The closing ceremony of London Olympics was focused on a celebration of British music and entertainment industry. It was a unique experience to be in the stadium for this event as our attention was more focused on what was going on around the stadium than on the main act being shown on TV 🙂
The swimming venue First view inside The set is being assembled… The flame is burning… The Orbit looks nicer in sunset light… The press is ready… The set is up now! The cars are getting into their positions… LSO is preparing… The weather is perfect! Crowd entertainment began! Lovely crowd entertainers! The Hackney Colliery Band performs during the pre-show Almost ready for the show… And we’re on! Emeli Sande performing. Rush hour in the stadium! Madness comes in! Street parties are ongoing… Pet Shop Boys appears… One Direction comes in… Sign collection Lovely BMW! Flags start coming in… The Romanian flag carried by Izbasa-gold at gymnastics vault (second from left, top row) UK flag carried by Ben Ainslie Germany also comes in Job done! i Victory ceremony Honouring the volunteers. Big cheers from the public! George Michael is in the house! Fashion is in too! Fashion! Annie Lennox arrived! Giant squid appears with Fatboy Slim The party is on! Jessie J. Jessie J., Tinie Tempah and Taio Cruz The Spice Girls arrive in style. Love the cabs! Posh Spice The Monty Python part Ready to fly! Landing Muse Yes, Freddie is also here! Brian May Brian May, Roger Taylor and Jessie J. The passing of the flag The Rio bit The speeches… The flame extinction… Take That performing Darcey Bussell and other ballet dancers performing