The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra painted Rochester red, white and blue for the last night at the Castle Concerts.

Crowds were bursting with national pride to Great British anthems, and the backdrop of a huge Union Jack draped over Rochester Castle.

Stringfever kicked off the night with fast fingers, beat boxing and hilarious facial expressions.

The band of brothers have been called 'the world's most entertaining electric quartet’ and they definitely proved themselves worthy of that title.

It was a laugh a verse, especially throughout their History of Music in Five Minutes.

No one expected to find two violins, a viola and a cello so funny.

Then it was the main event.

Just watching the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra fill the stage and tune their instruments was exciting.

Conductor Michael Reed took the audience on a journey through Broadway and musicals.

Not one note was out of place and there was a clear distinction between the staccato Oklahoma and flowing legato of Oh What a Beautiful Morning.

The tight harmonies of the Hertfordshire choir provided an excellent support and they shone in the second half opener of ‘Sunday’ from musical Sunday in the Park with George.

West End star Oliver Tompsett’s theatrical background was evident, as he adopted a different character for each song.

His smooth voice sang “Luck be a Lady Tonight’ and he definitely was a big hit with the ladies.

Many queued up for a picture when he walked into the audience during the interval.

Soprano Jo Appleby’s vocal control and soaring high notes were goose-bump worthy.

She also wowed the audience with her show stopping sequinned dresses.

The firm crowd favourites were pulled out the bag for the grand finale.

Everyone was upstanding for the stirring crescendos of Rule Britannia and Jerusalem.

The sky was awash with Union Jack flags waving with passion and pride.

Spectacular fireworks and hypnotising water features in red, white and blue made the audience swell with patriotism.

To everyone’s delight the encore of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” was dedicated to Gareth Southgate and the England team for restoring faith in our nation.

Crowds left the venue still waving their flags and giving their best renditions of Rule Britannia.