Music Artists You'd Like to Perform at the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremonies

Vote here if you want this performer to sing in the London Olympics opening ceremonies 2012.

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The Top Ten

Hatsune Miku

Hatsune Miku, sometimes referred to as Miku Hatsune, is a humanoid persona voiced by a singing synthesizer application developed by Crypton Future Media. She is part of the Vocaloid software series and uses Yamaha Corporation's Vocaloid technology. Miku has become a global virtual pop icon, performing... read more

I think she could really show the world what the technology can do day by day. It would be so interesting of see She is the world's virtual diva, and the world has to know it

Hatsune Miku's songs were made by many creators who like to compose and have the software called Vocaloid. Thus, we can now listen many kinds of songs sung by her. And those creators around the world also made her become the potential and famous singer during these years. So I look forward to see her performance at London Olympics Opening Ceremonies.
Super Junior

Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of S.M. Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak. Known for their versatility in music and performance, Super Junior gained international popularity with hits like Sorry, Sorry and have remained... read more

They're really amazing! They can dance, sing, rap and everything & You won't regret it

Super Junior! The Best Korean group! Please Vote! & They are the best! And I'm South American fan! But I love Super Junior!

The best Korean band, they are #1 in south Korea and win many awards, the music is catchy, great and good performances in the stage from this band, I hope this band be in 2012 Olympic games! They deserve it
SHINee

Shinee is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group currently consists of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-member group, it became a quartet after vocalist Jonghyun passed away in December 2017.

Their type of music can be loved by any race or nationality.. That's how good it is.. SHINee the best!

SHINee is a Korean-Pop contemporary boy group who are widely loved by many. Kpop is undeniably growing bigger in the music industry and will continue to thrive around the globe as long as the World withe Web is available for its promotion.
Inviting them to perform at the London Olympics Opening Ceremony will not only attract the many Kpop fans, but also give the place a taste of Asian music that has gotten very popular for one reason or another, adding to the variety of performances displayed.
Lastly, SHINee will not disappoint.
BIGBANG

Big Bang is a South Korean boy band formed by YG Entertainment. The group debuted on August 19, 2006, and originally included five members: G‑Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri. As of 2025, the active lineup includes G‑Dragon, Taeyang, and Daesung. T.O.P departed the group in May 2023, and... read more

They're amazing. They discovered me a new way to see more beautiful the music. It doesn't matter the country you where from. The only thing is that these boys, can do magic. And with them, all the VIP's (the fans) can do magic too.
With the VIP's hopes and the efforts, we did that they win the MTV EMAs at the best Worldwide Act.
I hope they'll do an Europe Tour. I love you Big Bang (Kisses from Spain)

Big Bang is one of the biggest Korean pop groups in South Korea and they've come a long way. Their debut in 2006 led the way to the new generation of Korean Pop Idols and since then they've gained many international fans: USA, Southeast Asia, and Europe just to name a few. Their most recent award includes "World Wide Act" at the MTV European Music Awards. Their musical style consists of RB, Hip Hop, Dance, and Pop.
Girls' Generation

Girls' Generation, also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group that debuted in 2007. The current lineup includes Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Jessica left the group in 2014.
They are widely considered one of South Korea's best-selling and most influential... read more

They're an excellent girl group from South Korea and one of the most famous around the world. They have wonderful personalities and great voices and dance skills. Also, their songs are cheerful and have good messages.

We have to take them to there, they are really talented and they are so cheerful and beautiful, they have great voices and they dance with all their passion, is the way for give them a chance to show themselves to the world, and you will love it!

They are a South Korean girl pop group composed by nine members: Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun. They are really talented, and it would be a good chance for them to be known worldwide if they performed in the opening ceremony.
2NE1

2NE1 was a South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. The group originally consisted of Bom, Dara, CL, and Minzy, who departed in 2016 before the group officially disbanded later that year. Known for their edgy image and genre-blending music, 2NE1 became one of the most influential acts... read more

2ne1 is so inspirational. They are all so unique and caught my eye once I started getting into kpop. I'm obsessed with them and they're one of my favorite kpop bands. Recently they have performed in America and I would like them to travel all across the world and get their names heard! Being only a 2 year band, they have reached a high status in the music industry and their name is now being heard all across the world. Please perform in London 2ne1!

They are the best kpop group and now they are international they win an MTV award for best new band IN THE World. I love them and I love their songs, they're just amazing. I hope they win.
Rin and Len Kagamine

Kagamine twins are my favorite singers. They are so cote that many people from Asia love them. Even though they are not well-known in the western countries, I'd like to recommend them to the 'unknown world'.

