Second show for Robbie Williams after Mission Concert sells out within an hour

Robbie Williams is an even better man now.

The Mission Concert 2023's star quickly confirmed he would stick around for a second concert at the winery, after the first night sold out within an hour on Tuesday.

Williams will now appear at the famed hillside vineyard venue on the outskirts of Taradale on both the Saturday of November 11 and the Sunday of November 12 next year.

The first notice of a second concert came in a message that prospective concertgoers saw waiting in the cyberqueue to purchase tickets online for the concert.

It was confirmed in a concert Facebook page soon afterward, citing "overwhelming demand" for tickets to see the British pop star.

A second, and final, concert on Sunday, 12 November 2023, is now on sale and selling quickly.

The Mission can hold 25,000 people when full.

British pop phenomenon Robbie Williams will headline his only New Zealand appearance at Mission Estate in Napier in November of 2023.

The Mission Concert, which turns 30 next year, boasts a proud history of presenting the world's biggest and best entertainers including Rod Stewart, Elton John, Sting, Phil Collins and many more.

Williams will be on a tour of Australia and New Zealand at the time, but will only stop over here for the Mission.

"Australasia is one of my favourite places in the world to tour; I feel so at home there and hugely appreciate the warm, loving welcome I always receive," he said.

"I can't wait to do these shows in 2023 and spend some time with my fans."

One of the most recognisable male pop stars of his generation, Williams has sold 85 million albums, 13 UK number one albums - the most for any solo artist, equalled only by Elvis Presley - and 14 number one singles as a solo artist.

His catalogue of hits includes Let Me Entertain You, Angels, Rock DJ, Kids (with Kylie Minogue), Feel, Better Man, Love My Life, Supreme and Millennium.

With his new album XXV released this month, he's now spent 25 years as a solo artist.

Mission Concert producer James Erskine, chairman of Sports and Entertainment Limited, says he's overjoyed that the concert is returning after a hiatus of two years because of Covid, and with such an influential artist.

"The Mission Concert is deeply engrained in the fabric of New Zealand's entertainment calendar. Three decades is a huge milestone and has only been achieved by continuously delivering the best of the best.

"We've missed it as much as you have and can't wait to see you in 2023."

Chairman of the Mission Phil Hocquard said Williams was an artist "we've had on our radar for many years".

"We are thrilled that the timing has worked out this time – his 25-year anniversary tour coincides with our 30 years. It was meant to be."

Find out more at www.missionconcert.co.nz

This article was first published by the NZ Herald and is republished here with permission.