London 2012: Opening Ceremony Sparks Frenzy For BBC Proms Tickets

Opening Ceremony Sparks Frenzy For BBC Proms Tickets

There has been a huge spike in demand for tickets to the Proms following the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, according to an online ticket marketplace.

Figures from Viagogo show a 297% increase in overnight searches for the classical concert series, with the Last Night Of The Proms being the most popular.

The best seats in the Royal Albert Hall on September 8 were trading for up to £2,000 each.

Searches for Prom tickets rocketed by 297%

Ed Parkinson, of Viagogo, said: "If you're looking for a quintessentially British event, the Proms is the next best thing following the opening ceremony, so it's no wonder we've seen a spike overnight as people want to experience a slice of the greatest show on Earth for themselves.

"The opening ceremony has clearly impressed our international guests as well as we have seen a significant number of international purchases for Proms tickets from music lovers from America to China and Japan."

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