Just to say that I'll be there. Hopefully borrowing a St George's Cross with the Charlton Badge on it - so keep your eyes open for it if you're staying in on saturday night.
For what it's worth- I've actually performed in the Last Night of the Proms ( in a past life i was a professional musician)
Agree with sporaddick it's a great occaision, especially live, and in the centre- although musically it's not that great. Look out for some unsteadiness of the legs of some of the Orchestra- a trade secret here- it's a mammoth drink up for quite a few of the band. (allegedly!)
Been three times before - twice as a promenader right at the front - normally followed by a trip down to Brighton and some skinny dipping in the Channel - but it's best bib and tucker for this Saturday. I'll be drinking with some of the 'band' later as I know a few of the BBC SO ruffians.
Don't forget to watch out for me singing the Toreador's Song.
I love watching it too - was trying to go this year, but have had to make do with going to the recording of "How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?" instead!
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Been there for the last night a few times in the past and it's a great occasion. Like anything else you can't capture the actual atmosphere on tv.
Agree with sporaddick it's a great occaision, especially live, and in the centre- although musically it's not that great. Look out for some unsteadiness of the legs of some of the Orchestra- a trade secret here- it's a mammoth drink up for quite a few of the band. (allegedly!)
Enjoy!
Don't forget to watch out for me singing the Toreador's Song.
HtC- there's only marginally more culture in the LNOTP than a small pot of Danone
Well...it kept the wife happy!