DJ: Michael Bublé is in Holland tonight. Rescheduled concert, so a lot of people are glad he's finally here. One person is very happy about that. And that one particular person we're going to call in a bit.
What a voice, right? That Frank Sinatra. No, that's not Frank Sinatra, that's Michael Bublé ofcourse.
Whitney Ebony van der Koelen from Almere, goodmorning.
Bubléland: Goodmorning.
DJ: What do you think when you hear that song play?
Bubléland: That I'm getting really excited about tonight.
DJ: Yes, cause I think that you are the biggest fan of Michael Bublé in Holland, is that okay for me to say that?
Bubléland: Yes, and I think it's quite possible too, haha!
DJ: You're the webmaster of Bubleland.nl, through there we found you, but you have a whole history with Michael Bublé. Can you maybe shortly tell us about that history? Because I believe you were somewhat the discoverer of him in Holland, weren't you?
Bubléland: Haha, well, yes, maybe you can call it that way. I'm a fan since 2003, quite from the beginning, but here in Holland nobody knew of his excistence. One year later, I went to see him live in concert for the very first time, in London, at The Royal Albert Hall. And then I thought he just had to get recognition here in Holland. That's when I started building my website and then the ball started rolling.
DJ: And eventually, he became a huge artist, in Holland aswell with a lot of sold albums and many sold out concerts and tonight is going to be another one. And you're going to see him again tonight, what is it with Michael Bublé?
Bubléland: Yeah, I don't know, it's just an authentic and special style, I think. Ofcourse it has the old standards feel, but then with a modern twist to it. And it's not really an ordinary concert you're attending, it is a complete show.
DJ: I understood you have already seen this show? Cause that's how these artists work, they tour all over the world with their, boldly said, scripted shows, this show you have already seen, right?
Bubléland: Yes, that's right, 2 weeks ago.
DJ: What's going to happen tonight?
Bubléland: Well, a lot of things, I don't want to give away too many details, but there will be a few surprises during the show. Beautiful decor, awesome lighting, everything.
DJ: Now, you have met him, haven't you?
Bubléland: Yes, I have.
DJ: What is he like in person?
Bubléland: Well, actually, he is just the way he is. Like when you see him in interviews on television or wherever. He really is the same guy. He is super fun.
DJ: Yeah, I have, one time, well, I shook his hand. So yeah, I have met him, but not really. But he seemed like a nice dude. I've also seen him on television before, with Paul de Leeuw I think? And I thought he was such a goofball on there, did you also have that impression?
Bubléland: Yes, he is a goofball, he doesn't take himself too seriously. And he jokes a lot.
DJ: Haha!
Bubléland: Yes, it is really fun, it doesn't feel like you're talking to a superstar, but like you're talking to the guy next door.
DJ: Yes, cause meanwhile he is a superstar indeed.
Bubléland: Yes, true.
DJ: You have seen the show before, before people think, ''how is it possible she knows about it'', I think you have traveled outside of Holland to see it then?
Bubléland: Yes, I went to Antwerp in Belgium.
DJ: Okay, and tonight is the only concert in Holland I believe?
Bubléland: Yes, that's right.
DJ: Is there any news of him returning to Holland, or is that information not out yet?
Bubléland: It's still unknown. Many other shows have been planned, but are all in other countries than Holland.
DJ: Now, you have a whole fansbase via internet, via Bubleland.nl, will you all be in touch or get together tonight?
Bubléland: Yes, there will be alot of fans who know eachother through the website. And we came up with the idea, if you want to meet up, you can be recognized by wearing an orange ribbon. Like Pink Ribbon, but then orange, like the website and then you'll be able to find eachother.
DJ: And how many people do you expect to wear an orange ribbon tonight?
Bubléland: Well, I have no idea, I have about, more than 400 signed members on the website.
DJ: Gee, that's awesome!
Bubléland: Yes. And about half of them are Dutch, so I do expect an amount of people with a ribbon.
DJ: So, tonight, at the GelreDome venue, 200 people with an orange ribbon?
Bubléland: Ha, maybe!
DJ: Haha. I wish you an amazing evening, Whitney.
Bubléland: Yes, thank you very much, it will mostlikely be.
DJ: Thank you for letting us call you, enjoy tonight.
Bubléland: Okay, thank you.
DJ: Later!
Bubléland: Bye!
DJ: Here he is, live, Bublé!
[Everything live version]
DJ: And there they'll be standing, wearing orange ribbons. The fans of Michael Bublé. You heard a live version of "Everything", which I'm sure you'll be hearing tonight in GelreDome, Arnhem. Michael Bublé is in Holland tonight!
