Tom//P Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Yup, Muse are not playing the opening ceremony by the looks of it. Duran Duran are representing England, Stereophonics for Wales, Paolo Nutini for Scotland and Snow Patrol for Northern Ireland - those are the headliners. There will also be a ceremony to mark the end of the olympics which will be headlined by Blur. There is some kind of 'Best of British' line-up though, I assume this is where we will see Muse if they do it. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-17896786 That's for the gig in Hyde Park. I thought by opening ceremony we mean the event inside the olympic stadium of which details haven't been announced..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livs Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 That's for the gig in Hyde Park. I thought by opening ceremony we mean the event inside the olympic stadium of which details haven't been announced..... Yeah, i reckon that gig in Hyde Park will be throughout the afternoon/early stages of opening ceremony, then have the "bigger acts" for the actual ceremony I mean, come on, Duran Duran, Paulo Nutini, Snow Patrol and whoever else they said is NOT the best of British, not by a mile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bs Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 There is no way that a big British Event will happen without performances from Take That, Elton John or Sir Paul McCartney. And Coldplay Very sad but very true! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Ferris Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Would the government really want a band who sings about resisting and rising up against them to play there? Or would they not mind? Well, Matt claims to be a libertarian and as a libertarian I see no real contradiction between that and being on the right, politically speaking. Plus plenty of right-wing politicians are fond of Radiohead (who regularly vilify them), The Smiths (ditto) and The Jam ("they're absolute fucking scum"), so I really don't see why they'd have a problem with Muse in comparison. Besides, Matt's always insisted that politically he'd rather back certain issues than identify himself with a party's whole agenda. I still like to think USOE is poking fun in a skewed way at the Euro-integration thing a la BYOB (everybody's having a great time because we're at war, eh?) So maybe they wouldn't be so keen on them playing that. As for the line-up itself for the opening ceremony- I have no problem with Elbow whatsoever and won't hear a word against them. But as for the others.... what the flipping flippered flip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareeh Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Well Matt met Lord Mandelson while Labour were in power to talk about illegal downloading so I doubt the gov look that much into lyrics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29pearls Posted May 3, 2012 Share Posted May 3, 2012 First, I find it very encouraging that the creative director for the Opening & Closing is Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, Slumdog Millionaire etc) Two possibilities for Muse in the Olympics at this point, now that pre- & post-concerts have been announced: 1) Opening Ceremony -- extremely unlikely, as this is a whole lotta pageantry, dancers, etc. *unless* they write the official opening song/theme & perform it. No one knows who or even if such a song will be included, everything is super secret. 2) Closing Ceremony -- better chance here. From this article: The closing ceremony is to be called "A Symphony of British Music", featuring British music "from Elgar to Adele", according to the ceremony's director, Kim Gavin, the man behind the recent phenomenally successful Take That arena tours. Adele, Sir Paul McCartney, Elton John, the Rolling Stones and the Spice Girls have all been tipped to perform.fyi: Rolling Stones & Spice Girls are out per other reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevermusic Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 I'm not sure what it is but I have a feeling Muse won't play at the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpypotato Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 First, I find it very encouraging that the creative director for the Opening & Closing is Danny Boyle My way of contributing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riveon Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Snow Patrol are playing? I'll be sure to tune out during that section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumpypotato Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Snow Patrol are playing? Seriously, I'm fucking articulate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chudenk Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Matt Bellamy is carrying the Olympic torch through Teignmouth on sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeryan Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 No,he won't.. well at least according to this page http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/torchbearers/search/index.htmx?q=Matt+bellamy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maks01 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 https://twitter.com/#!/givemenovac4ine/status/202815042629009409 and... http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/torchbearers/torchbearers=paul-ruff-5241/index.html Paul Ruff is a PE teacher.... Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buxomflirter Queef Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 His mum has a Twitter? I can't find it... good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee3Dee Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The amount of stalkerish fans is actually disturbing. Even more disturbing to see them on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OpenMinded Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The amount of stalkerish fans is actually disturbing. Even more disturbing to see them on this board. that is so true you have a really good way of making things feel right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannahG123 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 So all over my home page on Facebook was "Matt's mum confirmed on Twitter that he will be carrying the Olympic torch..." His mum has a Twitter? I can't find it... Yes. It's quite entertaining. She's barmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kueller Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 The amount of stalkerish fans is actually disturbing. Even more disturbing to see them on this board. Yes. It's quite entertaining. She's barmy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FearAndPanic Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 His mum has a Twitter? I can't find it... Probably for the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannahG123 Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 . Alright alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDarkShines Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 Is this actually true? Because i live half an hour away and it could be funny:LOL: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talulamatilda Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I only live 4 miles away from Tinmuff. I'll be there on Sunday to cheer on the boys whatever Olympic torch they are meant to be carrying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forevermusic Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I think running with the torch is more likely than playing the opening/closing ceremony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcade Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I only live 4 miles away from Tinmuff. I'll be there on Sunday to cheer on the boys whatever Olympic torch they are meant to be carrying. if you wouldnt mind taking a video of them that would be awesome.. they could all wear 118 tops with moustaches and white tops and shorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERZi Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Well 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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