The comment that FINALLY convinced Robbie Williams to perform at AFL Grand Final
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The VERY flattering compliment that finally convinced Robbie Williams to perform at AFL Grand Final – eight years after he reportedly turned down $1M offer
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Robbie Williams has confirmed that he will perform at the AFL Grand Final this year.
And it was one simple comment that changed his mind about taking the gig after almost a decade of turning it down.
The English singer-songwriter, 48, was convinced after receiving a whopping compliment from the AFL’s Executive General Manager Kylie Rogers.
Robbie Williams (pictured) has confirmed that he will perform at the AFL Grand Final this year. And it was one simple comment that changed his mind about taking the gig after almost a decade of turning it down
‘You are the greatest performer in the world and we are the greatest game. We should do something together,’ Rogers reportedly said to the star backstage after An Evening with Robbie at at Rod Laver Arena in May, The Herald Sun reported Friday.
That opened a discussion that led to the pop star finally accepting the job.
Robbie confirmed the good news of his impending performance to The Herald Sun in July.
‘You are the greatest performer in the world and we are the greatest game. We should do something together,’ the AFL’s Executive General Manager Kylie Rogers. reportedly said to the star backstage after An Evening with Robbie at at Rod Laver Arena in May
‘I am so excited to be performing for all the fans, on the hallowed turf of the MCG, for the biggest game of the year,’ he said.
‘I can’t wait to see you all on that last Saturday in September’ the Let Me Entertain You hitmaker added.
The League has approached Robbie to front its pre-game or halftime show at the MCG.
That opened a discussion that led to the pop star finally accepting the job. Robbie confirmed the good news of his impending performance to The Herald Sun in July
Sources had earlier told the publication that discussions had progressed on a multimillion-dollar deal to bring him back to Melbourne on September 24.
The AFL has already confirmed the showpiece will be a daytime event despite pressure from broadcasters to host a twilight or nighttime slot to drive ratings.
Williams previously turned down an offer of $1million to perform three songs at the AFL Grand Final back in 2014.
Sources had earlier told the publication that discussions had progressed on a multimillion-dollar deal to bring him back to Melbourne on September 24
Meanwhile, Robbie is currently in Melbourne filming his biopic Better Man which covers his incredible rise to fame from boy band heartthrob to stadium superstar.
Production on the big budget biopic – billed as ‘a musical fantasy’ – kicked off last month with Australian filmmaker Michael Gracey at the helm.
British actor Jonno Davies, 29, best known for the Amazon Prime series Hunters, will play Robbie as a younger man.
Williams previously turned down an offer of $1million to perform three songs at the AFL Grand Final back in 2014. Pictured in 2016
Other members of the cast include Australian actors Kate Mulvany (The Great Gatsby), Damon Herriman (Mr InBetween), and filmmaker-actor Anthony Hayes, whose feature film Gold is currently streaming on Stan.
Robbie first rose to fame in the all boy band Take That, before launching a successful solo career in 1996. A string of UK hit singles and albums followed.
In 2006 Robbie made it into the Guinness Book of World Records after he sold 1.6million concert tickets in a single day.
Robbie is currently in Melbourne filming his biopic Better Man which covers his incredible rise to fame from boy band heartthrob to stadium superstar. British actor Jonno Davies, 29, will play Robbie as a younger man in the biopic. Pictured: Jonno on the red carpet in 2020
The filmmakers have been careful to avoid comparisons to recent musical biopics like the Queen film Bohemian Rhapsody, and the Elton John story, Rocketman.
In an official statement the production said the film was ‘a satirical musical based on the life of a pop star’.
The film will feature ‘re-imaginings’ of Robbie’s hit songs, and stunning visual effects in order to explore the ‘inner demons’ the super star has had to battle both on stage and off.
Robbie rose to fame with Take That who formed in 1989 and went on to achieve 12 number one singles on the UK Singles Chart along with eight number one album. Pictured in 1994