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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 'If You can dream it you must do it' mural on Bute Street is lit up at night
News

Review on improving town centre to ask your experience of Luton night life

February 19, 2025 Newsdesk Comments Off on Review on improving town centre to ask your experience of Luton night life

A council cross-party group has been set up to review Luton’s night-time town centre night life and activities to help improve the experience for residents, workers and visitors. At a council Overview and Scrutiny Committee […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

How inside of the new 25,000-seater Power Court stadium will look on a match day
Luton Town news

Hatters have the POWER! Stadium and music venue plan APPROVED

December 16, 2024 James Cunliffe 1

Luton Councillors tonight voted unanimously to grant detailed planning approval for a new 25,000-seat stadium for Luton Town Football Club at Power Court, paving the way for a sustainable financial future for the Hatters. The […]

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