Rin! Len! I'm your big fans! They are twins in vocaloid! I like they song very much! It's so cool! I can't say anymore because they're greater than amazing! They live concert also very cool! I hope they are can Live in my country!

While Miku is the most famous Vocaloid, I love Rin and Len because they poor more emotion into their songs! Miku does not show much enthusiasm or emotion while singing, and I think Rin and Len make every song they sing more exciting! Along with their voice coordination and love for each other they are my favorite Vocaloids!
Unfortunately, due to Miku's vast popularity over the Kagamine twins, they have no chance of winning... Miku hogs all the attention. I think the Kagamine love should be spread and they deserve a spot ahead of Miku for a change!
B2ST

Um... I love Beast!
So, I want to see Beast very much!
But I'm worried about their jet lag
At all I want to see beast

I think B2ST should perform because they worked so hard ever since they debuted. They do this all for the b2uties (fandom) and getting them to perform at the Olympics would be a total BREAKTHROUGH for not just them, but for the whole world to see how determined they are and it shows how talented these boys are. And it also shows the world how KPOP can influence a lot of people in this world. SO BEAST!
JYJ

JYJ is the best because they have the best of what South Korea has to offer. Unlike the other idols ranked on this, their image is completely theirs and not controlled by some big-shot entertainment company. They are, in my opinion, the best live singers in the idol business. A performance at something as big as the Olympics has to be full of talent and not just gimmicky.

When I first came to know Jaejoong and his friends, their looks trapped me right away. I can not do anything than stuck my brain into Jaejoong' stunning look. Then I learned more about them. I would never be able to detach myself from them any longer. Jaejoong, Yoochun Junsu are so talented and so full of good things I come to love them every single day. They are all can sing beautifully, dance awesomely, write, compose arrange songs. They can act in drama series or musical and they are such polite gentlemen. And as a great addition to that, they are all philanthropists who donate their lives and money to help others. Can you not love JYJ? That is impossible. The more you know JYJ, the more you fall for them.
Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.
Early in her career, she performed at Lollapalooza on August 4, 2007, as part of "Lady Gaga & The Starlight Revue," where she was noticed by Interscope Records executive Vincent... read more

I think she's the best artist today, she's ingenuous, beautiful, a good singer and original. Gaga is perfect for this ceremony because she's the BEST.
She send a fabulous message to her fans with Born This Way.

She's the most talented performer ever... Each of her shows turns out as a fresh breath for an audience. As well she inspires mostly everyone to believe in yourself as the unique human being. Her performances are just great! GaGa is the new POP-Queen and she runs the modern Music World!

She's an amazing singer and performance and she's the one who taught her little monsters to be brave.

The Newcomers

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Run the Jewels

Run the Jewels, also known by the initialism RTJ, is an American hip hop duo consisting of rapper and producer El‑P and rapper Killer Mike. They began collaborating in 2012 on El‑P's solo album Cancer 4 Cure and officially formed Run the Jewels in 2013. Since then, they have released multiple albums... read more

About time someone added this.
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Dimash Kudaibergen

Dinmukhamed Kanatuly Kudaibergenov, commonly known as Dimash Kudaibergen, was born on May 24, 1994. He is a Kazakh singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
He gained international recognition as a contestant on the Chinese talent show Singer 2017, where he finished as the runner-up. Dimash... read more

Dimash is the best voice of the planet. It is unique: these singers appear only once in several centuries.

He should go back in time and perform! 11

The Contenders

TVXQ

TVXQ, also known as Dong Bang Shin Ki (DBSK), is a South Korean pop duo that originally debuted as a five-member group in 2003. They played a major role in the rise of the Korean Wave and became extremely popular in both domestic and international markets. After three members left in 2010, TVXQ continued... read more

TVXQ is the best in my heart. To be honest, they always try their best to do everything what they like and what they should even if which is not belong to them. They always help their friends and even someone whom they don't know before. In their heart, cassiopeia is the most beautiful name.

TVXQ is my favourite group. Their live performance is so awesome! If you have seen their live before, you'll definitely like them! If they earn the opportunity to stand at the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremonies, I believe they will give all you a shock!
Megurine Luka

Megurine Luka is a humanoid character voiced by a singing synthesizer application developed by Crypton Future Media. The company is headquartered in Sapporo, Japan. Luka was released as part of the Vocaloid 2 engine and is known for her bilingual singing capabilities in both Japanese and English.

