In Pictures: Birmingham bids farewell to Commonwealth Games
Musical acts and a tribute to Peaky Blinders featured. Musical acts and a tribute to Peaky Blinders featured.
The 2022 Commonwealth Games has come to a close after 11 days of sporting action with a ceremony showcasing Birmingham’s musical vibrancy.
The extravaganza, held at the Alexander Stadium, saw performances from artists including UB40, Beverley Knight, Dexys Midnight Runners, Goldie, The Selecter and Jorja Smith.
A tribute to hit BBC drama Peaky Blinders, described as “one of Birmingham’s major global exports of the past decade” formed part of a production celebrating the heritage of the West Midlands.
Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony Competing nations and their flagbearers wait to enter the show (Zac Goodwin/PA) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony Team England walk out during the Closing Ceremony (Mike Egerton/PA) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony The crowd at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham (Zac Goodwin/PA) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony Dexys performs Come On Eileen (David Davies/PA) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony Apache Indian performing (David Davies/PA) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony Musical Youth (David Davies/PA) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony Performers on stage during the Closing Ceremony (Zac Goodwin/PA) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony (Zac Goodwin/PA) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony (Tim Goode/PA) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony (David Davies/PA) Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games – Closing Ceremony (David Davies/PA)
