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

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 […]

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin (right) and guitarist Jonny Buckland
Luton Town news

‘The people of Luton deserved that moment’ –Coldplay’s Hatters song scoops big radio award

May 15, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on ‘The people of Luton deserved that moment’ –Coldplay’s Hatters song scoops big radio award

A major music moment celebrating Luton has taken home one of the top prizes at this year’s ARIAS – the UK’s biggest radio awards – after Coldplay’s surprise tribute to the town captured the nation’s […]

Mister Maker at Whipsnade Zoo
News

CBeebies’ Mister Maker and Rebecca Keatley to visit Whipsnade Zoo this May half-term

April 26, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on CBeebies’ Mister Maker and Rebecca Keatley to visit Whipsnade Zoo this May half-term

Families visiting Whipsnade Zoo this May half term will have the chance to get creative with their favourite TV stars, when CBeebies’ Mister Maker and Rebecca Keatley visit the UK’s largest zoo.   From Saturday […]

Some of the designs in the Secret 7” art and music initiative, presented by War Child
Art

Uni student chosen to showcase vinyl record sleeve design in War Child music and art exhibition

April 25, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Uni student chosen to showcase vinyl record sleeve design in War Child music and art exhibition

A final-year graphic dsesign student from the University of Bedfordshire has been selected to exhibit her work as part of the acclaimed Secret 7” art and music initiative, presented by the War Child charity. Lina […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton star Myles Smith shares deeply personal new single, ‘My First Heartbreak’

April 25, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton star Myles Smith shares deeply personal new single, ‘My First Heartbreak’

Luton’s own Myles Smith has unveiled his latest single ‘My First Heartbreak’, offering fans a raw glimpse into his childhood experiences.​ It has already been a whirlwind year for the singer-songwriter, who picked up a […]

Luton International Carnival
Festivals

Date set for 49th Luton Carnival with ‘Back to the Future’ theme

April 24, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Luton International Carnival 2025, will mark its 49th anniversary when it takes place on Sunday 25 May from 12pm to 6pm, and with a theme is ‘Back to the Future’, carnival organisers are inviting everyone to come […]

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 mural which has brightened up the old ABC Cinema
Art

A burst of colour transforms Luton’s old ABC Cinema with a vibrant new mural

April 15, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on A burst of colour transforms Luton’s old ABC Cinema with a vibrant new mural

One of Luton’s most iconic buildings has been given a bold new look, thanks to a stunning mural that’s already turning heads and drawing in selfie-takers. The old ABC cinema on George Street, once a […]

Terry Lee meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
News

King ‘impressed’ by uni radio station as academic celebrated for role in local broadcasting

April 2, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on King ‘impressed’ by uni radio station as academic celebrated for role in local broadcasting

An academic from the University of Bedfordshire was recently invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace, hosted by the King and Queen, in recognition of his contributions to local and regional media across the UK. […]

Kevin Clifton and Stacey Dooley to star in 2:22
Theatre

Stacey Dooley to take centre stage in thrilling UK theatre tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story

March 31, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Stacey Dooley to take centre stage in thrilling UK theatre tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story

Stacey Dooley is set to take her acclaimed stage role on the road, as she embarks on the UK tour of 2:22 A Ghost Story alongside her partner, Kevin Clifton. Renowned as one of Britain’s […]

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    Music

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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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    Music

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