Concert-goers at the BBC’s Last Night Of The Proms have shown their solidarity with the European Union by waving EU flags during the performance.

In the run-up to the finale of the annual classical music event, it was reported that anti-Brexit campaigners were trying to drum up support for a twist on the usual Union Jack flag-waving opportunity by handing out the EU logo to those in attendance instead.

Last Night Of The Proms
The crowd traditionally waves flags at the concert (Yui Mok/PA)

When the programme aired on Saturday night on BBC Two viewers could see that throughout the evening when the audience waved flags after a performance, the EU flag made a clear appearance in the stalls of the Royal Albert Hall.

There was even one prominently placed on the conductor’s stand, which was decorated with flags from across the globe.

A crowdfunding page raised more than £1,100 to buy the flags, with the annual musical event apparently chosen as it is “televised and has a very high profile”.

An organiser wrote: “As music is such an international activity that benefits greatly from our membership of the EU this event feels an appropriate venue to show UK solidarity with the EU.”

They added: “Concert goers waving EU flags along with the Union Jack would send a message to the world and our own people about how much music lovers value the EU.”