{
  "id": 18094822,
  "title": "Robbie Williams Brings the Feels for 2026 Melbourne Cup Headline Performance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/robbie-williams-brings-the-feels-for-2026-melbourne-cup-headline",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T08:18:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/robbie-williams-melbourne-cup-2026-headline-performance-1236373808/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Robbie Williams took center stage at the 2026 Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, captivating nearly 100,000 spectators at Flemington Racecourse. The former Take That singer dazzled the crowd with a mini-performance, showcasing his vocal prowess and charisma. Dressed in a dazzling suit adorned with equine motifs, Williams delivered a spellbinding rendition of \"Feel,\" joined by a vibrant ensemble of dancers, musicians, and a marching band.\n\nThe British pop icon then transitioned into \"Rock DJ,\" getting up close and personal with the prestigious Melbourne Cup trophy. Williams concluded his set with the perennial crowd-pleaser \"Let Me Entertain You,\" leaving the audience in awe. Following the race, he expanded his musical repertoire at The Elms Live Stage, performing covers of chart-topping songs by Oasis, Midnight Oil, Shania Twain, and INXS.\n\nTrainer Ciaron Maher secured a triumphant victory with Point Of Law, securing the 166th Melbourne Cup win and setting a new record for the largest attendance since 2016. Robbie Williams' journey doesn't end there; he embarks on a BRITPOP World Tour of Australia and New Zealand starting on Saturday, Nov. 7 at Adelaide Oval. Produced by Michael Chugg's Chugg Entertainment and Frontier Touring, the tour features stops at Melbourne's Marvel Stadium, Sydney's Accor Stadium, Newcastle's McDonald Jones Stadium, and Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium. Williams' musical prowess has also earned him 16 appearances on Australia's ARIA Charts, including No. 1 hits like Greatest Hits, Intensive Care, Rudebox, Reality Killed The Video Star, and The Christmas Present. Watch the exclusive footage from his electrifying pre-Melbourne Cup performance.",
  "summary": "The British pop star performed a mini-set for the almost-100,000 sports fans gathered at this race that stops a nation.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}