The Sydney Olympic celebrations are unparalleled.
These games set a benchmark for all subsequent events to aspire to!
Nonetheless, despite the impressiveness of the opening ceremonies at the London games, I’ve reached out to my celebrity readers to suggest their ideal guests for the closing party.
Only celebrities from Britain are welcome, and they must have been born after the 1948 London games.
Rod Stewart and Tom Jones will kick off the festivities…accompanied by Cliff Richard and Engelbert Humperdinck. To elevate the mood, Status Quo will build up to a crescendo followed by the legendary Rolling Stones. Queen, featuring a stand-in for Freddie Mercury, will start a sing-along. Then there will be a gentle mix from some sixties bands, with appearances from members of The Who, The Hollies, and Gerry Marsden. Wrapping up the mid-section, Chas and Dave will lead another sing-along, a true embodiment of British culture.
The latter part of the evening will commence with Duran Duran and The Specials. This segment will also feature special guests Rolf Harris and the delightful Kylie, who has contributed immensely to Britain more than many locals.
A grand finale will begin with The Stones and transition into performances by the remaining Beatles… highlighting classics like “All You Need Is Love” and selections from the Magical Mystery Tour.
To round off the night, a singer will represent his legendary brothers, who are unable to attend… the extraordinary Barry Gibb.
Leading the homage to Britain with the National Anthem will be the Welsh sensation Dame Shirley from Tiger Bay.
I’m certain you can think of countless other remarkable British stars to include in this guest list.
Feel free to share your suggestions in the comments section of this article.
Should a DVD be produced of this event and distributed globally, the revenue could significantly benefit underprivileged children and possibly discover a few new stars for the future.
Enjoy the games.
by Helena Bryanlith
