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Glasgow Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
ScotRail warning to Glaswegians for Robbie Williams gig
With thousands expected to attend on Saturday, May 31, ScotRail is taking measures to help concertgoers travel smoothly. To support the surge in demand, the rail operator is adding extra carriages on key routes in and out of Edinburgh Waverley wherever possible, along with additional late-night services to Glasgow. READ MORE: Warning as no trains to run on busy Glasgow Central route Gates open at 4pm, with the show set to begin at 6pm. ScotRail is advising concertgoers to travel early, as trains and stations—particularly Haymarket—will be much busier than usual from the afternoon onward. After the concert, fans are encouraged to walk quickly to Haymarket Station and join the designated queuing area on Haymarket Terrace, where staff will direct them to the appropriate platform. To avoid delays, customers are strongly advised to buy return tickets in advance using the ScotRail app. Alcohol restrictions will be in place at stations and on trains throughout the event. READ MORE: Robbie Williams drops teaser ahead of Murrayfield gig As excitement builds, the pop icon teased fans with a black-and-white Instagram post reading: 'Four days… BRITPOP Tour hits the road in Edinburgh this Saturday. "All dates and tickets at the link in bio.' Fans were quick to respond, flooding the comments with messages like: 'Can't wait to hear this live!' and 'See you on the road!' READ MORE: Robbie Williams invites Glasgow singer to join him on stage But the biggest surprise may be the appearance of Baillieston-born singer and Pop Idol winner Michelle McManus. We reported back in March that the Glaswegian star is expected to join Robbie on stage, following a personal invitation from him during an interview on her BBC Scotland radio show. As the conversation wrapped up, Robbie asked: 'Would you like to come and sing with me in Edinburgh?' A visibly stunned Michelle replied: 'Sorry… What? What was that?' Moments later, she accepted: 'Yes, I'm saying yes—I would love that.' The Glasgow Times reported last week that in an unexpected move, Robbie slashed ticket prices as part of a 72-hour Surprise Seat Ticket Offer. Announced via email, the deal allowed fans to purchase randomly assigned seats for just £42.50, all fees included. READ MORE: Robbie Williams slashes ticket prices for only Scottish date While many welcomed the more affordable pricing, some fans expressed frustration over the timing. One disappointed concertgoer commented: 'At one point, the standing tickets were £180, but they weren't selling. "I paid £100 for mine—it's frustrating that early supporters end up paying more.' With added trains, special guests, and price drops, Robbie's Murrayfield show is shaping up to be one of Scotland's most talked-about gigs of the summer.
Glasgow Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Robbie Williams drops teaser ahead of Murrayfield gig
The superstar is set to perform at Murrayfield Stadium this Saturday, May 31. The singer shared a black-and-white image on Instagram with the caption: 'Four days… BRITPOP Tour hits the road in Edinburgh this Saturday. "All dates and tickets at the link in bio.' Fans quickly flooded the comments with excitement. One wrote, 'Can't wait to hear this live. See you on the road,' while another added, 'Can't wait to see you there!' But the biggest surprise of the weekend may come from Michelle McManus, who is set to share the stage with Robbie at the highly anticipated show, as she is spotted liking the latest post. The Baillieston-born singer and Pop Idol 2003 winner was personally invited by Robbie during a surprise moment on her BBC Scotland radio show back in March. As Michelle was wrapping up an interview with him on March 6, Robbie cut in with an unexpected question: 'Would you like to come and sing with me in Edinburgh?' A stunned Michelle responded: 'Sorry… What? What was that?' Clearly emotional, Michelle eventually accepted: 'Yes, I'm saying yes—I would love that. You are amazing. And you are an incredible human being. I meant every word I said before this even came up." READ MORE: Robbie Williams invites Glasgow singer to join him on stag Their friendship dates back to 2003, shortly after Michelle won Pop Idol. She recalled in a BBC documentary that she first met Robbie while staying at the home of Lisa Armstrong (Ant McPartlin's ex-wife), who had kindly invited Michelle to stay during a media tour. She said: 'For some reason Robbie Williams was there a lot. 'He'd pull up a chair and have a cup of tea while I was getting my make-up done. He showed me kindness at a time when I really needed it.' The two lost touch for years but reconnected backstage at Robbie's 2022 Glasgow gig, which led to Michelle being featured in his documentary—and ultimately to this week's duet invitation. Following the announcement, Michelle took to social media to share her joy: 'So the news is out. The icon that is Robbie Williams has so kindly asked me to duet with him at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday, May 31 2025. "To say I'm utterly over the moon would be an understatement. Thank you so much, Robbie.' Supporters were quick to celebrate the news. One fan commented: 'Amazing, send Robbie my congratulations to be doing a duet with you.x' Another added: 'Absolutely incredible. Cannot wait.' READ MORE: Robbie Williams slashes ticket prices for only Scottish date In another surprise move, on May 12, the Glasgow Times reported that Robbie slashed ticket prices for the upcoming Edinburgh show as part of a Surprise Seat Ticket Offer. An email sent to fans revealed the limited-time deal: 'From 10am on Monday, May 12, for just 72 hours, take a chance on our Robbie Williams Surprise Seat Ticket Offer and see the main man himself live at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium for just £42.50 (all fees included).' The offer includes randomly assigned seating anywhere in the venue, aimed at making the show more accessible to fans. However, not everyone was pleased. One fan voiced frustration over the late price cut: 'At one point, the standing tickets were £18,0 but they weren't selling. "I managed to get standing for £100, but it's disappointing when early supporters end up paying more.' Despite the pricing concerns, excitement continues to build as Edinburgh prepares to welcome one of the UK's biggest pop stars for a night that promises music, memories, and an unforgettable duet.
