1. The Cultural Olympiad Briefing for Merton Cultural Partners 30 January 2008

2. PURPOSE Provide you with information and an update on the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad Bring Merton partners up to speed with south London developments Discuss south London plans to tie in with the handover ceremonies in 2008 Get you to consider what you can do to mark the handover ceremonies and the start of the Cultural Olympiad

3. The Cultural Olympiad Begins as soon as the Torch is handed over in Beijing in 2008 Finishes at the Paralympic Closing Ceremony in 2012 Four years No official structure laid down by the IOC Has the potential to reach more people than all the other aspects of the Olympics

4. The Cultural Olympiad Includes: The Opening and Closing Ceremonies The Torch Relay Design of the buildings and Olympic Park Public arts Events during the Games themselves Education programmes promoting the Olympic values

5. Cultural Olympiad London is organising into three tiers: Tier 1 – mandatory ceremonies Tier 2 – major bid projects Tier 3 - UK Cultural festival

6. London 2012 Vision for Culture, Ceremonies & Education “To stage inspiring ceremonies and events and to embed the Culture and Education programmes in the development and delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games”

7. National culture team aims Astonishing opening and closing ceremonies Cultural, ceremonial and educational programmes reflecting the creative strength of the UK; Opportunities for creative communities across the UK to participate in the delivery of a UK-wide range of activities; new and lasting connections internationally through the international journey of the Olympic FriendShip and the London 2012 Torch Relay; New and lasting networks locally and nationally that improve access, communication and participation at all levels.

8. Tier 1: The handover ceremonies in Beijing, 24 August and 17 September 2008 The London opening and closing ceremonies Medal ceremonies The Torch Relay

9. Tier 2:Major bid events The FriendShip (from 2008) World Fair (2012) World Youth Festival 5 Rings Olympic Museum Olympic Carnival

10. Tier 2: mentioned in the bid One Planet Education Programme World Festival of Youth Culture Olympic Carnival World Cultural Festival Live Sites Artists Taking the Lead Film & Video Nation International Exhibitions Programme International Music Programme Young Ambassadors Signature Events

11. Tier 3 - UK Cultural Festival Devolved Programme Developing planned activity Small and large scale Regional, local or sector focus LOCOG role to add value by: Providing framework & criteria Information gathering Co-ordination

12. The Cultural Olympiad – Quick re-cap Has the potential to reach more people than all the other aspects of the Olympics South London must play an active part Consulted interested parties Generated ideas

13. GO SOUTH GO CULTURAL FESTIVAL

14. Go South Go South London’s response to London winning the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games

15. Go-South-Go Cultural Festival Sub regional name Met wide range of partners Steering Group Young People’s Board Action Plan

16. Vision and principles VISION By 2013 we will have involved more than half of south Londoners in culture and arts activities, leaving a lasting legacy of participation, enhanced audiences, successful artists and a celebration of south London’s diversity

17. SCOPE Visual and performing arts Heritage and museums The built environment and open space Libraries and literature New media, film Food and celebrations Music

18. Principles Inclusivity Celebration of diversity Excitement and fun Inspiration Pride Quality Building links Practical and achievable

19. Go-South-Go Cultural Festival Includes: Contribution to national Cultural Olympiad Existing local activity New local activity Existing sub-regional activity New sub-regional activity “Something wonderful”

20. GSG Festival 2008 Core Themes: Young people and children Celebration of diversity/internationalism Carnival - large events and festivals; street activity

21. International Links Friends, family, faith and cultural links Communities with a large representation. Civic links Pre Games Training Camps International Trade

22. Young People - Pledge “Every young person in South London should be given the opportunity to compete, create or collaborate in Olympic and Paralympic Games activity, including an international link with young people in other parts of the world.”

23. GSG Festival - 2008 Events and festivals brochure

24. Go South Go Festival Support borough activity Publicity and profile: –Festivals and events brochure Major community events – culminating on 17 September Broker collaborations Possibly some Go South Go delivered events on 17 September

25. Key dates for 2008 24 August - Olympic Handover 17 September - Paralympic Handover

26. 17 September Simple, strong idea that will offer something to all south London residents and employers See something, Hear something, Taste something

27. See something At transport interchanges In district centres Major event in the evening (depending on LDA funding)

28. Hear something Church Bells at 3pm Primary school drumming at 3pm Older pupils and students performing in public places/district centres/stations

29. Taste Something Take food into work for colleagues Mass tea party at 3pm!

30. 8am 12 noon 3pm Evening HEAR SOMETHING SEE SOMETHING TASTE SOMETHING

31. What will we do in Merton? Build on an existing event – 24 th August Merton Abbeyfest Work with local arts groups / artists to find the best local fit to mark the occasion

32. What will we do in Merton? Sub regional activity – large celebration on 17 September Borough activity – disability sporting event / activity with partners Work with schools, arts providers to mark this occasion Possible theatre production Baked Bean Theatre Group

33. Over to you What could you and/or your organisation do to mark the two handover dates in 2008? With who would you like to collaborate? What could we encourage all Merton residents to do ?