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Myles Smith greets the crowd in St George's Square
Music

‘This really is home’: Myles Smith thanks Luton as thousands join hometown takeover ahead of debut album release

June 16, 2026 James Cunliffe 4

Luton pop star Myles Smith thanked his hometown for supporting his journey from Leagrave schoolboy to global music sensation as thousands of fans turned out for a day-long takeover of the town ahead of the […]

Missing The Ferry's singer Chris Anderson sinks a pint of Guinness
Festivals

Luton hometown favourites lead debut New Town festival as music line-up revealed

May 18, 2026 Music and arts desk 1

A new free event promising to bring “everyone together through music, culture and community spirit” this summer will be anchored by homegrown acts with deep ties to the Luton, as organisers prepare for the inaugural […]

Myles Smith during his pop-up hometown show at Luton's Hat District
Music

Luton Town FC, Sugar Loaf, L&D and more: Myles Smith shows hometown love in debut album reveal

March 23, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton Town FC, Sugar Loaf, L&D and more: Myles Smith shows hometown love in debut album reveal

Global pop star Myles Smith has used some of his hometown haunts and Luton landmarks to announce the release of his long-awaited debut album to millions of fans around the world. But despite his rise […]

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    Festivals

    Luton Henge Festival unveils packed line-up celebrating Marsh Farm’s activist spirit

    July 16, 2026 0
    Luton Henge Festival will return to Marsh Farm next month with an expanded two-day programme celebrating creativity, activism and community. The free festival, presented by Marsh Farm Outreach and Revoluton Arts, takes place on Saturday [...]
  • Myles Smith
    Music

    Myles Smith dedicates new short film with Stephen Graham to Luton Hospital as debut album on course for No.1

    June 23, 2026 1
    Luton singer-songwriter Myles Smith has released a powerful new short film dedicated to children and staff at Luton & Dunstable University Hospital while also announcing that his debut album is in early contention to go [...]
  • Kaiser Chiefs
    Music

    Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year

    June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Kaiser Chiefs to headline Luton’s biggest party of the year
    Rock band Kaiser Chiefs have been announced as the headline act for Luton’s biggest music event of 2026 as the town celebrates 150 years of borough status. The Leeds group, best known for hits including [...]
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