Labrinth will headline Olympic torch party in Plymouth
Chart topping star Labrinth is to headline the Olympic Torch Relay Evening Celebration on Plymouth Hoe on Saturday 19 May.
Coca-Cola, a Presenting Partner of the Olympic Torch Relay, today made the announcement and said that Labrinth will take to the stage as part of the two hour live entertainment stage show.
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Labrinth
James Williams, Director, Olympic Torch Relay, The Coca-Cola Company, said: “We know that music brings people together in celebration and as a Presenting Partner of the Olympic Torch Relay we have a fantastic opportunity to extend the magic and excitement of London 2012 to every corner of the UK.
Labrinth said: "London 2012 is nearly here and I'm so hyped to be helping Coke bring music to so many places across the West Country. Everyone needs to get involved and celebrate the amazing young people running with the Olympic Flame. UK all day! It's gonna be mad fun!"
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The UK’s first Torch Relay Evening Celebration live event will begin at 7pm. Presenting Partners Lloyds TSB and Samsung are bringing stunning acrobatic performances and dancers to entertain the crowds.
Local performers will also get a chance to shine. Plymouth City Council is providing part of the live entertainment programme and has commissioned Plymouth Dance for two performances. ‘Top-Notch’ is an explosive mix of street dance and elite sports movement. ‘On Your Marks’ is a cultural celebration that blends film and live dance in a breathtaking display of dance and sport training.
Before and during the show the audience will have the opportunity to take part in a number of activities courtesy of Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung. These include having your photograph taken with the London 2012 Torch and other Olympic-related activities. Towards the end of the two hour show the final Torchbearer of day one will light a huge cauldron on stage.
The Olympic Torch Relay begins at Land’s End on the morning of Saturday 19 May and reaches Plymouth at approximately 7.40pm on Saltash Road outside HMS Drake.
For more details visit our Olympic Torch Relay page.
Comments
by Sphincter_Boy
Friday, May 04 2012, 11:04AM
“@Jabbathebutt
What? Hitler is doing the first leg from Lands End”
by jabbathebutt
Friday, May 04 2012, 10:42AM
“Just found out the other day that this running around the host country with the torch was started by Hitler . Cant stop laughing .”
by Sphincter_Boy
Friday, May 04 2012, 9:50AM
“I happen to be 42, born in 1970 and enjoy music from every decade from the 70's up to the present day, I thought the rest of you were in your 60's or something.”
by swilly1233
Friday, May 04 2012, 9:34AM
“Oi Spincter Boy, you obviously live up to your name.
The olympics are for everyone, very old or very young, you, obviously are the latter.
Mad fun? Enjoy yourself matey, let the people who don't really care about this event enjoy their own evenings entertainment. HRMPH!!”
by Cronos666
Friday, May 04 2012, 9:29AM
“Not old, just oblivious to people who are musically inept.”
by gdevans
Friday, May 04 2012, 9:28AM
“Who indeed?! I agree with edtigger1978 - judging from the year in your name you are from a similar age demographic to me.
Is the budget so poor that we have to get a minority rap artist only heard of by people aged under 25 like our friend Sphincter Boy. What about all the local musical talent that could have been showcased here?
Why do we even need live music? In case people had forgotten this event relates to the Olympics which is all about sport. Get our top local sportsmen and women up on the stage and celebrate their achievements. Get the kids on stage - they are the sports stars of the future.
The Olympic Torch coming to town is a once in a lifetime event. We should use it to inspire our future sporting heroes.”
by Sphincter_Boy
Friday, May 04 2012, 9:14AM
“@ edtigger1978 and Cronos666
You two are obviously really old.”
by edtigger1978
Friday, May 04 2012, 8:53AM
“who?”
by Cronos666
Friday, May 04 2012, 8:44AM
“Hmm I am sure it will be 'mad fun', but I know where I won't be with this numpty headlining.”