Live Review: Robbie Williams at Wembley Stadium (5th July 2013)

Many musicians aspire to lead a career with mainstream success and longevity, and for those that do have it, they do everything within their power to assure their audience of their artistic brilliance and continued dedication to creating music that they would love in the many years to come. Robbie Williams has worked really hard to achieve this feat and it was evidenced at his last show at London’s Wembley Stadium as part of his Take the Crown Tour – which he played to 68,000 cheering fans.

Following an electrifying opening set by fellow Brit crooner - Olly Murs, the stage was not ready for the awesomeness that was sure to follow. It was clear that Mr Williams was about to school every young, current male pop star on how to deliver a stadium-worthy performance.

Dressed in a sparkly sequined blazer, he emerged from atop the stage and zip-lined down it to join his band as he delivered the fantastic ‘Let Me Entertain You’ to earth-erupting screams as everyone stood on their feet to wave theirs arms and bop their heads to his iconic hit.

The UK pop legend came armed with edifices shaped as his head as balloons, sparks, flames and water exuded out of them, as he delivered his series of hits that followed. His persona and vibrant showmanship lit up the stage as he performed his 2009 hit ‘Bodies,’ and with a colourful backdrop, multi-coloured stage lights, he delivered his latest number one hit ‘Candy’ to roaring cheers and standing stadium crowd, before launching into another one of his iconic hits till date, ‘Rock DJ.’

Following an overwhelming request from fans on his personal blog, Mr Williams delivered personality filled ‘Monkey and Me’ with a humorous backdrop that was a sequencing between a 3D image of his head changing into that of a monkey.

The joy of his musical legacy has been his ability to deliver memorable ballads, and that is what he did when he performed his soaring hits, ‘She’s The One’ and ‘Feel’ even though he struggled with them vocally, the response from the crowd was enough for him to see it through.

To close out the blockbuster show, he performed what is undeniably his biggest and most recognised song, ‘Angels.’

One thing is for sure, the sheer delivery of his own brand pop showmanship only proves why Mr Williams has been able to remain consistent in his 20 + year career, and it is amazing to see that there are no signs of him slowing down. In a league of extra-ordinary UK pop performers, he is definitely high on list next to David Bowie or Elton John.