Chris Martin has royal approval! The Coldplay frontman is composing the official anthem for Prince Harry's Paralympic-style games for wounded servicemen and women. The tune will be performed at the opening ceremony of Harry's brainchild, the Invictus Games, heralding four days of sports beginning Sept. 10. The eve-of-games show will appeal to people who like events like the Trooping of the Colour, insiders say, with bands from the Royal Marines, Royal Air Force and Army participating. There will also be a flyover by the Red Arrows, it was announced Wednesday. It still remains to be seen if Martin will perform,...
- 7/2/2014
- by Simon Perry
- PEOPLE.com
Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway will embark on a national arena tour next summer, it has been announced.
Takeaway On Tour Live will visit 12 UK arenas between August 6, 2014 and September 12, 2014, after the 11th series of the long-running entertainment show begins on ITV.
Ant & Dec said: "Takeaway is the one show that people always tell us they'd love to be in the audience for, so we've decided to take the show to them!
"Just like the TV show, the audience will have a chance of winning some fantastic prizes as well as being an essential part of the show.
"It's been an ambition of ours for a long time to go on tour, and we can't wait to hit the road!"
The tour will be a co-production between James Grant Live/Ant & Dec and ITV Studios. Kim Gavin - who was Artistic Director on the Olympic and Paralympic Closing...
Takeaway On Tour Live will visit 12 UK arenas between August 6, 2014 and September 12, 2014, after the 11th series of the long-running entertainment show begins on ITV.
Ant & Dec said: "Takeaway is the one show that people always tell us they'd love to be in the audience for, so we've decided to take the show to them!
"Just like the TV show, the audience will have a chance of winning some fantastic prizes as well as being an essential part of the show.
"It's been an ambition of ours for a long time to go on tour, and we can't wait to hit the road!"
The tour will be a co-production between James Grant Live/Ant & Dec and ITV Studios. Kim Gavin - who was Artistic Director on the Olympic and Paralympic Closing...
- 10/31/2013
- Digital Spy
London — Farewell, London. Good luck matching that, Rio.
Coldplay, Rihanna and Jay-z rocked the Olympic Stadium on Sunday night to give the biggest-ever Paralympic Games a rousing send-off, wrapping up an unforgettable summer of sports in Britain.
The three-hour party at the packed 80,000-seat arena in east London gave the world a chance to celebrate 11 days of Paralympic competition that have shifted perceptions and shattered stereotypes about the disabled.
"In this country, we will never think of sport the same way and we will never think of disability the same way," said Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London organizing committee. "The Paralympians have lifted the cloud of limitation."
Central to the closing ceremony – called the "Festival of the Flame" – were the 4,200 Paralympians from 164 nations who encircled the field of play from the start, waving flags and taking in the extraordinary atmosphere. By the end of the extravaganza, they created an...
Coldplay, Rihanna and Jay-z rocked the Olympic Stadium on Sunday night to give the biggest-ever Paralympic Games a rousing send-off, wrapping up an unforgettable summer of sports in Britain.
The three-hour party at the packed 80,000-seat arena in east London gave the world a chance to celebrate 11 days of Paralympic competition that have shifted perceptions and shattered stereotypes about the disabled.
"In this country, we will never think of sport the same way and we will never think of disability the same way," said Sebastian Coe, chairman of the London organizing committee. "The Paralympians have lifted the cloud of limitation."
Central to the closing ceremony – called the "Festival of the Flame" – were the 4,200 Paralympians from 164 nations who encircled the field of play from the start, waving flags and taking in the extraordinary atmosphere. By the end of the extravaganza, they created an...
- 9/10/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Details have been revealed about tomorrow's closing ceremony for the London 2012 Paralympics. The event, which marks the end of the 12-day competition, has been devised by Kim Gavin, the man behind the Olympic closing ceremony. Coldplay have already confirmed their involvement, but Sky News reports that they will be joined by 1,000 volunteers, including armed forces personnel and a group of 'travellers' who will "storm the stadium". Coldplay were paid £1 for their participation in the event and will reportedly play an "unusual setlist" that reflects and represents the seasons of the year. Members of the armed forces who helped with security throughout London 2012 have been invited (more)...
