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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 ...
American Musician and Record Producer Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend performs with French Indie Rock Band Phoenix during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Stade de France on ...
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.
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. ... indie rock band Phoenix during the ...
The closing ceremony took place at the Stade de France and, as per tradition, involved a parade of flags and athletes and the handover ceremony. [9] It was officially titled "Records" and paid tribute to Greek antiquity as the birthplace of the "Olympic spirit" as well as portraying the revival of the Olympics by the French baron Pierre de Coubertin. [10]
The closing ceremony began after a 22-second countdown in tribute to all the past Summer Olympic Games with the Atlanta Olympic Band, led by John Williams, performing his piece "Summon the Heroes". After that, the R&B group Boyz II Men performed the U.S. anthem. The Greek and Australian (with Sydney being the next host) anthems were also performed.
Read on for highlights from the Paris Olympics closing ceremony. ... The band also played "If I Ever Feel Better" and "1901," bringing out Vampire Weekend lead singer Ezra Koenig. More French ...
In previous Olympic Games, only six athletes from each country's delegation were allowed to attend the closing ceremony. In 1984, for the first time ever, the LAOOC allowed all athletes wishing to attend to do so, resulting in over 6,000 athletes marching into the stadium.