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

Rachel Hopkins MP
Art

Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

A Luton MP has welcomed a major government announcement that £1.5billion will be invested in cultural organisations over the next five years, saying the funding will help open up access to arts and culture “for […]

The 2026 headliners line-up for Independent Venue Week at The Castle (clockwise from top left): Alien Chick, Big Trousers, Ugly Ozo, Flip Top Head, PENGSHUi
Music

Why Independent Venue Week of live music at The Castle matters for Luton’s future

January 21, 2026 Ronny Trousers 2

“It’s about putting Luton on the map, really making this venue a live music staple,” says Ben Barry. “I hate to use the phrase: use it or lose it — but that is where we […]

ScreamingMechanicalBrain singer Nik Scott
Music

Luton rockers close out 2025 trilogy with punchy new Fight Club-inspired single

December 26, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Luton rockers close out 2025 trilogy with punchy new Fight Club-inspired single

Luton rockers ScreamingMechanicalBrain are rounding off a prolific year with the release of the final chapter in a trilogy of singles released through hometown label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Out today, ‘Jack’s Complete Lack […]

The Looted Youth performing at the Hat Factory in December 2025
Music

The Looted Youth joins Luton label and drops new demo after whirlwind BBC Radio play

December 25, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on The Looted Youth joins Luton label and drops new demo after whirlwind BBC Radio play

A new voice from Luton is heading into 2026 with newfound momentum after The Looted Youth unveiled a Christmas Day demo that has already found its way onto BBC Radio before its official release. The […]

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith shares emotional message with fans after stellar year

December 5, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith shares emotional message with fans after stellar year

Luton singer songwriter Myles Smith has spoken openly about the toll of his stardom, telling fans his success has come during the hardest period of his life. The 27-year-old, who has become one of the […]

Book cover designs by Karin Kerotova
Books

Uni graduate secures top publishing mentorship and Penguin Books recognition

December 5, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Uni graduate secures top publishing mentorship and Penguin Books recognition

A graduate from the University of Bedfordshire is celebrating after landing a coveted place on a publishing mentorship scheme – and has been named Creative of the Month by popular publisher Penguin Books. During the […]

Luton Town Hall
Culture

Luton set for year of celebration as borough marks 150 years

December 2, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton set for year of celebration as borough marks 150 years

Luton will host a full year of celebrations in 2026 as the town marks 150 years since becoming a municipal borough. The milestone was trailed at the weekend during the Luton Lights Up for Christmas […]

Culture

Rising stars to light up Luton with new creative vision

December 2, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Rising stars to light up Luton with new creative vision

Eleven emerging artists and creative groups with strong links to Luton have secured funding from the Lightning Fund, part of the town’s wider Create Fund, in a move the council says will bring fresh cultural […]

The Radio LaB team with one of their awards.
News

Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

November 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Radio LaB celebrates record awards haul after standout year for uni students

Luton’s student-run radio station has capped its most successful year to date after scooping six honours at the Student Radio Awards. Radio LaB, based at the University of Bedfordshire’s campus in Park Town, beat stiff […]

North African Lion cubs investigate Halloween pumpkins in his enclosure at Whipsnade Zoo.
News

Animals enjoy hair-raising Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

October 30, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Animals enjoy hair-raising Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

Rhinos, black lemurs, and a pride of ten lions were trick-or-treated to Halloween fun this week at Whipsnade Zoo, as ‘Boo at the Zoo’ takes over for October half-term.  Kicking off the spook-tacular fun at […]

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    Luton Henge Festival will return to Marsh Farm next month with an expanded two-day programme celebrating creativity, activism and community. The free festival, presented by Marsh Farm Outreach and Revoluton Arts, takes place on Saturday [...]
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    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

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    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
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    Music

    Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

    June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year
    Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including [...]
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