The Paralympics Closing Ceremony discussion thread [Goodbye London 2012]

[Maia]

After over a month of elite sporting action, an unforgettable summer draws to an end with the Paralympics closing ceremony.

It promises to be an evening of spectacular light shows, top-notch music and doubtlessly some big surprises as London hands over to Rio ahead of the 2016 Olympiad.

What time does it start?

It begins at 8:30pm BST on Sunday 9th September, and is officially called 'The Festival of Flame', which sounds very grand.

It should last until around 11:30pm.

Who is planning it?

Kim Gavin has been trusted with the job of organising this mother-of-all-concerts evening, but fortunately he has a fair amount of pedigree.

Gavin is best-known for his work choreographing - and being the general creative genius behind - Take That's record-breaking live tours, with the band's 2010 Circus shows in particular gaining him a reputation for spectacular staging. He also helped out with the closing ceremony of this year's Olympics, so as with last month's show you can expect some pop surprises.

He has been assisted by Mark Fisher, who designed Cirque du Soleil's show in Las Vegas, and Hamish Hamilton, who is a Grammy-nominated TV director considered the best live television director on the planet.

What will we see?

The show is rumoured to be based on a theme of earth, wind, fire and water and Coldplay, Jay-Z and Rihanna will all star with headline performances at the ceremony.

A new orchestra comprised of 17 performers with disabilities is also expected to play, and you can expect a host of star-studded duets and one-off performances with Jamiroquai, Bruno Mars and Jay Sean also performing.

The ceremony must also feature the official duties of the extinguishing the flame, the parade of the athletes and the handover ceremony, where we will be treated to some Brazilian culture - including Paralympic rapper Marcelo D2.

What channel is it on?

The coverage is on Channel 4 and begins at 7:00pm. It will be fronted by broadcasting legend Jon Snow and the preceding hours will be a celebration of the games, with a recap of all of the best action during a record-breaking Paralympics.

http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/athletics/what-time-does-the-paralympics-closing-ceremony-1312884

Well this is it then :( The end of London 2012 is upon us.

Say goodbye to a wonderful summer of games here tonight and weep as they are handed over to Brazil for 2016.

Question: Who/what are you most looking forward to seeing in tonight's ceremony, and what has been your highlight of London 2012 (or even these Paralympics)?

[Brother Leon]

Will watch for The King's performance.

[Saph]

Rihanna :worship: (not sure why she and jay z are in our ceremony.. but nevermind..)

Best part of the olympics for me have been the ceremonys, and just the general excitement around the country :D

cant wait for Brazil though! Their 5 minute performance in the closing ceremony was better than anything we did

[Maia]

Just under 5 minutes :amazed:

[Maia]

Ahh now ahh

[Saph]

on now :amazed:

[Saph]

flavor flav sings this song :joker:

[Maia]

So many great moments

[Black Dagger]

FFS. **** off Rihanna, why is she ruining the show? :idc:

I'll tape this I think... or watch it tomorrow, I'm tired.

[Brother Leon]

The way The Paralympics got Public Enemy into the charts :worship:

[Maia]

The way The Paralympics got Public Enemy into the charts :worship:

Amazing I know :worship:

[Black Dagger]

Public Enemy is so good <3.

[Brother Leon]

They are only mentioning Coldplay. I bet I watch it all and Jay Z doesn't show :joker:

[Maia]

Poor old Jody

[Maia]

Hannah Cockroft :worship:

[Saph]

when does the actual thing start?

[Saph]

oh 8:30 :p

[Brother Leon]

Only 30mins of X Factor today then.

[Maia]

Here we are guys!!

[Saph]

love this video

[Maia]

That was quite something

[Brother Leon]

In.

[Saph]

not much has happened yet

[Maia]

Beautiful :lovedup:

[Shaun]

-has just turned on-
-hasn't actually watched any of the paralympics oops-

[Shaun]

ahh/ flamethrowers

[Shaun]

oh they're bringing back robot wars then :amazed:

[Saph]

are they insects?

[Shaun]

*politely claps and sways with no real enthusiasm*

[Brother Leon]

Jay Z coming soon :)

[Saph]

this is a little boring.. hope they at least do some of their new songs

[Harry!]

The Fab Coldplay!

