom Rylance has a neat line in bawdy crowd repartee, citing his ADHD as the cause of the general tone which, let’s be honest, won’t have shocked a single member of the increasingly reverent crowd. Their set barrels by, with singalongs and whole crowd dance routines that feel machine-tooled for this particular audience. You can see why the boss picked them and they are very well received, even if one chap in the audience brays “I think you’ll find it’s called Barrth” after they opt for a short ‘a’ pronunciation.As chaos reigns at the entrance to a seemingly-too-small Golden Circle and the pair of bars fail to get anywhere close to meeting demand, the visuals burst into life and it’s clear that it’s pint or performance. The solitary new song in the set is lead single ‘Rocket’ and it opens proceedings, Williams clearly enthused by its urgency. It bumps ‘Let Me Entertain You’ into second place, marked with a signature upside-down dangle. In some respects, despite a genuinely vast and sadly neglected catalogue, the setlist writes itself, with regular bursts of endearing stage patter to complete the mix. The formula is well worn, but it is with a knowing audience in mind. The self-deprecating, no-filter honesty of the freshly self-proclaimed King Of Entertainment continues to rub some people up the wrong way, but it’s hard to imagine any of them accidentally ending up in his not-inexpensive company after thirty-five years. As such, he is able to unashamedly lean into the role of ‘Robbie Williams’ for the duration. After musing on the peculiarities of what constitutes entertainment via a touch of communal karaoke under the guise of a vocal warm up for the crowd, ‘Old Before I Die’, ‘Monsoon’ and ‘Strong’ all feature in the early section of the show, along with the arrangement of ‘Rock DJ’ from the tremendous ‘Better Man’ film. It sets in motion a masterful control of pacing and emotion across the 130-minute performance. Robbie points out that he’s in his best shape ever and this extends to his vocals which, inevitable ad-libs aside, are rich and affecting. Having opted to defer singing duties to paying customers rather more on recent tours, it’s genuinely delightful to witness him relishing this part of his craft again. ——Well-judged comments on the health of elderly parents and his own fears around the ageing process further cement the bond between Williams and a crowd full of fans who can no longer remember a time when he didn’t bring some joy to their world. Whether it’s tunes from a youthful time, the soundtrack to varying attempts at adulting or default musical comfort food in the moments when life takes pot-shots at us all, these songs are hard-wired emotional triggers that manage the connection that only ubiquitous pop music can offer. It’s not just there when we choose it, but also all over the radio, playing in the charity shop, paired with sports highlights and deployed at funerals. A heartfelt intro to under-appreciated classic ‘Love My Life’ includes an affectionate skit on his children being “TikTok Twats” before he visibly wells up describing them as his “everything.” The aforementioned biopic’s title track is a change to the setlist brought about by the limited space of the unconventional venue. With no option for a procession to a smaller stage in the midst of the crowd, we are treated to a truly gorgeous reading of ‘Better Man’. Despite a lack of relocation, the acoustic section remains and Thom from The Lottery Winners returns to strum along as Williams masterfully steers an apparently dispiriting – think Stewart Lee wilfully pretending to lose the crowd, sure he’ll appreciate the comparison – run through of some very slightly lesser known tracks where he implores the audience to fill in the gaps. Clash is reminded in this moment of just how great ‘Sexed Up’ is, despite its title, and would gladly have heard the whole thing. Following a moving mass choir event for an initially low-key reading of ‘Something Beautiful’ and plentiful, almost-coordinated swaying to ‘Millennium’ the final section of the show is perfectly executed. Having commented all evening on the warmth and supportive energy of the Bath crowd – “it feels like a big hug” – the emotions are unleashed. The opening moments of ‘Come Undone’, arguably his finest song, plunge a rapt audience into a period of melodic catharsis before ‘My Way’ is accompanied by a montage of photos from his career and family life. It’s a little cheesy, and he’s no Sinatra, but Clash still remembers that Albert Hall performance of this impeccable standard, replicated in ‘Better Man’, and it sets something off that invokes bodily sobs that don’t subside. This is that longstanding bond in action. While the AI interludes where he speaks to seventeen and eighty year old Robbies aren’t essential, they offer another signifier of his prominence in our lives. Boyish Rob with the distinctive curtains is seared into the memories of all present and our reactions are no longer logical or explicable. A quick change prior to the encore allows for the majestic extended arrangement of ‘Feel’ to ring out around the crescent, the realisation that we’re nearly done visibly hitting people as they drink it all up. The singing is loud but