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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, […]

JW Paris
Music

JW Paris return with riotous new single ahead of new EP

February 14, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on JW Paris return with riotous new single ahead of new EP

JW Paris are back with another blast of high-octane indie rock, as they unleash their latest single, ‘Crazy’ – a statement of intent as they build towards a new EP this year. Fronted by Lutonians […]

Missing The Ferry sing through Luton town centre, with the town hall in the background
Music

Sneak peek inside Luton love song video that hails hometown heroes, pubs, pints and places

February 12, 2026 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Sneak peek inside Luton love song video that hails hometown heroes, pubs, pints and places

Luton will take centre stage in Missing The Ferry’s latest release, and before the song and the full music video drops this weekend, we can reveal a sneak peek at some exclusive images from the […]

Myles Smith (left) and Niall Horan
Music

Myles Smith teams up with One Direction star Niall Horan on new single

February 10, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith teams up with One Direction star Niall Horan on new single

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has collaborated with former One Direction pop star Niall Horan to release a new single, called ‘Drive Safe’. After sparking much anticipation on socials, the ‘Stargazing’ singer now officially lifts the […]

Luton Carnival 2025
Culture

Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

February 1, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton Carnival ‘returning to it’s spiritual home’ for 50th birthday bash

Luton International Carnival will return to Wardown Park this spring in what organisers and councillors have described as a homecoming for one of the town’s most significant cultural events. The move marks the first time […]

Rachel Hopkins MP
Art

Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

January 23, 2026 Newsdesk Comments Off on Luton MP welcomes £1.5bn arts funding pledge

A Luton MP has welcomed a major government announcement that £1.5billion will be invested in cultural organisations over the next five years, saying the funding will help open up access to arts and culture “for […]

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 […]

ScreamingMechanicalBrain singer Nik Scott
Music

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

December 26, 2025 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Luton rockers close out 2025 trilogy with punchy new Fight Club-inspired single

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

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 […]

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