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Luton culture is diverse. Here you’ll find articles about art, music, comedy, festivals, film and much more

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith wins BRIT Award 40 years after Luton’s last iconic pop star

December 6, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith wins BRIT Award 40 years after Luton’s last iconic pop star

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has been crowned the winner of the prestigious BRITs Rising Star 2025 award, cementing his place as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging talents, 40 years after the last Lutonian […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton’s Myles Smith: From open mics to BRIT Award nominee

November 27, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s Myles Smith: From open mics to BRIT Award nominee

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has followed in the footsteps of Adele, Sam Smith, and Florence + The Machine by being nominated for the BRIT Awards Rising Star, a recognition that cements his journey from local […]

O'Shea's Bar and Grill on Castle Street
News

Luton Irish pub O’Shea’s to close after 33 years

November 25, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton Irish pub O’Shea’s to close after 33 years

A part of Luton’s nightlife and community for more than three decades has announced its impending closure. Iconic Irish pub, O’Shea’s Bar and Grill, which first opened its doors on 29th May 1991, has been […]

Myles Smith
Music

BBC name Luton star Myles Smith as Artist of the Year

November 14, 2024 Music and arts desk 1

Luton pop sensation Myles Smith has been named BBC Introducing’s Artist of the Year after a 2024 in which he topped the charts with a worldwide smash hit single, played at Glastonbury and amassed over […]

The former ABC Cinema
Art

Call for artists to spruce up old ABC Cinema and other ‘drab’ spots in Luton town centre

November 14, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Call for artists to spruce up old ABC Cinema and other ‘drab’ spots in Luton town centre

Luton Council has announced public art commission opportunities for local artists, asking them to submit design proposals that create striking and attractive looks for some key “neglected” spots in the town centre, including the long-abandoned […]

man in santa claus costume
News

Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

November 13, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Here’s what’s on during five weeks of festive fun in Luton town centre

A programme of festive events and activities has been unveiled to bring holiday cheer to Lutonians, businesses and shoppers. The festivities begin with Lighting Up Luton on Saturday 23 November outside the Town Hall, George […]

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith unveils anticipated viral new release ‘Nice To Meet You’

November 8, 2024 Music and arts desk 1

Luton singer-songwriting global phenomenon Myles Smith is back with his latest release, ‘Nice To Meet You,’ and a new EP ‘A Minute…’, out now via Sony Music UK/RCA Records. Initially teased to fans throughout his […]

Stacey Dooley giving a speech after winning a Grierson Award
Film

Stacey Dooley wins prestigious award for contribution to documentary making

November 8, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Stacey Dooley wins prestigious award for contribution to documentary making

Stacey Dooley received the prestigious Grierson Trustees’ Award at this years ceremony in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the art and craft of documentary.  The Lutonian has made more than 100 documentaries exploring a wide range […]

Radio 1's Big Weekend
Music

Residents ‘never been so proud to be a Lutonian’ as Big Weekend gave Luton economy £7M boost

October 14, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Residents ‘never been so proud to be a Lutonian’ as Big Weekend gave Luton economy £7M boost

BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend held at Stockwood Park in May generated around £7million for local businesses and helped instil a sense of local pride in Luton, according to an independent economic impact report. The huge […]

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith unveils new track as sold out US tour continues

October 7, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith unveils new track as sold out US tour continues

Chart-topping Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith is back with his latest release, ‘Whisper,’ as he continues to take America by storm. The fan track, available now via Sony Music UK/RCA Records, is about finding solace and […]

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    Luton’s Brit Award-winning mega-selling pop star Myles Smith returned home last night to play a surprise pop-up show outdoors in the Hat District, insisting afterwards that he hopes he makes the town proud.  The ‘Stargazing’ [...]
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    Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

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    A major new outdoor music event attracting 10,000 people is planned for Stockwood Park this year as part of celebrations marking 150 years since Luton became a borough. The Luton 150 Party in the Park, [...]
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