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Myles Smith during a pop-up show in Luton's Hat District
Music

Myles Smith set for full homecoming day to ‘give Luton the flowers it deserves’ and celebrate debut album release

June 4, 2026 Ronny Trousers 1

Luton singer songwriter Myles Smith is set to spend an entire day in his hometown later month as part of a special album launch event celebrating the release of his long-awaited debut record. The BRIT […]

The Castle
Music

Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival

June 3, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Luton’s ‘next wave of future talent’ to take centre stage at expanded Market Hill Live music festival

Some of Luton’s most exciting emerging musicians will take over the town centre later this month as Market Hill Live returns with its biggest line-up yet. The free outdoor music event will showcase seven local […]

Missing The Ferry's singer Chris Anderson sinks a pint of Guinness
Festivals

Luton hometown favourites lead debut New Town festival as music line-up revealed

May 18, 2026 Music and arts desk 1

A new free event promising to bring “everyone together through music, culture and community spirit” this summer will be anchored by homegrown acts with deep ties to the Luton, as organisers prepare for the inaugural […]

TV Face singer and guitarist, sTeVe at The Castle
Music

All they wanted was to play a gig in Luton… What they got was chaos! – TV Face gig review

March 30, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on All they wanted was to play a gig in Luton… What they got was chaos! – TV Face gig review

What was meant to be a straightforward first visit to Luton quickly turned into a road trip from hell for Lancaster’s TV Face, but when the dust settled, the sonic juggernauts delivered one of the […]

Coda Rushing
Music

Politics, punk and poetry as Coda Rushing set to storm The Castle

March 30, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Politics, punk and poetry as Coda Rushing set to storm The Castle

Luton’s alternative music venue, The Castle, is set to host a night of high-energy, thought-provoking live music this Saturday as Vandalism Begins at Home bring Coda Rushing, Longy and The Velvet Echoes to town. No […]

Luna Rosa
Music

Luna Rosa roar back with new single ahead of Luton gig in stacked live weekend at The Castle

March 23, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Luna Rosa roar back with new single ahead of Luton gig in stacked live weekend at The Castle

Luna Rosa are back with their first new music in more than two years and Luton fans will have the chance to hear it live this weekend when the Corby noiseniks return to The Castle […]

Olivia Lynn
Music

Luton singer wants to ‘put Luton on the map’ after performing at major country music festival

March 16, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton singer wants to ‘put Luton on the map’ after performing at major country music festival

A country singer from Luton says she is determined to put the town “on the map for good reasons” after performing at one of the biggest events in the global country music calendar. Olivia Lynn, […]

Myles Smith performing a free outdoor pop-up show in the Hat District on Bute Street
Music

‘I hope I made you proud’ – Star Myles Smith wows Luton in homecoming pop-up show

March 12, 2026 Music and arts desk 1

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’ […]

Luton hosted Radio 1's Big Weekend in 2024 and is Stockwood Park is set to host a Party in the Park this year
Music

Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

March 9, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton to host major Party in the Park – biggest music event since Radio 1’s Big Weekend

A major new outdoor music event attracting 10,000 people is planned for Stockwood Park this year as part of celebrations marking 150 years since Luton became a borough. The Luton 150 Party in the Park, […]

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 […]

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