Olympic closing ceremony acts to mime during performances?

Take That, George Michael, Jessie J given option to fake it

09:49 23rd July 2012

Artists performing at the Olympic Games closing ceremony will be given the option to mime during their performances, it has been reported today.

The huge closing event, which will mark the end of the 2012 Games, is set to feature performances from The Who, Take That, Jessie J, George Michael and many more.

Olympic chiefs have reportedly reached out to the acts performing and offered them the opportunity to pre-record their vocal parts to avoid any potential disasters on the night. It is estimated that 650 million people will tune in to the ceremony when it takes place in August.

Speaking to The Sun, an insider said: "Games chiefs don't want to leave anything to chance."

"They've given all acts at the Closing Ceremony the option of miming to their songs. They want the tunes pre-recorded before the event so there's no problems with the sound."

It is was revealed last week that Liam Gallagher will perform the Oasis classic 'Wonderwall' at the ceremony whilst The Spice Girls are also expected to make an appearance.

Photos: The essential live musical events of 2012.

Kanye West and Jay-Z bring their Watch The Throne tour to the UK in May.
Coldplay kick off the UK leg of their European tour in Coventry on May 29.
Sir Paul McCartney headlines a huge concert for the Queen's Jubilee on June 4th. Sir Elton John, Jessie J and Ed Sheeran also perform.
Rockness, headlined by Biffy Clyro, Deadmau5 and Mumford and Sons, takes place between June 8-10. Marcus Mumford and co. will also be touring with their own festival like shows throughout June.
Download festival (June 8-10) will see Ozzy Osbourne return with Black Sabbath. The Prodigy and Metallica also headline the three day event.
Isle Of Wight festival boasts an impressive line up this year including Tom Petty, Pearl Jam and Bruce Springsteen. (June 22-24)
Rihanna and Jay-Z headline the huge Hackney Weekend on June 23-24. The Radio 1 concert is beaing held in East London ahead of the Olympics and will also see performances from Florence + The Machine, Tinie Tempah and Jack White.
Nicki Minaj finally brings her live show to the UK, playing shows in London, Manchester and Birmingham at the end of June.
Wireless festival brings the biggest names in hip-hop and R'n'B to London's Hyde Park in July with Drake, Rihanna and dubstep DJ Deadmau5 all headlining the 3 day event.
Kasabian will be bringing their huge live show to Scotland for T In The Park this year. (June 6-8).
Madonna will delight the UK with her return to the live scene. She hits London's Hyde Park on July 17th as well as assorted regional dates.
Duran Duran will mark the start of the Olympic Games in London on July 27th when they headline a Team GB show in Hyde Park alongside Wales' Stereophonics, Scot Paolo Nutini and Norther Ireland's own Snow Patrol.
Blur will close the Olympic Games with another huge gig. They headline Hyde Park on August 12th on a bill that also includes The Specials.
The Killers return for V Festival this August (17-19).
Dave Grohl and co. will headline Reading and Leeds Festivals (Aug 24-26) alongside The Cure and Kasabian.
Finally, bringing a Summer of huge live performances to a close, Lady Gaga will arrive with her Born This Way Ball in September.
Kylie Minogue is the highlight of this year's Proms In The Park celebration. Kylie will perform in Hyde Park on 8 September.

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