Seminar

The Cultural Olympiad: The Role For Orchestras

Where: Level 5 Function Room, Southbank Centre, London

When: 28 November 2007

Times: 10am - 12.30pm

This seminar explored plans for the Cultural Olympiad from 2008 - 2012 and the opportunities for orchestras to participate in this national celebration. It aimed to provide to questions such as:

• What exactly is the Cultural Olympiad?
• Will there be an ‘Olympic Proms'?
•  What is ‘2012 Sounds'?

Delegates heard from a distinguished panel comprised of:

• Jude Kelly, Chair of Culture, Ceremonies and Education at London 2012
• Bill Morris, Director of Culture, Ceremonies and Education at London 2012
• Leonie Sakey, Vision 2012 Project Manager, Arts Council England, London
•  Katrina Duncan, 2012 Consultant, Youth Music
• Louise de Winter, Director, National Campaign for the Arts