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Closing ceremony of Paralympics will be the great celebration of music
Other | Wednesday 5th September 2012 | Osh
Coldplay is of course the highlight of the closing ceremony but this weekend, musical strains will rule four parks of London city to mark the end of Paralympics. Not only this, Jay-Z and Rihanna are rumoured to perform at the closing ceremony.
On Sunday, the final day of Paralympics, four parks, Broomfield Park, Hilly Fields, Ponders End Park and Albany Park will be filled with musical events presenting music from folk to R&B and rock to classical music. Here Guestlist mentions what is where:
Broomfield Park, in Aldermans Hill, Palmers Green: Reggae, soul and African-Caribbean music from Harambe Drummers, Lovella Ellis, Jawal Van Brown, and Royal Sounds.
Ponders End Park, High Street: Variety of local acts.
Albany Park, in Bell Lane: Urban pop from Cardan Jayy, locals Music from the Red Room, R&B acapella from 4 Real.
Hilly Fields Park, in Phipps Hatch Close: Out to Lunch and 1960s soul from the Soul Agents.
With all the enthusiasm you may even get luckier to see Jay- Z live performance. The Mirror reports that he might join Coldplay for the grand finale at London Olympic Stadium. There is another star power, Rihanna who might join Mylo Xyloto band, performing ‘Princess of China’.
If it happened it would be a perfect end to honour the winners of the successful event, Paralympics 2012.
Shavy Malhotra
Photo credits: Getty Images
