Lizzie Holden to be flagbearer for closing ceremony

Mon, 08 Aug 2022

Manx cyclist Lizzie Holden will carry the Isle of Man flag during tonight's closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Bringing to an end 11 days of incredible sport, this high octane production will celebrate the diverse musical heritage of the West Midlands, championing the genres and trends that run through this great Commonwealth city; from rave to reggae, street and grime to R&B, drum ‘n’ bass and rap.

Returning home to perform in an ultimate celebration of the Games’ host city, artists in the line-up includes: Apache Indian, Beverley Knight, Dexys, Goldie, Jacob Banks, Jaykae, Jorja Smith, Laura Mvula, Ash, Mahalia, Musical Youth, Neelam Gill, Panjabi MC, Raza Hussain, Talulah-Eve, The Selecter and UB40.

Birmingham 2022’s Closing Ceremony will also include a formal handover to the state of Victoria, Australia, who will be the hosts for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Featuring its own cast of talent, the Victoria 2026 performance will stage an electrifying fusion of its First Peoples’ traditions in art, culture and natural beauty.

To be broadcast live on BBC One and iPlayer, the Birmingham 2022 Closing Ceremony will signal the end of 11 days of spectacular sport, after 4,500 of the Commonwealth’s finest athletes competed across 19 sports and eight para sports.

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