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Glasgow Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow's Michelle McManus on her Robbie Williams duet look
The Baillieston-born singer took to social media to post a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the glamorous red and black gem-studded gown, created in collaboration with her stylist, Holly. Michelle revealed the look was a tribute to fellow Glasgow pop icon Lulu, who wore a similar outfit during her iconic performance of Relight My Fire with Take That. She captioned the video: "My stylist Holly and I had a dream to pay homage to Queen Lulu during her performance of Relight My Fire—and I think Holly nailed the brief." The outfit was fitting, as Michelle took the stage with Robbie Williams delivering a duet of Relight My Fire to an astonished crowd of 70,000 fans on the opening night of his Britpop tour. Ahead of the big night, Michelle admitted she felt more nervous performing with Robbie than she had been singing for the Pope. READ MORE: Glasgow's Michelle McManus duet with Robbie Williams She said: 'My happy place is when I sing, so the singing part is not the problem. The nervous part is singing to Robbie Williams in front of 70,000 people. 'When we did the Pope's visit in Bellahouston, it was 80,000—but singing for a bunch of cardinals and a Pope was slightly different from singing for Robbie Williams.' The memorable duet came about after an emotional on-air moment in March. READ MORE: Robbie Williams invites Glasgow singer to join him on stage The Glasgow Times reported that Robbie surprised Michelle with the invitation during an interview on her BBC Scotland radio show. As the interview wrapped up, Robbie asked unexpectedly: 'Would you like to come and sing with me in Edinburgh?' A clearly shocked Michelle responded: 'Sorry… What? What was that?' before emotionally accepting: '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.'
Glasgow Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Robbie Williams at Murrayfield: 13 photos of the gig
The pop legend brought his signature showmanship to the capital, delivering unforgettable anthems like Rock DJ and Let Me Entertain You, much to the delight of the roaring crowd. The Glasgow Times reported earlier that after his show, the Angels singer took to Instagram to share his gratitude with his Scottish fans, posting a striking shot from the concert with the caption: 'Scotland – I love you. That was an incredible opening night. Until next time. Rob x.' READ MORE: Robbie Williams expresses love for Scotland after epic gig Fans quickly flooded the comments with praise, one wrote: 'Rob is the best.' Another added: 'You were on fire. Absolutely incredible show.' With a third commenting: 'What a night. THE KING OF ENTERTAINMENT!' The evening also included a surprise- a special appearance by Glasgow's own Michelle McManus. The Baillieston-born singer joined Robbie on stage for a powerful duet of Relight My Fire, sending the crowd into a frenzy. READ MORE: Glasgow singer Michelle McManus on duet with Robbie Williams Ahead of her big moment, Michelle admitted she was more nervous than she'd ever been, even compared to performing in front of the Pope. We reported that last week, ScotRail had issued travel warnings ahead of the event and responded by adding extra carriages and late-night services to and from Edinburgh Waverley to accommodate the tens of thousands of fans making their way to the show. Scroll through our 13 brilliant snaps taken just before the gig—were you caught on camera? (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris) (Image: Gordon Terris)
Glasgow Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow's Michelle McManus duet with Robbie Williams
The Baillieston-born singer joined her longtime friend on stage at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium, treating the 70,000-strong crowd to an electrifying duet of Relight My Fire. The performance brought the audience to its feet in a roaring ovation. The setlist included a string of Robbie's biggest hits, such as Angels, Rock DJ, and Let Me Entertain You, creating an unforgettable night for fans. Ahead of the performance, Michelle admitted she was more nervous singing in front of Robbie than she had been when performing for the Pope. She said: 'My happy place is when I sing, so the singing part is not the problem. The nervous part is singing to Robbie Williams in front of 70,000 people. 'When we did the Pope's visit in Bellahouston, it was 80,000—but singing for a bunch of cardinals and a Pope was slightly different from singing for Robbie Williams.' READ MORE: Glasgow singer Michelle McManus on duet with Robbie Williams The Glasgow Times reported that back in March, Robbie surprised Michelle with the invitation during an interview on her BBC Scotland radio show. As the interview wrapped up, Robbie asked unexpectedly: 'Would you like to come and sing with me in Edinburgh?' A clearly shocked Michelle responded: 'Sorry… What? What was that?' before emotionally accepting: '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 stage (Image: Michell McManus Instagram) Following the performance, Michelle shared a photo of the moment on her Instagram Stories, showing her and Robbie singing together on stage. She captioned it simply: 'This diva though.' Robbie also shared post on social media sharing his love for Scotland. Sharing a striking photo from the concert, he captioned the post: 'Scotland – I love you. "That was an incredible opening night. Until next time. Rob x' The comments section quickly filled with love from fans who were blown away by the show. One wrote: 'Rob is the best.' Another added: 'You were on fire. Absolutely incredible show.' A third fan declared: 'What a night. THE KING OF ENTERTAINMENT!' The surprise duet marked a memorable highlight of the tour's kickoff and a proud moment for fans of both artists.
Glasgow Times
28-05-2025
- 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.
