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A Q&A with writer and director Daniel Ellerby at Bute Street Festival
Festivals

Film and art festival prepares for last showing as organisers announce hiatus

July 25, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Film and art festival prepares for last showing as organisers announce hiatus

A well-loved celebration of film, art and performance, will hold its final festival next week before a planned two-year hiatus. Now in its seventh year, Bute Street Festival has carved out a space for joy, […]

Marsh House in Marsh Farm with its iconic Bob Marley mural
Festivals

From ancient beginnings to rave legacy – Luton Henge Festival to celebrate Marsh Farm spirit

July 16, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on From ancient beginnings to rave legacy – Luton Henge Festival to celebrate Marsh Farm spirit

A once-in-a-generation celebration of Luton’s spirit will take place this summer as the newly completed henge in Marsh Farm is officially launched with a free, all-day festival. The Luton Henge Festival will take place on […]

A visualisation Luton Henge by artist Matthew Rosier
Art

Luton’s answer to Stonehenge to take shape in solstice celebration

June 11, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s answer to Stonehenge to take shape in solstice celebration

Luton will mark the summer solstice with a moment of history in the making, as its own version of Stonehenge begins to rise from the chalky ground of Marsh Farm. Luton Henge – a new […]

The Lower Level t-shirts designed to celebrate Vauxhall's 120 years as part of the fabric of Luton
Fashion

Stitched in the memory: Luton artist creates new shirts to celebrate Vauxhall’s story

June 3, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Stitched in the memory: Luton artist creates new shirts to celebrate Vauxhall’s story

A Luton creative collective is releasing two limited edition t-shirts to mark the end of an era — the closure of the Vauxhall car factory that helped define the town’s identity for over a century. […]

The ‘Grenfell: Total System Failure’ installation
Art

University lecturer’s augmented reality work part of award-winning Grenfell art installation

May 27, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on University lecturer’s augmented reality work part of award-winning Grenfell art installation

Work created by an academic from the University of Bedfordshire is currently on show at one of Europe’s most prestigious art and design exhibitions, as part of a campaign group set up after the Grenfell […]

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 […]

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 […]

A River Runs Under Your Feet the artwork by Luton-based artist Abi Spendlove at the corner of Guildford Street
Art

Artwork aims to bring River Lea ‘into the consciousness of people who live in the town’

March 30, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Artwork aims to bring River Lea ‘into the consciousness of people who live in the town’

A new artwork has been officially unveiled at the corner of Guildford Street to help Lutonians reconnect with the River Lea that runs under our streets, as part of a plan to improve neglected spots […]

Rave New World rehearsals
Theatre

The ‘revolutionary’ rave spirit of Exodus returns to Luton in daring new street theatre tribute

March 13, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on The ‘revolutionary’ rave spirit of Exodus returns to Luton in daring new street theatre tribute

Luton’s radical rave heritage is being brought back to life this week in spectacular fashion with Rave New World, a high-energy outdoor theatre event that pays homage to the legendary Exodus Collective. Blending music, aerial […]

The winning art deco design that will soon adorn the exterior of the old ABC Cinema
Art

Local pop star and movie about Luton to feature on ABC Cinema mural as winning design revealed

March 4, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Local pop star and movie about Luton to feature on ABC Cinema mural as winning design revealed

The historic but derelict ABC Cinema is set to be revitalised from Monday (March 10) with a vibrant mural depicting Luton’s music, film and car-making heritage after Lutonians cast their votes for two designs. The […]

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