<p>The prestigious sports event is slated for July 27-Aug 12, 2012, and Coldplay is at the top of the organiser's wish-list of acts for the opening gala, reports contactmusic.com.<br /><br />"Coldplay are the biggest stadium rockers in Britain today, and their style of anthemic music would be perfect for the Olympics. (The opening song) needs to be something inspirational. <br /><br />The hope is that they would perform at the opening ceremony, as well as produce a recording of the track, which could help fund good causes in British sport," said a source.<br /><br />Singers Joss Stone, Muse and Damon Albarn are also in the running to join a star-studded line-up at the launch of the event.</p>
<p>The prestigious sports event is slated for July 27-Aug 12, 2012, and Coldplay is at the top of the organiser's wish-list of acts for the opening gala, reports contactmusic.com.<br /><br />"Coldplay are the biggest stadium rockers in Britain today, and their style of anthemic music would be perfect for the Olympics. (The opening song) needs to be something inspirational. <br /><br />The hope is that they would perform at the opening ceremony, as well as produce a recording of the track, which could help fund good causes in British sport," said a source.<br /><br />Singers Joss Stone, Muse and Damon Albarn are also in the running to join a star-studded line-up at the launch of the event.</p>