QUOTE (SirWilliam @ Aug 24 2020, 07:47 PM)
Just when you think the 'silly season' has run it's course, some barmpot decides this would be a good idea.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-53888209Not sure who is worse, the loony left for pushing this crazy agenda or the vast majority for allowing it.
You're being played SirWilliam.
"Due to the current coronavirus pandemic, there will be no live audience at the concert, and fewer musicians and singers who will be socially distanced.
Many of the songs played on the Last Night are traditional British songs, like the national anthem and 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.
However, some people think that some of the songs including 'Rule, Britannia!' and 'Land Of Hope And Glory' should not be played any more, because of their words and links to the British Empire and the days of colonialism and slavery.
The BBC said that this year the songs will be played by the orchestra but without
singing the words because of coronavirus restrictions, but that they would return with words when coronavirus restrictions end.A BBC spokesperson said: "For the avoidance of any doubt, these songs will be sung next year. We obviously share the disappointment of everyone that the Proms will have to be different but believe this is the best solution in the circumstances and look forward to their traditional return next year.""