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3 unusual facts about 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony


Jaspreet Jasz

Jasz was introduced to a global audience with Rahman's "Nimma Nimma" which featured in the Isles of Wonder sequence directed by Danny Boyle at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

No 1 Poultry

The rooftop featured in the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in the segment 'Happy and Glorious' which saw Daniel Craig as James Bond transport Queen Elizabeth II to the Olympic Stadium by helicopter.

Two Sides

The release came days after Oldfield's performance at the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.


Mark Tildesley

In 2012 Tildesley co-designed (with designer Suttirat Anne Larlarb) the Summer Olympics opening ceremony in London.

Rhossili

Rhossili Bay featured in the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games, a youth choir began a cappella performances of "Bread of Heaven" live on the beach with was broadcast at the Olympic Stadium.

Sign singing

The National Anthem was sung and signed in British Sign Language at the Opening Ceremony of the 2012 Olympics


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