- 9/8/2012
- by By Paul Martinovic
- Digital Spy
Directors say ceremony is about challenging perceptions and will be very different from Danny Boyle's
Those behind the Paralympic opening ceremony have revealed it will feature Sir Ian McKellen, Prof Stephen Hawking, and the "world's biggest apple crunch" as part of a "unique and extraordinary piece of work about challenging our perceptions".
Stephen Daldry, who is overseeing all four Olympic ceremonies, said the ceremony – titled Enlightenment and directed by Jenny Sealey and Bradley Hemmings – was very different from the Olympics ceremonies.
"If Danny Boyle's was very much about two revolutions and popular culture and Kim Gavin's was very much about a symphony of British music, then what you will get from Jenny and Bradley is something very different," said the Billy Elliot director.
Sealey, the director of the country's leading disability theatre company, said she and Hemmings were feeling "very slightly nervous, terrified and excited" about the ceremony,...
Those behind the Paralympic opening ceremony have revealed it will feature Sir Ian McKellen, Prof Stephen Hawking, and the "world's biggest apple crunch" as part of a "unique and extraordinary piece of work about challenging our perceptions".
Stephen Daldry, who is overseeing all four Olympic ceremonies, said the ceremony – titled Enlightenment and directed by Jenny Sealey and Bradley Hemmings – was very different from the Olympics ceremonies.
"If Danny Boyle's was very much about two revolutions and popular culture and Kim Gavin's was very much about a symphony of British music, then what you will get from Jenny and Bradley is something very different," said the Billy Elliot director.
Sealey, the director of the country's leading disability theatre company, said she and Hemmings were feeling "very slightly nervous, terrified and excited" about the ceremony,...
- 8/29/2012
- by Owen Gibson
- The Guardian - Film News
Welp, the 30th Olympiad has come to a close. “A Symphony of British Music,” directed by David Arnold and renowned British choreographer Kim Gavin, opened with a booming Big Ben and Emeli Sandé’s beautiful voice. It introduced us to a newspaper-wrapped world of London’s architectural icons, Timothy Spall as Winston Churchill and Prince Harry (umm, hello!) with a smashing Kate Middleton.
The Dream of the 90s was definitely alive…in London. Madness sang “Our House” on the back of a flat-bed truck, the Royal Ceremonial Band played “Park Life” by Blur and The Pet Shop Boys arrived by...
The Dream of the 90s was definitely alive…in London. Madness sang “Our House” on the back of a flat-bed truck, the Royal Ceremonial Band played “Park Life” by Blur and The Pet Shop Boys arrived by...
- 8/13/2012
- by Team TVLine
- TVLine.com
Joe Utichi is Deadline’s London contributor: Maybe you waited for NBC’s tape-delayed primetime broadcast tonight of the London Olympics Closing Ceremony orchestrated by executive producer Stephen Daldry and artistic director Kim Gavin. The duo promised to put on an unforgettable party showcasing British icons and British creativity – but the live show couldn’t quite pack the same punch of Danny Boyle’s opening night. In the U.S., NBC‘s live webstream of the show – heavily branded by Olympics sponsor Coca-Cola - struggled to keep up with Eric Idle singing “Always Look On The Bright Side of Life” from the iconic Monty Python movie Life Of Brian and cursing on the song lyric, “Life’s a piece of shit when you look at it,” which made its way into the stream. That was edited out by NBC for primetime. Blogger Matt Drudge watched the spectacle live and tweeted...
- 8/13/2012
- by THE DEADLINE TEAM
- Deadline TV
The 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony ended with a stirring performance from The Who.
Following an event which brought together some of the biggest British musical stars from the last 50 years, Who frontman Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend sang the band's hit "Baba O'Riley" as well as "See Me, Feel Me/Listening To You" and "My Generation."