[Shaun]

that was new, Saph :p "Us Against the World", it's on Mylo Xyloto

[Shaun]

why do they get a whole ceremony to themselves :suspect: (i know Rih and others are supposedly appearing but still)

[Brother Leon]

F.S Just sing Paradise already.


So many drunk memories to that song :laugh:

[Shaun]

those are some uh... tight shorts

[Harry!]

This performance could basically be a "date" on their current tour. Like festivals are sometimes counted.

[Saph]

I hope Rihanna isn't only on for Princess Of China D;

[Brother Leon]

I have no idea how Jay Z is supposed to link to Coldplay, but I aint complaining:joker:

[Shaun]

he appeared on a remix of their song "Lost"

[Maia]

Swaying to this really

[Shaun]

PARA PARA PARALYMPICS xo

[Brother Leon]

Ahh right. Don't tell me that's all he's doing :( :laugh:

[Maia]

PARA PARA PARALYMPICS xo

:laugh2:

Please guys sing that x

[Brother Leon]

This song must be sick live.

[Saph]

PARA PARA PARALYMPICS xo

:hugesmile:

[Shaun]

"look out for a snow queen"

TILDA SWINTON? idk

[Harry!]

This song must be sick live.

It is :) *Summertime Ball memories*

[Maia]

Clare Balding stole Para Para Paralympics from Shaun on Twitter tbh

[Shaun]

guessing Rih's in that spiky thing

[Shaun]

Clare Balding stole Para Para Paralympics from Shaun on Twitter tbh

ikr :bored:

[Saph]

If they have Ri and Jay on and not have them sing either Umbrella or ttt together :suspect:

[Shaun]

just get beyonce in tbh

[Saph]

just get beyonce in tbh

yes :hugesmile:

at least one good thing is Cheryls not been involved in any of the ceremonies in any way.

[Shaun]

is that glitter falling everywhere :suspect: it looks so pretty

[Brother Leon]

Would be epic if they performed Run This Town.

[Shaun]

hmm... this song is underrated :love:

[Shaun]

:lovedup: Clocks

[Maia]

Omg :lovedup:

[Brother Leon]

Anyone going to the Olympics victory parade btw tomorrow?


Got an early start :p

[Maia]

Anyone going to the Olympics victory parade btw tomorrow?


Got an early start :p

Sadly not :sad:

[Maia]

Charlie Brown!!!!!

[Saph]

How does this all link to the Paralympics?

[Saph]

that fish :love:

[Joelle.]

Clock and Charlie Brown :amazed:
2 of their best songs tbh.

Apart from that this is just a glorified Coldplay concert. Just get Ri on.

[Joelle.]

just get beyonce in tbh

This would be funking epic tbh :amazed:

[Black Dagger]

Can Chris Martin have a Gold medal plz xo

[Saph]

ahhh there she is

[Saph]

I think

[Maia]

Here comes Rihanna

[Me. I Am Salman]

:love:

[Maia]

God sake why does she always cut all her hair off just as it gets decent again :nono:

[Saph]

Hopefully shes better than she was at the VMAs

[Brother Leon]

Why did she cut her hair? :(

[Shaun]

she looks like Sade kmt

[Shaun]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/94/Sade_Adu_1.jpg/220px-Sade_Adu_1.jpg

[Brother Leon]

Coldplay & Rihanna collab is so random though :joker:

[Harry!]

Woop Rihanna is in the building! Love Princess of China! This is her first UK performance since Wireless Festival *more memories*

[Shaun]

somewhere right now Gwyneth Paltrow is gritting her teeth

[Me. I Am Salman]

amazing :worship:

[Saph]

bitch where are you going :l get back on stage.

[Brother Leon]

:|

Jigga, DPMO.

[Joelle.]

I reckon Ri's hair is gonna be mysteriously shoulder length by next week. Her hair has powers.

[Me. I Am Salman]

It's a weave there's no mystery to it at all

[Shaun]

this song's "Lost" i think :suspect:

[Shaun]

oh it's Strawberry Swing

-hopes for a random Frank Ocean appearance-

[Brother Leon]

Not too excited for Jay Z now. Don't even mind if he doesn't show :laugh:. He probably will only perform Lost anyway.

