IRELAND: Robbie Williams kicks off his European Summer tour to 80,000 fans in Dublin.

Record ID: 1539798

  • Title: IRELAND: Robbie Williams kicks off his European Summer tour to 80,000 fans in Dublin.
  • Date: 15th June 2006
  • Summary: DUBLIN, IRELAND (JUNE 9, 2006) (REUTERS) LONG SHOT OF CROWD WALKING DOWN STREET CROWD WALKING PAST SECURITY AND BARRIERS MAN WITH BULLHORN SAYING "HAVE YOUR TICKETS READY" MAN GIVING DIRECTIONS WIDE SHOT OF STREET AND PUB PEOPLE DRINKING IN STREET/ON CURB TWO WOMEN DRINKING IN STREET TWO GIRLS WITH T-SHIRTS READING "SIN SIN SIN WITH ME" ON THE BACK, TURN AROUND TO SHOW FRONT OF SHIRT READING "I LOVE YOU ROBBIE"
  • Embargoed: 30th June 2006 02:28
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  • Location: Ireland
  • Country: Ireland
  • Topics: Arts / Culture / Entertainment
  • Reuters ID: LVAES3K2VGZ2XVSWBNI12NT358S2
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3
  • Story Text: Robbie Williams commented this week that he was sorry to be missing out on the World Cup in Germany because of his 'Close Encounters' tour, but there was no doubt where his fans would rather be on Friday night (June 9, 2006) as 80,000 ticket holders descended on Dublin's home of Gaelic football, Croke Park Stadium.
    The city even provided extra train services to help deal with the multitudes who had tickets for the show. The massive crowds gathered around the stadium for a few drinks in the sun before the concert, and most made no secret of their feelings for Williams.
    "I love him so much, I don't know what-- no, I do know what I'd do if I got him," said one woman.
    "I love his singing, I love his body, I love him. I think he's brilliant, I can't wait to see him," enthused another fan.
    "I want to make love to him," said one man, proving Williams is not just a hit with the women.
    Friday night's concert kicked off Williams' mammoth European Summer Tour, which has him scheduled to play more than 40 gigs across 14 countries.
    It was a big weekend for rock and roll in Dublin - the biggest the city has ever seen. Including the 80,000 people who bought tickets to the Williams concert, almost 250,000 music fans were expected to swarm into the city to see The Eagles, Guns 'n' Roses and Metallica also play at other venues over the weekend as part of the Download Festival.
    Robbie Williams' European concerts are the first leg his 'Close Encounters' World Tour, which will see him go on to visit South East Asia and Australia later in the year.
    His Summer tour, which is mostly sold out, hits the following cities
    and dates:
    Tue 13 June, Brussels, Belgium
    Wed 14 June, Brussels, Belgium
    Sat 17 June, Paris, France
    Wed 21 June, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Thu 22 June, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Sat 24 June, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Sun 25 June, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
    Sat 01 July, Gothenburg, Sweden
    Sun 02 July, Gothenburg, Sweden
    Thu 06 July, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Fri 07 July, Copenhagen, Denmark
    Mon 10 July, Dresden, Germany
    Tue 11 July, Dresden, Germany
    Fri 14 July, Hamburg, Germany
    Sat 15 July, Hamburg, Germany
    Wed 19 July, Budapest, Hungary
    Sat 22 July, Milan, Itlay
    Thurs 27 July, Berlin, Germany
    Fri 28 July, Berlin, Germany
    Tue 1 August, Munich, Germany
    Wed 2 August, Munich, Germany
    Thu 3 August, Munich, Germany
    Tue 08 August 2006 Cologne, Germany
    Wed 09 August 2006 Cologne, Germany
    Sat 12 August 2006 Hockenheim, Germany
    Sun 13 August 2006 Hockenheim, Germany
    Fri 18 August 2006 Vienna, Austria
    Sat 19 August 2006 Vienna, Austria
    Wed 23 August 2006 Berne, Switzerland
    Thu 24 August 2006 Berne, Switzerland
    Fri 1 September, Glasgow, Scotland
    Sat 2 September, Glasgow, Scotland
    Fri 08 September 2006 Leeds
    Sat 09 September 2006 Leeds
    Thu 14 September 2006 Milton Keynes, England
    Fri 15 September 2006 Milton Keynes, England
    Sat 16 September 2006 Milton Keynes, England
    Mon 18 September 2006 Milton Keynes, England
    Tue 19 September 2006 Milton Keynes, England
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