The UK's first socially-distanced concert took place last night - this is what it looked like

Boris Johnson has argued that the UK needs to 'stop being embarrassed about its history' following a controversial decision made by BBC's Last Night Of The Proms.While orchestral versions of Land Of Hope And Glory and Rule Britannia! will be performed, it's reported that the lyrics won't be.The BBC has confirmed that the concert will go ahead this year on September 12 without an audience.However reports suggest that the words to the songs have been dropped due to concerns over associations with

Van Morrison has criticised the “pseudo-science” of socially distanced gigs in a new open letter to fans.The letter was shared after Morrison himself was announced to be playing a series of socially distanced shows across the next month.The veteran musician was announced earlier this month to be playing two “socially distanced shows with reduced limited capacity” at Camden’s Electric Ballroom on September 5 and 6.Last month, Morrison was also confirmed as a headliner at the UK’s first socially

BBC will stage orchestral versions of ‘Rule Britannia’ and ‘Land Of Hope And Glory’ at this year’s Last Night Of The Proms following reports that it was considering their removal.Producers were reportedly in discussions about scrapping the two British anthems from the setlist because of the song’s perceived associations with colonialism and slavery [via The Sunday Times].But Sky News today (August 24) confirmed that the BBC will include the anthems for its annual live concert series, which will

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coronavirus pandemic may have totally decimated festival season for this year, but it certainly hasn’t stopped the good ship Albion from sailing on.

Chris Willman Music WriterBritish music star Sam Fender found quite a platform when he played sold-out, back-to-back shows at the Virgin Money Unity Arena, a pop-up venue in Gosforth Park, Newcastle. He found 500 platforms, in fact.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that music venues will be able to re-open with social distancing measures in place, nightclubs and dance halls still remain closed.

2,500 fans watching Sam Fender at the new Virgin Money Unity Arena at Newcastle Racecourse. The gig made use of 500 platforms which were spaced two metres apart from one another.

Sam Fender has played to an audience of some 2,500 fans in what promoters claim was the world’s first socially-distanced concert.

Sam Fender performed the UK’s first socially distanced outdoor show this evening – and fans have taken to social media to give their verdict.The ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ artist headlined the new Virgin Money Unity Arena at Newcastle Racecourse tonight (August 11), with 2,500 attendees watching on from 500 platforms that were spaced two metres apart from one another.Throughout the event, those in attendance have posted images and footage online while offering their thoughts on the ‘new normal’ for

Amanda Holden and her beautiful daughters.