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

Luton Airport staff and local dancers signal the start of the much-anticipated. Radio 1 Big Weekend
Music

Watch airport staff and Luton dance students signal start of Radio 1’s Big Weekend

May 21, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Watch airport staff and Luton dance students signal start of Radio 1’s Big Weekend

London Luton Airport staff joined forces with local performers to signal the start of the much-anticipated Radio 1’s Big Weekend, surprising passengers with a high-octane dance routine was devised by celebrity choreographer Remi Black.  The […]

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith makes TV debut with Jools Holland appearance

May 19, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith makes TV debut with Jools Holland appearance

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith last night made his television debut on BBC’s Later… With Jools Holland, to showcase his chart-topping track ‘Solo’ ahead of the release of his debut EP, ‘You Promised a Lifetime’. The […]

The Purple Flag
News

Luton in top 100 world destinations to be awarded for ‘safe and welcoming’ night life

May 17, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton in top 100 world destinations to be awarded for ‘safe and welcoming’ night life

Luton is one of 100 destinations around the world to have been awarded a Purple Flag in recognition of its blend of night time entertainment, dining, and culture, while ensuring the safety and well-being of […]

The Bear Club
Music

Hatters save iconic jazz club from closure in ‘start of a new era for a long-neglected area’ of Luton

May 10, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on Hatters save iconic jazz club from closure in ‘start of a new era for a long-neglected area’ of Luton

Luton Town Football Club have stepped in to save the town’s world-renowned jazz and blues venue The Bear Club from closure, saying that “we simply could not stand by and let it happen. It means […]

Tooth Marks
Music

Tooth Marks take bite of VB@H Live Sessions to shine light on grassroots music

May 10, 2024 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Tooth Marks take bite of VB@H Live Sessions to shine light on grassroots music

Luton rockers Tooth Marks have said local acts can be “scared to play their own material” and that it “should be the other way around,” as they walk the walk by becoming the latest band […]

Myles Smith's 'Stargazing'
Music

Myles Smith set to release song that has inspired 300 million online views

May 9, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith set to release song that has inspired 300 million online views

With a trail of mesmerised fans and over 180 million streams under his belt, Luton singer-songwriter sensation Myles Smith is poised to captivate audiences once again with his latest single, ‘Stargazing,’ out now via Sony […]

An artist's impression of how the Emeral mural will transform Silver Street/Library Road in June 2024
Art

‘Captivating piece of public art’ set to ‘illuminate’ Luton town centre

April 18, 2024 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘Captivating piece of public art’ set to ‘illuminate’ Luton town centre

Lutonians have voted for a mural that aims to illuminate Luton town centre and transform Silver Street and Library Road with its message of “opportunity, unity and creativity”.. The Rough Gemstones project created by Silvia […]

The Bear Club's new owners Neil and Giles
Music

‘Promising development’ offers hope Bear Club can live on in ‘natural habitat’

March 23, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on ‘Promising development’ offers hope Bear Club can live on in ‘natural habitat’

The owners of The Bear Club have teased a “promising development” which could see the Luton music venue saved after fears it would be forced to close in the summer.  In January, the building in […]

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin (right) and guitarist Jonny Buckland
Music

Coldplay to headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Luton as full line-up complete

March 20, 2024 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Coldplay to headline Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Luton as full line-up complete

Coldplay have been announced as the final headliner for BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2024 to kick-start a summer that concludes with the global superstars playing the world-renowed Glastonbury Festival for a record-breaking fifth time. […]

VB@H Live Session number one with Jacob Kyte from SOURDOUGH
Music

Watch new VB@H project to shine light on Luton music venue and local artists

March 11, 2024 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Watch new VB@H project to shine light on Luton music venue and local artists

Luton music collective Vandalism Begins at Home (VB@H) has announced a new initiative to showcase local artists and The Castle live music venue that they call their “spiritual home”, with the first in a series […]

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