British pop star Robbie Williams will perform a surprise free show at Federation Square in Melbourne on Thursday afternoon. The event will prompt road closures in the city's CBD.
Road closures will be in place in Melbourne ’s CBD from 3pm to 7pm on Thursday with thousands expected to flock to Federation Square for a surprise free Robbie Williams show.Williams, who is in Australia to promote his biopic Better Man, is due to perform at Fed Square from 5pm on Thursday.British popstar Robbie Williams ’s free Melbourne gig will prompt city road closures , as fans began gathering more than eight hours before the performance.
Fans were told to expect the show on Wednesday evening. He is due to take to the stage at Federation Square at 5pm on Thursday afternoon.Road closures in the CBD will be in place from 3pm to 7pm between Russell and Elizabeth Streets and Flinders Street to Princess Bridge, Federation Square said. The outdoor CBD venue has a capacity of about 8,000. Guardian Australian understands the venue will release information about the location of a spillover site, if required, closer to the start of the performance.In a social media post, Federation Square advised fans public transport was the best way to travel to the venue. “Enter from Swanston Street. Once the Square reaches capacity, fans will be redirected to an overflow area,” the post said.“That’s why additional safety measures have been put in place by Fed Square including an increased number of security, fencing, first aid, additional amenities, water fountains and a strong police presence,” the spokesperson said.Better Man was shot in Melbourne and received funding from the federal and Victorian government. Victorian film-maker Michael Gracey co-wrote and directed the movie.Williams, the headline performance at the ABC’s New Year’s Eve broadcast in Sydney, previously performed at the AFL grand final in 2022
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