Written question asked by Baroness Benjamin (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 18 July 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 August 2022. It was answered by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay (Conservative) on Wednesday, 27 July 2022 on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport.
Commonwealth Games 2022: Ceremonies
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government how the UK’s diversity will be reflected in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Commonwealth Games.
- Answer
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The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games ceremonies have been developed by a diverse group of some of the finest creative talents the UK has to offer. This consists of Iqbal Khan as Artistic Director; Maeve Clarke as Writer; Joshua ‘RTKal’ Holness as Music Director; Misty Buckley as Production Designer; Hamish Hamilton as Broadcast Director and Steven Knight CBE as Executive Producer.
They are bringing together some of the city’s most celebrated artists and promoting its emerging talent on a global stage. From Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi to vocalists Indigo Marshall and Gambini, they will welcome the Commonwealth to Birmingham and showcase the very best of the West Midlands and the whole of the UK to a global audience.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL1822
- Session
- 2022-23
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Ceremonies Equality Commonwealth Games 2022
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