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A night of 1,000 ukuleles at the Proms

19.08.09
The sound of more than a thousand ukuleles filled the Royal Albert Hall in one of the most unusual concerts in the festival's 115-year history... more

Glorious opening for Proms with Belohlavek

20.07.09
The opening night of the Proms 2009 was a fair token of a season that will include Goldie, Jonny Greenwood and and an Indian Voices Day.... more

Classical music with a twist - it's the Proms' forte

17.07.09
As ever, there is a real excitement around the start of the BBC Proms festival. The star conductors and soloists on display, the glittering procession of orchestras, the unique atmosphere: it's a reminder that summer really is here - whatever the weather... more

BBC brings Symphony Orchestra to the masses with first look at the People's Prom

25.06.09
Members of the BBC Symphony Orchestra are playing at railway stations and hospitals, in museums and libraries across the city to show commuters what they can do... more

Pick of the Proms - from Bollywood to Barenboim

26.05.09
No other festival offers so much for so little money. Here is a round-up of the concerts not to be missed as part of this year's Proms festival.... more

Let's hear it for Radio 3 and that Sony Award

13.05.09
Last week, the latest RAJAR audience research figures revealed that while radio listening altogether is at an all-time high of 45.8 million adults each week, Radio 3's share of that audience is just 1.1 per cent... more

G20 death: more pressure on police

08.04.09
IN the immediate aftermath of the G20 demonstrations the general consensus, shared by this newspaper, was that the police had done a relatively good job in managing the demonstrations and containing any potential acts of violence... more

Welcome to the Slumdog Proms

08.04.09
The Proms are going to Bollywood with a day dedicated entirely to Indian music culminating in a Bollywood song and dance extravaganza... more

Music

08.10.08
Live music, be it opera or rock festivals, is proving more popular than ever — and is offering a desperately needed financial lifeline. London remains the heartbeat of the industry. ... more

One night in the city

03.10.08
The economy might be crashing but live music in London is on a roll, with revenue up six per cent. We sent five writers out on Wednesday to sample one night of music in the capital ... more

Proms brought to close with flair

15.09.08
Kitted out in Welsh red dragon coat trimmed with saltire and cross of St George, Bryn Terfel led the lusty crowd in Rule, Britannia! at the Last Night of the Proms.... more

Three cheers for the Proms — now will the BBC learn?

12.09.08
Tomorrow night’s Last Night of the Proms is the finalé to a spectacular season — and a reminder to the corporation of what it can achieve... more

Travelling in turbulent times

12.09.08
The collapse of travel company XL Group, the third-largest package operator in the country, is another gloomy indicator of the state of the economy... more

Mysterious journey in Brabbins' prom

11.09.08
With the beginning and possible ending of the world in the news Brabbins' Prom was the ideal opportunity for a journey into the unknown.... more

Land of 'elf and safety tones down the Proms

28.08.08
Orchestras playing at this year's Proms have been ordered to keep the volume down to comply with EU health and safety legislation to protect the performers' hearing... more

Violins thrill at Eötvös premiere

28.08.08
Eötvös's two-movement elegy launches straight in on high, with stratospheric violin textures offset by ensemble sounds.... more

Spot the musical difference at Proms

30.07.08
The World Music Celebration, a highlight of the Proms season, is a timely piece of programming from new Proms director Roger Wright.... more

The 25 must-see Proms

16.07.08
The 2008 Proms caters for all tastes, prejudices and proclivities as never before. Here are the moments you can't miss.... more

Dr Who takes a bow at Proms

09.04.08
A new Doctor Who story will be screened at a special Prom dedicated to the TV show... more

Co-ordinates are set for the Proms, Doctor

09.04.08
A special episode of Dr Who, written by Russell T Davies and presented by Freema Agyeman, is to be screened at the Albert Hall as part of the BBC concert series.... more

Dam Busters fly in for film night at the Proms

25.04.07
The 113th BBC Proms will celebrate great British films with a concert of scores from classics such as The Dam Busters and Shakespeare In Love.... more

Last blast at the Proms

25.04.07
As his final, typically eclectic Proms line-up is announced, Nicholas Kenyon reflects on his years in charge of 'the greatest musical festival in the world'.... more

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