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

JW Paris
Music

New single ‘That’s Why’ by JW Paris premiered on Transmission Indie radio show

May 28, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on New single ‘That’s Why’ by JW Paris premiered on Transmission Indie radio show

Luton rockers JW Paris premiered new single ‘That’s Why’ on hometown Diverse FM radio show Transmission Indie on Monday night (May 25). The track that oozes fuzzy, thrashy riffs and raw attitude, will be released […]

The Palpitations bassist Nishant Joshi (right) and singer Tom Talbot
Music

Exclusive: Rock doc to give government Palpitations over virus PPE legal bid

May 1, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Exclusive: Rock doc to give government Palpitations over virus PPE legal bid

“If we get to the High Court, it’ll be like a rock show like you’ve never seen,” says doctor and musician Nishant Joshi, who is on a collision course with the government over the lack […]

SOURDOUGH: (L-R) Charlie Burnett, Jacob Kyte and Connor Bishop at Gun Factory studios where they recorded Expected
Music

SOURDOUGH on the rise after single launch on new Luton record label

April 3, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on SOURDOUGH on the rise after single launch on new Luton record label

A new Luton indie and alternative music record label has launched with the release of the new single by one of the hottest bands in town. Expected is the new track from SOURDOUGH, three riotous […]

JW Paris
Culture

Music review: Favourite Thing / Royalty by JW Paris

February 7, 2020 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Music review: Favourite Thing / Royalty by JW Paris

Part banger, part living embodiment of a Steve Jobs philosophy, Favourite Thing sees JW Paris recognise that ‘people don’t know what they want until you show it to them’. “We are your favourite thing and you […]

Podcasts

Luton Press Pass Podcast: Bristol City reaction, Fulham preview, Pelly bangers and Cranie return

October 23, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton Press Pass Podcast: Bristol City reaction, Fulham preview, Pelly bangers and Cranie return

The Luton Press Pass returns after a short hiatus for Episode 12, featuring the reaction to the Hatters’ magnificent 3-0 home win over Bristol City. The victory came complete with a first Championship clean sheet […]

Podcasts

Luton Press Pass Podcast: QPR reaction, Hull preview, boxer Linus Udofia and Luton Ladies’ Kelsey Gibson

September 21, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton Press Pass Podcast: QPR reaction, Hull preview, boxer Linus Udofia and Luton Ladies’ Kelsey Gibson

In episode 8 of The Luton Press Pass, Hatters reporter James Cunliffe is joined by the voices of Luton Town, Simon Pitts and Darren Salter, to look back at the 3-2 defeat at Queens Park […]

Wardown Park
Festivals

Let kids run riot in Wardown Park Children’s Peace Party

September 14, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Let kids run riot in Wardown Park Children’s Peace Party

Luton is about to be treated to another People Power Passion event, this time with the town’s children in mind. The Children’s Peace Party will see families descend on Wardown Park in celebration of the […]

Podcasts

Luton Press Pass Podcast: Huddersfield reaction, August assessment, the international break and what Pep told Bolton

September 5, 2019 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Luton Press Pass Podcast: Huddersfield reaction, August assessment, the international break and what Pep told Bolton

In episode 7 of The Luton Press Pass, The Lutonian Hatters reporter James Cunliffe is joined by the voice of Luton Town, Simon Pitts, to look back at the 2-1 Championship victory over Huddersfield. The […]

The Worldbeaters perform on the streets of Luton
Festivals

Watch fantastic footage from the Celebrate Luton StreetFest

September 2, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Watch fantastic footage from the Celebrate Luton StreetFest

The Celebrate Luton Street Fest filled the town centre with music, entertainment, dance, theatre and colour at the weekend. The free two-day festival saw drummers, parades, comedy, music, street circus, interactive street games, dance, a […]

Podcasts

Luton Press Pass Podcast: Listen to Cardiff reaction and Huddersfield build-up

August 31, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Luton Press Pass Podcast: Listen to Cardiff reaction and Huddersfield build-up

Luton claimed their second win on the spin with a revenge mission at Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup and they look to make it a hat-trick of victories with the visit of Huddersfield to […]

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