Earlier in the evening, Kaiser Chiefs covered The Who's classic "Pinball Wizard."
The Who weren't the only iconic rock band to perform during the festivities. Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor played "We Will Rock You" with pop songstress Jessie J replacing Freddie Mercury's famous vocals. Mercury appeared in a video presentation before the band took the stage.
George Michael, Annie Lennox, Muse, Liam Gallagher and even One Direction performed. The Spice Girls also reunited at the Closing Ceremony, where the girl-powered pop group sang their hits "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life.
Following an event which brought together some of the biggest British musical stars from the last 50 years, Who frontman Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend sang the band's hit "Baba O'Riley" as well as "See Me, Feel Me/Listening To You" and "My Generation."
Earlier in the evening, Kaiser Chiefs covered The Who's classic "Pinball Wizard."
The Who weren't the only iconic rock band to perform during the festivities. Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor played "We Will Rock You" with pop songstress Jessie J replacing Freddie Mercury's famous vocals. Mercury appeared in a video presentation before the band took the stage.
George Michael, Annie Lennox, Muse, Liam Gallagher and even One Direction performed. The Spice Girls also reunited at the Closing Ceremony, where the girl-powered pop group sang their hits "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life.
- 8/12/2012
- by Christopher Rosen
- Huffington Post
The 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony was highlighted by performances from some of the biggest names in rock and roll -- including Queen.
Famed British acts from the last 50 years like George Michael, Annie Lennox, Liam Gallagher of Oasis, Spice Girls and Muse all performed. However, one of the biggest highlights was the appearance of Queen: A video of the late Freddie Mercury lit up the crowd, before guitarist Brian May took the stage for an extended jam session. That led into the Queen classic "We Will Rock You," which was sung by British songstress Jessie J.
New acts like One Direction and Ed Sheeran also played the Closing Ceremony. Sheeran covered "Wish You Were Here" with Nick Mason from Pink Floyd.
The Spice Girls appeared as well, singing "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life."
Michael played his popular song "Freedom" and the newer track "White Light" to the delight of the crowd.
Famed British acts from the last 50 years like George Michael, Annie Lennox, Liam Gallagher of Oasis, Spice Girls and Muse all performed. However, one of the biggest highlights was the appearance of Queen: A video of the late Freddie Mercury lit up the crowd, before guitarist Brian May took the stage for an extended jam session. That led into the Queen classic "We Will Rock You," which was sung by British songstress Jessie J.
New acts like One Direction and Ed Sheeran also played the Closing Ceremony. Sheeran covered "Wish You Were Here" with Nick Mason from Pink Floyd.
The Spice Girls appeared as well, singing "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life."
Michael played his popular song "Freedom" and the newer track "White Light" to the delight of the crowd.
- 8/12/2012
- by Christopher Rosen
- Huffington Post
The 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony ended with a stirring performance from The Who.
Following an event which brought together some of the biggest British musical stars from the last 50 years, Who frontman Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend sang the band's hit "Baba O'Riley" as well as "See Me, Feel Me/Listening To You" and "My Generation."
Earlier in the evening, Kaiser Chiefs covered The Who's classic "Pinball Wizard."
The Who weren't the only iconic rock band to perform during the festivities. Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor played "We Will Rock You" with pop songstress Jessie J replacing Freddie Mercury's famous vocals. Mercury appeared in a video presentation before the band took the stage.
George Michael, Annie Lennox, Muse, Liam Gallagher and even One Direction performed. The Spice Girls also reunited at the Closing Ceremony, where the girl-powered pop group sang their hits "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life.
Following an event which brought together some of the biggest British musical stars from the last 50 years, Who frontman Roger Daltrey and guitarist Pete Townshend sang the band's hit "Baba O'Riley" as well as "See Me, Feel Me/Listening To You" and "My Generation."
Earlier in the evening, Kaiser Chiefs covered The Who's classic "Pinball Wizard."
