Launch of 'Pitch'

25 Jul 2009

As part of Open Weekend, this event involved a dance that included three dancers and three sportsmen. The group of six had not met each other before and the sportsmen, a basketball player, footballer and kick boxer were introduced to dance for the first time. Rachel Huyton, the Principal Arts Manager at the Brewhouse who originally started her career in arts as a dance teacher and choreographer devised the piece entitled "Slam" in two days. The Slam Team were Chiarina Woodall, Karlie Storer, Jane McMullan, Nehemiah Daji, Ben Slater, Kirtis Storer.

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Giant Olympic Rings unveiled

20 Dec 2011

The latest set of giant Olympic Rings has been unveiled on the entrance to the Channel Tunnel in France. The Rings have been <a href="http://www.london2012.com/news/2011/12/giant-olympic-rings-unveiled-at-channel-tunnel-entrance.php">placed at the entrance of the Tunnel</a> in Coquelles in northern France. One of the world's most recognisable symbols, they will be seen by hundreds of thousands of fans who are travelling on Eurostar trains to St Pancras International.

Underworld announced as Music Directors for Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

07 Dec 2011

British electronic music pioneers Underworld have been <a href="http://www.london2012.com/news/2011/12/underworld-announced-as-music-directors-for-olympic-game.php">appointed Music Directors</a> for the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games. The appointment completes the team of senior creatives that will lead the direction of the London 2012 Ceremonies.

London 2012 volunteer selection programme arrives in the Midlands

22 Jun 2011

Jean Tomlin, HR Director at LOCOG and Coventry-based Olympian Dave Moorcroft joined Games Maker applicants from the Midlands to officially launch the interview programme at the University of Warwick Sports Centre.

BBC Radio 1 to host free event for London 2012

23 May 2011

BBC Radio 1 has announced plans to hold the BBC's largest ever free-ticketed music event as part of the London 2012 Festival. Taking place on 23 –24 June 2012 at Hackney Marshes, ‘BBC Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend 2012’ will feature local stars Leona Lewis and Plan B among 80 international and UK acts performing on six BBC stages. Lewis and Trevor Nelson are among the local ambassadors to champion the event, and will be involved in the related programme of outreach activity.

Seb Coe visits Anmering School

20 May 2011

Seb Coe, Chair of the London Organising Committee, presents students from Anmering School with the Get Set Network plaque

The West Midlands' moment to shine

18 May 2011

Nominee Mick McCann (L), LOCOG Nations and Regions Chair David Moorcroft (C) and Councillor Martin Mullaney, Cabinet member for Leisure, Sport and Culture (R), pose at Victoria Square to mark the announcement of the first locations to be confirmed on the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay route, and the launch of the public nomination process to find 8,000 Olympic Torchbearers. The Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK on 18th May 2012 for a 70-day Relay.

Chris Holmes at the RNIB College Loughborough

12 Apr 2011

Chris Holmes presents the Get Set Network plaque to students at the RNIB College, Loughborough

Chris Holmes visits Ironbridge Gorge Museum

07 Apr 2011

Chris Holmes, Director of Paralympic Integration at the London Organising Committee presents competition shorts from the Sydney 2000 Games to Barrie Williams, Chairman of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust for display within the Science, Sport, Life exhibition; a London 2012 Cultural Olympiad event