Did they play Rule Britannia at the Proms?

The BBC has reversed its decision not to have Rule, Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory sung at The Last Night of the Proms. Last week, the BBC said the decision to perform orchestral-only versions was prompted by Covid-19 restrictions.

Why was Britannia banned?

Student banned from university union for saying ‘Rule Britannia’ during debate. 19-year-old Elizabeth Heverin was reprimanded by officials at Aberdeen University Students’ Association after using “discriminatory or racist language”. It came after a fellow student complained about her use of the phrase.

What is the Programme for the Last Night of the Proms?

The Last Night of the Proms will be broadcast live to watch on BBC Four and to listen to on BBC iPlayer. Find out more about which other Proms will be available to watch on BBC TV here.

Why was Rule Britannia not sung at the Proms?

The BBC has reversed its decision not to have Rule, Britannia! and Land of Hope and Glory sung at The Last Night of the Proms. The U-turn follows fierce criticism sparked by reports that the lyrics were being dropped due to associations with colonialism and slavery.

What was rule last night of Proms 2012?

Rule, Britannia! – BBC Last Night of the Proms 2012 – YouTube Rule, Britannia! – BBC Last Night of the Proms 2012 If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

What did BBC sing on Last Night of Proms?

At The First Night of the Proms, 18 socially-distanced members of the BBC Singers performed in the Royal Albert Hall’s otherwise empty stalls, with the orchestra on stage. The BBC’s original decision to play instrumental versions on the Last Night on 12 September prompted Prime Minister Boris Johnson to intervene.

Why was Rule Britannia not sung on Last Night of BBC?

The U-turn follows fierce criticism sparked by reports that the lyrics were being dropped due to associations with colonialism and slavery. Last week, the BBC said the decision to perform orchestral-only versions was prompted by Covid-19 restrictions. However, a “select” group of singers will now perform the songs after all.