Culture West Midlands: Cultural Olympiad - Latest News and Events

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Latest News and Events

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Cultural Olympiad launches in spectacular style in West Midlands
27 September 2008
A spectacular sound and light show, MOBO award winning artist Soweto Kinch, 100 young dancers, and performances from...

Thousands Across The West Midlands Celebrate Historic L2012 Handover
24 August 2008
As Britain basks in the glory of its most successful Olympic Games ever, an estimated 41,000 people across the West...

Lord Coe Visits the West Midlands
18 July 2008
Sebastian Coe met future Olympians, watched 250 young people perform a specially choreographed dance piece and visited...

Key Dates

8 August 2008:
Beijing Olympic Games opening ceremony

23-24 August 2008:
Official Beijing to London handover ceremony

17 September 2008:
Official Beijing to London Paralympic handover

26-28 September 2008:
Launch of four year Cultural Olympiad

8 December 2008:
Seb Coe visits the West Midlands