[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-...remony-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 (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

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

[Maia]

Just under 5 minutes

[Maia]

Ahh now ahh

[Saph]

on now

[Saph]

flavor flav sings this song

[Maia]

So many great moments

[Black Dagger]

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

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

[Maia]

Originally Posted by Brother Leon

The way The Paralympics got Public Enemy into the charts

Amazing I know

[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

[Maia]

Poor old Jody

[Maia]

Hannah Cockroft

[Saph]

when does the actual thing start?

[Saph]

oh 8:30

[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

[Shaun]

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