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Luton Town Football Club chief executive Gary Sweet and club legend Mick Harford hold a Hatters shirt next to DJ Greg James he hosted his Radio 1 breakfast show from the football club's Kenilworth Road stadium to announce that Luton will host this year's Big Weekended music festival
Music

‘Luton is now officially cool’ says Hatters chief Sweet as town to host Radio 1 Big Weekend

January 29, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on ‘Luton is now officially cool’ says Hatters chief Sweet as town to host Radio 1 Big Weekend

“Luton is now officially cool” – that was the verdict of Hatters chief executive Gary Sweet as the football club played host to the announcement that BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend music festival will be […]

Radio 1's Big Weekend Luton 2024
Festivals

Over 100,000 fans will flock to Luton for Radio 1 Big Weekend music festival

January 29, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Over 100,000 fans will flock to Luton for Radio 1 Big Weekend music festival

Stockwood Park in Luton will play host to BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend in May with over 100,000 music fans expected to attend the live music spectacular, which has in the past hosted the likes […]

The Bear Club
Music

Bear Club planning for ‘worst case scenario’ as building put up for sale

January 29, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Bear Club planning for ‘worst case scenario’ as building put up for sale

Luton’s internationally renowned jazz and blues nightspot, The Bear Club, is planning for the “worst case scenario” as the freehold of the building was listed for sale which could see them forced out in the […]

JW Paris
Music

JW Paris come ‘Alive’ with new single

November 23, 2023 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on JW Paris come ‘Alive’ with new single

Britpop-Grungers JW Paris tear apart the framework of modern societal expectations and the pressure to conform with their latest single ‘Alive’. Fronted by Lutonian guitar slingers Aaron Forde and Danny Collins and backed up by the tub-thumping […]

The Lampadophores light show moves down Old Bedford Road
Art

Bizarre, bonkers, brilliant – you don’t see this in Bury Park every day

November 11, 2023 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Bizarre, bonkers, brilliant – you don’t see this in Bury Park every day

From Bury Park to the St George’s Square, Luton was treated to a one-of-a-kind event that lit up the town with lights, dance and singing. Presented by Revoluton Arts, The Lampadophores street theatre brought traffic […]

JW Paris.
Music

JW Paris unleash darker and heavier sound on new single ‘You’ve Got Me’

October 13, 2023 Music and arts desk Comments Off on JW Paris unleash darker and heavier sound on new single ‘You’ve Got Me’

Britpop-inspired rockers JW Paris have released new single ‘You’ve Got Me’, exposing toxic personal relationships, the grip of algorithms and unraveling the seductive hold of social media. The track has existed in the JW Paris archives […]

Black History Month 2023
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Luton celebrates Black History Month honouring the achievements of black women

September 29, 2023 Music and arts desk 1

Community groups and individuals across Luton are coming together this October to celebrate Black History Month. There are events for everyone, from music, film and theatre to steel pan and African drumming workshops, a children’s […]

David Arnold
Music

James Bond composer David Arnold to return home for special performance

September 29, 2023 Music and arts desk Comments Off on James Bond composer David Arnold to return home for special performance

The acclaimed multi-award-winning Lutonian composer behind the James Bond music and other film and TV scores is coming home with a never-seen-before performance at The Hat Factory Arts Centre this November! David Arnold, has also […]

The British Independent’s team in the Azteca Stadium Mexico with June and Harry Batt
News

Women’s football pioneers to be honoured with blue plaque in Luton

September 13, 2023 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Women’s football pioneers to be honoured with blue plaque in Luton

A blue plaque is set to be unveiled in Luton to honour the ‘Lost Lionesses’, the pioneers of international women’s tournament football in the 1970s as part of Heritage Open Days – England’s largest festival […]

JW Paris.
Music

JW Paris’ unveil video for new single ‘Leave It Alone’

July 1, 2023 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on JW Paris’ unveil video for new single ‘Leave It Alone’

JW Paris have dropped a new video to their most personal song yet, the new single ‘Leave It Alone’. The ’90s grunge and Britpop-inspired three-piece featuring Luton duo Danny Collins and Aaron Forde and former Babyshambles drummer Gemma […]

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    Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill

    August 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton Henge to host film premiere exploring the people and stories of the town for autumn equinox double bill
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