London cultural scene is music to my ears

Sitting down on the pathway next to London's century-old Royal Albert Hall, I could not help admiring the magnificent concert hall's red and gold wall and a mosaic frieze celebrating the greatness of the arts and sciences.

I was sitting with a friend in a long line, waiting to get tickets for this summer's BBC Proms concerts at the venue, an enjoyable activity that has turned into a ritual over the years.

Perhaps we keep coming back for the great music, or maybe it's to feel the connection with other music lovers in the line.