I think Luka has a really beautiful voice, she sounds really mature. I would really like to see her perform but she's all the way back on #77?! WHAT?! I know Miku is the most famous, maybe because she's created first, but Luka isn't that bad either. She needs more attention, VOTE FOR LUKA!
Please vote for her, and if you DO vote for Miku because she's created first, then I guess I'll have to say it all out: Luka was meant to be the first Japanese Vocaloid2 but the voice provider was busy and didn't have time, as a result, Miku and the Kagamine twins were created first and Luka came after them.
But if you don't believe me, just check out the Vocaloid Wiki and go to Luka's voice provider's page.
That's all I have to say for Luka.
One Direction

One Direction, commonly abbreviated as 1D, was a British-Irish pop boy band composed of Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik, who departed on March 25, 2015.
The group formed on The X Factor UK in 2010, finished third, and then signed with Simon Cowell's Syco... read more

They deserve this. They are amazing and really should have this opportunity. They need to be exposed do more people will know who they are and they deserve it

They are the best performers you could find! They are awesome and totally deserve to perform! Please vote for these five amazing guys!

Don't judge them just because they're young and new. Despite it all, they're talented. Just stop the hate and open your eyes. Not only to these boys but also to any other artist
2PM

2PM is a South Korean idol boy group formed by JYP Entertainment. They debuted in 2008 and gained popularity for their energetic choreography and catchy songs, including hits like Again & Again and Heartbeat. As of 2025, the group remains active and is recognized as one of the key acts in the second... read more

I want so strongly they deserve They are funny and beautiful.. 2pm fighting we all love you

Maybe I have no gorgeous words to describe, but I think you really good. Maybe I don't know very much about you, maybe I do not have what little girls enthusiasm, but I want to say, you flipped me!

2PM is a very talented group with six AMAZING singers! Each member has their own unique personality, and they are all very different, which makes them a really cool group. Looking at them, I can see that they are a VERY good group, and their dances are like, AWESOME! I really want them to be able to perform because it will give them an opportunity to become more famous and be able to have concerts worldwide. Like I said, they are really good people. They deserve this chance. I've seen their shows, and they are like, the funniest people EVER! They are talented, and can speak more than just Korean. Like, I know there's this one guy in the group called Nichkhun, who can speak 4 different languages. He is like, really successful in not just his home country Thailand, but in Korea too. That's impressive considering he is a foreigner. And the others are just as successful too. They have even done commercials. I mean, really, it would be the greatest thing ever watching them perform. It will make me EXTREMELY happy. I know they probably won't win, but I will keep hoping for the best! Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Junsu, Junho, Wooyoung, and Chansung are all hard workers who should REALLY REALLY get a chance to sing. I know it will make the other people who voted for them really happy! I know, because I'm just some random fan, but I believe in them. I wish I could see them in person, but they don't normally come where I live... But I would be content watching them on T.V.. Something is better than nothing
Adele

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins, born May 5, 1988, is an English singer and songwriter. She graduated from the BRIT School in 2006 and signed with XL Recordings after a demo posted on Myspace gained attention. She's best known for emotional ballads like Rolling in the Deep, Someone Like You, Hello, and Easy... read more

I think Adele should perform at the 2012 London Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies. She has a great talent in singing, and there is no denying that she can touch people's heart deeply with her amazing and attractive voice, in particular when she performs Someone Like You, Rolling In The Deep and Hometown Glory, which are really great. What's more, Adele's healthy image and kindness make her more popular with people. Therefore, inviting Adele to perform at the 2012 London Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies is a good choice

This is like an oasis in a desert of rubbish. Adele has a magical voice and showcases many of the best qualities about Britishsh music. In a world of Jonas Brothers and Hatsune Miku commercial rubbish, there is always a beacon of hope somewhere, in this case Adele. I'd have her perform to open the show, with Radiohead, Coldplay, Oasis, Blur, Keane, Muse, The Who, Paul McCartney and The Rolling Stones playing afterwards. This list is horrendous on the whole, with dreadful fake music and J-pop, but if Adele's present, it can't be all bad
McFly

McFly is an English pop band formed in London in 2003. The group took its name from the Back to the Future character Marty McFly.hey became the youngest band to have a debut album enter the UK Albums Chart at number one, breaking a record previously held by The Beatles.

McFly is the best British group ever! Their songs are beautiful, they're a very talented boys and they're not a boyband as everybody who don't know them say.
They thank their fans with a song and it says a lot about how they are like persons and they give you reasons to carry on.
The MUST play in the Olympic games!