The Who weren't the only iconic rock band to perform during the festivities. Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor played "We Will Rock You" with pop songstress Jessie J replacing Freddie Mercury's famous vocals. Mercury appeared in a video presentation before the band took the stage.
George Michael, Annie Lennox, Muse, Liam Gallagher and even One Direction performed. The Spice Girls also reunited at the Closing Ceremony, where the girl-powered pop group sang their hits "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life.
- 8/12/2012
- by Christopher Rosen
- Aol TV.
The London Olympics came to a close Sunday with a star-studded ceremony full of music, dance and fashion - and a dash of Spice. After 16 days of awe-inspiring athletics, the Closing Ceremony seemed more like a music festival than a farewell. The three-time Olympic host city celebrated the closing of the Games with previously unreleased footage of John Lennon singing "Imagine," performances from Madness, the Pet Shop Boys, One Direction, George Michael, The Kaiser Chiefs, Annie Lennox, Ed Sheeran, Russell Brand, Fatboy Slim, Jessie J, Tinie Tempah, Taio Cruz, Liam Gallagher and Beady Eye, Muse, Bryan May and more. The...
- 8/12/2012
- by Maggie Coughlan and Simon Perry
- PEOPLE.com
Don't head for Rio just yet.
With all of the medals at the London 2012 Olympics awarded, there is one last thing left to do: Party!
While the closing ceremony at the London Olympics might not contain all the educational majesty of Danny Boyle's "Isles of Wonder" opener, the artistic director of the finale, Kim Gavin, promised "the best after-show party that's ever been." The farewell bash at the Olympic Stadium is set to include musical acts from The Who to the Spice Girls.
The guests of honor, of course, will be the 10,800 Olympians that have captivated the world with their performances over the past 16 days. Unlike the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony, the athletes from around the world are set to enter the Olympic stadium en masses to close the Games.
"I am so excited," 17-year-old U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin said about the approaching closing ceremony.
With all of the medals at the London 2012 Olympics awarded, there is one last thing left to do: Party!
While the closing ceremony at the London Olympics might not contain all the educational majesty of Danny Boyle's "Isles of Wonder" opener, the artistic director of the finale, Kim Gavin, promised "the best after-show party that's ever been." The farewell bash at the Olympic Stadium is set to include musical acts from The Who to the Spice Girls.
The guests of honor, of course, will be the 10,800 Olympians that have captivated the world with their performances over the past 16 days. Unlike the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony, the athletes from around the world are set to enter the Olympic stadium en masses to close the Games.
"I am so excited," 17-year-old U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin said about the approaching closing ceremony.
- 8/12/2012
- by Chris Greenberg
- Huffington Post
The 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony was highlighted by performances from some of the biggest names in rock and roll -- including Queen.
Famed British acts from the last 50 years like George Michael, Annie Lennox, Liam Gallagher of Oasis, Spice Girls and Muse all performed. However, one of the biggest highlights was the appearance of Queen: A video of the late Freddie Mercury lit up the crowd, before guitarist Brian May took the stage for an extended jam session. That led into the Queen classic "We Will Rock You," which was sung by British songstress Jessie J.
New acts like One Direction and Ed Sheeran also played the Closing Ceremony. Sheeran covered "Wish You Were Here" with Nick Mason from Pink Floyd.
The Spice Girls appeared as well, singing "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life."
Michael played his popular song "Freedom" and the newer track "White Light" to the delight of the crowd.
Famed British acts from the last 50 years like George Michael, Annie Lennox, Liam Gallagher of Oasis, Spice Girls and Muse all performed. However, one of the biggest highlights was the appearance of Queen: A video of the late Freddie Mercury lit up the crowd, before guitarist Brian May took the stage for an extended jam session. That led into the Queen classic "We Will Rock You," which was sung by British songstress Jessie J.
New acts like One Direction and Ed Sheeran also played the Closing Ceremony. Sheeran covered "Wish You Were Here" with Nick Mason from Pink Floyd.
