Rain fails to foil Last Night
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Thousands of music lovers were expected to brave the elements for the biggest ever Last Night of the Proms.
Thousands of music lovers were expected to brave the elements for the biggest ever Last Night of the Proms.
Belfast, Swansea, Manchester and Hyde Park, London, all held their own versions of the 110-year-old event, with big screen link-ups to the main concert stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Bad weather forced the last-minute cancellation of a fifth scheduled outdoor concert in Glasgow.
Around the world, millions more tuned in on television and radio for "Pomp and Circumstance" (Land of Hope and Glory), "Auld Lang Syne", "Jerusalem", "Rule Britannia" and the National Anthem.
In a break with the classical diet on offer at the Albert Hall, last night's regional concerts also celebrated popular music. The Corrs and Abba tribute band Bjorn Again were scheduled to perform in Hyde Park. Flautist James Galway, percussionist Evelyn Glennie and singers Ramon Vargas, Aled Jones and Bruno Caproni, were also due to appear around the country.
Organisers say this year's Proms have been the best attended for three years, with 250,000 tickets sold since the series opened on 17 July.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments