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Robbie Williams Declares Himself ‘King of Entertainment’ on Hannover Britpop Tour Stop

Self-coronation with a cheeky computer-animated avatar underscored his evolution from club beginnings to grand stadium spectacles.

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Overview

  • Robbie Williams headlined the only Northern Germany date of his Britpop Tour on June 30 at a sold-out Heinz von Heiden Arena in Hannover.
  • An 18-member entourage of musicians and dancers accompanied Williams in astronaut-inspired staging throughout the evening.
  • The animated younger Robbie quipped about his age on the arena screens, exchanging playful banter with the live performer.
  • Indie band Lottery Winners opened the concert, priming the crowd with their upbeat rock set before Williams took the stage.
  • The multi-tiered production featured floating projection wings and an interior floor platform to bring the show closer to fans.