This document provides an overview and update of the Cultural Olympiad, a multi-year program of cultural events and activities taking place in the UK in the build up to the 2012 London Olympics. It discusses the various organizations responsible for delivering different aspects of the Cultural Olympiad. It also summarizes some of the major projects, programs, festivals and events that are part of the Cultural Olympiad from 2008 to 2012 across the UK in areas like ceremonies, film, arts, music and more.

1. LONDON 2012 CULTURAL OLYMPIAD 2008-2012

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

3. THE EXTRAORDINARY MILE DELIVERING THE OLYMPICS & CULTURAL OLYMPIAD ODA = Olympic Delivery Authority: public company responsible for build and infrastructure using public money (Olympic Lottery Distributor) LOCOG = London Organising Committee for the Olympic & Paralympic Games: private company raising money to stage the events Culture, Ceremonies and Education Team (within LOCOG) = responsible for delivery of the Cultural Olympiad (Chair – Tony Hall; Head – Bill Morris; Director – Ruth Mackenzie) 2012 Creative Programmers = delivery in the 12 regions and nations of the UK Team South West & County Teams (Team Dorset) = regional/local delivery & legacy

4. THE EXTRAORDIN ARY MILE VALUES UK and London welcoming the world Inspiring and engaging young people Leaving a lasting legacy THEMES Like never before… Not just for London – for the whole of the UK Beyond your personal best

5. THE EXTRAORDINARY MILE THE CULTURAL OLYMPIAD STRANDS Ceremonies Major Projects UK-wide Programme Education – Get Set www.london2012.com/get-involved

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

7. THE EXTRAORDINARY MILE UK - MAJOR PROJECTS putting culture at the heart of London 2012 Artists Taking the Lead Stories of the World Unlimited Film Nation Discovering Places Somewhere To Sounds Community Celebration World Shakespeare Festival World Culture

8. UK - MAJOR PROJECTS putting culture at the heart of London 2012 Artists Taking the Lea d 12 commissions between £200-500k Stories of the World Young curators re-interpreting international collections for the 21 st century; themes Film Nation Young people creating short films and documentaries Unlimited Disability arts and disabled artists programme commissions up to £50k; training; International collaboration THE EXTRA ORDINARY MILE

9. UK - MAJOR PROJECTS putting culture at the heart of London 2012 Discovering Places A series of open days showcasing the “hidden gems” of the built and natural environment/heritage Somewhere To Young people taking over existing spaces to develop their own interests and passions Community Celebrations A celebration of popular outdoor work; a series of five themed outdoor events in the nations and regions and a major commission in London THE EXTRAORDINARY MILE

10. UK - MAJOR PROJECTS putting culture at the heart of London 2012 Sounds World River; Voices (200 strong choir); documentaries; commissions World Shakespeare Festival Amateur/professional collaborations and explorations World Culture London 2012 only...watch this space THE EXTRAORDINARY MILE

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

15. THE EXTRAORDINARY MILE REGION-WIDE PROGRAMMES regional frameworks, local delivery Relays – a relay of festivals incorporating sport and culture www.universitiessouthwest.ac.uk/relays Quest – journeys through the landscape en-route to Weymouth 2012 with a number of challenges along the way + Quest 2012 Challenge www.cirquebijou.co.uk

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