They are simply amazing.
His songs make us mourn, laugh, smile, sing, dance...
I'm crazy about them since I have use of reason (from which for some time).
Its components (Danny, Tom, Harry and Dougie) are the craziest people I've seen in a long time and I love that.
I know I can not go to see them, since I'm from Spain, but would love to see through the T.V. and I think that because my opinion they will be there.
The year 2011 has not been the best of my life, but I want the 2012 if it is. And a good way to start would be looking to act McFly at the Olympic Games of the magnificent London.
I hope so
Bruno Mars

Peter Gene Hernandez, professionally known as Bruno Mars, is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and choreographer.
Mars rose to fame in 2010 through his collaborations on the hits "Nothin' on You" by B.o.B and "Billionaire" by Travie McCoy, both of which featured... read more

How can you be able to NOT love Bruno? Come on, he's the Grenade guy? But seriously, Bruno is gifted. His voice live is incredible, and sometimes even better than the studio version. I could give you a billion reasons why you should vote for him, but unfortunately I don't have that much time, so I'll only give you one reasonable reason, Bruno's voice is absolutely perfect, he's sweet and kind, he's DAAMN good looking, he has adorable brown eyes and curly hair, perfect teeth and.. Yeah, okay. I don't think that I've to mention more

I love Bruno so much! He's very talented, sounds amazing even live, and that is true talent. I'm proud to be a hooligan! So excited for his 2nd album and world tour this fall! He is amazing, inspiring, wonderful, talented, and most of all, he loves his fans. He's not in this for the money, he's in it for the entertainment for everyone else. He loves what he does, and what he gets in return for it, and his fans. I love him so much! Hope he sings at the Olympics! I will be over joyed!
Taylor Swift

Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She developed a strong interest in country music around the age of nine after watching a documentary about Faith Hill. Swift moved to Nashville as a teenager, signed a development deal with RCA Records... read more

Taylor Swift deserves it because... She can amaze and captivate crowd with her voice and songs. She's the best not only because she's beautiful, has amazing voice and songs but also because of her attitude. She's down to Earth and not taking her fans and opportunities in granted. She can amaze and entertain crowd. She perform her best at her concerts. She respect people and she is full of life. She has songs that are so inspiring. She is one of the top ten well-mannered celebrity. Even though she's so popular now, she live her life like a simple life. She shares her blessings to others and hang out with fans. She really deserves it!
f(x)

f(x) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group officially debuted in 2009 with the single LA chA TA and became known for their experimental and electronic music style. f(x) originally had five members and gained international popularity for their innovation in K-pop.

F (X) has members from different countries and then can speak many differrent language. The five members are good looking and singing well. Their dance is the best among the whole Asia girls' group. In addition, the five members are all young girls, they have a positive image. It represents the Olympics 'spirit commendably, isn't it? The special Chinese member Song Qian can do many perfect gymnastics movements, she can also do some at the opening ceremany, it must be eye-catching! Why dose a singer can do these movements so well!
In a few words, f (x) are a suitable Music stars to Perform at the 2012 London Olympics Opening Ceremonies. And I hope it sincerely!
Linkin Park

Linkin Park is an American alternative rock band formed in Agoura Hills, California, in 1996. The current members include Mike Shinoda (vocals, keyboards, rhythm guitar), Brad Delson (guitar), Dave "Phoenix" Farrell (bass), Joe Hahn (DJ), Emily Armstrong (vocals), and Colin Brittain (drums). Linkin Park... read more

Linkin Park is the most amazing band ever. They deserve to perform at the 2012 Olympics more than any other artist, group, or band. Linkin Park has done so much for the world. They're songs are so much better than the typical modern kind of music nowadays. I'm not basing this off of how much money they make, how many albums, how many songs or how many awards they've been honored to receive. Linkin Park should perform because of they're incredible music and all they have (and can) give/given. They're music is amazing because it's exciting, touching, beautiful, awesome, uplifting, comforting, understandable, exhilarating, and marvelously great!
Katy Perry

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, professionally known as Katy Perry, was born on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California. She is a singer, songwriter, actress, and has served as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2013.
She is among the best-selling artists ever, with four Guinness World Records... read more

She is an amazing performer and she definitely knows how to put on a show. It would be worthwhile to have her perform at an event like the Olympics, especially since she's been having such a successful year with her California Dreams Tour and the number of singles from her album "Teenage Dream" making it to number one. Katy Perry would not be a disappointment and it would definitely garner many viewers for the Olympics due to her large fan base that stretches from cities like New York, Tokyo, and especially to London.

