Meet at the Big Screen this year for top entertainment and sporting action
Norwich is the only place in East Anglia with an official Big Screen London 2012 ‘Live Site’ and this year there will be lots to join in and celebrate, with the countdown to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. For a full list, click here.
The Live Site is the Big Screen in the city centre on Chapelfield Plain and a great place to get together with friends and family to celebrate and enjoy all the entertainment and excitement together – including the much anticipated Olympic Games Opening Ceremony and all the sporting action from the Olympic and Paralympic Games and Wimbledon semi-finals and finals.
Norwich City Council’s Leader, Councillor Brenda Arthur, said; “The Big Screen Live Site is a wonderful attraction for Norwich, and I hope it will become a real focal point for this year’s Games and a place where people can come together to join in the excitement and celebrate the UK hosting such a significant event.”
Last year hundreds of people, including those who travelled from around the East (Chelmsford and Cambridge) enjoyed the Big Screen with Disney cinema, live opera, the Royal Wedding, interactive games and also local artists, schools and colleges showcasing their work in short films and animation.
Bill Morris, London 2012 Director of Ceremonies, Education & Live Sites, said: “Not only do the London 2012 Live Sites feature all the latest action and news from London 2012, but also local content and events. This great community facility will be a focal point for celebrations around the Games in Norwich this summer.”
As well as this year’s sport, there will also again be the popular live opera from London’s Royal Opera House and special broadcast events for HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend.
The Big Screen also features information and stories made by local communities and individuals. It is a great opportunity to let people know about your sports club, arts group, or cultural organisation and what you do. This could be a mixture of photographic slideshows, films, local bands’ music videos, and animations, showcasing the talent we have here in Norfolk.
If you have content you would like to put on the big screen or want to hold an event, you can contact Becky Betts, the BBC producer for the screen, at becky.betts@bbc.co.uk or on 01603 284763. For more information visit www.bbc.co.uk/bigscreens
Events and key dates for 2012 include:
Thursday 10 |
Exciting BBC live broadcast coverage of the Olympic Torch Lighting ceremony from Greece |
Thursday 17 |
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Friday 18 |
Live coverage of the Olympic Torch arriving in the UK |
Saturday 19 |
BBC live broadcast of the start of the Olympic Torch Relay |
| Monday 21 |
Showcasing local talent in celebration of 100 days until the 2012 Paralympic Games |
Wednesday 30 |
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Sunday 3 |
Bring a picnic 12 noon to 2pm and join in the Big Lunch to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee along with the rest of the country. For further information, visit www.thebiglunch.com |
Monday 4 |
BBC live broadcast coverage of the Diamond Jubilee music concert in London |
Tuesday 5 |
BBC live broadcast coverage of the Thanksgiving service from St Paul’s Cathedral |
Monday 25 |
Join the Live Site celebration of World Sports Day. Further information and activities to follow |
Monday 25 June to Tuesday 3 July |
Kick back on the grass at the Live Site and enjoy some world class tennis as the Wimbledon Championships begin |
Wednesday 4 |
Live coverage of the Olympic Torch Relay arriving in Norfolk and making its way through Norwich to the celebration in Chapelfield Gardens, where the Torch will light the cauldron |
Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 |
Watch the gripping semis and finals of the world-famous Wimbledon Tournament |
Monday 16 |
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Wednesday 25 July to Sunday 12 August |
Get a front row seat to the long-anticipated London 2012 Olympic Games. Join us at the Norwich Live Site for all the latest news and live coverage. Witness historic moments in what promises to be a unique atmosphere. |
Friday 27 |
Head to the Live Site from 7pm to watch the Olympic Games kick off in spectacular style with London 2012 Opening Ceremony at the Olympic Stadium |
Wednesday 29 August to Sunday 9 September |
Don’t miss your chance to see sport like never before. Watch inspiring athletes compete in the 2012 Paralympic Games. |