After the long hours of preparation, the day of the show was finally upon us. We arrived at our compound, next to the Bird’s Nest stadium. We had set up the costume and make up department the day before and so just had final preparations to make. We made sure that every make up brush and hair product were in place so that when 4:30 came, we could get on and do what we have been building up to for weeks. Continue reading ‘Beijing diary: backstage at the Bird’s Nest’
Nic Sprackman reflects on his experiences designing costumes for the Olympics Closing Ceremony and London’s handover display. Continue reading ‘London in Beijing’
Pavlina is a final year student on BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Womenswear. Continue reading ‘Beijing visit: Pavlina Wilemanova’
Nic is a final year student on BA (Hons) Fashion Design Technology: Menswear.
When talk of an Olympic project was mooted in college there was talk of block coloured outfits, say all in red. As the first design meetings started it was clear that this was not the case. Many students attended the first meeting in April, but some decided not to take part due to their feelings about China. My personal feelings have always centred around the fact that the handover ceremony is about London and the UK, and as a student at LCF, it seemed fitting for us to be involved with the design and construction. London is a fashion capital and I hope the collective involvement of students’ ideas, designs and work reflect this part of our national culture and heritage. Continue reading ‘Beijing visit: Nic Sprackman’
Theresa is a second-year student on BA (Hons) Costume for Performance.
When asked to go to Beijing for the 2008 Olympics as part of the production team organising the handover Ceremony for the London 2012 games, I was ecstatic! I realised that it would probably involve a lot of hard work and long hours but knew that it was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Continue reading ‘Beijing visit: Theresa Carey’
Sarah Hamilton is a second year student on BA (Hons) Costume for Performance.
When I was asked if I wanted to go to Beijing for the Olympic closing ceremony, I couldn’t believe it. I thought I was being lied to but obviously not as here I am! Continue reading ‘Beijing visit: Sarah Hamilton’
Jonathon Abbott is a final year student on BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion.
I have never worked on such a large and important project as this. One of the best parts of the handover ceremony for London 2012 is how everyone has a vital role, from the wardrobe assistant to the director to the performers. That feeling in itself is so special. We have become so close as a group and I have met some very special people over the last few weeks. What is even more amazing is that we all have one common goal and that is to show the 2.9 billion people that will be watching how unique London 2012 going to be. Continue reading ‘Beijing visit: Jonathan Abbott’
You can now download a copy of the Podium Cultural Olympiad Action Group final report from the Resources section.
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At the Friday 15th Feb meeting, Kathryn McColl and Fran Hegyi from LOCOG presented the concept for the Cultural Olympiad.
The Cultural Olympiad will kick off on March 8th 08, with LOCOG taking applications for appropriate projects from then.
The actual Cultural Olympiad will launch at the end of September, with projects launching then.
Appropriate projects, if successful, will be able to use an ‘Inspired by London 2012′ logo, in line with the London 2012 branding rules (this is yet to be designed). ONLY projects that have been accepted through application to LOCOG will be able to use this logo.
Projects will not be funded by LOCOG: they must already have funding. Projects must be original and not just a ‘re-badging’ of current projects/activities. They must represent something that goes above and beyond anything that’s been done before.
All successful projects will be marketed by LOCOG.
For further info, please see the LOCOG pages:
http://www.london2012.com/plans/culture/now-to-2012/plans-and-progress.php
The final Podium Cultural Olympiad meeting held at London College of Communication last Friday 15th February, was very well attended. Continue reading ‘Big Ideas at London College of Communication’