[Me. I Am Salman]

i like this song :love:

[Shaun]

hmm, they definitely said guests, so hopefully some others appear. I just can't think of anyone else who's appeared on a song with them. Maybe Kanye to do Homecoming? :laugh:

[Shaun]

oh apparently they released a song called Lhuna with Kylie... if she's around :shrug:

oh... you can go home now Rih.

[Saph]

ahh :amazed:

[Shaun]

oh I was worried it'd be acoustic the whole way through

*whips hair*

[Joelle.]

somewhere right now Gwyneth Paltrow is gritting her teeth

http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/07/14/article-0-0D02EB5F00000578-548_634x658.jpg
*watches closing ceremony*

Chris, is that you and, who the ******* is that! Oh, you know what idgaf, do her if you want, I've always got Stark if i get bored. zzzzzzz.

[Brother Leon]

I'm ashamed to say I actually like this song.

[Shaun]

What's My Name pls

[Harry!]

We Found Love is flawless.

[Shaun]

oh Jay-Z is coming :laugh:

[Shaun]

ugh this song

[Brother Leon]

They actually said Jay Z, not "guests". He must have a full set. *crosses fingers*

[Me. I Am Salman]

she should have performed Kisses Don't Lie :idc:

[Harry!]

oh apparently they released a song called Lhuna with Kylie... if she's around :shrug:

oh... you can go home now Rih.

Kylie is at Gaga's Twickenham show tonight. She could not attend the Saturday show because of the Proms.

[Saph]

she should have performed Kisses Don't Lie :idc:

yes :D

I wonder if she will sing a new song :suspect:

[Me. I Am Salman]

this is better than the olympics closing ceremony

[Saph]

Surprised Adele hasn't been on at all, was she asked?

[Shaun]

oh Guy Berryman :lovedup:

[Me. I Am Salman]

i love how everyone suddenly cares about the closing ceremony and it's trending all over twitter just because of rihanna :laugh:
although i'm one of those people

[Maia]

Awww no :(

[Saph]

Is this being shown all around the world?

[Maia]

Brazil.....*sob*

[Brother Leon]

Is this being shown all around the world?

Yeah. I watched Olympic ceremony in Egypt.

[Me. I Am Salman]

you are not boris and you will never be boris :idc:

[Maia]

Boris >>>>>>> Brazil guy

[Shaun]

even their national anthem is sassy

[Saph]

who has the 2020 olympics?

[Shaun]

who has the 2020 olympics?

not been chosen yet but it's between Tokyo, Istanbul and Madrid

[Maia]

who has the 2020 olympics?

That'll be announced next year I think, it's between Turkey/Japan/Spain though

[Me. I Am Salman]

not decided yet :laugh:

[Shaun]

this dancing :lovedup:

OH MY AWESOME HEADPIECE ALERT

[Maia]

This is like their Olympics closing presentation with wheelchairs incorporated

[Me. I Am Salman]

they're ruining the british vibe :(

[Brother Leon]

Should dance to Ai Seu Te Pego or Balada Boa

[Saph]

love this :amazed:

[Maia]

they're ruining the british vibe :(

I know :(

[Shaun]

this band > coldplay

[Saph]

Ri cockiness duet with this guy pleaaase.

[Shaun]

Ri cockiness duet with this guy pleaaase.

rofl

[Me. I Am Salman]

i like it now :love:

[Shaun]

can Marlon Teixeira be the official mascot of Rio 2016 please

OH MY GOD A FUR RAINBOW

[Shaun]

oh wow, this is gorgeous

[Saph]

not him again ;/

[Me. I Am Salman]

now he's on i realise it's all coming to an end :sad:

[Harry!]

Update: Mylo Xyloto has now climbed to number 6 in the UK iTunes chart.

[Maia]

*cries*

[Maia]

Update: Mylo Xyloto has now climbed to number 6 in the UK iTunes chart.

Great stuff

[Brother Leon]

Man. It's scary to think we found out we had the Olympics when I was in Year 7 and now I'm in 2nd year Uni. Where has the time gone mayne?

[Shaun]

#4 already harry :laugh:

[Shaun]

and two of those ahead are compilation albums which don't chart

[Maia]

Man. It's scary to think we found out we had the Olympics when I was in Year 7 and now I'm in 2nd year Uni. Where has the time gone mayne?

And I was 10, time has gone so quick

[Harry!]

#4 already harry :laugh:

and two of those ahead are compilation albums which don't chart

Very quick haha! Who even buys compilation albums anyway?