The Spice Girls appeared as well, singing "Wannabe" and "Spice Up Your Life."
Michael played his popular song "Freedom" and the newer track "White Light" to the delight of the crowd.
- 8/12/2012
- by Christopher Rosen
- Aol TV.
London -- British rock stars are seizing the stage to close the Olympics with an extravaganza that promises to keep a worldwide audience entertained well into the night - and dancing all the way to Rio.
The Who, the surviving members of Queen and the Spice Girls were expected to headline a fun and frivolous closing ceremony, celebrating the remarkable crop of pop icons the host country has given the world for decades.
Artistic director Kim Gavin has promised "the best after-show party that's ever been," and as details of the lineup leaked in the British press days ahead of time, there was no reason to doubt him.
The ceremony had something for everyone, from tween girls to 1960s hippies. George Michael, Muse, Fatboy Slim and the One Direction, the British cotton-candy boy band of the moment, were all expected to perform.
The best seats were for the 10,800 Olympic athletes,...
The Who, the surviving members of Queen and the Spice Girls were expected to headline a fun and frivolous closing ceremony, celebrating the remarkable crop of pop icons the host country has given the world for decades.
Artistic director Kim Gavin has promised "the best after-show party that's ever been," and as details of the lineup leaked in the British press days ahead of time, there was no reason to doubt him.
The ceremony had something for everyone, from tween girls to 1960s hippies. George Michael, Muse, Fatboy Slim and the One Direction, the British cotton-candy boy band of the moment, were all expected to perform.
The best seats were for the 10,800 Olympic athletes,...
- 8/12/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
London 2012 organisers have revealed that tomorrow night's Olympics closing ceremony will celebrate 50 years of Britpop. Titled 'A Symphony of British Music', the event will also see athletes form a mosh pit in front of the stage.
Lord Coe urged the nation to "party, party, party" ahead of the celebration, scheduled to run for two hours and 45 minutes with sounds from Elgar as well as The Kinks' 'Waterloo Sunset. It has also been confirmed that a total of 3,500 performers will appear at Sunday's ceremony. Artistic director Kim Gavin said: "We want it to be the best after-show party there has ever been. "I want it to be a celebration, I want people to have fun and I want it to be colourful. To remind you of certain eras of music collected over 50 years, but not only popular music, fashion, culture." (more)...
Lord Coe urged the nation to "party, party, party" ahead of the celebration, scheduled to run for two hours and 45 minutes with sounds from Elgar as well as The Kinks' 'Waterloo Sunset. It has also been confirmed that a total of 3,500 performers will appear at Sunday's ceremony. Artistic director Kim Gavin said: "We want it to be the best after-show party there has ever been. "I want it to be a celebration, I want people to have fun and I want it to be colourful. To remind you of certain eras of music collected over 50 years, but not only popular music, fashion, culture." (more)...
- 8/11/2012
- by By Paul Millar
- Digital Spy
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - George Michael, Muse, The Who and Kate Bush have been tapped as performers for Sunday's star-studded Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The closing ceremony will also feature the highly-anticipated reunion of Spice Girls, and One Direction is expected to perform as well. Paul McCartney will make an appearance to sing another Beatles hit following his gig at the Opening Ceremony, and the music director of the Olympic Closing Ceremony, David Arnold, told The Telegraph that he thinks the Closing Ceremony "should be the greatest afterparty in the world ... If the Opening Ceremony was the wedding, then we’re the wedding reception." Arnold has been working on the music content for the ceremony alongside artistic director Kim Gavin, a theatrical and ballet choreographer, and designer Es Devlin, who has created sets for Lady Gaga and Rihanna, for the Closing Ceremony. The Closing Ceremony,...
