Last week The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain took over the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC Proms. 6000 people turned up, 1000 of which brought their own ukeleles to play along to a group rendition of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy”. First up, you must clikc  the picture above, to see the shot in all it’s high resolution glory – and witness those in attendance throwing their instruments in the air like they just don’t care. And click through to the BBC site to hear exactly what this sounds like.

Fancy getting in on the act? Next time you’re in London why not head to Duke of Uke, the country’s only ukulele specialist store …