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ScreamingMechanicalBrain vocalist Nik Scott and guitarist Ashley Clark onstage
Music

ScreamingMechanicalBrain unveil epic new music video for 13-minute sermon

May 16, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on ScreamingMechanicalBrain unveil epic new music video for 13-minute sermon

Luton alt-rock heavyweights ScreamingMechanicalBrain have released an epic new video for their towering latest single, that’s oceanwide, hell deep and heaven high, standing as a bold new landmark in their sonic journey. Titled ‘Some Of […]

Missing The Ferry in the Dalston Railway Tavern music video
Music

Missing The Ferry release new single and video part filmed in Luton pub

April 20, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Missing The Ferry release new single and video part filmed in Luton pub

Luton Irish rockers Missing the Ferry have released a new music video for their single, ‘The Dalston Railway Tavern’, which was part-filmed in the town centre.  Produced by Luton filmmakers Two Side Studios the film […]

The Battery Farm were one of the first gigs at The Castle since it's recognition as a music venue
Music

‘A future nobody can write off’: The Castle secures key music venue status

March 3, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on ‘A future nobody can write off’: The Castle secures key music venue status

In a milestone moment live music in Luton, The Castle has now been officially recognised as a grassroots music venue, which could help the hotspot reach new heights. Having already made waves in recent years, […]

The Castle stage that will play host to a week of live music as part of Independent Venue Week
Music

Luton is ‘ready for more’ music, crows Castle after crowds flock to venue for triumphant gig series

February 7, 2025 Ronny Trousers 1

The Castle has promised to continue its evolution into a full-scale music venue after the saluting the “overwhelming” response to its triumphant run of shows for Independent Venue Week. With six nights of diverse live […]

The Looted Youth onstage at The Castle for Independent Venue Week
Music

Signs of growth: Luton music venue finding its rhythm with Independent Venue Week

January 30, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Signs of growth: Luton music venue finding its rhythm with Independent Venue Week

As grassroots music venues across the UK face ongoing challenges in a shifting post-pandemic landscape, the man behind bringing Independent Venue Week to The Castle believes Luton is making a positive stand. Running until Saturday […]

Ben Thomson, aka The Looted Youth, during recording for a Vandalism Begins at Home Live Session at The Castle, to highlight the importance of grassroots music venues
Music

Luton music venues are ‘essential pipeline for tomorrow’s megastars,’ says MP

January 29, 2025 Ronny Trousers 2

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has championed the town’s creative heritage and the vital role of grassroots music during a speech in the House of Commons, calling attention to the importance of Independent Venue Week […]

Low Girl
Music

‘The show must go on’ as illness forces change in Independent Venue Week Castle gig series

January 28, 2025 Ronny Trousers 2

“The show must go on” is the rally call from organisers after illness forced one headliner to pull out of this week’s series of gigs at The Castle, though a homegrown Luton act who has […]

Seán Grant & The WolfGang headline the 2024 Vandalism Begins at Home night of Independent Venue Week at The Castle
Music

‘Use it or lose it’: Week of gigs at The Castle to show why live music matters more than ever

January 20, 2025 Ronny Trousers 3

Luton will play its part in the UK’s annual seven-day celebration of independent music and arts venues, with a rallying cry for gig lovers to support grassroots havens before it’s too late – or as […]

JW Paris onstage at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Luton's Stockwood Park
Music

JW Paris to follow Radio 1 Big Weekend show with new single and Luton tour kick-off

September 12, 2024 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on JW Paris to follow Radio 1 Big Weekend show with new single and Luton tour kick-off

Luton’s JW Paris have announced a new single ahead of a tour starting which starts with a hometown show at The Castle this Saturday (September 14). The grunge and Britpop inspired three-piece of Danny Collins, […]

ScreamingMechanicalBrain singer Nik Scott. Photo by Craig Short
Music

ScreamingMechanicalBrain release ‘back from the brink’ epic ahead of Castlefest

September 12, 2024 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on ScreamingMechanicalBrain release ‘back from the brink’ epic ahead of Castlefest

Rock nostalgia’s back in a big (and very expensive) way if you’re a music child of the 90s, but not everything comes for your wallet faster than a cannonball as ScreamingMechanicalBrain can testify with their […]

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    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
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    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
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