[Me. I Am Salman]

:love:

[Maia]

:worship:

[Shaun]

I just wish I could've gone to some of the events :(

[Saph]

Is the Queen here?

[Maia]

I just wish I could've gone to some of the events :(

Me too :(

[Maia]

This guy omg

[Me. I Am Salman]

best olympics ever :love:

[Maia]

best olympics ever :love:

100% :love:

[Brother Leon]

:joker:

[Shaun]

i suppose you two have watched them all then :idc:

[Joelle.]

Ri cockiness duet with this guy pleaaase.

Ri Birthday Cake/Cockiness mash up with Seb Coe and this guy omg

[Me. I Am Salman]

bring on riri

[Brother Leon]

Rihanna again?

Go home F.S :joker:

[Maia]

i suppose you two have watched them all then :idc:

Didn't have to :pipe:

[Shaun]

Shy Ronnie & Clyde/Rude Boy mashup with Boris Johnson pls

[King Gizzard]

*****s In Par...alympics

[Shaun]

-sobs-

[Saph]

why is everyone wearing raincoat things

[Shaun]

*****s In Par...alympics

pmsl

[Maia]

Careful Nathan, Clare Balding will be having that

[Me. I Am Salman]

:worship:

[Shaun]

Run this Town :worship:

[Brother Leon]

:worship:

The king is here.

[Saph]

run this town :worship:

[Joelle.]

Run This Town, bit insensitive... :worship:

[Brother Leon]

Cool bin bag shorts.

[Saph]

my grandma will be watching this thinking wtf

[Harry!]

Rocking Run This Town!

[Brother Leon]

"This is who you was waiting for?" Asks my Mum :laugh:

[Saph]

love those sunglasses

[Jayson]

Sooooo British

[Shaun]

oh okay just do this song again then

[Brother Leon]

Jay spitting on Paradise :amazed:

[Harry!]

Rap remix of Paradise!

[Maia]

Jay spitting on Paradise :amazed:

Spitting on being the operative words

[Brother Leon]

Jay is like "I ain't got time for this" :joker: :(

[Joelle.]

S&M explicit version feat. HRH Elizabeth II

[Saph]

2 more songs with 45 minutes left? :suspect:

[Maia]

The Scientist :lovedup:

[Shaun]

:lovedup: The Scientist

what's the last song though :suspect: ugh if it's Every Teardrop is a Waterfall

[Joelle.]

Have they done Viva La Vida yet? Hope its that.

[Maia]

Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall pls :love:

[Shaun]

2 more songs with 45 minutes left? :suspect:

:amazed: Jay set (with guest spots from Bey, Rih, Kanye and, randomly, Janelle Monae) pls

[Saph]

:amazed: Jay set (with guest spots from Bey, Rih, Kanye and, randomly, Janelle Monae) pls

yes :hugesmile:

[Shaun]

they've done viva la vida and everyone's bored of it now thank you

[Joelle.]

:amazed: Jay set (with guest spots from Bey, Rih, Kanye and, randomly, Janelle Monae) pls

omg *drooling* :hugesmile:

[Shaun]

Life in Technicolor II would be my ideal closer :lovedup: sf pretty

[Joelle.]

I adore Life in Technicolor II, but it'll be Fix You/Speed Of Sound/ETIAW

[Maia]

Amazing

[Saph]

ooo last song time :amazed: ...anticipation......

[Shaun]

yup, every teardrop :bored:

[Maia]

EVERY TEAR YES :amazed:

[Brother Leon]

This song is similar to somethign else. Can't remember it though.

[Me. I Am Salman]

this song is boring

[Joelle.]

:bored:
*really wanted that Cockiness/Bday cake mash up with Seb and Boris*

[Saph]

Every Teardrop/Talk that Talk mashup? :'x

[MTVN]

Those clips of the paralympians >

[Me. I Am Salman]

please :laugh:

[Jarrod]

Coldplay were amazing :love:

[Maia]

*sways*

[Black Dagger]

I ****ing love em so much.

Urgh, this is too amazing s0b.

[Saph]

This has pretty much been Coldplay: live at the Olympic Stadium with guest stars

its been good though :lovedup:

[Jarrod]

This beats the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games :amazed:

[Saph]

water fountain :amazed:

Umbrella? :suspect:

[Shaun]

This song is similar to somethign else. Can't remember it though.

