2024 Paris Games Closing Ceremony

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Phoenix, a French indie rock band, performed at the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Games along with other French and American artists. The ceremony also included a host city handover from Paris to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics.

Key Points

  • Phoenix performed 'Lisztomania,' 'If I Ever Feel Better,' and '1901'
  • Collaboration with Vampire Weekend's Ezra Koenig and Cambodian rapper VannDa
  • Other artists like Kavinsky and Air also performed
  • Host city handover from Paris to Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympics
  • Performance of U.S. national anthem by R&B artist H.E.R.
  • Participation of Los Angeles-based artists like Billie Eilish and the Red Hot Chili Peppers

Pros

  • Celebration of French artists and their influence on music
  • Collaboration between French and American artists