publication date: Aug 29, 2012
BT London Live is set to transform one of London's most iconic
landmarks,
Trafalgar Square, into
the destination to enjoy the
London
2012 Paralympic Games. It will be a wonderful,
free day out for fun with
all the
family including
Have-A-Go-sports activities, music showcases and
live
cultural performances, every day until
9 September between 11am
to 10pm.
Visitors to
BT London Live Trafalgar Square will also be able to
watch all the
London 2012 Paralympic sporting action beamed in live, courtesy
of
Channel 4, the official Paralympic broadcaster, on a
giant, 60m²
state-of-the-art screen plus the chance to see the on-stage appearances from
the
ParalympicsGB medallists.
BT London Live Trafalgar Square operates a
first-come, first-served entry
system with no ticket required.
Entry is subject to capacity.
Live Music continues to be a part of the
BT London Live experience during the
P
aralympic Games, with performances taking place at
1:00pm every day from
deaf and disabled artists including
Denise Leigh, Lizzie Emeh, Signmark and
Heavy Load. Other artists will perform at 7:00pm and include The Beat, Geno
Washington and the Ram Jam Band, the Fabulous Lounge Swingers, London Calling
and songs from the hit musical, Reasons To Be Cheerful.
Absolute Radio (official
national radio station of BT London Live) and
Magic 105.4 (official
London radio station of BT London Live) will be on board to interview the
Paralympics GB medallists on-stage every evening and broadcast
live programmes
including Absolute Radio's Breakfast and Hometime shows.
Aspiring
athletes, disabled and
non-disabled, alike, will be able to
experience and
try out a range of
Paralympic sports including
Sitting
Volleyball, Judo, Athletics Wheelchair Basketball and Wheelchair Tennis on the
Have-a-Go
Sports Court. All
equipment needed for each sport will be
provided. There will also be
free Table Tennis on offer around the Square.