tuneful, an infectious widespread human connection that nourishes the soul, somewhat ironically orchestrated by an individual who neatly describes himself as the “world’s nicest narcissist” on one of the t-shirts being flogged at the merch stall. And then it’s ‘Angels’. What is there left to say about those four minutes of music? It’s simply how a Robbie gig ends and it provides one final example of his consistently excellent vocals, still audible over the fifteen thousand unleashed larynxes. As the wings at the centre of the stage set slowly lower, it becomes obvious which visual we’re headed for but it’s no less striking when it occurs. Good will and hard-wired affection would ensure a decent evening regardless, but no such sentimentality is required for Robbie f***ing Williams in this form.Live Report: Robbie Williams – Royal Crescent, Bath | Live | Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & InterviewsWords: Gareth James—Robbie Williams-
Thursday at 07:324 days Author 😂 You's better learn the lyrics .,, Edited Thursday at 07:334 days by Sydney11
Friday at 07:123 days Author @TheBillyDuffySlayed? Hanging out in Copenhagen & bumped into 🥁" legends Don Powell (from my boyhood favourites Slade) & Karl Brazil (currently with Robbie Williams). Don lives here & is off to see Robbie tonight but ‘cos I’m working (at Copenhell) I’ll catch him on my day off next week 😉"
Friday at 10:513 days Band Aqua joined to Rob in Copenhagen yesterday!! Finally he sang Barbie Girl :))
Saturday at 05:162 days After all of these duets I'm waiting for nobody but Bono for performing Kids here. 😄 If you know u know!23 August - Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
Saturday at 10:442 days Robbie Williams Lights Up Copenhagen With Electrifying BRITPOP PerformanceBy Dee BrooksJun 20, 2025 6:09 AMIt really happened again: Robbie Williams proved another time that he is the undisputed king of live entertainment. The British pop icon gave fans on Instagram inside footage of this electic show in Copenhagen, calling it: “a beautiful BRITPOP summer night,” and showered love on the Danish fans. Of course, it immediately became an instant adulation flurry from concertgoers and adoring fans.The picture caught Robbie Williams in a fierce outfit while going all out in a flourish. Around him, the dancers in maroon-and-gray costumes were moving with such impeccable precision, clean as pure professionalism. The stage was so scintillating as blinking LED screens formed a backdrop of abstract color splashes while an overhead rig lamped down perfect concert-level illumination. You would wish that you were there, screaming yourself hoarse to the lyrics of ‘Angels.’And the crowd? They went completely wild. One fan said, “Best night ever! waited 22 years for this day. Flew all the way from England to see you too.” Now, that’s dedication. Another called it “the craziest concert and show” and WMILLiams as the “KING OF ENTERTAINMENT.” Well, in fact, after all these years, he certainly deserves that title at least ten times over.Hey! Even legends’ cannot have every single one of their hits in one setlist. But the rolls of comments poured in with gratitude: “Thank you for an Amazing evening” said another, while many nodded in agreement.“Nineties were the best times of my life,” went another nostalgic comment. They decided to throw a random yet hilarious Aqua reference in there because why-not. Meanwhile, an American went on wistfully: “Robbie, please come to the US. I know you probably won’t, but one can dream.” That one hurts a bit.And then there was the fan who simply dubbed Williams “our Barbie.” No explanation. Just vibes. Respect, honestly.Clear is the fact Williams does not just release a concert; he releases an experience. High-energy or power-ballads, this guy has that certain aura that validates an audience’s sentiment “we were part of something special”. If you value the Jamboree comments, then this is precisely what Copenhagen delivered — a night to recount forever.Cheers to Robbie for keeping the heat after all these years. From the ’90s straight up to now, that man really knows how to command an audience. And judging by the above, he won’t stop for a long while. Next stop? Thoughts. But wherever That is, the fans will be there, ready to churn the place out again.
Saturday at 12:222 days Author 7 hours ago, Better Man said:After all of these duets I'm waiting for nobody but Bono for performing Kids here. 😄 If you know u know!23 August - Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland" If only " .I would say more like B*Witched ☺️
Yesterday at 08:051 day Author FEEL - Copenhagen I very much like the musical Intro to FEEL , it's really beautiful ❤️Video thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@MrCoolcuts
Yesterday at 08:131 day Author Better Man - Bath IK - June 13th ( footage from the movie in the jumbovisions in the background )Video thanks to https://www.youtube.com/@Shonana0220
Yesterday at 09:221 day Author I never tire of listening to this beautiful song & the GA get an opportunity to see him up close . Girl at the end near the steps looked very happy ❤️ Hearing him sing this song live has been the hil-ight of this tour for me ❤️❤️Copenhagen - Something Beautiful.