Katy Perry is so amazing, there aren't words to describe how amazingly amazing she is, it would make my life if she was there, Katy is gorgeous, talented, and definitely deserves to be there. She is so funny and talented and amazing and beautiful and did I mention amazing? She really really deserves to be there and she makes everyone smile and makes everyone laugh and I think she would be perfect singing here, by the way did I mention she was talented, gorgeous, and amazing?
Muse

Muse are an English alternative rock band from Teignmouth, Devon, formed in 1994. The members are Matt Bellamy (lead vocals, lead guitar, piano, keyboards), Dom Howard (drums, percussion), and Chris Wolstenholme (bass, backing vocals). They have won numerous awards, including five MTV Europe Music Awards... read more

The Olympics need a great, epic, British band to perform. They need a band that is able to perform in a huge stadium and who are used to it. They need a band that can put on a fantastic show, that goes over the top. Muse tick all the boxes. They really deserve to perform at The Olympics. Not only are they one of the greatest bands on Earth today, but their stadium shows are simply breathtaking (their 2007 HAARP show was voted the greatest Wembley Stadium performance ever - beating Queen, Michael Jackson AND The World Cup). THAT is why The Olympic stadium would be the perfect venue for Muse's greatest performance - Muse's OLYMPIC performance.
All Vocaloids

I personally have been looking at all of the bands and singers and didn't really notice that many suggested for all of the vocaloids to play because then it would make things easier and we all could vote the majority in. So here are my nominees:Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Len and Rin, Megurin(? ) Luka, Mekio, and Kaito. So please just send all of the vocaloids to London because I'm sure that it would make the majority of the fans happy if they went. Also I really hope that I spelled most of the names right but sorry if I didn't.

Hey, it's really great to see VOCALOIDs climbing up the list!
Unfortunately planning for the opening ceremony is completed, and cannot include any more acts, but it just goes to show how a strong, tight-knit fandom along with a powerful production team consisting of tens of thousands of users pumping out media via a phenomenon with a concept as simple as vocal synthesis can really push through!
Avril Lavigne

Avril Ramona Lavigne (born September 27, 1984) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. At age 14, she won a radio contest singing with Shania Twain, performing before a large arena crowd. By age 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records, reportedly worth over $2 million.... read more

Wonderful lady with really energetic stage presence. Deserves to be heard.

She's great! He songs are suitable for the Olympics, really. She behaves very well on the stage, she has very nice voice and also she already has an experience of performing on this kind of event. She's well-known and famous, beautiful and calm. She's one of the best for the Olympics' stage

She is amazing! She has a wonderful voice, she is calm but funny. Moreover she has experience, she performed on Vancouver for the opening of the games in 2007. She should be the one winning!
Kagamine Rin

Kagamine Rin and Len are vocal synthesizer characters developed by Crypton Future Media, which is based in Sapporo, Japan. They are part of the Vocaloid series, a voice synthesizer software used to produce singing by inputting lyrics and melody. The characters have gained popularity worldwide for their... read more

The first song that I heard from Rin is Meltdown, it made me shudder. It brings to the world of vocaloid, a diversified music network, interface directly with listeners. Although there are various glamorous vocals, but Rin is always the most attractive one to me, maybe because of the initial surprise and sensation that I first heard her, because of her marvelous voice which is differ from Miku or more. In a word, "Rin" means infinite possibilities compared to real human-being. Rin is my angel!

Kagamine Rin, one of the famous virtual divas of Japan known as Vocaloid! Of course it would be better if her twin brother, Kagamine Len, could assist her
She is most famous for starring in many classics like Daughter of Evil (which has been turned into a play, manga book, and still in progress, an anime [or either a PV or short film. It hasn't been announced which one shall be made]) Daughter of Evil (made by Mothy-P) is about a cruel and powerful princess who rules at the top of her kingdom with pride, assisted by her VERY loyal twin servant. This princess makes a foolish decision which puts her, and her twin servant in great danger.
Kokoro (heart) is another classic which was sang along with her twin brother, Kagamine Len. It is a sad an touching story about a "miracle" robot (Rin), who was made by an intelligent young inventor (Len), who dedicated his life to make an artificial heart for his "miracle" robot
And much more classics were sang by Kagamine Rin, occasionally singing alongside her twin brother. The two have sang touching and emotional songs, and it would be a miracle if Rin (maybe Len too ) could sing at the London Olympics!