Kim Gavin , who also directed the closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics just a few weeks prior , would serve as the director for the ceremony . The ceremony 's overlying theme was the gathering of people in celebration , honouring the many seasonal festivals that have been held throughout Great Britain 's history . Coldplay 's lead singer Chris Martin was enthusiastic about his band 's prominent role in the closing ceremony , and promised that their act would " close London 2012 in style . " Both Gavin and executive producer Stephen Daldry contended that the closing ceremony would not just simply be a Coldplay concert , promising " fantastic visuals and amazing stunts " throughout
closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics
2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony
2012 Summer Paralympics closing ceremony