The British rocker, selling his new Victorian-made biopic, mentioned he feels at residence in Melbourne.
“I really feel extremely at residence right here, I really feel protected, and I additionally really feel beloved and embraced,” Williams mentioned this afternoon.
The British famous person used the efficiency to advertise the movie, Higher Man, which was filmed in Melbourne.
Premier Jacinta Allan introduced the shock efficiency in a easy tweet lower than 24 hours earlier than the present: “Robbie Williams. Fed Sq.. Tomorrow. 5pm. For Free.”
It turned out 24 hours was all the worldwide star wanted to whip followers right into a frenzy in Federation Sq..
One lady within the crowd described herself as a superfan.
One other lady mentioned she had come from “simply down the street from Magnetic Island off Townsville”.
The state and federal governments poured hundreds of thousands into the manufacturing in 2022 to get it made in a Docklands studio.
“I believe the very best factor anybody may do in the beginning of this 12 months is go and see the movie Higher Man,” Victorian authorities spokesman Ben Carrol mentioned.
Launched on Boxing Day, the blockbuster tells the extraordinary story of the singer’s challenges and triumphs.
Williams was handed the keys to Melbourne throughout the live performance.