Mediocrity, Leon. Mediocrity.

[Maia]

Him with the Paralympic flag :laugh:

[Joelle.]

*Mutes tv and puts Life In Technicolor on*

Tis been very good though :love:

[Jarrod]

AMAZING :amazed:

[Shaun]

still 15 minutes scheduled left

hope it's not a talk about what happened in a studio or something :laugh:

[Saph]

aw im sad its all over D;

[Maia]

The perfect ending :lovedup:

[Shaun]

IT'S ALL OVER :bawling:

-blows nose on Mollie's dress-

[Brother Leon]

I'm so hyped for the parade tomorrow now.

[Shaun]

IT'S ALL OVER :bawling:

-blows nose on Mollie's dress-

[Me. I Am Salman]

can see it from my window its amazing :love:

[Shaun]

oh technically their last song is Politik :D (orchestral version playing atm)

[Maia]

Omg Shaun bloody hell this was new as well :bawling:

[Black Dagger]

Don't cry because it's over, smile because all this has happened <3.

[Saph]

can see it from my window its amazing :love:

lucky :(

you might see Rihanna

[Joelle.]

Hope they have a encore with Cockiness/TTT.

But it'll be Clare Balding in a studio for 15 mins...

[Jarrod]

Poor Mollie. Shaun do you have no consideration for others? :idc:

[Shaun]

lucas stop being gay

[Brother Leon]

Don't cry because it's over, smile because all this has happened <3.

OMG. So cheesey :p


True though.

[Me. I Am Salman]

oh my god :love:

[Harry!]

Wikipeida does say this is a show from the tour. Coldplay were simply amazing!

[Shaun]

:lovedup: Parliament (not going to say that again soon)

[Jarrod]

That's it! :bawling: London 2012 is over.

[Maia]

WOWWw

[Saph]

I dont like this narrator ladys voice

[Me. I Am Salman]

:bawling:

[Black Dagger]

lucas stop being gay

I'm sorry s0b.

OMG. So cheesey :p


True though.

It's very true.

This has been the greatest year for British Sport without a doubt <3.

[Joelle.]

omg if were lucky we might get them again when we're in our 90s/100s :amazed:

[Maia]

Dunno if it's just me but that felt more spectacular than the Olympics closing

[Brother Leon]

Can we just fast forward to 2013 now. 2012 is very much finished. :p

[Me. I Am Salman]

Don't cry because it's over, smile because all this has happened <3.

omg Clare Balding copied you :laugh:

[Saph]

Claires had her hurr did

[Saph]

omg Clare Balding copied you :laugh:

I think shes reading the forum :suspect:

[Harry!]

Mylo Xyloto #2 now in the UK iTunes chart, won't be long before it hits number 1

[Brother Leon]

I'm sorry s0b.



It's very true.

This has been the greatest year for British Sport without a doubt <3.

Not quiet, as we had the shambles of Man City being Champions of this great country. ;)

[Jarrod]

The Paralympics are always better than the Olympics.

[Black Dagger]

omg Clare Balding copied you :laugh:

ffs Clare.

OMG, Keri-Anne Payne has tweeted it as well.

STOP TRYING TO BE ME s0b.

[Shaun]

Bloody Balding http://www.toffeetalk.com/public/style_emoticons/default/shaking%20fist.png

[Saph]

Mylo Xyloto #2 now in the UK iTunes chart, won't be long before it hits number 1

where do you find the itunes chart?

[Black Dagger]

Not quiet, as we had the shambles of Man City being Champions of this great country. ;)

Made it even more stunning.

NOW FOR GLASGOW 2014. :lovedup:

Plus Andy Murray in the US Open tomorrow <3.

[Maia]

Jeez Clare get your own tweets :rolleyes:

[Maia]

Hello Seb

[Black Dagger]

Now what am I going to do with myself :sad:

Oh, Strictly Come Dancing is back on Saturday.

[Brother Leon]

Time for the whole country to evolve around the Football again :)

[Shaun]

wouldn't put it past her if she started laughing about Joe.'s wedding on air right now

[Maia]

Time to plan my getaway to Paris

[Maia]

wouldn't put it past her if she started laughing about Joe.'s wedding on air right now

:laugh2: