Tumblr (3.0; @olympicclosingceremony)http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9m82v2PHg1ray65ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/30579771022http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/30579771022Fri, 31 Aug 2012 06:35:19 -0400stage11image<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m6z6e02E1ray65ho1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m6z6e02E1ray65ho2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m6z6e02E1ray65ho3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m6z6e02E1ray65ho4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m6z6e02E1ray65ho5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m6z6e02E1ray65ho6_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m6z6e02E1ray65ho7_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m6z6e02E1ray65ho8_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m6z6e02E1ray65ho9_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Olympic Closing Ceremony scale model</p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294461167http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294461167Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:09:35 -0400stage11gallerydouble<p>‘Being born and bred in London, it fills me with pride to have such a monumental event hosted by us. When I was in school, I used to be into Athletics and was incredible at the 100m, Long Jump and High Jump. Unfortunately, I had a foot operation that hinders my ability to continue down that path but, luckily, I’m blessed with musical talents as well! I’m so honoured to be part of the Closing Ceremony!’ <br/><br/><em>Taio Cruz</em></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294458579http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294458579Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:09:32 -0400stage11quote<p>‘It is thrilling to perform before the world as part of the Closing Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Generations of British musicians are coming together to celebrate the sporting achievements of our country and the whole world, and we feel very proud to have been invited to take part.’ <br/><br/><em>Pet Shop Boys</em></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294456167http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294456167Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:09:30 -0400stage11quote<p>‘To be involved in the Olympics is a huge honour for us. We’re so grateful for the opportunity and to perform to such a huge audience is both terrifying and truly exciting!’ <br/><br/><em>One Direction</em></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294453701http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294453701Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:09:28 -0400stage11quote<p>‘To be involved in the Olympics is such a privilege. This is a great moment in British history and I am honoured to be taking part. Together with my fellow models, this gives British fashion the collective opportunity to take centre stage in the presence of the world’s greatest athletes, and is such an amazing way to support the Games.’ <br/><br/><em>Naomi Campbell</em></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294451227http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294451227Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:09:26 -0400stage11quote<p>‘We’re delighted to be performing at the Closing Ceremony. The atmosphere in London right now, and all across the country, is amazing and to be part of that is incredible.’ <br/><br/><em>Muse</em></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294447722http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294447722Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:09:23 -0400stage11quote<p>‘In these times of doom and gloom, when you’re scared to open a newspaper for fear of hearing any more doomungous news, having the world here on our doorstep celebrating the greatest city on earth has cheered the cockles of our icy, cynical hearts. Sometimes you’re proud, sometimes you’re privileged and for the first time we can say we are proud and, indeed, privileged to be involved in such a great celebration of all the good things about the human race – Wiggo!’ <br/><br/><em>Madness</em></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294445135http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294445135Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:09:20 -0400stage11quote<p>‘This has got to be one of the most exciting moments of my entire life. I’m so honoured to be flying the flag alongside Team GB at the Closing Ceremony – all the athletes have been incredible, they’ve done the nation proud.’ <br/><br/><em>Jessie J</em></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294442033http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294442033Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:09:17 -0400stage11quote<p><img height="500" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m7a62kLk1rshv7x.jpg" width="445"/></p> <h2>The Who</h2> <div class="expand"><a class="popup" href="#"><img alt="expand icon" height="30" src="http://static.tumblr.com/04awvgt/77Xm7f0fj/expand.png" width="30"/></a> <div class="popupBox"> <div class="performerPopupBlock clearfix"> <div class="close"><a href="#">Close X</a></div> <div class="container clearfix"><img height="500" src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m7a62kLk1rshv7x.jpg" width="445"/><br/><div class="text"> <h2>The Who</h2> <div class="text"> <p>The Who The genius of Pete Townshend’s songwriting and guitar playing and Roger Daltrey’s vocals continue as The Who reach the end of their fifth decade, despite the loss of original members Keith Moon and John Entwistle. With 100m albums sold, numerous awards and millions raised for charity, their Olympic appearance is one of many major events – from Woodstock to Live Aid, the 2001 Concert for New York and the Super Bowl.