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The Castle stage that will play host to a week 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 […]

Radio Lab students
TV and Radio

University celebrates radio station broadcasting extension

January 16, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off on University celebrates radio station broadcasting extension

The University of Bedfordshire’s on-campus community radio station, Radio LaB, has been granted a five-year extension to its Ofcom broadcasting licence, ensuring the station will continue to serve the local community until at least 2030. […]

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 […]

An aerial view of the new design for Luton's Power Court stadium
Luton Town news

Power Court stadium approval would be Hatters’ ‘biggest victory in the 2020 era’

December 16, 2024 Sportsdesk Comments Off on Power Court stadium approval would be Hatters’ ‘biggest victory in the 2020 era’

Luton Town Football Club is on the verge of its most significant victory yet, as plans for a new 25,000-capacity stadium are set to be decided tonight by the council. That’s the view of the […]

Myles Smith
Music

Myles Smith wins BRIT Award 40 years after Luton’s last iconic pop star

December 6, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Myles Smith wins BRIT Award 40 years after Luton’s last iconic pop star

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has been crowned the winner of the prestigious BRITs Rising Star 2025 award, cementing his place as one of the UK’s most exciting emerging talents, 40 years after the last Lutonian […]

Myles Smith
Music

Luton’s Myles Smith: From open mics to BRIT Award nominee

November 27, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton’s Myles Smith: From open mics to BRIT Award nominee

Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has followed in the footsteps of Adele, Sam Smith, and Florence + The Machine by being nominated for the BRIT Awards Rising Star, a recognition that cements his journey from local […]

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