mattygs Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 I guess it's time for the must have Glasgow ceremonies thread. Not too many details have come out of what we will actually see in the ceremonies yet, more fuss has been made on the now canned plans to blow up some buildings. Seems like the best thing to start this off, in the tradition of Olympic mockumentaries, is this youtube spoof clip . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 /\/\ Too bad, the audio is quite bad. Very hard to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted May 25, 2014 Report Share Posted May 25, 2014 Well done Matt...you beat Scotguy to it. I suppose you gotta get Scottish humor! Ironbru is disgustingly sweet by the way...then again, we got L&P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 So now that they've dumped the buildings' demolition, what big stunt are they planning in place of it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Coast Lions Posted May 26, 2014 Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 What time does the Opening and Closing Ceremonies starts in Glasgow does anyone know the time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattygs Posted May 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2014 So now that they've dumped the buildings' demolition, what big stunt are they planning in place of it??? Not entirely sure. I read somewhere that initially they were to feature at the start of the ceremony, with the buildings being demolished and then the stadium being filled with dry ice. Yet to hear of any replacement for the opening moments, which will still have to be iconic. I guess the only other details we have at the moment is that the ceremonies are produced by Jack Morton Worldwide with David Zolkwer at the head, and that it will feature a giant LED screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotosy Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Rod Stewart to sing at opening ceremonyRod Stewart is set to perform at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow later this month. The 69-year-old star will be joined by Scottish-born singer Susan Boyle. Glasgow 2014 organisers expect 40,000 people at Celtic Park on 23 July to watch the games kick off and millions more will watch on TV around the world. Chief executive David Grevemberg said the announcement of Stewart on the line up would take "excitement and anticipation to a whole new level". Also due to perform on the night are Scottish acts Amy MacDonald and Julie Fowlis alongside violinist Nicola Benedetti. "They will join the thousands of people who are part of our cast for a unique celebration of the host city and nation which will not only welcome the athletes to Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games, but which will also be seen and enjoyed across the world," Mr Grevemberg said. Stewart, whose father was Scottish, had six consecutive number one albums in the UK charts and 31 top 10 singles BBC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob. Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Rod Stewart to sing at opening ceremony Well, my Mum will be pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattygs Posted July 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 And Kylie at the closing ceremony Hmmm, I really do wonder if this is going to be a Manchester rehash. Im sure it won't, but DZ seems to even be using the whole theme of the Manchester opening - *ordinary people, when touched by the spirit of Manchester, do extraordinary things*, to describe the Glasgow opening (minus the Manchester bit). I am looking forward to it though, it's hard to go wrong with a show done by David Zolkwer. Certainly can't be any worse than the world cup opening. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Interesting...Maybee because of his stated "neutral" views towards Scottish independence - no Billy Connolly? If there ever was a Glasgwegien, he's it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMarkSnow2012 Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 Full time and still 0-0. Meanwhile, I'm quite nervous about the CWG Opening lineup, Rod OR SuBo, not both in the same show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I heard Nicole Swartzinger is involved somehow too, is that right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattygs Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I heard Nicole Swartzinger is involved somehow too, is that right? I think Nicole Scherzinger is involved in that Unicef fundraising thing during the opening ceremony, not sure if that means she will appear in the opening ceremony itself, or just on a video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I wonder I SuBo will sing the Scotland National Anthem?...It WOULD sound good... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Ahh thanks Matty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotguy Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Kylie minogue is to play at the closing ceremony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Kylie minogue is to play at the closing ceremony Gotta have the Kylie in there as the transition to Gold Coast. P.s. temporarily change your location Scotguy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikarus360 Posted July 20, 2014 Report Share Posted July 20, 2014 SPOILERS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexjc Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Some spoilers have been let out of the bag by reporters who sat in on the dress rehearsal OC. Lots of Rod Stewart is the word out there...fair enough. 48 hours to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brekkie Boy Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 What have we done to deserve that? Surely if they're going to let one performer dominate at least make it someone relevent, not a relic from the 18th century. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatsnotmypuppy Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Who else have they got? Emile Sande has done London 2012. You have Texas... Um... Rod... Is there a Scottish One Directioner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Lucky it wasn't Cardiff - we'd be getting Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob. Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) ^^ Don't forget Katherine Jenkins Edited July 21, 2014 by Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Well, I guess we can breathe a sigh of relief that Rolf's off the Gold Coast OC cast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofan Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 The Queen will be here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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