This document provides an overview of the Cultural Olympiad, which is taking place from 2008-2012 in conjunction with the London 2012 Olympics. It describes the various organizations responsible for delivering cultural events and programs, including the Culture, Ceremonies and Education Team within LOCOG. It outlines the key values and themes of the Cultural Olympiad and summarizes several of the major projects, programs, and events that are part of the Olympiad, such as ceremonies, commissions, exhibitions, festivals, and regional programs taking place across the UK in the lead-up to the 2012 Games.

1. LONDON 2012 CULTURAL OLYMPIAD 2008-2012

2. two down two to go... THE STORY SO FAR

6. THE EXTRAORDIN ARY MILE CEREMONIES & CELEBRATIONS bringing the UK’s streets to life Handover Torch Relay Welcome Ceremonies Opening & Closing Ceremonies Medal Ceremonies Weymouth & Portland 2012 Ceremonies & Events Group WATCH THIS SPACE

11. FESTIVAL 2012 Not a new name for the Cultural Olympiad… … but the finale of the Cultural Olympiad A 12 week cultural celebration across the whole of the UK – 21 st June-9 th September A programme of major commissions from pop & film, to fashion, theatre and digital innovation The best of the UK and the World A series of “trailblazers” in the first months of 2012 THE EXTRAORDIN ARY MILE

12. THE INSPIRE MARK PROGRAMME like never before Anti-Bodies:beyond the body ideal B-Side The Bandstand Marathon x 2 The Big Blueprint Bridging The Gap The Bristol Do x 2 (Connections 1) Artwork + Discourse (Connections 2) Foreland Relays - Festivals And Events River Severn Project Teenage Rampage Universal Value The Village Screen World Dance Day Devon x 2 No Dinosaurs Here Count Me In Quest 2012 Challenge 1,000 Facts for 1,000 Days Dorset 2012 Challenge GeoQuest Thrive, Trowbridge Pushing the Limits, Brewhouse Celtic Circus THE EXTRAORDINARY MILE

13. THE EXTRAORDINARY MILE BOOKEND WEEKENDS a time for everyone to feel the force OPEN WEEKEND Marking the countdown to 2012 - July COUNT ME IN… A regional celebration of music, dance & street arts – September [email_address] www.london2012.com/get-involved/open-weekend

14. COUNT ME IN 2009 a regional celebration of music, dance & street arts Bandstand Marathon Bristol Do No Dinosaurs Here Teenage Rampage Urban Arena@The Big Screen Artsreach Selection THE EXTRAORDINAR Y MILE

16. THE EXTRAORDINA RY MILE LIVE SITES & THE VILLAGE SCREEN windows onto a world of sporting excellence & culture Promoting young film makers Exploring interactive potential Developing mixed programmes “ what a week – a terrific programme of film material and games from the cutting edge of web developers mixed with live music, sad tributes on-screen to Michael Jackson, happy fun participation from the audience and a great knowledgeable crowd of rugby fans – perhaps the best & most enjoyable sports screening I’ve ever seen” Mike Gibbons, Head of Live Sites - LOCOG http://www.london2012.com/blog

17. Richard Crowe London 2012 Creative Programmer [email_address] 07956 050756 www.london2012.com/culture