Robbie Williams ‘Swings Both Ways’

A European conquest is what Robbie Williams has in mind for 2014.  The Take Back singer has carved out a sizeable chunk of the year for touring in support of his new album, Swings Both Ways.

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Veltins Arena, Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Williams’ “Swings Both Ways” Euro run is a hefty one that begins in late April and keeps on going through the second week of July.  Stops include Prague, Vienna, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Zurich and all the other places you would like to visit.

Released this month, Swing Both Ways includes guest appearances by singer/songwriter Olly Murs, pop diva Lily Allen, Canada’s favorite crooner Michael Bublé and first-ever “American Idol” winner Kelly ClarksonRufus Wainwright appears on the album’s title track.  While Williams wrote several new songs with Guy Chambers, he also recorded a few covers, including “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” and “Minnie The Moocher.”  Swings Both Ways also includes the sure-to-be classic, “No One Likes A Fat Pop Star.”

Here’s the tour:

April 25 – Budapest, Hungary, BudapestArena
April 26 – Prague, Czech Republic, O2 Arena
April 28 – Vienna, Austria, Wiener Stadthalle
May 1 – Torino, Italy, Palaolimpico
May 4 – Amsterdam, Netherlands  Ziggo Dome
May 7 – Dusseldorf, Germany  ISS Dome 
May 10 – Herning, Denmark, Jyske Bank Boxen
May 13 – Fornebu, Norway, Telenor Arena
May 15 – Stockholm, Sweden, Ericsson Globe
May 18 – Helsinki, Finland, Hartwall Arena
May 21 – Hamburg, Germany, O2 World Hamburg
May 28 – Berlin, Germany, O2 World
June 2 – Zurich, Switzerland, Hallenstadion Zurich
June 13 – Belfast, United Kingdom, Odyssey Arena
June 16 – Leeds, United Kingdom, First Direct Arena
June 22 – Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, Metro Radio Arena
June 26 – Glasgow, United Kingdom, The SSE Hydro
June 29 – Manchester, United Kingdom, Phones 4u Arena – Manchester
June 30 – Manchester, United Kingdom, Phones 4u Arena – Manchester
July 5 – Birmingham, United Kingdom, LG Arena
July 8 – London, United Kingdom, The O2 – London
July 9 – London, United Kingdom, The O2 – London

A presale via Amazon U.K. for the United Kingdom shows begins Dec. 3.  A fan presale for all shows starts Dec. 4.  General onsales launch begin Dec. 6.  Visit RobbieWilliams.com for more information.