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="details"> <h3>Performer</h3> </div> <div class="close"><a href="#">Close X</a></div> </div> </div> </div>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294265293http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294265293Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:06:39 -0400stage11performer<p><h2>Finale</h2> <div id="multicolumn1">‘My Generation’: an irreverent hymn to endless renewal and regeneration. It’s the final song of the Symphony, its ultimate manifesto.</div></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294218490http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294218490Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:05:57 -0400stage11synopsis<p>The five interlocking rings – designed by Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the modern Olympic Games – represent the bringing together of the world’s five inhabited continents.</p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294128592http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294128592Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:04:37 -0400stage10fact<h2>The Olympic Flag</h2> <p>was first flown at the Antwerp Games in 1920.</p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294124530http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294124530Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:04:33 -0400stage10fact<p><h2>Jacques Rogge</h2> <div class="expand"><a class="popup" href="#"><img alt="expand icon" height="30" src="http://static.tumblr.com/04awvgt/77Xm7f0fj/expand.png" width="30"/></a> <div class="popupBox"> <div class="longcopyPopupBlock"> <div class="close"><a href="#">Close X</a></div> <div class="container clearfix"> <div class="image"></div> <div class="clearfix"> <h2>Jacques Rogge</h2> <h3>President of the International Olympic Committee</h3> <div class="text"> <p class="introduction" id="story_continues_1">Jacques Rogge competed as a yachtsman over three Olympics – 1968, 1972 and 1976. This is his final Games as President of the IOC, a position he’s held since 2001.</p> </div> </div> <div class="details"> <h3>Article</h3> </div> </div> <div class="close"><a href="#">Close X</a></div> </div> </div> </div></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294120012http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294120012Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:04:29 -0400stage10longcopy<p><h2>Sebastian Coe</h2> <div class="expand"><a class="popup" href="#"><img alt="expand icon" height="30" src="http://static.tumblr.com/04awvgt/77Xm7f0fj/expand.png" width="30"/></a> <div class="popupBox"> <div class="longcopyPopupBlock"> <div class="close"><a href="#">Close X</a></div> <div class="container clearfix"> <div class="image"></div> <div class="clearfix"> <h2>Sebastian Coe</h2> <h3>Chair, London 2012 Organising Committee</h3> <div class="text"> <p class="introduction" id="story_continues_1">An authentic Olympic giant, Seb Coe won two gold and two silver medals over successive Games – 1980 and 1984. In 1979 he broke three different world records in 41 days and his rivalry with fellow middle-distance runner Steve Ovett is one of the great Olympic stories.</p> </div> </div> <div class="details"> <h3>Article</h3> </div> </div> <div class="close"><a href="#">Close X</a></div> </div> </div> </div></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294116022http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29294116022Sun, 12 Aug 2012 19:04:25 -0400stage10longcopy<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m5m02FVc1ray65ho1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8m5m02FVc1ray65ho2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Technical Phoenix drawings</p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29293751200http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29293751200Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:59:03 -0400stage10gallerysingle<p><h2>Spirit of the Flame</h2> <div class="expand"><a class="popup" href="#"><img alt="expand icon" height="30" src="http://static.tumblr.com/04awvgt/77Xm7f0fj/expand.png" width="30"/></a> <div class="popupBox"> <div class="longcopyPopupBlock"> <div class="close"><a href="#">Close X</a></div> <div class="container clearfix"> <div class="image"></div> <div class="clearfix"> <h2>Spirit of the Flame</h2> <div class="text"> <p class="introduction" id="story_continues_1">Burning bright, noon and night, across 16 days of sporting excellence, the Olympic Flame is now extinguished. A powerful and poignant moment, it signifies the end of the London 2012 Olympic Games and the countdown to Rio 2016. But as the final flame flickers in the Cauldron, a ‘Spirit of the Flame’ comes to life above it&#8230;</p> </div> </div> <div class="details"> <h3>Article</h3> </div> </div> <div class="close"><a href="#">Close X</a></div> </div> </div> </div></p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29293722515http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29293722515Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:58:37 -0400stage10longcopy<h2>Did you know?</h2> <p>The costumes worn by the corps de ballet are designed by Michael Sharp and encrusted with Swarovski crystals.</p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29293683942http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29293683942Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:58:01 -0400stage10fact<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OGkPAsCXQos?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29293679943http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/29293679943Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:57:58 -0400stage10video<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9m7zuog121ray65ho1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Darcey on stage with The Royal Ballet’s Gary Avis, Jonathan Cope, Nehemiah Kish and Ed Watson.</p>http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/30579728975http://olympicclosingceremony.tumblr.com/post/30579728975Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:57:00 -0400stage10image