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Glasgow 2014: Kylie Minogue to perform at closing ceremony | Glasgow 2014: Kylie Minogue to perform at closing ceremony |
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Kylie Minogue will perform alongside Lulu, Deacon Blue and Dougie MacLean at the closing ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. | Kylie Minogue will perform alongside Lulu, Deacon Blue and Dougie MacLean at the closing ceremony of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. |
The Hampden finale will begin at 21.00 on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the end of track and field events. | The Hampden finale will begin at 21.00 on Sunday, less than 24 hours after the end of track and field events. |
More than 2,000 volunteer performers will also take part in the ceremony, organisers confirmed | More than 2,000 volunteer performers will also take part in the ceremony, organisers confirmed |
They promised to bring the curtain down on an "amazing games" with "a night out not to be missed". | They promised to bring the curtain down on an "amazing games" with "a night out not to be missed". |
Hampden Stadium will be transformed with more than 160 tonnes of staging, 3,000 props and 454 flags. | Hampden Stadium will be transformed with more than 160 tonnes of staging, 3,000 props and 454 flags. |
About 40,000 people are expected to attend the ceremony which will be broadcast live on the BBC and in 71 Commonwealth nations and territories. | About 40,000 people are expected to attend the ceremony which will be broadcast live on the BBC and in 71 Commonwealth nations and territories. |
Kylie Minogue's performance will represent the Games' transfer to her native Australia in 2018. | Kylie Minogue's performance will represent the Games' transfer to her native Australia in 2018. |
She released her 12th studio album this year and will soon embark on a 33-date UK tour. | She released her 12th studio album this year and will soon embark on a 33-date UK tour. |
Deacon Blue are one of Scotland's most successful acts with 12 UK top 40 singles and two number one albums. | Deacon Blue are one of Scotland's most successful acts with 12 UK top 40 singles and two number one albums. |
The closing ceremony will see the band, led by Ricky Ross and wife Lorraine McIntosh, perform to their biggest ever global audience. | |
Dougie MacLean, who wrote Caledonia, is regarded as one of Scotland's finest singer songwriters. | Dougie MacLean, who wrote Caledonia, is regarded as one of Scotland's finest singer songwriters. |
Also performing are Glasgow synthpop band Prides. | Also performing are Glasgow synthpop band Prides. |
Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg said: "We are delighted to reveal the glittering line-up of Scottish and international talent joining us in Hampden Park for the closing ceremony. | Glasgow 2014 chief executive David Grevemberg said: "We are delighted to reveal the glittering line-up of Scottish and international talent joining us in Hampden Park for the closing ceremony. |
"There is so much for so many people to celebrate. Our Commonwealth athletes have been inspirational and the people of Glasgow and Scotland will give them and all our visitors a great send-off. | "There is so much for so many people to celebrate. Our Commonwealth athletes have been inspirational and the people of Glasgow and Scotland will give them and all our visitors a great send-off. |
"Never has a city or its people been prouder or more welcoming." | "Never has a city or its people been prouder or more welcoming." |
David Zolkwer, head of ceremonies and artistic director, said: "It's been an absolutely amazing time but now we've reached the bitter-sweet moment when we brace ourselves for the inevitable goodbyes and the farewells. | David Zolkwer, head of ceremonies and artistic director, said: "It's been an absolutely amazing time but now we've reached the bitter-sweet moment when we brace ourselves for the inevitable goodbyes and the farewells. |
"So, after an incredible feast of sport and culture we're delighted to invite everyone "back to ours" to party big time, and in Glasgow style." | "So, after an incredible feast of sport and culture we're delighted to invite everyone "back to ours" to party big time, and in Glasgow style." |
The opening ceremony - featuring Tartan-clad performers, oversized Tunnock's tea cakes, a giant kilt and Scottie dogs - was widely praised for its energy and humour. | The opening ceremony - featuring Tartan-clad performers, oversized Tunnock's tea cakes, a giant kilt and Scottie dogs - was widely praised for its energy and humour. |
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