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Myles Smith delivers powerful speech at Brit Awards, calling on government to support music

March 2, 2025 Music and arts desk Comments Off

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 […]

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

December 6, 2024 Music and arts desk Comments Off

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 […]

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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]