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2012 Arts & Culture

Coca Cola Olympic Song

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Don't laugh, they're already measuring up Trafalgar Square and writing the lyrics.



Cultural Olympiad or Olympics Cull?

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According to the BBC:


Where is the money for a Cultural Olympiad ?

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John Tusa, The Observer

I have lost count of the meetings I have attended to discuss the Cultural Olympiad, the showcase of British arts and culture planned to run alongside the 2012 Olympic Games.


The New 'commercial' Logo

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If we don't engage young people..then frankly the project is unsustainableIf we don't engage young people..then frankly the project is unsustainable


The energy level was really bad

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The future site of the 2012 Olympics — a project plagued by unanticipated costs, a disputed tax bill and worries over removing World War II bombs — is getting some extra help from a South American shaman who blessed the land.


Legacy Trust gets 'Culture' contract

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Northern development agency Yorkshire Forward is linking up with the City of London to ensure the 2012 Olympics brings benefits throughout the UK. The consortium, which also includes Business in the Community, has been chosen to run a new £40m trust.

Ramadan Clash

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Muslim groups from across the world are criticising the organisers of the 2012 Olympics in London after it was revealed that the games will take place over Ramadan. The most holy month in the Muslim calander, which will take place from the 21 July to 20 August in 2012, involves fasting during daylight hours and will affect an estimated 3,000 athletes.

Twisted Logic

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HUGE play slides could be built in Stratford town centre if a conceptual artist has his way.

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