- 8/9/2012
- x17online.com
Ed Sheeran has hinted that he may play with The Who at the London Olympics closing ceremony. The Who, The Spice Girls and One Direction are among the acts rumored to be taking part in the August closing gala, which is being organized by Kim Gavin and Stephen Daldry among others. Sheeran teased that he will take to the stage during the closing ceremony as well during a chat with MTV News. "I was told not to say anything about [performing] and then as soon as I was told not to say anything about that it was in the Daily Mail the next day. It was a bit odd," he joked. "The closing ceremony, there (more)...
- 7/30/2012
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
A selection of big names in pop have been confirmed for the Olympics closing ceremony, including Take That, The Who and George Michael. The two-and-a-half hour show will be held in London's Olympic Park, and watched live by a potential audience of millions. A committee source told the Daily Mirror: "It is imperative the games close in spectacular fashion and that there is substance as well as style. "The committee wanted four major artists, representing Britain over the past 50 years, to headline." The finale to the London 2012 games will also feature Emeli Sandé and is being overseen by Kim Gavin, who worked (more)...
- 6/9/2012
- by By Paul Martinovic
- Digital Spy
Confused by the Cultural Olympiad? With the 2012 Games just 100 days away, Alex Needham reveals the 10 things you need to know
1 Some of it's already over
The Cultural Olympiad (Co) kicked off in 2008, described by the government as "a four-year programme of cultural activity" intended to showcase the best of British art in the run-up to the Olympic Games. Some projects have launched already, like the celebrations for Charles Dickens's 200th anniversary. And one event has not only opened but closed: David Hockney's landscapes at the Royal Academy. Ruth Mackenzie, the programme director, cleverly got round this by badging it "a countdown event".
2 London is everywhere
Even to seasoned observers, the Co can be confusing. But all will become clear (hopefully) on 26 April, when the final programme will be announced for the big finale. This is called the London 2012 festival (21 June to 9 September) even though it encompasses events all over the country.
1 Some of it's already over
The Cultural Olympiad (Co) kicked off in 2008, described by the government as "a four-year programme of cultural activity" intended to showcase the best of British art in the run-up to the Olympic Games. Some projects have launched already, like the celebrations for Charles Dickens's 200th anniversary. And one event has not only opened but closed: David Hockney's landscapes at the Royal Academy. Ruth Mackenzie, the programme director, cleverly got round this by badging it "a countdown event".
2 London is everywhere
Even to seasoned observers, the Co can be confusing. But all will become clear (hopefully) on 26 April, when the final programme will be announced for the big finale. This is called the London 2012 festival (21 June to 9 September) even though it encompasses events all over the country.
- 4/18/2012
- by Alex Needham
- The Guardian - Film News
Adele and Coldplay are among the acts expected to appear in "an elegant mash-up of British music" to close the London 2012 Olympic Games. Music director Kim Gavin said that the August 12 ceremony will be a "fabulous" collection of contemporary stars, as well as classical composers such as Elgar and Holst. "Without saying we have booked anyone, it goes from Elgar to Adele," he teased. "It is not just a pop concert, it is not just a classical rendition. It will be everything that we think is fabulous about British music." Gavin added: "We are taking a box of fabulously well-done tunes. We are putting them together to write one piece of music that is fabulously balanced." "Usually it is something classical but in this case it is an elegant mash-up of British music," (more)...
- 2/24/2012
- by By Daniel Sperling
- Digital Spy
Two-and-a-half-hour production to close London 2012 will be 'elegant mash-up of British music', says creator Kim Gavin
Fresh from flipping her middle finger at the Brits and breaking sales records on both sides of the Atlantic, a ubiquitous 23-year-old from Tottenham is to feature prominently in a London 2012 closing ceremony that organisers have promised will be a celebration of British music "from Adele to Elgar".
In contrast to the sometimes stilted formalities, they promised a giant after-show party featuring a "melting pot of British creativity", some of the biggest names in music, 4,100 performers and the obligatory closing fireworks.
After the Slumdog Millionaire director, Danny Boyle, last month unveiled his vision for an opening ceremony called Isles of Wonder after a line in Shakespeare's The Tempest, his closing ceremony counterpart, Kim Gavin, said his two-and-a-half-hour production would be entitled A Symphony of British Music.
