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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 0

“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 […]

ScreamingMechanicalBrain singer Nik Scott
Music

Luton rockers close out 2025 trilogy with punchy new Fight Club-inspired single

December 26, 2025 Ronny Trousers 0

Luton rockers ScreamingMechanicalBrain are rounding off a prolific year with the release of the final chapter in a trilogy of singles released through hometown label Vandalism Begins at Home Records. Out today, ‘Jack’s Complete Lack […]

The Looted Youth performing at the Hat Factory in December 2025
Music

The Looted Youth joins Luton label and drops new demo after whirlwind BBC Radio play

December 25, 2025 Ronny Trousers 0

A new voice from Luton is heading into 2026 with newfound momentum after The Looted Youth unveiled a Christmas Day demo that has already found its way onto BBC Radio before its official release. The […]

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith shares emotional message with fans after stellar year

December 5, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith shares emotional message with fans after stellar year

Luton singer songwriter Myles Smith has spoken openly about the toll of his stardom, telling fans his success has come during the hardest period of his life. The 27-year-old, who has become one of the […]

Culture

Rising stars to light up Luton with new creative vision

December 2, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Rising stars to light up Luton with new creative vision

Eleven emerging artists and creative groups with strong links to Luton have secured funding from the Lightning Fund, part of the town’s wider Create Fund, in a move the council says will bring fresh cultural […]

University of Bedfordshire student Danielle Foley collects an award
News

University station celebrates triple win at national Community Radio Awards

November 3, 2025 Newsdesk 1

Luton’s student-run station Radio LaB has scooped three prizes at the Community Radio Awards, including the coveted Gold for Creative Radio of the Year. The University of Bedfordshire-based station impressed judges with its inventive programming […]

Rave New World.
Music

A Sonic uprising: Luton’s revolutionary rave story continues with launch of new album

October 23, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on A Sonic uprising: Luton’s revolutionary rave story continues with launch of new album

After the sell-out success of Rave New World, the immersive outdoor theatre show celebrating the town’s legendary Exodus Collective, Revoluton Arts and Tangled Feet are reigniting the movement with a new album: Luton on Fire. […]

JW Paris.
Music

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

October 3, 2025 Ronny Trousers 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 — […]

Myles Smith
Music

Ed Sheeran helps push Myles Smith’s new single as Luton star set to sing at NFL’s Dublin debut

September 6, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Ed Sheeran helps push Myles Smith’s new single as Luton star set to sing at NFL’s Dublin debut

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has got some help in promoting his forthcoming single from one of the planet’s biggest pop stars as his dream year keeps getting better with an invite to play the halftime […]

The Hat District where some of the Heritage Open Day events are held
Festivals

From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

September 1, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on From factory floors to church towers: Free festival uncovers Luton’s forgotten history

Heritage Open Days return to Luton from Saturday 8 to Sunday 17 September, offering a free programme of walks, talks and exhibitions that celebrate the town’s rich history. Thanks to support from the National Lottery […]

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    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 — [...]
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    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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