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EU flags waved at Last Night of the Proms to highlight difficulties for musicians post Brexit

At the Last Night of the Proms event over the weekend, a concert associated with nationalistic renditions of Rule Britannia and the like, controversey has erupted after a sea of EU flags swept the audience. Those responsible are a group who are campaigning for Britain to rejoin the EU for the sake of touring musicians. Sean was joined by Charlie, a volunteer with the Thank EU for the Music campaign group...  

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14.40 11 Sep 2023


EU flags waved at Last Night of the Proms to highlight difficulties for musicians post Brexit


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14.40 11 Sep 2023


At the Last Night of the Proms event over the weekend, a concert associated with nationalistic renditions of Rule Britannia and the like, controversey has erupted after a sea of EU flags swept the audience. Those responsible are a group who are campaigning for Britain to rejoin the EU for the sake of touring musicians.

Sean was joined by Charlie, a volunteer with the Thank EU for the Music campaign group...  


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