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Music lovers enjoy concerts at the Wardown Park bandstand in 2024
Music

Summer of free live music concerts announced at Luton’s iconic bandstand

June 6, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Summer of free live music concerts announced at Luton’s iconic bandstand

A collection of free concerts and performances at the Luton Rotary Bandstand is about to get underway this summer in Wardown Park. Lutonians will be able to bring a picnic down to the park on […]

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 […]

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 […]

St Patrick's Day in Luton
Culture

World record attempt to be part Luton’s Irish heritage celebrations

March 4, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on World record attempt to be part Luton’s Irish heritage celebrations

A Guinness Book of World Records attempt will be part of a vibrant display of Irish heritage to ignite the community spirit in Luton this month during the 26th anniversary St Patrick’s Festival Parade. Organised by […]

The Battery Farm were one of the first gigs at The Castle since it's recognition as a music venue
Music

‘A future nobody can write off’: The Castle secures key music venue status

March 3, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on ‘A future nobody can write off’: The Castle secures key music venue status

In a milestone moment live music in Luton, The Castle has now been officially recognised as a grassroots music venue, which could help the hotspot reach new heights. Having already made waves in recent years, […]

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith delivers powerful speech at Brit Awards, calling on government to support music

March 2, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith delivers powerful speech at Brit Awards, calling on government to support music

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith used his BRIT Awards acceptance speech to call on the government, music venues, and industry executives to take action in supporting British music. Smith was named the BRITs Rising Star at […]

The Class (L-R): Jamie Waller (drums), Ciaran Wright (guitar) Callum Lee (singer), Aaron Pearson (guitar), Sam Rimmer (bass)
Music

Nightlife and new beginnings: The Class are set to drop their debut EP

February 18, 2025 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Nightlife and new beginnings: The Class are set to drop their debut EP

“There’s not much to do in this town any more,” opens the first line of ‘Nightlife’ a stomper by The Class – a Luton band determined to do something about it.   The indie-rockers are […]

The Castle stage that will play host to a week 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 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 […]

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