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The closing ceremony of the London 2012 Summer Olympics, also known as A Symphony of British Music, [1] was held on 12 August 2012 in the Olympic Stadium, London. The chief guest was Prince Harry representing Queen Elizabeth II. The closing ceremony was created by Kim Gavin, Es Devlin, Stephen Daldry, David Arnold and Mark Fisher.
During the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the flag bearers of 205 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) arrived into the main Olympic Stadium.The flags of each country were not necessarily carried by the same flag bearer as in the opening ceremony.
A Symphony of British Music is the official soundtrack album of the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony. It became available as digital download on 12 August 2012 and as a two-disc CD on 20 August 2012. [1] [2] It features studio recordings of the performances at the closing ceremony for the London Games. [citation needed]
While the Olympics’ opening ceremony showcased two North American superstars, Lady Gaga and Celine Dion, the closing bash will highlight two iconic French bands, Phoenix and Air, the event’s ...
The closing ceremony was held on 12 August. It featured a flashback fiesta to British music with The Who closing the performance. The ceremony also included a handover of the Olympic flag by Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, to Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, the host city of the 2016 Summer Olympics. [142]
Actor Tom Cruise jumps from the roof of the Stade de France during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games on August 11, 2024, in Paris, France. / Credit: Fabrizio Bensch/Pool/Getty Image.
The stars were shining in the City of Lights for the Olympic closing ceremony. ... Ledecky, a four-time Olympian who debuted at the 2012 London Olympics at age 15, is the most decorated female ...
The Parade of Flags during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics The Olympic Flame slowly going out during the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Traditionally more relaxed and festive, many elements of the closing ceremony ended up evolving historically through traditions rather than official rules and procedures. [52]