Malu Cursino
Live at the Royal Albert Hall

A night to remember. The famous Last Night of the Proms.

From decades-old scores of music played on a centuries-old cello, to superhero film scores, all conducted by Marin Alsop - who gave a moving speech at the end, championing equity and diversity in the classical music industry.

Prommers from far and wide joined the world’s most experienced musicians at the Royal Albert Hall. It was a first Last Night to some and an end of summer ritual to others.

From us at the hall, it is goodbye for now. The page was edited by Owen Amos, with reporting and writing from myself, Mark Savage, Michael Sheils Mcnamee, James FitzGerald, and Chidima Obiakor.

And remember - next year's Prom season runs from Friday 19 July until Saturday 14 September 2024.

This was first time the national anthem had been played at the Last Night since the accession and coronation of King Charles III.

It came a year and a day after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, with the Last Night of the Proms cancelled last year.

Chidima Obiakor
Live at the Royal Albert Hall

This has been a night to remember: full of fun, music and good energy.

I’ve heard about Proms for years, and it’s really been amazing to be part of it this year.

In one night I have learned so much - and I can’t wait for the next season of the Proms.

And here's another, this time from Finland:

Malu Cursino
Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Before you come to the Last Night of the Proms, you hear about the stomping on the ground.

But it really is quite something.

The whole theatre is rejoicing, giving the conductor, orchestra, chorus and soloists a much deserved standing ovation.

Malu Cursino
Live at the Royal Albert Hall

After the national anthem, Auld Lang Syne ends the evening.

Confetti is pouring down. Everyone is linking arms.

What an end to a brilliant evening.

Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent

As we reported earlier, the BBC Singers were threatened with closure this year.

So when Marin Alsop credited tonight's musicians, the BBC Singers got an extended round of applause from the audience - well aware the group was almost shut down.

Alsop also got an ovation when she mentioned this was the 10th anniversary of her becoming the first woman to conduct the Last Night of the Proms.

"Apparently it's worthy of inclusion in the Guinness Book of Records," she said. "And as silly as that is, it reminds me of how much work remains to build a more equitable world for the next generations."

The conductor also paid tribute to Proms' founder Sir Henry Wood.

"He wasn't just an outstanding musician, but he was also an entrepreneur with a vision towards making classical music available and accessible to everyone.

"I think he’d be very proud of the BBCs commitment to broadening the reach of the Proms and creating an even more inclusive landscape for the future."

After Marin Alsop's speech, it's back to the music - with Jerusalem rousing the hall.

As conductor Marin Alsop has just said, you’ll see audience members standing in the “arena” part of the Royal Albert Hall tonight.

They are, she says, "wonderfully robust folk" - adding that her feet are "killing".

They’re partaking in the age-old tradition of promming - having snapped up last-minute, unreserved tickets for just £8 to stand and watch the performance.

Making the concerts accessible to all-comers was an integral part of the Proms’ original vision.

Whether you’ve been following our coverage all night, or you’re just tuning in...what a night it has been!

Soprano Lise Davidsen was back on stage for one of the big singalongs, Rule, Britannia!

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Live at the Royal Albert Hall

Prommers here tonight must have exceptionally strong knees.

They’re back to bouncing up and down in time to the music. And now the hall sings as one, as everyone’s wrists lights up to either white red or blue.

The entire hall is up and singing along! We hope you can hear it from where you are.

Ask a silly question - it's another round of Land of Hope and Glory, and the prommers love it.

"Listen to the noise," says presenter Katie Derham.

Try to stop those toes tapping...

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After the first version of Rule, Britannia! - conductor Marin Alsop allows an encore.

The entire hall is singing along. Whether they are waving UK, EU, Norwegian, Welsh or any other flags - everyone is in unison and proudly taking part.

The lights on our wrists have changed to red - maybe to match Davidsen’s frock.

Mark Savage
BBC Music correspondent

You have to feel sorry for Michael Cox, the principal flautist for the BBC Symphony, who's currently having to play his instrument through a mouthful of paper streamers.

How does this affect his embouchure?

Does it make the flute sound like one of those comb kazoos?

Will the paper dissolve in his mouth or, better yet, attach itself to his magnificent moustache?

So many questions.

Get your flags - of any nation - ready...

After those raucous sea songs, we're now hearing a beautiful rendition of Danny Boy, changing the mood in the hall.

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Malu Cursino
Live at the Royal Albert Hall

As a Brazilian who grew up in the UK, it was quite something to hear a song composed by one of our own here, in the Royal Albert Hall.

And I’m not the only one enjoying it.

The cheers from crowds feel heartfelt - and they’re getting louder as the night goes on too!

As Katie Derham says, it's time for a "gear change".

"It's time to get into the party vibe of the evening," the presenter says.