The closing ceremony is the opening ceremony certainly in no way inferior. Photo: Kerim octene (© dpa - German Press Agency)
LONDON - All signs point to a massive celebration: At the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games in London is completely on one of the biggest British export success, pop music. The fact that the Olympic stadium will be all about the music, is already known for some time.
Title: "A Symphony of British Music". On Friday, however, there were increasing rumors that stars are expected during the Olympic flame will be deleted and the games will be declared over. The tabloid "The Sun" printed pictures to see where allegedly placed on an industrial estate in the suburbs of London are. The images promise a lot.
Thus, the Spice Girls are seen on the rooftops of London taxis - it looks as if they could move into the arena. The Pet Shop Boys sit in pedicabs with wings. Monty Python legend Eric Idle is supposed to hit a good mood, "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life" from the movie "The Life of Brian" sing. Annie Lennox, Queen guitarist Brian May, Jessie J and Tinie Tempah were photographed, according to the "Sun" as well.
For weeks, speculation is also about other big names: The Rolling Stones, Elton John, The Who, Take That. Singer George Michael has revealed he is a part. During the opening on British history and culture concentrated, is likely to end party and concert pitch his fashionable pure - but not without the British sense of humor, who is also director Danny Boyle at the start was so important.
One last time, the makers of the show viewers around the world the biggest attractions of London. Several media reports of huge models of the Tower Bridge, St Paul's Cathedral, the London Eye and Big Ben clock tower. In addition to the show, there is also the traditional parade of athletes. The live televised portion of the ceremony starts at 22.00 German time clock.
