The world famous BBC Proms has begun this summer already.
Aptly tagged as the ‘The World’s Greatest Classical Music Festival’.
Even if you are not a classical music fan, it is definitely something to try out while in London. If you are a classical music fan, then you must ‘Prom’. The event is so big that it is it’s own verb: promming is something to be experienced while in London!
The BBC website has a great detailed description of ‘How to Prom’
http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/features/how-to-prom
For the real experience (I’d only recommend once for comfort), line up at 4pm or earlier at Royal Albert Hall to queue for your £5 tickets to a world class concert. This entitles you to standing room only in the middle of the Royal Albert Hall that becomes very stuffy and similar to a mosh pit at a popular music gig. It is not for the faint hearted.
Be sure to bring a picnic basket as you’ll be queueing for a few hours before entry.
If you like the comfort of a seat, you can prebook tickets, but it won’t be as cheap as £5. Ticket prices vary, but you can book here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/features/how-to-book
You can purchase tickets for as little as £7.50 with a restricted view. It really is a festival for all. Very affordable. If you can do it, you must try promming (queueing and standing for a 2 hour classical music concert!).
Concerts are on everyday, check the schedule. It’s on in 2012 from 13 July to 8 September. Something not to be missed!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/proms/whats-on/2012/categories
The Royal Albert Hall where most of the concerts are held is an amazing building to see inside, and what a great way to see the inside while at a world famous festival: the BBC Proms.
Happy Promming!