Gavin, best known for his work as mastermind...
Fresh from flipping her middle finger at the Brits and breaking sales records on both sides of the Atlantic, a ubiquitous 23-year-old from Tottenham is to feature prominently in a London 2012 closing ceremony that organisers have promised will be a celebration of British music "from Adele to Elgar".
In contrast to the sometimes stilted formalities, they promised a giant after-show party featuring a "melting pot of British creativity", some of the biggest names in music, 4,100 performers and the obligatory closing fireworks.
After the Slumdog Millionaire director, Danny Boyle, last month unveiled his vision for an opening ceremony called Isles of Wonder after a line in Shakespeare's The Tempest, his closing ceremony counterpart, Kim Gavin, said his two-and-a-half-hour production would be entitled A Symphony of British Music.
Gavin, best known for his work as mastermind...
- 2/24/2012
- by Owen Gibson
- The Guardian - Film News
London, August 28: British rock legends ‘The Who’ have been chosen to headline the closing ceremony of the London Olympics.
They will be the star attraction of a musical extravaganza, which will mark the handover of the Olympic torch from London to Rio de Janeiro.
The event will also coincide with The Who’s 50th anniversary.
The band’s surviving members – singer Roger Daltrey, 68, and guitarist Pete Townshend, 67 – were asked to take part by ‘Take That’ producer Kim Gavin, the man in charge of the ceremony.
“When you’ve been around as long as The Who it can seem like you’ve.
They will be the star attraction of a musical extravaganza, which will mark the handover of the Olympic torch from London to Rio de Janeiro.
The event will also coincide with The Who’s 50th anniversary.
The band’s surviving members – singer Roger Daltrey, 68, and guitarist Pete Townshend, 67 – were asked to take part by ‘Take That’ producer Kim Gavin, the man in charge of the ceremony.
“When you’ve been around as long as The Who it can seem like you’ve.
- 8/28/2011
- by Rahul Kapoor
- RealBollywood.com
London, Aug 20: Filmmaker Danny Boyle is on the hunt for 10,000 talented people to participate in different performance events during the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
The 'Slumdog Millionaire' director is in charge of the committee that looks after staging the shows and though he was previously vowed to go "back to basics", the events will now take place on a huge scale, reports the Daily Express.
Boyle and fellow artistic director Kim Gavin are on the hunt for the said number of volunteers to fill the roles as dancers, actors, percussionists and general all-round.
The 'Slumdog Millionaire' director is in charge of the committee that looks after staging the shows and though he was previously vowed to go "back to basics", the events will now take place on a huge scale, reports the Daily Express.
Boyle and fellow artistic director Kim Gavin are on the hunt for the said number of volunteers to fill the roles as dancers, actors, percussionists and general all-round.
- 8/20/2011
- by Arun Pantit
- RealBollywood.com
Movie-maker Danny Boyle is on the hunt for 10,000 talented people to take part in performance events during the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
The Slumdog Millionaire director is heading up the committee to stage the shows and he's previously vowed to go "back to basics", but the events are now set to be on a huge scale.
Boyle and fellow artistic director Kim Gavin are searching for 10,000 volunteers to fill roles as dancers, actors, percussionists and general all-round performers at the two ceremonies.
Applications need to be received by 31 August and Olympics chiefs have advised that participants must be available for auditions later this year and, if they are chosen for a part, for rehearsals in March.
The Slumdog Millionaire director is heading up the committee to stage the shows and he's previously vowed to go "back to basics", but the events are now set to be on a huge scale.
Boyle and fellow artistic director Kim Gavin are searching for 10,000 volunteers to fill roles as dancers, actors, percussionists and general all-round performers at the two ceremonies.
Applications need to be received by 31 August and Olympics chiefs have advised that participants must be available for auditions later this year and, if they are chosen for a part, for rehearsals in March.
- 8/19/2011
- WENN
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