"Proms in the Park is one of the most prestigious large-scale events the BBC undertakes each year, " he said.

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The Proms in the Park event also allows those not at the Royal Albert Hall to experience the world-famous Last Night celebrations.

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Also in Hyde Park will be the now popular Proms In the Park event, to be mirrored by concerts in Liverpool and Birmingham.

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