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The BBC Proms fights for its future

Hurt by arts cuts, gender balance criticisms and a post-Brexit lack of musicians from Europe, this year’s event is rife with insecurity. But, says Opera Now’s editor Hattie Butterworth, there is also defiant innovation...

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

All the chic makeup looks the MUAs want us wearing for prom in 2023—and the products to keep them in place

These are the best prom makeup looks to opt for—plus some expert tips on making sure it lasts through ever dance...

My Imperfect Life · May 22, 2023

BBC Proms 2023: the 20 concerts to book now, from Anna Lapwood to a Northern Soul night

From Portuguese Fado to the Rite of Spring played from memory, a Horrible Histories opera and a tribute to a Bollywood legend, there’s something for everyone

Evening Standard · May 10, 2023

Prom 35: Oslo Philharmonic/Mäkelä review – breathtaking Yuja Wang reveals new depths to Liszt

The pianist gave a virtuosic but exquisitely controlled account of Liszt’s flamboyant First Piano Concerto, on a stunning night at the Proms that also featured exceptional playing of Sibelius and Strauss

The Guardian - UK · Aug 14, 2022

The week in classical: Tredegar Band at the Proms; HMS Pinafore; Poulenc double bill – review

The Tredegar brass band wowed the Proms then were back in Wales in time for their day jobs. Plus, fizz and finesse in G&S and Poulenc

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022

The top brass: Ahead of two dedicated Proms, can brass bands finally move beyond the cliches?

It’s been 33 years since the last Prom dedicated to brass band music, while Gavin Higgins’ concerto for Brass band and orchestra is the first Proms commission of its kind. It’s time to forget that Hovis ad and celebrate the banding world

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

Pick of the BBC Proms 2022: Presenters on the concerts they can’t wait to see

From the Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra, to a celebration of Aretha Franklin and the music of video games, BBC TV presenters on the Proms not to miss this summer

Evening Standard · Jul 5, 2022

School bans 80 pupils from Prom because they didn't meet 'certain standards'

The pupils' parents have now arranged an alternative event

Liverpool Echo · May 25, 2022

School bans 80 pupils from prom because they didn’t meet ‘certain standards’

Shocked parents of the teenagers excluded from the academy prom had already spent a lot of money on outfits.

Daily Record · May 24, 2022

Furious parents slam school where pupils were banned from prom for 'not meeting standards'

Students are being judged on their attendance, punctuality and 'positive attitudes to learning'

Manchester Evening News · May 24, 2022