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

The Castle stage that played host to a six days of live music as part of Independent Venue Week
Music

Luton is ‘ready for more’ music, crows Castle after crowds flock to venue for triumphant gig series

February 7, 2025 Ronny Trousers 1

The Castle has promised to continue its evolution into a full-scale music venue after the saluting the “overwhelming” response to its triumphant run of shows for Independent Venue Week. With six nights of diverse live […]

The old ABC Cinema on George Street in Luton town centre
Art

Artists chosen to ‘brighten up’ old ABC Cinema and other town centre spots

February 4, 2025 Newsdesk 1

The old, derelict ABC Cinema, which is set to be adorned with a mural artwork celebrating Luton’s unique heritage, is among three public art projects set to brighten up some highly visible neglected spots in […]

The Looted Youth onstage at The Castle for Independent Venue Week
Music

Signs of growth: Luton music venue finding its rhythm with Independent Venue Week

January 30, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Signs of growth: Luton music venue finding its rhythm with Independent Venue Week

As grassroots music venues across the UK face ongoing challenges in a shifting post-pandemic landscape, the man behind bringing Independent Venue Week to The Castle believes Luton is making a positive stand. Running until Saturday […]

Ben Thomson, aka The Looted Youth, during recording for a Vandalism Begins at Home Live Session at The Castle, to highlight the importance of grassroots music venues
Music

Luton music venues are ‘essential pipeline for tomorrow’s megastars,’ says MP

January 29, 2025 Ronny Trousers 2

Luton South MP Rachel Hopkins has championed the town’s creative heritage and the vital role of grassroots music during a speech in the House of Commons, calling attention to the importance of Independent Venue Week […]

Low Girl
Music

‘The show must go on’ as illness forces change in Independent Venue Week Castle gig series

January 28, 2025 Ronny Trousers 2

“The show must go on” is the rally call from organisers after illness forced one headliner to pull out of this week’s series of gigs at The Castle, though a homegrown Luton act who has […]

mosaic alien on wall
Things to do

Level-up your half-term! Free retro arcade brings Pac-Man, Street Fighter and more to Luton

January 27, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Level-up your half-term! Free retro arcade brings Pac-Man, Street Fighter and more to Luton

The biggest computer games from the 80s and 90s will be making a comeback in Luton town centre, with a free-to-play retro arcade taking centre stage during the February half-term holidays. Luton Point will be […]

Seán Grant & The WolfGang headline the 2024 Vandalism Begins at Home night of Independent Venue Week at The Castle
Music

‘Use it or lose it’: Week of gigs at The Castle to show why live music matters more than ever

January 20, 2025 Ronny Trousers 3

Luton will play its part in the UK’s annual seven-day celebration of independent music and arts venues, with a rallying cry for gig lovers to support grassroots havens before it’s too late – or as […]

Radio Lab students
TV and Radio

University celebrates radio station broadcasting extension

January 16, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on University celebrates radio station broadcasting extension

The University of Bedfordshire’s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, has been granted a five-year extension to its Ofcom broadcasting licence, ensuring the station will continue to serve the local community until at least 2030. […]

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 […]

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  • JW Paris.
    Music

    JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis

    October 3, 2025 Comments Off on JW Paris drop Britpop-inspired anthem ‘with sonic nods’ to Elastica, Blur, Pulp and Oasis
    Luton’s own JW Paris are back with a brand-new single, ‘Anything’ — a shimmering, swaggering slice of 90s-inspired Britpop that captures both the nostalgia and restless energy of a British summer night. The three-piece — [...]
  • The Bricklayers' Arms
    Food and drink

    Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics

    September 1, 2025 Comments Off on Pints and pride: YouTuber raises a glass to Luton’s pubs — and calls time on town’s critics
    Luton is no stranger to harsh headlines. But away from a long line of column inches painting the town in an unflattering light, one seasoned pub-goer has found something very different: a town centre brimming [...]
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